Hihi y'all! I know it's been a while and I'm so glad to be back! The CubeRecaps have finally returned. Everything basically stayed the same, but every section has a brief review of what to expect. The banners were also made by me this time, that's why they might look a bit cheaper than the ones @Story made. Before we jump into this, I want to thank all of you! There have been some people who were curious where the recaps went, and even the support on the previous recaps were amazing! Thanks a lot! I won't let you guys wait any longer, so here is this month's recap!
This year has been insane! We got a lot of new staff members, amazing content updates and we recently hit 10k players at once! 2020 isn't over yet and I am excited to see what the other months will bring. As usual, threads can be found when clicking on the corresponding date, members can be found by clicking their names.
April 1 - Spring has arrived! New cosmetics, lobby, maps and more!
April 6 - @RickDeKlomp left the team
April 9 - @patito. promoted from Sales Support to Moderator & Sales Support
April 9 - @Hannibal promoted to Designer
April 12 - @Ducky, @Livvv, @ImJunior, @Dutudy all got promoted to Moderator
April 15 - Skyblock Update! New side quests, sell all and more!
April 17 - @AlexpYT192, @Dubby Plays, @Duduu, @elchuii, @Eli, @Hoshi, @N00bYeeter, @Power Ranger, @S4nne, @TheBrownster, @TyFoxy all got promoted to Helper
April 21 - Majestic Minerware Update! New microgames and more!
April 22 - @SoundToTheThirdPower got promoted to Moderator
April 24 - Bedrock is 2 years old!
April 28 - Amazing Map Update!
April 30 - @NoodleGoddess got promoted to Designer
April 6 - @RickDeKlomp left the team
April 9 - @patito. promoted from Sales Support to Moderator & Sales Support
April 9 - @Hannibal promoted to Designer
April 12 - @Ducky, @Livvv, @ImJunior, @Dutudy all got promoted to Moderator
April 15 - Skyblock Update! New side quests, sell all and more!
April 17 - @AlexpYT192, @Dubby Plays, @Duduu, @elchuii, @Eli, @Hoshi, @N00bYeeter, @Power Ranger, @S4nne, @TheBrownster, @TyFoxy all got promoted to Helper
April 21 - Majestic Minerware Update! New microgames and more!
April 22 - @SoundToTheThirdPower got promoted to Moderator
April 24 - Bedrock is 2 years old!
April 28 - Amazing Map Update!
April 30 - @NoodleGoddess got promoted to Designer
In the previous recaps, I used to decide which suggestions were best based on my opinion. I have decided to switch it up a bit and look at your responses! The top 4 suggestions will be based on the community's participation. This means it will be based on a mix of constructive feedback, likes, views and the possibility of implementing this into the server. Let it be clear that this does not mean the most viewed or liked threads will make it. It will simply be an average of those indicators. The honorable mention will be a thread that is according to me, a quality thread, but didn't get the attention it deserved. I'm always open for suggestions so if you found a quality thread you want me to look at, send me a DM! Also, don't be sad if you didn't make it this time, there were a lot, and I mean a lot of good suggestions. Fun fact: over 20 pages of suggestions were made in April!
Web - yes, a forums refresh would be cool
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/yes-a-forum-refresh-would-be-cool.231950/#post-1117334
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/yes-a-forum-refresh-would-be-cool.231950/#post-1117334
Who would've thought a suggestion like that could blow up? 51 likes is an insane amount, but well deserved. @Eli put a lot of time making his thread to show it to you. Some ideas originally came from other players, some ideas were totally his, but in general, it's definitely a quality thread and deserved the attention, well done!
Network - Right-click to invite friends
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/right-click-to-invite-friends.233873/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/right-click-to-invite-friends.233873/
At first, I was like 'why would someone need this when it requires the same amount of time and effort to just type /p add (name)', but your support has been amazing on that thread. Almost everyone agreed with the suggestion and I'm starting to reconsider my initial thoughts on this. It's so simple yet so efficient that it seems too good to be true. Well done, @Naitzirch!
Network - Guilds, Ranked and Private matches
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/guilds-ranked-and-private-matches.234417/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/guilds-ranked-and-private-matches.234417/
I'm not a fan of guilds and ranked gameplay, and I will never be, simply because it is not natural to me and seems like it can bring a lot of hate or competition to it. However, you guys seem to enjoy this idea a lot. A lot of effort and work has been put into this thread and we can only show respect for those threads. Even though I don't agree, good job on the suggestion @Smoothlyy!
First of all, I admire the name a lot, our little Cubebot! I've always been a fan of Discord bots and this one seems like it can handle a lot. From forums, to appeals, to reports, to leaderboards, you name it. Some of them are a bit unnecessary, like the sub-forums, but other than that, this is a quality suggestion. Awesome work @MrBigChin!
Who doesn't love a peaceful game of Tower Defence? Tower Defence is a game which requires a lot of patience, focus, balance, strategies, etc, and @CrystalDrop put a lot of Tower Defence suggestions, bugs and life improvements in one thread. I like that thread a lot, because it both contains quality content, but also visually looks very good. Lovely thread!
As usual, you can vote for the best suggestion right here: https://www.strawpoll.me/19916293
Oh my! So many creations... I can't keep up with them! Usually, there are only three creations that make the list, but with the insane amount of content, I'm willing to expand this a little bit. Creations are still based on my opinion, to give the creations I like some recognition, though, you can always send me your favorite builds (posted on forums), and I'll review them!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/battle-royale-but-cubecraft-version-clanfights.232169/
This video made by @Socratias is pure gold. I do need to mention that it contains some swearwords here and there, but the editing is so smooth that it becomes very funny to watch. The video has no purpose, it's just a compilation of edited scenes, which I really like. pls collab
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/the-skywars-chronicles.235205/
Another quality video made by @Story. Socratias inspired him to start editing again, so he made a short little video. The video is pretty new, but has already been liked and watched by a lot of people. Great work! can someone pls teach me how to edit too
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/team-skywars-shark.234620/
Oh my lord... I'm absolutely amazed by this map submission and I really want to play on this map. It reminds me a bit of the EggWars map called Under The Sea. If this map doesn't make it, I'll be really disappointed. Stunning work @ValeHundred!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/team-skywars-oriental.234807/
Our very own moderator called Basketman has also made a map. With the help of @Siftenly, @Zuvi, @Thijs_PRO and feedback from @Efcluke94, @Yoya and @TheJeroen, they made this map into an absolute artwork. The yin yang in mid combined with the blossom trees gives me China vibes. With the work and evaluation from so many people, this can only be an amazing map. Well done boys!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/icy-world.230799/
To wrap up this list, I have found a cute, cozy world made by @LION. He turned an icy biome into something very magical that for some reason reminds me of Frozen. The tower is really cute and the whole world in general is just awesome. Very well done!
I've been waiting for them, you've been waiting for them, everyone's been waiting for them, but here they are! Our fresh memes from our spammed thread have made a return. There won't be a number one, two and three anymore to avoid it becoming a competition, but the best memes will be based on both likes, but also the quality and relevance of it. It's still my opinion, so if you don't agree well... there's nothing you can do about it. On another note, because memes on Cube are even more popular than archer assault and wing rush together, I increased the amount of memes from three to five :3
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/ccg-memes.10860/page-368#post-1114981
Don't you love it when you're the only person playing against half of the staff team? Me too! Or at least that might be because I am one of them, but I remember that scenario as if it was yesterday and I remember everyone laughing with it. That's why it deserves a spot up here, good meme @MrTommy!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/ccg-memes.10860/page-372#post-1118447
Dear @SanCookie, you know I have to agree with you. In 2020, the moderators will be taking over the server like it's the most normal thing on earth, though I still have a lot of love for the designer team! Both a combination of a funny and relevant meme!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/ccg-memes.10860/page-374#post-1119216
If this doesn't become the most relatable meme on Cubecraft, I don't know what else could beat this? It's funny because this is so true and there are still people who straight up ignore those requirements and go straight to applying. Great meme @IceScreams!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/ccg-memes.10860/page-376#post-1121320
Appeal in order to get an unban? More like "plz mod unban me". Everyone has been a witness of this at some point in their life and it's hard to deny that this reality is actually funny. Players like these are a treasure within the community. Great job @RickDeKlomp!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/ccg-memes.10860/page-381#post-1128009
To end this list, we can't forget the king himself, the meme-master, the ultimate legend, the one and only... @Story! It was a surprise to all of us that @Sophie made her return and literally everyone liked this [insert meme here]. It's a meme made with blood, sweat and tears, but it was definitely worth it!
I'm really glad to be back, but still want your opinions! I'm always open for constructive criticism. If you have anything to say about the way I handle these recaps, write them or design them, or if you have any suggestions, let me know! I'll be happy to receive them. With that being said, thanks again for the support! It took me quite a while to make those, especially because there was way too much good content out there. Hope you enjoyed, see you next edition!
