For those of you who don't know, this is my 1300th message! Thought I'd make it a good one :) For those of you wondering, this thread took about 2 and a half Hours to make :/ I wrote this thread at 10PM, so if I see any silly mistakes I will try and fix them!
/RJ (Rejoin Command):
People might disconnect from the server for a variety of reasons (Internet issues, PC Crashed, Kicked due to a bug, etc). Once you leave the server, you cannot join back to the game that you were in. A command such as /RJ, /Rejoin or /Reconnect should be added. This should be available to use in games such as Tower Defence, Arcade, Eggwars, UHC, Survival Games and Blockwars (possibly Island Games and Lucky Islands).
For some games (such as Eggwars), this could be abused.
Solution 1) When you disconnect, you turn into a villager. This villager has the same health and armour as the player that left the game. If this villager is killed, when you rejoin, you will be in spectator mode just like anyone else would.
Solution 2) Limit the amount of times this can be used each day.
Yes, this isn't original; but just because something isn't original, why should players be deprived of it? A party system isn't original, yet it was still added (and hundreds of people use it).
/Help command (revamp):
I've seen multiple suggestions about basic commands that are just generally useful, such as this one: Link
This is, in my opinion, a no-brainer. #Staff-help is packed with the same old questions, so why not just have one command that answers the basic questions. I'm not going to say all the topics that should be covered in this command, as plenty of other threads already do this (I try my best not to be a Parrot). Instead, I will just say how it should be presented.
The current /help command is bland. The new command will bring up your inventory, it will have different items representing different things. Clicking on different items has different outcomes (e.g the "Report" item posts the following link in chat (only visible to you) Link ).
As players might not know this command, well known phrases such /report, / bug or /discord should redirect you straight to the contents of the /help command.
Custom AC Ban Message:
The AC isn't perfect, but there are ways to at least make the system of false bans more efficient. At the moment, when players get banned by the AC, they are sent on a 'wild goose chase'. You are told to appeal, which gets denied, then you have no idea what to do so you ask, then you contact crazy (as told), complain about the wait times and then A) Get Unbanned or B) Complain your socks off that "Me not haxor plis unabn". (Process slightly exaggerated, but you get the point).
Multiple Steps can be skipped by having a Custom AC Ban Message. Rather than appealing (which at the moment will always get denied), it will say to contact Crazy (and an explanation of how to do so).
Alternatively
Educate staff members on how to understand AC logs, this means staff members can sort out appeals. Yes, I know that understanding the AC logs isn't easy, but even if 1 staff member knew how to, it would decrease the load put on Crazy, as well as the wait times for those falsely punished.
Progress Update Threads / Official Recap Threads:
I already know that Skifby makes Recap Threads, but they are not posted in News, meaning that not everyone see's it. Having an 'Official' Thread like this would be an extra incentive to make well planned Threads. There should also be some kind of 'hints' to new updates, and possibly general information on what bugs have been fixed etc etc.
Possible Problem: Wannabes Cry if their Threads don't get featured. Solution? Ignore them. The Pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.
Please. no more games in the Sky:
I've seen a lot of threads by people (such as @Snap ) talking about really cool new game ideas. I remember the idea of water being mentioned, and I would like to elaborate on a few undeveloped ideas involving water.
1) Jet Ski race: Bit like Mario Kart, but with a cube twist.
2) Conquer the Castle: Frost walker boots, find resources, defeat Guardians, gain the tools needed to kill the evil king.
Party Improvements:
I've suggested this before in an old thread, but it got ignored. Just gonna quote it here so more people can see the idea:
I'd also like to mention the controversial idea of being able to spectate players in your party (if you are invited whilst they are in a game). It's not essential, but it would be a nice addition.
Speed Eggwars, but you don't get Speed.......:
I do know some of the reasons why Speed was removed from Speed eggwars, but I still find it a bit of a joke. Speed Eggwars was different, because it had speed. Different kits and maps don't do this gamemode justice, which is why the Speed should be added back.
I've recently been playing a lot more 1.8 Cube, having speed in Speed Eggwars would be absolutely awesome :) I can already imagine the Combo's <3
Reminders about teaming / cross teaming during games:
I already know that there is a message at the start of the game saying that Teaming and Cross Teaming is not allowed, however this is only posted once. I feel that this message should be posted at 5-10 minute intervals. It might not do much, but it is just there to try and deter people from breaking the rules. Original Thread
Greater Emphasis on voting for the server:
As some of you may know, voting rewards have finally returned. I already know that voting gives you 1 Cublet and a handful of XP, but for the majority of players, this isn't exactly an encouraging reward.
1) Players that have not voted for the server already (on that day), should get hourly reminders to vote. If you have already voted, you don't get the reminder.
2) If a specified amount of votes is reached (per month), a server wide point multiplier could be applied.
Problem: Not all players will be affected by this multiplier because they are in a different timezone.
Solution: 1) Don't use point multipliers, just give everyone 'x' amount of points. OR 2) The multiplier will be available for 1 hour no matter what. By this, I mean that each player will effectively have their own personal multiplier.
From my personal understanding of EULA, this should be allowed; this is because the benefits apply to everyone on the server.
The idea could seem a little OTT, but it's only an idea.
Autolock Threads:
I've seen this idea before many many times. Quite simply, if a thread hasn't had any replies for 2 weeks, it is automatically locked to prevent necro-posting. This new feature will not occur in places where Necro-Posting is not a thing (e.g Introductions).
Making Daily Challenges Great again:
I'm not going to elaborate on ways to make them great again, this is because 1) I've seen other threads that do so, and 2) I am not a particularly imaginative person.
Quite simply, Hype up the Daily challenges so they are worth doing. At the moment you can get the same rewards they offer from 'banging out' games such as SG.
Make new 1.9 Games 1.8 Compatible:
As I am sure many of you may know, one of the most popular servers is a 1.8 based server (no names mentioned). Adding the new games to 1.9, but not 1.8, is killing the 1.8 community. I would quite enjoy games like blockwars and Island games on 1.8, so it would be nice to make them compatible.
I know it isn't easy to do, but it would be quite nice in my opinion.
Add Water to the Bomber kit:
A lot of people use the bomber kit to get to middle in Skywars. I'm sure many of you have experienced it when you just can't find a water bucket, making it even harder to TNT Jump. Adding water is simple, and will eliminate this problem.
TNT Jumping in Eggwars:
These ideas may be hated but I am going to put it out there anyways.
1) Add a redstone block to the villager. When placed down, it spawns 6 TNT (activated) around it (3 either side). Blocks will not be broken, and damage is not taken when the TNT goes off. I feel this item should cost around 32 diamonds (ish). This will be available in Normal and OP.
I'm sure many of you may know that having a redstone block to do this isn't very original, so if you have any ideas on how else to spawn this TNT, then feel free to leave a comment.
Clans in Assassination:
I don't play assassination that much, but I know how easy it can be to kill people you are working with in assassins. I do not know how much of an impact this idea will have on players, but 'hey-ho'.
1) If you are in a Party whilst playing Assassins (which I am unsure is even possible, and if it isn't it should be added), then you are unable to hurt other party members.
2) /Truce command. You can truce the same amount of players as you could add to a party (depending on rank). You cannot hurt players that you have added to this list. You can remove them with /untruce.
Community Games improvements:
Community games are awesome. I love them! Whenever I am available, I try my best to get involved with them. I feel like they don't get the attention they deserve. Community games should, in my opinion, be posted on the News section of the forums (front page). A lot of people don't even know what these games are, and by doing this it will let people know that they are a thing. Some people may enjoy having less players in these games, but it seems unfair to deprive less known community members of these amazing game sessions.
Achievement Improvements:
1) Fix the ones that are bugged.
2) Add more of them. I have already completed all of the 'non win' related achievements in the games that I enjoy. I will not suggest some of the new ones, but if this idea gets enough votes I might make a separate thread about it.
Bring Back the OG Games:
Whether the games were removed because of bugs (e.g Parkour), or just removed because they didn't meet the new themes (such as Quake Craft from Arcade), it'd be nice to have them added back. As many of you may know, Blockband was removed (RIP @komododragon 2002 ). Having a nice place where players can play the games they miss would be pretty nice (although not practical).
As for the games that were removed because of bugs, please bring them back, or at least give us updates (such as in another idea I have suggested in this thread) so we can see that you are at least trying to bring them back.
For all the Wannabes reading this, please don't quote the rule about asking for updates. I'm not asking when they are coming back, I'm asking for some hints about whats going on behind the scenes.
A Cube version of a Prototype Lobby:
I remember reading a thread a few days ago regarding high level players / leaderboard players testing out new games. It was an awesome suggestion that I really think should be added.If someone could reply with a link to that thread, then I will put it here (hopefully to give that thread the attention it deserves).
Thanks for reading! Please leave a vote (and if possible reply to this thread so I don't have to bump it, but don't break the forum rules <3).
Remove YouTube Posts from the 'New Posts' forum 'widget':
Most people aren't interested in seeing 'Bobs' MLG 420 Blaze it Skywars Montage. So in other words, don't make it show on the new posts widget.
You were part of the team, you deserve a reward as well:
Thanks to @Haggis for reminding me about this (in replies). In games such as skywars, if you spend the time spectating your team until the end (if you die), you should get the same rewards for winning that they do. Because you have to spectate the whole thing, this means it can't be abused as easily.
I have not thought up all these ideas, some of them were mentioned by other people. If you wish to gain credit for them, please reply to this thread with proof that they are your own ideas (I will then mention them in the OP)
/RJ (Rejoin Command):
People might disconnect from the server for a variety of reasons (Internet issues, PC Crashed, Kicked due to a bug, etc). Once you leave the server, you cannot join back to the game that you were in. A command such as /RJ, /Rejoin or /Reconnect should be added. This should be available to use in games such as Tower Defence, Arcade, Eggwars, UHC, Survival Games and Blockwars (possibly Island Games and Lucky Islands).
For some games (such as Eggwars), this could be abused.
Solution 1) When you disconnect, you turn into a villager. This villager has the same health and armour as the player that left the game. If this villager is killed, when you rejoin, you will be in spectator mode just like anyone else would.
Solution 2) Limit the amount of times this can be used each day.
Yes, this isn't original; but just because something isn't original, why should players be deprived of it? A party system isn't original, yet it was still added (and hundreds of people use it).
/Help command (revamp):
I've seen multiple suggestions about basic commands that are just generally useful, such as this one: Link
This is, in my opinion, a no-brainer. #Staff-help is packed with the same old questions, so why not just have one command that answers the basic questions. I'm not going to say all the topics that should be covered in this command, as plenty of other threads already do this (I try my best not to be a Parrot). Instead, I will just say how it should be presented.
The current /help command is bland. The new command will bring up your inventory, it will have different items representing different things. Clicking on different items has different outcomes (e.g the "Report" item posts the following link in chat (only visible to you) Link ).
As players might not know this command, well known phrases such /report, / bug or /discord should redirect you straight to the contents of the /help command.
Custom AC Ban Message:
The AC isn't perfect, but there are ways to at least make the system of false bans more efficient. At the moment, when players get banned by the AC, they are sent on a 'wild goose chase'. You are told to appeal, which gets denied, then you have no idea what to do so you ask, then you contact crazy (as told), complain about the wait times and then A) Get Unbanned or B) Complain your socks off that "Me not haxor plis unabn". (Process slightly exaggerated, but you get the point).
Multiple Steps can be skipped by having a Custom AC Ban Message. Rather than appealing (which at the moment will always get denied), it will say to contact Crazy (and an explanation of how to do so).
Alternatively
Educate staff members on how to understand AC logs, this means staff members can sort out appeals. Yes, I know that understanding the AC logs isn't easy, but even if 1 staff member knew how to, it would decrease the load put on Crazy, as well as the wait times for those falsely punished.
Progress Update Threads / Official Recap Threads:
I already know that Skifby makes Recap Threads, but they are not posted in News, meaning that not everyone see's it. Having an 'Official' Thread like this would be an extra incentive to make well planned Threads. There should also be some kind of 'hints' to new updates, and possibly general information on what bugs have been fixed etc etc.
Possible Problem: Wannabes Cry if their Threads don't get featured. Solution? Ignore them. The Pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.
Please. no more games in the Sky:
I've seen a lot of threads by people (such as @Snap ) talking about really cool new game ideas. I remember the idea of water being mentioned, and I would like to elaborate on a few undeveloped ideas involving water.
1) Jet Ski race: Bit like Mario Kart, but with a cube twist.
2) Conquer the Castle: Frost walker boots, find resources, defeat Guardians, gain the tools needed to kill the evil king.
Party Improvements:
I've suggested this before in an old thread, but it got ignored. Just gonna quote it here so more people can see the idea:
A second improvement, is that when you are in a party with only 2 people, you are able to do duels (party leader decides on the duel).
I'd also like to mention the controversial idea of being able to spectate players in your party (if you are invited whilst they are in a game). It's not essential, but it would be a nice addition.
Speed Eggwars, but you don't get Speed.......:
I do know some of the reasons why Speed was removed from Speed eggwars, but I still find it a bit of a joke. Speed Eggwars was different, because it had speed. Different kits and maps don't do this gamemode justice, which is why the Speed should be added back.
I've recently been playing a lot more 1.8 Cube, having speed in Speed Eggwars would be absolutely awesome :) I can already imagine the Combo's <3
Reminders about teaming / cross teaming during games:
I already know that there is a message at the start of the game saying that Teaming and Cross Teaming is not allowed, however this is only posted once. I feel that this message should be posted at 5-10 minute intervals. It might not do much, but it is just there to try and deter people from breaking the rules. Original Thread
Greater Emphasis on voting for the server:
As some of you may know, voting rewards have finally returned. I already know that voting gives you 1 Cublet and a handful of XP, but for the majority of players, this isn't exactly an encouraging reward.
1) Players that have not voted for the server already (on that day), should get hourly reminders to vote. If you have already voted, you don't get the reminder.
2) If a specified amount of votes is reached (per month), a server wide point multiplier could be applied.
Problem: Not all players will be affected by this multiplier because they are in a different timezone.
Solution: 1) Don't use point multipliers, just give everyone 'x' amount of points. OR 2) The multiplier will be available for 1 hour no matter what. By this, I mean that each player will effectively have their own personal multiplier.
Player A Joins the server at 1PM. The multiplier starts for them, at 2PM the Multiplier stops working. Player B Joins the server at 3PM, The multiplier starts for them. At 4PM the Multiplier stops working. (If a player disconnects while the Multiplier is active, it is effectively paused).
From my personal understanding of EULA, this should be allowed; this is because the benefits apply to everyone on the server.
The idea could seem a little OTT, but it's only an idea.
Autolock Threads:
I've seen this idea before many many times. Quite simply, if a thread hasn't had any replies for 2 weeks, it is automatically locked to prevent necro-posting. This new feature will not occur in places where Necro-Posting is not a thing (e.g Introductions).
Making Daily Challenges Great again:
I'm not going to elaborate on ways to make them great again, this is because 1) I've seen other threads that do so, and 2) I am not a particularly imaginative person.
Quite simply, Hype up the Daily challenges so they are worth doing. At the moment you can get the same rewards they offer from 'banging out' games such as SG.
Make new 1.9 Games 1.8 Compatible:
As I am sure many of you may know, one of the most popular servers is a 1.8 based server (no names mentioned). Adding the new games to 1.9, but not 1.8, is killing the 1.8 community. I would quite enjoy games like blockwars and Island games on 1.8, so it would be nice to make them compatible.
I know it isn't easy to do, but it would be quite nice in my opinion.
Add Water to the Bomber kit:
A lot of people use the bomber kit to get to middle in Skywars. I'm sure many of you have experienced it when you just can't find a water bucket, making it even harder to TNT Jump. Adding water is simple, and will eliminate this problem.
TNT Jumping in Eggwars:
These ideas may be hated but I am going to put it out there anyways.
1) Add a redstone block to the villager. When placed down, it spawns 6 TNT (activated) around it (3 either side). Blocks will not be broken, and damage is not taken when the TNT goes off. I feel this item should cost around 32 diamonds (ish). This will be available in Normal and OP.
I'm sure many of you may know that having a redstone block to do this isn't very original, so if you have any ideas on how else to spawn this TNT, then feel free to leave a comment.
Clans in Assassination:
I don't play assassination that much, but I know how easy it can be to kill people you are working with in assassins. I do not know how much of an impact this idea will have on players, but 'hey-ho'.
1) If you are in a Party whilst playing Assassins (which I am unsure is even possible, and if it isn't it should be added), then you are unable to hurt other party members.
2) /Truce command. You can truce the same amount of players as you could add to a party (depending on rank). You cannot hurt players that you have added to this list. You can remove them with /untruce.
Community Games improvements:
Community games are awesome. I love them! Whenever I am available, I try my best to get involved with them. I feel like they don't get the attention they deserve. Community games should, in my opinion, be posted on the News section of the forums (front page). A lot of people don't even know what these games are, and by doing this it will let people know that they are a thing. Some people may enjoy having less players in these games, but it seems unfair to deprive less known community members of these amazing game sessions.
Achievement Improvements:
1) Fix the ones that are bugged.
2) Add more of them. I have already completed all of the 'non win' related achievements in the games that I enjoy. I will not suggest some of the new ones, but if this idea gets enough votes I might make a separate thread about it.
Bring Back the OG Games:
Whether the games were removed because of bugs (e.g Parkour), or just removed because they didn't meet the new themes (such as Quake Craft from Arcade), it'd be nice to have them added back. As many of you may know, Blockband was removed (RIP @komododragon 2002 ). Having a nice place where players can play the games they miss would be pretty nice (although not practical).
As for the games that were removed because of bugs, please bring them back, or at least give us updates (such as in another idea I have suggested in this thread) so we can see that you are at least trying to bring them back.
For all the Wannabes reading this, please don't quote the rule about asking for updates. I'm not asking when they are coming back, I'm asking for some hints about whats going on behind the scenes.
A Cube version of a Prototype Lobby:
I remember reading a thread a few days ago regarding high level players / leaderboard players testing out new games. It was an awesome suggestion that I really think should be added.If someone could reply with a link to that thread, then I will put it here (hopefully to give that thread the attention it deserves).
Thanks for reading! Please leave a vote (and if possible reply to this thread so I don't have to bump it, but don't break the forum rules <3).
Remove YouTube Posts from the 'New Posts' forum 'widget':
Most people aren't interested in seeing 'Bobs' MLG 420 Blaze it Skywars Montage. So in other words, don't make it show on the new posts widget.
You were part of the team, you deserve a reward as well:
Thanks to @Haggis for reminding me about this (in replies). In games such as skywars, if you spend the time spectating your team until the end (if you die), you should get the same rewards for winning that they do. Because you have to spectate the whole thing, this means it can't be abused as easily.
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