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Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 26, 2010, 11:10:02 AM
With a server potentially in the pipeline courtesy of Knighty, is it worth maybe having a thread to discuss plans for collaborative efforts on the server? We can discuss ideas, and I can always update this post to list the projects in progress, whos working on them, and how people can help?

Knightys Server IP:    78.105.191.184
Soopahs Server IP: 91.135.10.150

Crafting guides/recipes:

http://www.echidnatribe.org/Minecraft/crafting.php

http://minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Crafting


Projects

Mineshaft - Weve got a shaft in the basecamp that is a general purpose dig deep and harvest resources

Material and tools storage - We have chests for different materials, there are signs next to each one saying what goes where to keep things easy to find. Itd be good to get them filled up. Eventually itd be good to have a double chest of just one resource, atm we have a "wood" chest that can include raw timber, wood, sticks. Same with stone, would be good to have a double chest full of just cobblestone, one full of gravel etc. This way we can get off to quick and easy starts on other projects

Basecamp - Its huge, I think there are 2 floors in the works. Loads of space so its possible to make a room inside the empty areas, whack a sign up saying its "your room" and do whatever you want in there, store your hard earned diamond kit etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 26, 2010, 11:12:38 AM
Ill start a new post to keep the top one clutter free for actual projects, but I was wondering if anyone has tried building a shelter around the spawn point? I dont know if everyone has the same spawn point in multiplayer, but itd make sense I guess to build a structure big enough for people to have storage chests etc. From there underground (or overground) tunnels can be built to the different projects?

If we did have a shared "base camp" Itd probably be a good idea to either have multiple floors, and/or make use of the signs with custom text so we can have chests with signs next to them that say "Stone" or "tools" etc.

Thoughts?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 26, 2010, 18:59:01 PM
I was going to try this next as I flooded my mine shaft last night since it was getting boring, I found a new mine to explore instead. But I dont really fancy dying to test it out
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 27, 2010, 17:26:11 PM
The first thing well need to establish is exactly how shared the spawn point is, ie how big does the structure need to be. Overall I agree though.

I wonder if player position will persist between sessions as it does with single player, or if youll always start at the spawn point?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 27, 2010, 17:37:42 PM
The base floor of the spawn point camp doesnt have to be too big, as we can add more floors, or annexs/wings onto it. Id say as a rule of thumb though 20 square blocks? This would allow space to have a line of ~7 double chests (they have to have a gap between them) with windows etc behind them, furnaces and workbenches.  And plenty of moving space to add entrances to tunnels or something.

Or we could just make it big enough for people to spawn, and then have a short underground tunnel or bridge to the storage facility, and another access tunnel to the "hub" which would have the tunnels and access routes to the different things going on? Im more in favour of this as it would be more tidy. A bit more tricky to sort out, and a little more time consuming to access, but ultimately probably the most organised way for sharing resources etc.

To the casual reader this must all sound soooooooo nerdy...
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 27, 2010, 21:59:51 PM
Quote from: zpyder


To the casual reader this must all sound soooooooo nerdy...


TBH that is probably true of quite a lot of the conversation here!


Im in favour of the Hub concept with good organisation. This is particularly important if were going to have the server up most if not all of the time, since people will probably log in at different times and its going to be important to have a place for certain things so everyone knows where to find stuff.

I wonder if you can password protect the servers? wouldnt want to log in and find some random has trashed our camp.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 27, 2010, 23:51:12 PM
Ive seen mention of private and public servers. On the face of things you connect by IP address, so if we kept the IP private and only PMd it to members it should stay private?!
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 28, 2010, 00:29:58 AM
i can add a password to it too ;)

just give me a few more days to sort it all out.... had to reformat the laptop its on :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on September 28, 2010, 00:42:12 AM
Good call, cant wait :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 28, 2010, 11:52:43 AM
Excellent :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 28, 2010, 14:01:27 PM
Knighty Knighty hes our man, if he cant do it........maybe well ask Sam?

 :nana: :nana:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 28, 2010, 14:10:09 PM
Im pondering the potential for an underground railway. Dig a shaft down to a couple of blocks above the bedrock and then a tunnel 2x2 blocks wide/high that goes straight (until hitting lava etc) putting tracks down one side so that you can whack a powered cart on there, jump on it, and basically go make a cuppa whilst it transports you to sites agggggges away.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 28, 2010, 14:14:11 PM
given how much each of us has achieved in his own single player world, I cant wait to see what a combined effort can do!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 28, 2010, 15:42:04 PM
I know. Production...will be 3x faster!

I can use Fraps to record videos at different points. Id leave it running all the time if it didnt really impact frame rate and take up something like 1gb of space per minute of video.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 28, 2010, 21:58:44 PM
I just found out that the multiplayer aspect doesnt have monsters, and you dont have to mine to find resources, you pretty much just select them from an infinite inventory, meaning for now we dont need a shelter :D
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 29, 2010, 01:19:53 AM
i think all of that is optional.... i know monsters can be turned on/off at the server end

(or by players with privileges.... so everyone here ;) )


trees can be set to grow or not grow too :-o
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 29, 2010, 10:12:50 AM
I dont like the idea of removing the monsters/mining aspects of the game, I think it would get dull.

Plus I like the idea of players working together by performing different tasks, eg maybe we want to build a castle which needs a lot of stone so Zpyder starts building the walls while I go down the mine to get more stone or whatever.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 29, 2010, 11:04:02 AM
Yeah, thats what I was thinking yesterday when I delved into online stuff and found this out. Maybe what I was reading was a few weeks old and back then you were invincible and monsters didnt exist etc.

At least on the plus side, if it doesnt work the way we want now, it probably will in the near future :D You can also load up / import single player maps I think.

Perhaps until the single player experience we know is available in multiplayer we focus on our single player creations. Then once its usable properly we can import our worlds, explore them, maybe choose one to build upon?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 29, 2010, 11:41:09 AM
I dont think well have to wait long, it seems Multiplayer survival mode is basically the only stumbling block for the game going to beta status from what Ive read.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 29, 2010, 12:16:16 PM
So the server is up. Here are 3 screenshot giving an almost 360 view of the spawn point. To start with I had mixed feelings, but I think this can work. We can easily make this island a bit bigger and "safe" as an island fort. And then from here we should be able to dig some undersea tunnels or bridges onto the land for other projects. There appears to be a number of good sized hills in the distance too. Thoughts?


Some good hills over there.
(http://zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/x1.jpg)

(http://zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/x3.jpg)

It literally is the sea to your back.
(http://zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/x2.jpg)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 29, 2010, 14:08:24 PM
I dont think monsters spawn within a certain distance of the player, so having the spawn point on an island is pretty good as it gives you a natural defence between you and any potential spawn points.

As you say, we can mine out some stone and expand the island to make a proper fort if we want to. The most obvious first problem is going to be coal for torches.

I suggest that hill in the middle distance as a likely spot to find some close to the surface.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 29, 2010, 14:11:22 PM
As an OP you can move the spawn point. When were on tonight we can decide on locations. Im tempted to make the hill the spawn point/base camp tbh, but exploration is needed.

My computer really didnt like "Far" draw distance, but normal is fine.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on September 29, 2010, 17:43:32 PM
If you keep refreshing the maps you will find one with big mountains, lots of coal and lots of dungeons :P

Ill be back to signup later after work :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 29, 2010, 18:57:03 PM
So as there seems to be a block on construction too near the spawn point, Ive offset a bit and started to lay the groundwork of a much larger basecamp than originally planned. See below.

Starting out, 5 mins in. There was a sand dune mixed with earth that needed levelling. The lit up bit to the right is "the mine" where I am getting the rock (and some coal and iron from)
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t1.jpg)

Nearly levelled, just a little bit in the distance
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t2.jpg)

Same time but from up on the mountaintop.
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t3.jpg)

Finished levelling it.
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t4.jpg)


Im having a break for dinner now, back in an hour. The plan though is to remove all the sand and have a 100% cobblestone floor. There are chests along one side of the wall now that are for wood, stone, metal and tools. Ill expand upon this later, I just made them to offload my inventory. There is also a cave in the area which Ive pegged out, Ive not gone down there yet but I wont block it in, though I might tidy up the entrance.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 29, 2010, 23:30:26 PM
I got the foundation sorted...
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t5.jpg)

As well as the walls....
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t6.jpg)

We have rooms full of furnaces and work benches, and 10+ double chests for different materials.
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t8.jpg)

We also have a mega shaft of penetration
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t9.jpg)

I had some help too...Knighty is helping enlarge my shaft.
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/minecraft/t7.jpg)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on September 29, 2010, 23:38:15 PM
Who would have guessed, Knighty in the corner enlarging someones shaft
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 29, 2010, 23:51:23 PM
lol..... how come my guy looks so dirty standing in the corner bashing it out ?


p.s. the ceiling is almost done.... Ive had to stop for it a bit... it was making me dizzy :o

I found some coal down the shaft, but not much, only 12, its just inside the door on the right ;)

we need more lights, and more windows, its starting to get dark in there !

also the stairs should be near the corner / side somewhere and twice as wide ?

p.s. if anyone wants to use my login for a bit to test it out just pm me ;)

its a million times better multiplayer ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 30, 2010, 00:58:22 AM
I really need to get a purchased copy sorted soon, Im missing out on all the shaft enlargements! :bounce:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on September 30, 2010, 01:01:00 AM
The Pit of Doom is absolutely massive, just paid up and it looks to be shaping up nicely.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 30, 2010, 01:10:45 AM
finished the 1st floor, and did half the wall for the 2nd floor

had a few ods and sods, some coal I think?  left it in the tools chest for now because I didnt know what to do with it

is glass hard to make ? we need loads more windows !

more lights too..... handy to hang a block down from the roof and stick a torch on each corner of it for the places the ones around the walls dont reach :-)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on September 30, 2010, 07:32:54 AM
Ill give this a go at the weekend, looks interesting.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 07:42:11 AM
Bloody hell knighty has been busy :|
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 07:52:42 AM
Goddamnit! Im missing out on all the fun! and now my PC has started connecting to wireless again but the minecraft server has fallen over so I cant even have a nosey around what you all got done last night :(:(
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 07:57:16 AM
Quote from: knighty

is glass hard to make ? we need loads more windows !

more lights too..... handy to hang a block down from the roof and stick a torch on each corner of it for the places the ones around the walls dont reach :-)


Glass is easy, just stick some sand and something which burns in a furnace and wander off and make a cuppa. Coal is the best fuel but anything wooden will also work, off the top of my head the efficiency goes something like

buckets of lava>coal>planks>logs>sticks

apparently buckets of lava burn for ages, but you lose the bucket.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 08:49:03 AM
Ive updated the first post with the server IP and a few links to crafting guide pages.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 30, 2010, 09:20:10 AM
Is it worth putting the server IP public or are we likely to end up with griefers?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 10:15:56 AM
Id have thought were better off keeping it to ourselves, otherwise well just end up with some troll breaking things while none of us is online.

I finally managed to log in and have a bit of a look round just before I left for work this morning. Looking pretty good so far! I didnt do much except clear the leafs from a few trees which were hanging about and plant the resulting saplings so we dont run out of nearby wood.

the lack of danger is a bit disapointing, are monsters and damage server side controls or are they just not implimented in multiplayer yet?

Well done getting the server going Knighty!
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 30, 2010, 11:49:56 AM
I was thinking the same about monsters..... its a bit to easy without them ?

Ill re-enable them tonight as long as no-one objects :-)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 11:53:17 AM
I thought we could password protect the server? Then it wont matter if people see the IP?

Even if we have monsters in game, damage doesnt work yet so I think theyll be a nuisance that cant hurt us and that we cant kill.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 12:00:29 PM
if the combat isnt working yet then I agree Monsters would just be annoying. Fingers crossed Notch gets that one sorted out soon!


Actually thinking about it if you cant kill them then Creepers would be a real PITA, constantly blowing things up!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 12:03:58 PM
Tbh itll be a laugh build the camp up and making traps that *should* work and waiting to see if they work.

Having said they cant die I am pretty sure they can still drown and burn in lava.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on September 30, 2010, 12:48:32 PM
just dumped a load of stone into the stone chest

(gtg now)

the more time I spend in the pit of doom, the more I think we should have built an underground base !


anyone playing, when you leave can you tun the save-all command

press t to talk
then type      /save-all
then hit return

saves everything incase the server crashes, powercut etc...
(it already auto saves, but Im not sure how oftern)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 13:12:54 PM
Quote from: knighty
just dumped a load of stone into the stone chest

(gtg now)

the more time I spend in the pit of doom, the more I think we should have built an underground base !


anyone playing, when you leave can you tun the save-all command

press t to talk
then type      /save-all
then hit return

saves everything incase the server crashes, powercut etc...
(it already auto saves, but Im not sure how oftern)


In my SP game Ive gone through 3 bases at this point, my original minehead, one in a particularly cool looking rocky overhang and now the sky-fortress.

no reason we cant move on from our current base (I say our as if Ive done anything to help build it! will hopefully get the chance to rectify that soon) to something else at a later stage.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on September 30, 2010, 15:14:27 PM
Quote from: zpyder
Tbh itll be a laugh build the camp up and making traps that *should* work and waiting to see if they work.

Having said they cant die I am pretty sure they can still drown and burn in lava.


Actually i got lit up like a torch lastnight by the lava and ran around for 5 mins burning but i didnt die so i guess its the same for zombies :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 15:16:38 PM
Ive seen chickens and pigs flap about in the sea and then sink never to be heard from again, but I dont die if I run out of air so Im not too sure...one way to find out is to lob a chicken into the lava...
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 15:29:51 PM
far be it from me to prevent you from ritually sacrificing poultry, has anyone tried say hitting a pig with a sword?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on September 30, 2010, 16:51:26 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
far be it from me to prevent you from ritually sacrificing poultry, has anyone tried say hitting a pig with a sword?


Yes nothing happens :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on September 30, 2010, 17:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bacon
Quote from: Mongoose
far be it from me to prevent you from ritually sacrificing poultry, has anyone tried say hitting a pig with a sword?


Yes nothing happens :P


excellent, now thats sorted out we can get back to the ritual sacrifice.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 18:44:39 PM
"Will it melt" Brought to you by minetek...
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on September 30, 2010, 20:18:38 PM
I may, or may not have dug directly into the floor.... from underneith in my epic mining adventure....

Builders coming next week.....
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on September 30, 2010, 23:04:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxdslG8lcko

We how have a diamond shovel and pickaxe, which I left in the care of knighty. The recharging trick does indeed work, so hopefully well be able to amass diamond tools for everyone in time.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 01, 2010, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: zpyder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxdslG8lcko


OMFG!

The server has become self aware!

Knighty! what have we told you about running games servers on Skynet?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 01, 2010, 12:51:46 PM
we need an updated video.... what do you use to record them ?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 01, 2010, 13:23:00 PM
Quote from: knighty
we need an updated video.... what do you use to record them ?


I agree, we worked hard lastnight! :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 01, 2010, 13:30:14 PM
Blimey give me a chance. Ill do another video tonight when I start playing. The entrance and lighthouse were pretty impressive. I chuckled when I loaded up and scared 3 chickens into the lava. "squawk squawk squ- sizzle"

I use Fraps to record the videos.

Can anyone suggest an easy to use, free (one way or another) application that makes it easier to edit videos and compress them without sacrificing too much quality? Currently I use VirtualDub, but its so technical all I can really do is choose a compression method and resave. I know I can do lots more with it but itll take ages.

Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 01, 2010, 13:41:06 PM
The entrance took some doing, i knew how but then Knighty came along and used his skills, the result was a mess! to say the least. Its lucky damage isnt turned on :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 01, 2010, 13:43:03 PM
We ended up with lava hitting water and got some obsidian out of it, only five blocks but hey, its there. its in the stash box with the redstone! The lighthouse was my idea  8-) You can see it from anywhere
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 01, 2010, 14:09:48 PM
Yeah, Knightys skills are amazing. I was merrily mining away at the bottom of the shaft and Knighty came on.

5 Mins later there was a "oops...HELP!" and I turn around to find him on fire in the middle of a pool of spreading lava ><

Do we still have the diamond axe etc or did it get used up?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 01, 2010, 14:20:09 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
We ended up with lava hitting water and got some obsidian out of it, only five blocks but hey, its there. its in the stash box with the redstone! The lighthouse was my idea  8-) You can see it from anywhere


Cant see it from my secret lair :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 01, 2010, 16:04:13 PM
Quote from: soopahfly

Cant see it from my secret lair :D


Fixed:

Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
You can see it from anywhere important
:P

Wheres the secret lair, or is it a secret? :w00t:


Oh yeah the diamond axe should be in with the tools, the diamond tools dont seem to damage at all really.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 01, 2010, 16:28:12 PM
Quote from: zpyder
Yeah, Knightys skills are amazing. I was merrily mining away at the bottom of the shaft and Knighty came on.

5 Mins later there was a "oops...HELP!" and I turn around to find him on fire in the middle of a pool of spreading lava ><

Do we still have the diamond axe etc or did it get used up?


Im sorry Knighty but this made me actually LOL to the point where my office mates started asking what was so funny.

I had a diamond pick in my single player, it lasted AGES. This combined with the put it down and its brand new bug should mean we wont need another one for a long while.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 01, 2010, 16:43:02 PM
Soopahfly has a balcony! talk about upper class
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 01, 2010, 17:22:52 PM
Registered for a premium account.  What next?

Download a client I assume and logging to Knightys server?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 01, 2010, 17:27:56 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
Quote from: soopahfly

Cant see it from my secret lair :D


Fixed:

Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
You can see it from anywhere important
:P

Wheres the secret lair, or is it a secret? :w00t:


Oh yeah the diamond axe should be in with the tools, the diamond tools dont seem to damage at all really.


Bacons seen it, look for the skybridge, and the cliff face in lights :D

If you make a boat, and sail off to the island behind the base, theres a hole, take torches.
Theres loads of rooms, and caverns.  Everytime ive been in it ive come out fully loaded.  Im trying to make a tunnel to get back to the base easily, and maybe send a mine cart.
Oh, and make sure you have a compass.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 01, 2010, 17:33:09 PM
Quote from: Mongoose

I had a diamond pick in my single player, it lasted AGES. This combined with the put it down and its brand new bug should mean we wont need another one for a long while.


Except we need one for every member ;)

Thats my current goal, get enough diamond down in the shaft to make enough diamond picks for all etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 01, 2010, 17:34:51 PM
Quote from: zpyder


Except we need one for every member ;)


a good point, well made. Im really hoping Ill get a couple of hours to join in the fun tomorrow, the vids are looking really cool.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 01, 2010, 17:53:54 PM
We now have 6 diamond picks :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 01, 2010, 18:07:26 PM
Theres a room now in the corner with the chests.
Take the ladder and follow it :D
Make sure you have plenty of bootyspace.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 01, 2010, 18:45:23 PM
I also just hit an underground cave system at the base of the shaft of penetration, theres a river flowing out of one of the walls, and up there it looks to be pretty big. I ran out of time for now but will be back later.

I also planted a forest outside the camp so we should have a lot of wood :D
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 01, 2010, 23:18:29 PM
I might have to sort out a better server.... the cpu is going 100% most of the time just to keep up.... nothing else running... and all the windows services disabled that I could !   (I could probably build something with the bits I have, old laptop was just easier)

cant say on as long tonight (it was 4am last night.....)

but if theres a few of us on I could run the server on my desktop for 20 min and see if it makes any difference.... for all I know the server could just be using up extra cpu cycles pre-cashing or something..... it runs at about 50% cpu with no-one connected.... (its an old 1.6xp iirc)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 02, 2010, 00:55:31 AM
Every time you come back on theres loads of new stuff now.

Ive built a bridge with help from Walrusbonzo and Bacon (the lava walkway underneath it is rather cool). Server just being restarted and will be back in a moment.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 02, 2010, 08:09:52 AM
It seems when theres more than one person on the server it lags less for me. I dont know whether the increased amount of actions keeps the server sending and receiving data?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 02, 2010, 09:57:23 AM
Has someone screwed us over, everything is f**ked? :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 09:57:50 AM
I "May" have access to a dual xenon server, in a rack in manchester thats currently running a kerio email server...as long as the processor usage wasnt too much and I could hide it :D

Failing that, I have an Very-PC Atom based Broadleaf sat under my desk doing downloading duties, and its always on, 1mbit upload from it.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 10:04:55 AM
Quote from: Walrusbonzo
Has someone screwed us over, everything is f**ked? :(


Dont think so.  I dont have anything in my inventory other than tools...
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 02, 2010, 10:20:14 AM
Dont worry we had a slight hiccup with the world lastnight, we can replace lost items from inventory or chests, but we will spawn a fresh landscape when knighty is back i reckon
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 10:23:59 AM
Quote from: soopahfly
I "May" have access to a dual xenon server, in a rack in manchester thats currently running a kerio email server...as long as the processor usage wasnt too much and I could hide it :D

Failing that, I have an Very-PC Atom based Broadleaf sat under my desk doing downloading duties, and its always on, 1mbit upload from it.



(http://www.speedtest.net/result/975162882.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)


Just struggling to get minecraft accessible from the outside world.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 02, 2010, 10:31:30 AM
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: soopahfly
I "May" have access to a dual xenon server, in a rack in manchester thats currently running a kerio email server...as long as the processor usage wasnt too much and I could hide it :D

Failing that, I have an Very-PC Atom based Broadleaf sat under my desk doing downloading duties, and its always on, 1mbit upload from it.



(http://www.speedtest.net/result/975162882.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)


Just struggling to get minecraft accessible from the outside world.


I think he fixed it lastnight :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 11:38:17 AM
My house and my bridge have gone!!! :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 02, 2010, 12:23:01 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
My house and my bridge have gone!!! :(


We were all sorry to see that lost, the bridge was awesome. There was a backup, but that was from ages ago :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 02, 2010, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
My house and my bridge have gone!!! :(


Cant believe that, im sure the backup we installed had it, ugh, its ok now we have learnt the basic we can build a better world for everyone
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 12:31:17 PM
Will we start again, seeing as the whole floor is f**ked?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 02, 2010, 12:35:18 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Will we start again, seeing as the whole floor is f**ked?


It would be easier to start again.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: addictweb on October 02, 2010, 12:58:33 PM
Barg, I want in on this. Sadly my laptop isnt playing. Im all paid up but my Toshiba Satellite A10 doesnt look like its got the graphics to be able to run it!

    Bad video card drivers!      
      -----------------------      

Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.




Boooooooooooo
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 13:04:12 PM
What chipset is it?  My Dell Inspiron 1764 can "Just" about do it if I set the draw distance to near, graphics to fast, and the fog on.  Intel HD graphics.

Try getting the manufacturers drivers.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: addictweb on October 02, 2010, 13:13:00 PM
Its some Intel chipset not sure what. Toshiba dont make anything for Windows 7, Ive installed the XP drivers in compatibility mode but it hasnt helped.

Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 02, 2010, 13:15:14 PM
ok, new world up and running, looks even better than the last

Ill start levelling the spawn area ready for a base to be built

problem with the server was, for some strange reason the 2500xp-m cpu was running at 516mhz ?   its not running at ~1ghz..... still half what it should be.... and theres no options for cup speed in the bios.... (old Packard bell)

Ill google a bit later and should be able to sort it.... but Im happy to send it to you soopa and we can see if it runs better ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 02, 2010, 13:28:00 PM
the XP-m has powerNOW CPU throttling, could be something to do with that?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 15:01:46 PM
Tell windows power management that its always on.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 02, 2010, 15:06:29 PM
Seems to have lagged out royally, Alan is just restarting it now
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 15:06:53 PM
Quote from: knighty
ok, new world up and running, looks even better than the last

Ill start levelling the spawn area ready for a base to be built

problem with the server was, for some strange reason the 2500xp-m cpu was running at 516mhz ?   its not running at ~1ghz..... still half what it should be.... and theres no options for cup speed in the bios.... (old Packard bell)

Ill google a bit later and should be able to sort it.... but Im happy to send it to you soopa and we can see if it runs better ?


I cant get access to open ports, and because its techically a live server Id best not mess.  If it was straight forward, I would :D

Unless you want to try sending me the server, and Ill have a punt
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 02, 2010, 15:23:00 PM
could the OS be throttling the CPU?

make sure it is set to always on in the power options.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 16:34:10 PM
*cough*
Snip!

Cheating toerag.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 02, 2010, 20:58:13 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
*cough*
(http://minecraftwiki.net/images/3/33/ItemslistV110.png)

I dunno but that kinda takes the fun out of it all now. Why bother going on epic cave exploration missions etc.

I could just about justify the tool recharge cheat, but not this.

EDIT:

Just logged in. Damn.

My love of minecraft has gone to 0 now. I dunno why this has bothered me so much but instantly the reasons why I loved the game have been squashed. No more is it about the challenge of getting the materials bit by bit and progressing a project. Now its just construction. As I said to bacon who was in game just now, I was tempted to follow suit, and spawn a layer of TNT on the whole thing.... and nuke from orbit.

I chose to just log out instead.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 02, 2010, 21:33:25 PM
Im easy, will play either way, might as well be more challenging :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 02, 2010, 21:33:59 PM
we can put up a new server in a couple of days and I can disable the spawning of items ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 22:53:04 PM
Maybe we shouldnt "op" everybody.  

Its not really got the fun factor at the moment anyway.  Whats really the point of the game?  Theres too many bugs, stuff that will be fun doesnt work yet, putting the wrong tile down causes the server to crash.

Its fun just having a laugh, and when its a little more stable, make it serious.

The tool recharge isnt a cheat, its a bug.


Lets start afresh, one op.  No spawning.  Shall we discuss it on my balcony?  Or infront of my inglenook fireplace?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 02, 2010, 23:12:34 PM
Yeah I do agree with zpyder actually, it does seem all too easy to build (and destroy!) things without a care at the moment, it takes the challenge away. In fact the only reason we first started using the codes was to get lava to flow (since the bucket method is buggy and doesnt work in multiplayer).

We should just leave Alan or whoever is hosting as op, the joint digging projects and building projects are much more fun. Earlier on it was pretty much an every man for himself with people going off making crazy things, which is fine like making a nice base for yourself, but isnt really going to keep us motivated for long.

So yeah Im all for it :)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 02, 2010, 23:16:04 PM
when should i put the new one up ?

only takes me 5 sec to do,and Im find to do it whenever.... just don;t want to go getting rid of everyones work without giving a heads up
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 23:16:16 PM
I was quite amused by the map earlier. I arrived, there was nothing.  So I scratched at a tree, until it dissapeared, with the intention of making some sucky wooden tools.

Then a kind hearted geordie appeared and offered me tools from the back of his van.  Who was I to say no!!  Chaos ensued.  Im not sure what happened next, but all I remember is
diamonds, glass VIP rooms and lots and lots of lava.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 02, 2010, 23:17:41 PM
Quote from: knighty
when should i put the new one up ?

only takes me 5 sec to do,and Im find to do it whenever.... just don;t want to go getting rid of everyones work without giving a heads up


Its not really work is it.  / :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 02, 2010, 23:20:49 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
lots and lots of lava.


Always with the lava :disappointed:

Quote from: knighty
when should i put the new one up ?

only takes me 5 sec to do,and Im find to do it whenever.... just don;t want to go getting rid of everyones work without giving a heads up

Bacon has probably destroyed mine by now, so whenever :P
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 02, 2010, 23:27:42 PM
lol, Ive backed up the old one just incase, and set a new one up and going


btw, anyone whos playing should run Skype, nige bacon and I make good use of it, its good for team work on big buildings etc..

:-)


(p.s. its crazy slow for the first 30 sec of a new map)


(p.s. no-one has op, only way to run op commands is directly at the server)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 03, 2010, 03:39:55 AM
The new map has worked out nicely so far, everyone has found diamonds, etc and got tooled up. Ive opened up two zombie dens on my own and cleared them out, i had too much loot to carry, including saddles.

Riding the pigs is fun  :lol:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 03, 2010, 04:37:36 AM
I went on a massive mining expedition and came back with enough diamonds to make a full sets of tools and nearly all the armour except boots (which are currently gold!), i need 1 more diamond to complete the full set. :D And all without console commands.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 03, 2010, 14:10:33 PM
arrrrrrgh !


I let me nephew use my account..... he didnt know about the drop it pick it up thing for tools.... and used up my full set of diamond tools !!!   back down the mine I go :(


p.s. to anyone logging on, theres a load of stuff in the chests of the house with the glass walls where you first start.... help yourself to anything you need !
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 03, 2010, 14:39:58 PM
How did he manage to get through a full set of diamond tools?? He must have hacked out half the map lol!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 03, 2010, 15:22:51 PM
Out of interest are you still using my account Nige?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 03, 2010, 15:27:45 PM
No he has his own
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 03, 2010, 19:16:39 PM
Indeed, I stopped using yours the night we had the restore from backup, cheers for the loan out :)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 03, 2010, 19:28:21 PM
i fancy giving this ago are you playing alpha or classic?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 03, 2010, 20:24:43 PM
Alpha.

If anyone fancies joining the dark side (pun intended) Ive initiated Project "Steal the sky", with the intent on blocking out the sky raining down perpetual darkness on the world mwahaha.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 03, 2010, 20:33:24 PM
bought it but my laptop wont play due to opengl driver issues. ill have to wait till my desktop is back up and running.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: addictweb on October 03, 2010, 20:53:29 PM
Quote from: DEViANCE
bought it but my laptop wont play due to opengl driver issues. ill have to wait till my desktop is back up and running.


Exactly the same as me :(

If anyone wants to borrow an account PM me, not sure when/if ill be able to use mine any time soon.

Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 03, 2010, 20:57:26 PM
ive some how managed to find some divers to work so I am in.

no idea what i am doing though
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 03, 2010, 21:30:53 PM
Quote from: zpyder
Alpha.

If anyone fancies joining the dark side (pun intended) Ive initiated Project "Steal the sky", with the intent on blocking out the sky raining down perpetual darkness on the world mwahaha.


As much as I like the sound of this plan, the darkness wont be entirely perpetual in the window where the sun is setting/rising will it? Unless youre planning a very low ceiling :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Shakey on October 03, 2010, 21:39:40 PM
more of a dome i think :P
Im helping too, now that I have my triple towers up.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 03, 2010, 22:02:00 PM
My "lair" can be found by going to my house on top of the hill, its under "project steel sky" surrounded by trees.

Go out the front door and follow lights across the land to a big tower, at the base is an entrance to my lair which is really the start of a huge cave.

There is another large tower behind the first, its another entrance to the same cave.

Enjoy.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 03, 2010, 22:04:16 PM
Quote from: zpyder
Alpha.

If anyone fancies joining the dark side (pun intended) Ive initiated Project "Steal the sky", with the intent on blocking out the sky raining down perpetual darkness on the world mwahaha.


Is it you running around as darth vadar?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 03, 2010, 22:45:25 PM
Quote from: Shakey
more of a dome i think :P
Im helping too, now that I have my triple towers up.


Once it spans a suitably stupendous amount of land Im pondering putting walls down around it encasing everything inside in a pseudo cave/dome

Its actually 1 block below the max to allow things like torches and chests to be placed on top.

Its classic walking around underneath and occasionally coming across people bent over double backwards looking up at it :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 03, 2010, 23:44:49 PM
Quote from: Walrusbonzo
Is it you running around as darth vadar?


thats my nephew :o

(aka stevencowsheep)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 03, 2010, 23:46:36 PM
I built my little hillside dwelling last night, then realised today Im directly under the centre of the dome having logged in to see a lot of things had happened! My house is easy to spot, its got the obsidian walls covered in redstone torches, its a good spot actually as its easy to get up and work on the dome from there. Where did the fire by the main base come from?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 03, 2010, 23:56:10 PM
that fire was my nephew..... stand back and look down on it..... youll recognise it ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 04, 2010, 00:11:59 AM
I was planning an early night tonight  :gag:  just spent over 2 hours on my mud and wood castle, its getting there now.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 04, 2010, 01:40:28 AM
I have work tomorrow :( This is far too late to be up but I have made some massive underground tunnels, they have massive stone towers at their entrances, one is a straight line from one sided of the map to the other! I keep getting lost in the one by the arrows, this one does lead back to the tower that is blocking out the sky, but too many routes in there now! Will sort it tomorrow probably! Think I need a compass!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 04, 2010, 07:29:15 AM
Is the multiplayer map smaller than singleplayer? People keep saying about going from one side to the other, but I was under the impression the map was 3x as big as the earth? (seriously, the cubes are meant to be 1 square metre each, and the map is meant to be so big if you counted the blocks its bigger than the surface area of the earth?!
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 04, 2010, 10:06:47 AM
going offline for 10min..... I need to take the laptop in the garage and blow out the heat sink with compressed air.... its getting a bit hot !  brb]
(no one was on so is a good time to do it)

back up and running, 20C cooler too ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 04, 2010, 13:45:08 PM
Ive got a little something something running, just waiting for the nod to say the port is forwarded.

With the server loaded, and no players its shoing 2% cpu usage.
When the port is forwarded, I can add a couple of people as ops.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 04, 2010, 14:33:59 PM
Maybe its worth having two servers up, one for crazy op item spawning shenanigans and the other for more serious minecrafting?

I guess it depends if you can go onto different servers and it saves you a different character on each.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 04, 2010, 15:16:00 PM
I need some guinea pigs.

Server : 78.109.164.86
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 04, 2010, 15:23:47 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
Maybe its worth having two servers up, one for crazy op item spawning shenanigans and the other for more serious minecrafting?



I concur, the item spawning on Saturday was fun for a while but would certainly get dull. Theres always more enjoyment to be had from having to work for something.

TBH I cant wait until the damage model and monsters work properly so we can do some hardcore survival multiplayer.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 04, 2010, 15:53:47 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
Maybe its worth having two servers up, one for crazy op item spawning shenanigans and the other for more serious minecrafting?



I concur, the item spawning on Saturday was fun for a while but would certainly get dull. Theres always more enjoyment to be had from having to work for something.

TBH I cant wait until the damage model and monsters work properly so we can do some hardcore survival multiplayer.


At least then we would base camp more often, atm you have free reign to go where ever you want but with zombies and damage enabled people would be more cautious when it gets dark.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 04, 2010, 15:56:53 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
I need some guinea pigs.

Server : 78.109.164.86


Im wondering if map size is based on server power?
The map my server has generated is bigger than the others I have been on, and it has snow and stuff.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 04, 2010, 16:57:12 PM
Quote from: Bacon
Quote from: Mongoose
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
Maybe its worth having two servers up, one for crazy op item spawning shenanigans and the other for more serious minecrafting?



I concur, the item spawning on Saturday was fun for a while but would certainly get dull. Theres always more enjoyment to be had from having to work for something.

TBH I cant wait until the damage model and monsters work properly so we can do some hardcore survival multiplayer.


At least then we would base camp more often, atm you have free reign to go where ever you want but with zombies and damage enabled people would be more cautious when it gets dark.


and there will be the potential to dispatch adventuring parties to over the hills and far away. twill be epic!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 04, 2010, 17:54:39 PM
If anyone joins on my server, follow the trees with torches until you see a big tower.

There are some basic stone tools in the chest.
Could do with some mining, doors and more glass.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 04, 2010, 18:53:07 PM
As the other server is down, Ill join yours now ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Beanissocoollike on October 04, 2010, 20:01:33 PM
I love that youre all grown men loosing your lives to this game (:

I still want my pigs back though!
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 05, 2010, 00:32:17 AM
soopa, you timed that just right.... the laptop I was running it on has started crashing all the time :-(

keep me updated.... if you can;t keep running it I can sort out something else for it.... otherwise well just stick with yours ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 05, 2010, 02:37:51 AM
Quote from: Beanissocoollike
I love that youre all grown men loosing your lives to this game (:

I still want my pigs back though!


I lost 4 years+ to another game, and my characters were countless days played leading to the 100s, so im no stranger, although i have been way too busy the last few months :D
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 08:06:26 AM
Quote from: knighty
soopa, you timed that just right.... the laptop I was running it on has started crashing all the time :-(

keep me updated.... if you can;t keep running it I can sort out something else for it.... otherwise well just stick with yours ?


See if we get any complaints about email delivery.  Great thing is, once the mc-server is running, and you close your remote desktop connection, the server dissapears.  Invisible MC FTW!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 08:48:00 AM
Why is it, my Laptop with its Intel HD Graphics (Gets 5.1 and 4.6 in Windows Performance Index) cant play Minecraft smoothly, whereas my Desktop (Geforce 6200, 2.6/4.3) Can?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: neXus on October 05, 2010, 09:07:23 AM
I have seen some youtube clips of this.
Is this really addictive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2-d5a3r94
CRAZY!

Then this made me laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnjSWPxJxNs

Appearing from people on twitter and I can not quite see the appeal at the moment, whats good about it?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 05, 2010, 09:43:23 AM
the appeal is 2 fold, depending on your style of play and game mode.

Youve got Classic mode, which is basically just first person giant lego with infinite bricks and flowing water/lava. Quite cool to be creative in, but for me gets dull after a while and really only any good with a bunch of people in multiplayer (IMO).

Then you have Alpha or Survival mode. Unfortunately this doesnt work properly in multiplayer yet as the damage monitoring and a few other game mechanics like minecarts are broken. In this mode you have to mine/craft your resources, and at night various monsters try to eat your brains. You start off with nothing and have to pull down a tree with your bare hands to make basic tools and construct a shelter in which you can live through the night.

From that point on its a massive sandbox and you find yourself thinking "Ill just complete the second floor of my monster uber-fortress of doom and then Ill go have lunch". It gets  to dinner time and you realise youre now really hungry, but the uber-fortress of doom still doesnt have a roof.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 11:26:36 AM
Looks like a halloween update folks :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 05, 2010, 13:16:56 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Looks like a halloween update folks :D



ooooo that looks like its going to be GREAT!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 13:34:11 PM
FFS.  The minecraft server keeps crashing.

Was working fine this morning.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 05, 2010, 15:42:57 PM
For such a basic game, it seems to need quite a powerful server, its melted two now!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 16:08:48 PM
Its not the server, its the buggy minecraft server.

I think because Im running it remotely, when the machine locks itself its kicking off the java program.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 05, 2010, 17:02:52 PM
Well get home and reboot it... I need my fix :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 17:27:23 PM
Im updating the server, gimme a couple of minutes.

If it gives you a javasocketexception itll kill the server app, so youll need to wait for me to get back from football later.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 17:45:00 PM
Try that.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 05, 2010, 17:49:36 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Try that.


Woohoo! Can someone post this IP up on the first post, its a pain trying to find it
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 05, 2010, 18:35:52 PM
anyone got any tips on where and how to mine?

i dig and dig and dig and find f all.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 05, 2010, 20:29:37 PM
Quote from: DEViANCE
anyone got any tips on where and how to mine?

i dig and dig and dig and find f all.


Ive had my greatest levels of success just above bedrock level, so my advice is bore straight down to bedrock, then go up maybe 5 blocks to make sure youre clear of the bedrock and make yourself a mine base station (largish room with chests, a work bench and furnaces). Now pick a direction and start cutting in a straight line, youre bound to hit something eventually.

Also gravel is your friend, it often hides things and is easier to excavate than rock, so if Im mining and hit gravel I always excavate it all.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 21:14:31 PM
If you go back to the main base, theres loads of diamond tools.  I spent bloody ages earlier mining, exiting, saving, relaunching to make sure they stayed.

What do we want to do about ops and admins?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 05, 2010, 22:15:44 PM
handy trick, make a copy of the minecraft folder as a back up once a day or whatever... then if it goes tits up or someone gets on and destroys everything all you have to do is go into the backup and run that one.... no need to change any settings/options etc :-)


p.s. hows it doing on cpu usage ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 05, 2010, 22:27:18 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
Quote from: DEViANCE
anyone got any tips on where and how to mine?

i dig and dig and dig and find f all.


Ive had my greatest levels of success just above bedrock level, so my advice is bore straight down to bedrock, then go up maybe 5 blocks to make sure youre clear of the bedrock and make yourself a mine base station (largish room with chests, a work bench and furnaces). Now pick a direction and start cutting in a straight line, youre bound to hit something eventually.

Also gravel is your friend, it often hides things and is easier to excavate than rock, so if Im mining and hit gravel I always excavate it all.


I agree with this, and IME if you find dirt and gravel deep underground it is definitely worth excavating it all as sometimes it leads to whole other chambers or skeleton dungeons.


I added your server to the post on the first page Soopah.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 05, 2010, 22:32:51 PM
Quote from: knighty
handy trick, make a copy of the minecraft folder as a back up once a day or whatever... then if it goes tits up or someone gets on and destroys everything all you have to do is go into the backup and run that one.... no need to change any settings/options etc :-)


p.s. hows it doing on cpu usage ?


Usage is barely noticeable, except sometimes the server complains it cant keep up.

Minecraft folder, is that the one in appdata?

Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 05, 2010, 22:50:04 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: knighty
handy trick, make a copy of the minecraft folder as a back up once a day or whatever... then if it goes tits up or someone gets on and destroys everything all you have to do is go into the backup and run that one.... no need to change any settings/options etc :-)
p.s. hows it doing on cpu usage ?

Usage is barely noticeable, except sometimes the server complains it cant keep up.
Minecraft folder, is that the one in appdata?



doh, with a few people on it was maxing out the 2600-xp it was running on !


for me, I just backed uo the entire folder mine craft was running in, its only about 6 meg iirc anyway so its the easiest way to do it :-)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: skidzilla on October 06, 2010, 02:24:12 AM
Quote from: Beanissocoollike
I love that youre all grown men loosing your lives to this game (:

I still want my pigs back though!
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5560/4crdv.png)
SsssssssSSsssss..... :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 06, 2010, 07:27:16 AM
Has anyone rode a pig yet, did that yesterday :)

Got some TNT too, just not used it yet. :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 06, 2010, 07:39:32 AM
Other tip is quite often there are cave systems under the bigger hills/mountains. These tend to have rare materials exposed inside and are quite a bit more fun to explore than just mining out a hole a few blocks above bedrock/lava.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 06, 2010, 08:11:10 AM
Anyone found my base yet?  :yarr:

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8250/basewalrusbonzo.png) (http://img440.imageshack.us/i/basewalrusbonzo.png/)

Top of the tower is the ceiling of the world. So Im already standing quite high up where I am.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 08:20:09 AM
crap! I was mining and fell through the bottom of the world! now Im lost in space.

Be careful in the room of bedrock at the bottom of the mine!

Sorry Clockd I have your tools, was going to return them but I seem to be a bit stuck for now. Hopefully Ill be online later and someone can teleport me back to the surface.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 16:04:16 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
crap! I was mining and fell through the bottom of the world! now Im lost in space.

Be careful in the room of bedrock at the bottom of the mine!

Sorry Clockd I have your tools, was going to return them but I seem to be a bit stuck for now. Hopefully Ill be online later and someone can teleport me back to the surface.


/home
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 16:06:20 PM
Ive been a bit busy on the backend of the server.

Im now instigated as an admin, I can make one or two more admins.  Fortunately, you dont get access to the /give command.
Or, I can just add everything to the spawn blacklist.


Do we want a whitelist?  as it stands, anyone who stumbles across the IP address can connect.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 06, 2010, 16:42:17 PM
People shouldnt really stumble along the IP unless they find it here. If were getting paranoid then perhaps everyone that wants access PMs Soopah/Knighty to get the IP? I cant see it being a problem though, especially if you guys are making irregular backups.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 16:53:17 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
People shouldnt really stumble along the IP unless they find it here. If were getting paranoid then perhaps everyone that wants access PMs Soopah/Knighty to get the IP? I cant see it being a problem though, especially if you guys are making irregular backups.


agree, the worst thing thats going to happen is the world gets griefed to buggery, and if that happens we just restore from the most recent backup. If it happens more than once then we think about extra security.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 06, 2010, 17:43:18 PM
i think the server is screwing up every block i place dissapears.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 17:58:06 PM
Quote from: DEViANCE
i think the server is screwing up every block i place dissapears.


Ill reboot.


Can you test the /home and /spawn commands and see where you end up?

/sethome and /setspawn should work for everybody
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: neXus on October 06, 2010, 19:19:19 PM
How are you guys communicating? You got vent going on there too?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 06, 2010, 19:19:38 PM
Quote from: Walrusbonzo


Got some TNT too, just not used it yet. :D


I was wondering around Clockd s house yesterday with a box in my hand, but I promised I wouldnt use it until the roof was finished  :twisted:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 06, 2010, 19:33:36 PM
Quote from: neXus
How are you guys communicating? You got vent going on there too?


the game has built in chat.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 06, 2010, 19:36:22 PM
Bacon, Knighty and myself have been using Skype too
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 06, 2010, 19:49:47 PM
Servers still broke we cant lay bricks :)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 19:55:50 PM
I can confirm that /home does work, whew
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 06, 2010, 19:57:12 PM
Its also handy if you dig a deep hole or get lost, you can just /home
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 20:00:57 PM
I believe I am now the expert on digging a deep hole LOL
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 20:18:11 PM
well not being able to build anything is really annoying!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 20:54:29 PM
Ok.  I must have screwed the pooch.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 20:59:21 PM
Sorry!

Fixed it.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 21:08:41 PM
nice one soopah, tis working now!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 21:10:09 PM
I was trying out the hey0s server modification, but it seems it was a bit wank.

I copied the world to make sure it was safe.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 06, 2010, 21:14:11 PM
damn spoke too soon :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 21:30:10 PM
Might be cured
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 06, 2010, 21:33:50 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Might be cured


Seems Golden :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 06, 2010, 23:11:28 PM
this game is a buggy POS!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 06, 2010, 23:55:12 PM
Server down again
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 07, 2010, 02:14:41 AM
Quote from: DEViANCE
this game is a buggy POS!


What do you expect for Alpha?  :rofl:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 07, 2010, 06:53:34 AM
Quote from: XEntity
Server down again

Back up.


Not sure what the difference is between me using LogMeIn and RDP, but it seems to crash more often when I use RDP.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 07, 2010, 07:35:44 AM
Quote from: Bacon
Quote from: DEViANCE
this game is a buggy POS!


What do you expect for Alpha?  :rofl:


he shouldnt be make people pay for it then should he.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 07, 2010, 07:54:54 AM
Looking at this halloween update, it might be the change from Alpha to Beta.

Although its a bit strange that a Core2Duo server has issues with a crappy block game.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 07, 2010, 08:00:30 AM
Its a java app, no wonder its a performance drainer.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 07, 2010, 09:03:47 AM
Quote from: DEViANCE
Quote from: Bacon
Quote from: DEViANCE
this game is a buggy POS!


What do you expect for Alpha?  :rofl:


he shouldnt be make people pay for it then should he.


Im with Bacon, you didnt have to pay for it, I think the disclaimer was pretty clear around that you have paid for an alpha :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 07, 2010, 09:06:40 AM
not to mention youve paid what is intended to be half the launch price for lifetime updates. So actually what youve done is pre-order the final game and hes given you the alpha to play with while you wait.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 07, 2010, 20:52:15 PM
Multiplayer not currently working then? :gag:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 07, 2010, 21:32:39 PM
Quote from: matt5cott
Multiplayer not currently working then? :gag:


rumours of the servers demise are exagerated.......but not by as far as wed like
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 07, 2010, 22:27:02 PM
Whats that mean?  I can connect!
Do we need a new world spawning?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 07, 2010, 22:44:52 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Whats that mean?  I can connect!
Do we need a new world spawning?




      Minecraft has crashed!      
      ----------------------      

Minecraft has stopped running because it encountered a problem.

If you wish to report this, please copy this entire text and email it to support@mojang.com.
Please include a description of what you did when the error occured.



--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT a1dce528 --------
Generated 07/10/10 22:44

Minecraft: Minecraft Alpha v1.1.2_01
OS: Windows 7 (x86) version 6.1
Java: 1.6.0_21, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.4.2
OpenGL: GeForce 8400M GS/PCI/SSE2 version 3.2.0, NVIDIA Corporation

java.lang.NullPointerException
   at ab.a(SourceFile:114)
   at lu.a(SourceFile:249)
   at lu.a(SourceFile:127)
   at iq.b(SourceFile:286)
   at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:608)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT d44e7010 ----------




Working fine in single player though, and I connected fine yesterday, Ive changed nothing  :shrug:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 07, 2010, 22:46:57 PM
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
Whats that mean?  I can connect!
Do we need a new world spawning?




      Minecraft has crashed!      
      ----------------------      

Minecraft has stopped running because it encountered a problem.

If you wish to report this, please copy this entire text and email it to support@mojang.com.
Please include a description of what you did when the error occured.



--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT a1dce528 --------
Generated 07/10/10 22:44

Minecraft: Minecraft Alpha v1.1.2_01
OS: Windows 7 (x86) version 6.1
Java: 1.6.0_21, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.4.2
OpenGL: GeForce 8400M GS/PCI/SSE2 version 3.2.0, NVIDIA Corporation

java.lang.NullPointerException
   at ab.a(SourceFile:114)
   at lu.a(SourceFile:249)
   at lu.a(SourceFile:127)
   at iq.b(SourceFile:286)
   at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:608)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT d44e7010 ----------




Working fine in single player though, and I connected fine yesterday, Ive changed nothing  :shrug:


Anyone else getting this problem?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 07, 2010, 22:48:36 PM
I can connect fine.... :)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 07, 2010, 22:51:42 PM
Quote from: knighty
I can connect fine.... :)


wtf, I get it on both the web and download client  :x
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 07, 2010, 22:52:17 PM
I just got kicked off and cant get back on.....

was only on for 5 min
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 07, 2010, 22:54:29 PM
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 07, 2010, 23:05:35 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??


Nay, if its working for other people, it must be me tbh.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 07, 2010, 23:32:07 PM
working again for me now.....

its all a bit odd :o
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??


Nay, if its working for other people, it must be me tbh.


Try clearing the Java cache.
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 08, 2010, 11:42:20 AM
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??


Nay, if its working for other people, it must be me tbh.


Try clearing the Java cache.
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml


Nah still not working, I think I know what it is, last time I connected I was digging out a tunnel, the server started going odd and it was like I was going back in time, I kept digging the same bits out, then they would re-appear and I would be suddenly a few paces back.

I have the feeling its now trying to spawn me into rock, and crashing.

Is it possible to reset spawn points/progress on the level for individual users do you know?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 12:32:03 PM
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??


Nay, if its working for other people, it must be me tbh.


Try clearing the Java cache.
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml


Nah still not working, I think I know what it is, last time I connected I was digging out a tunnel, the server started going odd and it was like I was going back in time, I kept digging the same bits out, then they would re-appear and I would be suddenly a few paces back.

I have the feeling its now trying to spawn me into rock, and crashing.

Is it possible to reset spawn points/progress on the level for individual users do you know?


I think so, I can try.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 13:19:52 PM
If anyones having problems with Intel graphics, try these modded drivers.

http://www.pavelv15.estranky.cz/clanky/modded-drivers.html
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 13:24:35 PM
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: matt5cott
Quote from: soopahfly
yeah, sorry bout that.
My fault

Still cant connect??


Nay, if its working for other people, it must be me tbh.


Try clearing the Java cache.
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml


Nah still not working, I think I know what it is, last time I connected I was digging out a tunnel, the server started going odd and it was like I was going back in time, I kept digging the same bits out, then they would re-appear and I would be suddenly a few paces back.

I have the feeling its now trying to spawn me into rock, and crashing.

Is it possible to reset spawn points/progress on the level for individual users do you know?


If you get chance when you log in, load up the console (t) and type /home
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 08, 2010, 13:27:44 PM
It crashes before I even get in :(

It goes logging in -> downloading terrain -> crash.

Which is why I reckon its trying to spawn me into some rock.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 13:28:18 PM
Can you connect to any of these?
http://servers.minecraftforum.net/
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 13:33:17 PM
Right, it should think youre a new player now.  Unfortunately Ive deleted your inventory.

I know its frowned upon, but if it works, I can spawn you some basics.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 08, 2010, 13:37:18 PM
Now working :)

Dont worry about stuff, I had nothing before  :rock:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 08, 2010, 14:21:12 PM
Excellent stuff, feel free to borrow bits from my sky castle of justice
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 14:59:06 PM
http://www.checkyourbadself.co.uk/littlegreengeek/images/custom-map-day.png

Thats a cartograph from a map dump the other day.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 08, 2010, 15:36:14 PM
So I craft a modest home, and now the thing crashes if I open my inventory, use a tool bench, or the furnace, ffs :gag:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 15:55:14 PM
Quote from: matt5cott
So I craft a modest home, and now the thing crashes if I open my inventory, use a tool bench, or the furnace, ffs :gag:


"Player isnt in chunk" errors.

Hopefully after Halloween this will get better, although if hes deliberately holding back a fix...its a bit kentish :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 16:02:21 PM
Can we get a show of hands....

When the halloween update comes, start a new map and build a big shopping mall..... and wait for the zombies.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 08, 2010, 17:18:12 PM
Can we do map edits.. i.e. create a zombie spawn point at one end of the mall?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Shakey on October 08, 2010, 21:29:21 PM
that map is left-right flipped, cos the big wall in the ocean in the mddle is the wrong way :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 23:24:14 PM
Shaft of Penetrations now like Alton Towers :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 08, 2010, 23:25:06 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Shaft of Penetrations now like Alton Towers :D


Block the waterfall at the top and it turns it all off, good for a larf :wub:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 08, 2010, 23:28:07 PM
Cant get a boat down it smoothly though :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: skidzilla on October 09, 2010, 15:55:58 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
http://www.checkyourbadself.co.uk/littlegreengeek/images/custom-map-day.png

Thats a cartograph from a map dump the other day.
Holy Maparoni! Too many gamers from the game grid. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReBoot#Plot_synopsis) Sectors have been Nulled. :P
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 09, 2010, 19:27:16 PM
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/5712/hellom.png)


harder than it looks, kept bloody falling off :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 09, 2010, 20:09:53 PM
A triumph knighty :bowdown:


Im currently in and working on SUPER CRAPTURE.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 09, 2010, 21:24:29 PM
Ive not been on for a couple of days has the world been reset since then?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 09, 2010, 21:39:39 PM
erm.... i think so


the server crashes were linked to a problem with the world iirc, new world fixed it ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 09, 2010, 21:41:30 PM
cool, ill have abit of a play tonight.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 09, 2010, 22:18:05 PM
Super CRAPTUREs water slide now leads to a large obsidian (yes another) field I made, if anyone wants to go to town go for it, I already have 200+ :lol:

edit make sure to follow the waterflow, it will lead you there, drop down where theres 2 obsidian blocks and a torch
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 10, 2010, 00:19:07 AM
(http://www.chasethedevil.co.uk/temp/scrapturesun.jpg)

CRAPTURE original on left, Super CRAPTURE on right, circa 150 obsidian block construction, flamboyant.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 10, 2010, 00:43:09 AM
I need to get some obsidian skytower action going on.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 10, 2010, 00:46:32 AM
we need a new project..... what can we build ?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 10, 2010, 01:22:53 AM
Quote from: knighty
we need a new project..... what can we build ?


My original idea, a massive Tekforums (the word) spelt out across the landscape, vertically.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 10, 2010, 01:44:35 AM
Ive started making a rapids down the side of the house at the spawn point, tested with boat, working well so far  :rock:

(its just not a very long run atm)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 10, 2010, 04:05:26 AM
come out of the main house, turn right to about 3 oclock and youll see a gravel tower with a torch on-top...

marks an underground mob lair.... I already nicked the stuff out of it.... but it has 4 big spiders trapped inside it.... no idea how to kill them off when we can;t do damage ?

(p.s. its underwater, randomly found it digging a hole down through!)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 10, 2010, 10:46:53 AM
Quote from: knighty
come out of the main house, turn right to about 3 oclock and youll see a gravel tower with a torch on-top...

marks an underground mob lair.... I already nicked the stuff out of it.... but it has 4 big spiders trapped inside it.... no idea how to kill them off when we can;t do damage ?

(p.s. its underwater, randomly found it digging a hole down through!)


The monsters are getting on my tits.  Its set to Monsters=False.

Im going to convert the other map to an single player map and see if I can work out whats killing it.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 10, 2010, 10:49:56 AM
Flood the spiders with lava?

Tbh itd be great to see the dome idea fulfilled.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: skidzilla on October 10, 2010, 13:40:12 PM
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/5070/papercraft.jpg)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 11, 2010, 11:54:10 AM
lol thats pretty cool. Still, my supervisor hasnt looked at me quite the same since he saw Ceiling Cat so I dont think Mincraft origami is a great idea for me....
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 11, 2010, 11:57:35 AM
Im not sure if the chickens/pigs are attracted to light, or people....

but Im in the hole in the sea my nephew made (across wooden bridge under the twin towers)

went away and left it running.... an hour later theres about 20 chickens and 10 pigs in there with me !
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 11, 2010, 12:22:26 PM
Quote from: knighty
Im not sure if the chickens/pigs are attracted to light, or people....

but Im in the hole in the sea my nephew made (across wooden bridge under the twin towers)

went away and left it running.... an hour later theres about 20 chickens and 10 pigs in there with me !


They spawn wherever theres grass.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 11, 2010, 12:23:51 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la37loKz0B1qzd3eyo1_500.png)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 11, 2010, 17:09:29 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
lol thats pretty cool. Still, my supervisor hasnt looked at me quite the same since he saw Ceiling Cat so I dont think Mincraft origami is a great idea for me....


Oh hes just waiting for the day he comes to head into his office and finds a Minecraft pig is sat at lifesize scale outside the door, staring blankly :lol:


Nath is that on your server?  :shock:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 11, 2010, 17:39:12 PM
Nah, Thats the "Other Dimension" coming soon...

How nice of Notch to get me a birthday present :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 11, 2010, 18:47:25 PM
think the server is dieing, its very laggy.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 11, 2010, 18:49:08 PM
VERY laggy.  Do something and then 10~20 seconds later it registers.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 11, 2010, 18:59:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asImTDkPWKA

Those texture packs make minecraft look amazing, despite it all still being blocks.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 11, 2010, 19:46:09 PM
Try That.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 12, 2010, 08:15:48 AM
Quote from: zpyder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asImTDkPWKA

Those texture packs make minecraft look amazing, despite it all still being blocks.


If people want texture packs, Im happy to oblige.


Seems you cant add texture packs server side.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 12, 2010, 10:38:50 AM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
Quote from: Mongoose
lol thats pretty cool. Still, my supervisor hasnt looked at me quite the same since he saw Ceiling Cat so I dont think Mincraft origami is a great idea for me....


Oh hes just waiting for the day he comes to head into his office and finds a Minecraft pig is sat at lifesize scale outside the door, staring blankly :lol:




dont tempt me! wicked man!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on October 13, 2010, 19:39:34 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: zpyder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asImTDkPWKA

Those texture packs make minecraft look amazing, despite it all still being blocks.


If people want texture packs, Im happy to oblige.


I installed one on mine, looks much better.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 13, 2010, 19:59:36 PM
Quote from: Walrusbonzo
Quote from: soopahfly
Quote from: zpyder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asImTDkPWKA

Those texture packs make minecraft look amazing, despite it all still being blocks.


If people want texture packs, Im happy to oblige.


I installed one on mine, looks much better.



Which one did you use?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 13, 2010, 21:20:27 PM
has the spawn point moved or something ?  

I cant build next to / on the wall of doom :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 14, 2010, 18:18:12 PM
I havent changed it, but apparently there is a bug that will move the spawn point.

Where do you end up if you type /home?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 14, 2010, 21:11:07 PM
any idea why my draw distance keeps going back to near?

not seen many people on in a while, unless your all on when im working.

Ive been busy tonight  :w00t:
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 14, 2010, 21:56:36 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
I havent changed it, but apparently there is a bug that will move the spawn point.
Where do you end up if you type /home?

about 4 blocks away from where I did before....

Quote from: DEViANCE
any idea why my draw distance keeps going back to near?
not seen many people on in a while, unless your all on when im working.
Ive been busy tonight  :w00t:


mine does that too..... yeah I think the appeal of it is starting to run out :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 14, 2010, 22:06:50 PM
Quote from: knighty
Quote from: soopahfly
I havent changed it, but apparently there is a bug that will move the spawn point.
Where do you end up if you type /home?

about 4 blocks away from where I did before....

Quote from: DEViANCE
any idea why my draw distance keeps going back to near?
not seen many people on in a while, unless your all on when im working.
Ive been busy tonight  :w00t:


mine does that too..... yeah I think the appeal of it is starting to run out :(


The appeal has worn off for me a little.  The fact that there are the bugs, makes it a real PITA.  I appreciate its an Alpha, but it feels like because theres a Halloween update coming, its OK to let some of these bugs go unfixed until then.  
It also reads like we were getting regular weekly updates to the game, until recently when more and more people bought the game.  Maybe hes made his money and thats it?

Ill be back on there soon enough.  
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 14, 2010, 22:06:59 PM
I havent been on because Ive been uber busy with work. Juggling a 33 hour technical demonstrator job at uni along with a 4 hour contract which is me part timing my old work. In reality the 33 hour job is more like 40 hours and I still have to do the 4 hour stuff at the weekends. Today was my first experience of demonstrating, 2 hours first thing doing seaweeds which wasnt an issue. It was the 5 hours solid after that talking about compositional analysis and how an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer works. Bearing in mind a week ago Id never touched the damn thing. It all went well though.

Theres that and the limited multiplayer capabilities and logging in every day to find the whole thing had progressed was a bit more disconcerting. Despite planning efforts it pretty much was a case of everyone doing what they like. It wasnt like the team efforts to build the sky towers in blockland. If I end up with free time I might try some texture packs and continue my single player experience as itd be great to play around with TNT and minecarts etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 14, 2010, 22:08:14 PM
Quote from: zpyder
I havent been on because Ive been uber busy with work. Juggling a 33 hour technical demonstrator job at uni along with a 4 hour contract which is me part timing my old work. In reality the 33 hour job is more like 40 hours and I still have to do the 4 hour stuff at the weekends. Today was my first experience of demonstrating, 2 hours first thing doing seaweeds which wasnt an issue. It was the 5 hours solid after that talking about compositional analysis and how an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer works. Bearing in mind a week ago Id never touched the damn thing. It all went well though.

Theres that and the limited multiplayer capabilities and logging in every day to find the whole thing had progressed was a bit more disconcerting. Despite planning efforts it pretty much was a case of everyone doing what they like. It wasnt like the team efforts to build the sky towers in blockland. If I end up with free time I might try some texture packs and continue my single player experience as itd be great to play around with TNT and minecarts etc.


Itll be better when stuff works :D
People have built amazing villages in Minecraft, so maybe we should try that when it moves to Beta?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 14, 2010, 22:11:46 PM
Quote from: soopahfly

It also reads like we were getting regular weekly updates to the game, until recently when more and more people bought the game.  Maybe hes made his money and thats it?

Ill be back on there soon enough.  


ive got a feeling you might be bang on there. he has made a fortune out the game allready and fixing it isnt going to get anymore, so why bother, just enjoy the cash and leave it as is.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 14, 2010, 22:46:26 PM
zpyder..... make a plan

big multi=player structures / plans are much better than all the individual stuff !
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on October 14, 2010, 22:59:11 PM
Yeah the only reason Ive not been on is because ive been working every evening.

We should plan a huge project like a city or something. Give each person a building or something each to do.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on October 15, 2010, 07:28:43 AM
Well I still want to make a city in perpetual darkness...either a dome or subterranean and lit by lava lamps. It would certainly make things interesting when monsters come in.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 15, 2010, 12:32:28 PM
that would be fun when the monsters kick in....

we could start a new world, ignore everything else and block out the sky....  and once were done soopa could save that world and store it away until the monsters start...
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on October 15, 2010, 14:18:35 PM
we dont know who struck first, but we do know that it was US who scorched the sky
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 15, 2010, 14:25:25 PM
Just say the word, Ill save this map and load another.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 15, 2010, 14:25:54 PM
Server is down lol
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 15, 2010, 14:50:54 PM
Quote from: Bacon
Server is down lol


Fixed
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 16, 2010, 01:36:36 AM
before we load a new world.... we should test out the flying hack etc.... before we start on anything serious ;-)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 16, 2010, 09:35:37 AM
Tell me how Mr Laforge.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 17, 2010, 00:32:02 AM
Custom world, can be used on Multiplayer
http://skylands.goonygoon.com/pix.html

Graphics Reskin, also lets you select item colours you want etc
http://painterlypack.net/

Not tried either yet, found on PCGamer
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 18, 2010, 18:06:07 PM
any plans for this then?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 18, 2010, 18:08:23 PM
Im going to have a play either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 18, 2010, 18:23:28 PM
dont know if it is a prob my end but it is crashing alot.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: DEViANCE on October 18, 2010, 23:13:34 PM
literally had to dig up half an island to do my project tonight! still not finished yet either.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 19, 2010, 12:22:39 PM
Cant get it to apply Painterly from the server side, but give the Skyworld a go.
Old world saved :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 19, 2010, 20:36:54 PM
Ive left a load of diamond tools in the spawn chest, only take what you need so others can use them as well
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on October 19, 2010, 23:13:42 PM
Ok just dropped in an additional 130 diamonds, 64 wood planks, 128 coal and a few other bits
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Shakey on October 20, 2010, 11:38:52 AM
Someones made a renderer to make detailed images of saved worlds.
http://www.devmaster.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16540
Will have to watch the thread to see if he posts the program for other people to use.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 22, 2010, 20:23:01 PM
hows everyone liking the map ?


Im kinda over it now..... how about a big flat map, where we can build our town / big project / whatever ?
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on October 23, 2010, 01:09:27 AM
Quote from: knighty
hows everyone liking the map ?


Im kinda over it now..... how about a big flat map, where we can build our town / big project / whatever ?


Yeh the skymap is pants, lets have a big flat ish one, or one with a few big mountains :P
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 23, 2010, 10:09:36 AM
Quote from: Bacon
Quote from: knighty
hows everyone liking the map ?


Im kinda over it now..... how about a big flat map, where we can build our town / big project / whatever ?


Yeh the skymap is pants, lets have a big flat ish one, or one with a few big mountains :P


On it.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 29, 2010, 21:12:20 PM
(bump to keep the server IPs handy)


Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 30, 2010, 12:05:44 PM
http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/10/29/minecraft-halloween-update-hands-on

Looking Forward to this :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on October 31, 2010, 10:58:34 AM
Server client needs updating ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 31, 2010, 18:19:34 PM
Updated.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 31, 2010, 18:59:53 PM
did u go in and enable it in the text file thingie ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6zMixiZsM0


I can build them..... but they don;t work :(
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 31, 2010, 19:13:34 PM
I must admit, Ive not tweaked any settings.

Ill do it now.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on October 31, 2010, 19:15:09 PM
cool :-)




nephew had to go - school day tomorrow :o


so theres no hurry :)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 31, 2010, 19:19:30 PM
hellworld=true
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on October 31, 2010, 19:25:56 PM
Lol, it wouldnt be Minecraft without this golden piece of information....


Quote
Portals dont work on SMP yet.



(http://assets.knowyourmeme.com/i/2701/original/fffffuuuubaby.jpg)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 07, 2010, 11:39:46 AM
Server software upgraded to 0.2.3

Quote
The server update is not mandatory, but you might want to update just to make sure.

This is a bugfixes only update:

* Signs on the sides of cacti no longer crash the game
* The player won’t get stuck on the top of the world in multiplayer
* Reverted mob spawning back to the old code, it was far to annoying. I have plans on what to do with this.
* Fixed the leaf particle colors
* Reduced CPU usage for monster spawning, but there’s still a lot of work to be done to reduce lag on SMP servers.
* Attempted to fix the portal dupe bug where you could exit through a different (new) one than the one you entered through.

About the portals, it’s possible that two portals can lead to the same portal in the Nether. This is because the space down there is compressed by a factor of 8, and I haven’t come up with a good way to fix this yet.
I might just end up doing an explicit one-to-one binding between portal pairs, but that’s nontrivial as it should survive the portal being temporarily destroyed. If you TNT a portal then rebuild it, you’d expect it to still lead to the same place, right?

Hmm.

More bug updates are coming next week, mainly related to survival mode multi player.

[edit:]

Client 1.2.1_01 fixes armor. And I forgot to mention that Music will play in multiplayer now as well.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 10, 2010, 17:00:22 PM
Quote
Multiplayer fixes:
* hellworld=true no longer overwrites old save chunks. Player positions will still break if you switch it on a running server, though
* boats are now visible to other players
* minecarts move nicer
* fishing kinda sorta works, but needs more work
* sheep and cows look like sheep and cows now
* buckets work now
* fixed stairs being really difficult to destroy
* increased the timeout before “Took too long to log in”
* made it possible to ride carts and boats
* added (after lots of work) the ability to steer server-side boats
* added “no-animals” setting. if true, animals will immediately vanish
* added support for more animation settings. Currently it’s just the “riding” animation, but the same system will be used for sneaking

To make a texture pack, make a zip file that contains the files you wish to replace, then place that zip file in the texture pack folder. There’s a handy button ingame to open that folder immediately.

If you place a “pack.png” file in the root of the zip file, it’ll show up as a preview icon. Please make sure it’s square, and of an even 2^x size. For example, 128x128 pixels.
If you place a “pack.txt” file in the root of the zip file, the first two lines will show up as a description for the texture pack.

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Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 10, 2010, 17:08:00 PM
I think Hells working....
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 10, 2010, 18:04:01 PM
working..... but how do we get out ?

(i spawn in there)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 10, 2010, 18:11:09 PM
Me too.
No idea how to get out.

If you press F4 you spawn a portal, but as usual it doesnt work
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on November 11, 2010, 10:19:12 AM
so then, looks like we know where were having dinner tonight.....
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 11, 2010, 14:19:37 PM
Quote from: Mongoose
so then, looks like we know where were having dinner tonight.....

(http://www.critical-hits.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/300-thumb.jpg)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 12, 2010, 16:25:59 PM
just updated when i connected again.....

not in hell anymore !

cba to start again tho!


waiting till the monsters/damage work so we can go fight....
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 13, 2010, 13:15:50 PM
plenty of mobs around, managing to hurt them and get stuff from them too !

not sure about killing them tho.... server lag is pretty bad.... server program could do with a restart wink wink ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 13, 2010, 14:00:38 PM
k.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 13, 2010, 14:05:32 PM
thanks :-)


tho i think my nephew and his mate are the only ones who play now ?

feel kinda guilty you running the server just for them..... want me to run it again ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 13, 2010, 14:07:36 PM
Nah, Im just waiting for it to be more of a game, other than just a build stuff game.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 13, 2010, 14:17:12 PM
yeah, itll be good once we can do multiplayer hunt the zombie :)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 13, 2010, 15:05:39 PM
(http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/1010842689_DYj3P-L.jpg)
(http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/1015419613_NYok6-L.jpg)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 20, 2010, 00:16:47 AM
Can we revert the server back so we can have admin rights, at least then people might start playing it again, i miss superstructures!

Please :P
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 20, 2010, 09:58:52 AM
Done.

Syntax is /give item amount user

/give 20 100 soopahfly
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on November 20, 2010, 10:37:18 AM
I started playing single player again now with a texture pack. Until multiplayer is the same as single player (ie monsters, can die etc) Im not bothering with the multiplayer. I want to build epic rollercoasters etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: zpyder
I started playing single player again now with a texture pack. Until multiplayer is the same as single player (ie monsters, can die etc) Im not bothering with the multiplayer. I want to build epic rollercoasters etc.


Ive not touched SMP for Ages, its too broken to be enjoyable for me.
And when a Dual Core Xenon server cant keep up with a little block game, theres something wrong.

*Yes.  I know its alpha.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 20, 2010, 15:05:48 PM
Quote from: soopahfly
Done.

Syntax is /give item amount user

/give 20 100 soopahfly


Commands dont work

Maybe you need to make each user an admin? tekBacon is my name.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 20, 2010, 16:23:09 PM
/op tekbacon on the server ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 21, 2010, 02:17:32 AM
everyone should have Admin status.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 21, 2010, 05:42:26 AM
Correct commands is: /give [num] - give the named player num’s worth of the item number. If "num" is not specified, one is given.

however, it still says "unknown command", im guessing Op/Admin isnt working for other players.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 21, 2010, 05:49:15 AM
Did /help on the server and /give is not one of the commands listed.

It has basic stuff like /sethome and /tp etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 21, 2010, 06:12:26 AM
I also put 60 Iron and 40 Sand in the furnace and its all disappeared :( Must be a bug
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 21, 2010, 10:02:18 AM
Quote from: Bacon
Correct commands is: /give [num] - give the named player num’s worth of the item number. If "num" is not specified, one is given.

however, it still says "unknown command", im guessing Op/Admin isnt working for other players.


No, this is Hey0s mod so the correct syntax is as I posted before.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 21, 2010, 10:13:33 AM
Try again, Ive updated the ops list.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on November 21, 2010, 17:56:40 PM
Im also waiting for SMP to work at least as well as the single player does at the moment. Oh and theres the small matter of having a PhD thesis to write. I figure by the time Ive finished my thesis SMP might just be playable, then Ill join back in!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 22, 2010, 12:02:59 PM
AAAGHH The lava got in!
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 23, 2010, 16:02:09 PM
Update coming tomorrow with working SMP Health, Fighting monsters and other players :D
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 24, 2010, 01:59:46 AM
woot


time to build some sort of zombie trap/collector for us to fight in ?


maybe a big hole made out of purple stuff I cant spell, with a tower in the middle ?

Id be happy to leave mine running while not playing... stood at the top of the tower attracting them into the pit... if it would work ?


we need something along the lines of left for dead ;)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 24, 2010, 05:40:23 AM
I was going to put a mob spawner atop a tower high up in the clouds, then fill a pit below it with lava! :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on November 24, 2010, 07:26:53 AM
Would be good to be able to make TNT properly so you can have landmines :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 24, 2010, 08:42:53 AM
As soon as its live, ill get it.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 24, 2010, 11:26:05 AM
Mobs = On
Falling Damage = On
Spider Killed me = Oh Yes.


Might need a new world, I spawn in Lava.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on November 24, 2010, 11:40:12 AM
Oooh, I gotta get back into this now with monsters
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 24, 2010, 12:47:13 PM
played for 5 min... killed a monster.... but now something has gone wrong, I can;t pic anything up ?  not sure why


I think i might have lag died.... I didnt die because i was out of range, but one of those green things exploded, and all my items appeared on the ground all around it (even tho I still had them)


built a very temporary house, just a dirt box ontop of a mini hill, somewhere safe to sit for 5 min when its dark ;-)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 25, 2010, 06:24:30 AM
No admin rights anymore and game is totally screwed up, same issues as Knighty, cant pick up anything.

I really wish this Notch would give us the option of downloading previous versions of the game, id sooner play an old version than a buggy new one.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 25, 2010, 09:35:57 AM
It was working fine for me, although Donnasparke decided to BLOW UP THE WORLD.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 25, 2010, 09:57:03 AM
Rebuilt it with the latest Hey0s mod.  The server was complaining that ti couldnt keep up every minute or so.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 25, 2010, 10:19:21 AM
Quote from: Bacon
No admin rights anymore and game is totally screwed up, same issues as Knighty, cant pick up anything.



i fixed that by re-downloading the game


once I connected using the new download i died instantly.... then everything went back to normal :-)



who is Donnasparke ?  one of us ?


maybe the server should be passworded ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 25, 2010, 10:30:52 AM
Quote from: knighty
Quote from: Bacon
No admin rights anymore and game is totally screwed up, same issues as Knighty, cant pick up anything.



i fixed that by re-downloading the game


once I connected using the new download i died instantly.... then everything went back to normal :-)



who is Donnasparke ?  one of us ?


maybe the server should be passworded ?


He says hes Ryan someone from here.

Im tempted to black/white list it unless you post who you are in here.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 25, 2010, 10:42:39 AM
that *could* be my nephews mate
(cowsheeps mate)


Ill find out ;)


(and kick him in the nuts if it is him!)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 25, 2010, 16:20:01 PM
As per other thread, i thought that was your Nephews mate
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 25, 2010, 16:24:51 PM
Server updated.

*B0rked, so rolled back.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 25, 2010, 16:25:24 PM
Quote from: knighty
that *could* be my nephews mate
(cowsheeps mate)


Ill find out ;)


(and kick him in the nuts if it is him!)


Its alright, Ive added Shim to the whitelist, but removed permissions.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 25, 2010, 20:32:08 PM
cool :-)
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 26, 2010, 22:26:01 PM
what are the /kits ?

and how do we use them ?


new server again ?


 made a couple of changes to your house.... baddies were spawning on your roof.... and blowing up killing the roof.... and i moved a switch for the door so you can get it from inside or outside.... was buggy before


when you go outside.... theres always a bunch of mobs waiting for you....



also... whats up with arrows ?  sometimes they go straight for the, then dart down and hit the ground right in front of them ?
(they go further shot into the air)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 27, 2010, 10:49:02 AM
It wasnt saving, so I had no choice but to wipe and start again.

Kits are off atm, as the server is updating so quickly.  Kits are not finalised yet, I had got them set as /kits weapons and /kit tools.

They would give you diamond tools and a compass, and the other gave you diamond weapons.
Might change that for wood, so at least you have a fighting chance.

*edit.

Kits enabled again.
Need to work out admins and ops really.
Whitelists are on

Everyone is OP except SCS and DS.
Everyone can add people to the whitelist if Opd.

/whitelist add username
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on November 27, 2010, 12:06:54 PM
its still not saving ?

all the stuff I did last night has un-done ?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 27, 2010, 12:11:12 PM
Pass, no idea whats going on.

Its a complete new install :(


*Think Ive sorted it.
Saving has been disabled by default for some bizzare reason.

Commands :

Save-on
Save-all


Seems to be working now.
Ill not be changing the world again, unless requested.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on November 29, 2010, 02:18:43 AM
The new kits and no op commands completely sucks donkey balls, and as such its no fun building now.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 29, 2010, 08:16:47 AM
You should have op commands!
And the kits are changeable.

*Edit

Looking into it.

**Edit.

Fixed.

Since the latest bug disables saving, it seems it removed the players from the users.txt too.

Fixed saving, updated kits, ops and reloaded mod.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on November 30, 2010, 22:15:24 PM
Bug fix list:

* Swords and other weapons now deal damage properly
* Added proper hurt animations and sounds to mobs and players
* Fixed dead players logging in as invisible ghosts
* Made arrows visible and deal damage
* Hoes now produce proper seeds
* Creepers make noises and animate before exploding
* Explosions animate properly
* No more infinite free arrows
* Server logging now appends to server.log rather than overwriting it
* Buttons and levers (and a few other blocks probably, it’s a general solution) animate properly
* Fixed minecarts (and pigs!) moving twice as fast as they should when ridden.
* The join server screen now remembers the last entered ip
* Increased chunk saving frequency on the server
* Leaving sneak mode no longer triggers a million sounds
* You can now see sneaking players
* Names of sneaking players aren’t visible through walls, and are visible a much shorter distance
* Snowballs!!

I’ll monitor for bugs for a while, then head home!

[edit:]

Server 0.2.6_01 no longer gives everyone 64 snowballs on connecting

[edit:]

Server 0.2.6_02 and client 1.2.4_01 now spawn other monsters than ONLY CREEPERS EVERYWHERE

Not got a working Hey0 yet.
Title: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on December 01, 2010, 00:35:10 AM
arrows fixed = win !
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 01, 2010, 08:50:14 AM
Hey0 installed.

Build 129
Updated to 0.2.6_02
Added vehicle (boat, minecart) hooks
Improved onDamage hook
Added onLiquidDestroy hook
Added onItemUse hook
Deprecated onBlockCreate.
Added various Server.getXList()
Added auto-heal=true/false/default to server.properties
Fixed ghosting
save-all will also save player inventories now.
Some random bug fixes, source code refactors, etc.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 01, 2010, 17:06:19 PM
Bug update #4,
Client version 1.2.5
Server version 0.2.7 (not mandatory, but you might want to update anyway)

* Fixed a rather bad memory leak bug in the server (entity position updates accumulated in orphaned player objects)
* Riding carts and boats now works properly when you travel long distances.
* Harvesting crops no longer yields fake seeds
* Removed /home (sorry!)
* Snowballs again!

I will start looking at server-side inventory soon in an attempt to reach beta soon.
I’ll also fix mob jump animations in SMP, the ugly black lights, and make leaves decay again. Once that’s in place, BETA! :-D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Shakey on December 01, 2010, 19:37:09 PM
Ok, 2 important facts.

Mosters can swim
Its REALLY annoying when, at dawn all the monsters have gathered around your hastily built mud house, then explode. Taking half the house and you along with them
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 01, 2010, 20:13:22 PM
Dig, you ever seen Shaw Shank Redemption?
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Mongoose on December 02, 2010, 12:18:36 PM
Quote from: Shakey
Ok, 2 important facts.

Mosters can swim
Its REALLY annoying when, at dawn all the monsters have gathered around your hastily built mud house, then explode. Taking half the house and you along with them


you know when youve been Creepered :D
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on December 10, 2010, 08:27:47 AM
http://www.levelupstudios.com/tag/minecraft
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 13, 2010, 18:23:54 PM
Entering Beta on 20th of December.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 18, 2010, 09:14:28 AM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldkmknf6y91qzd3eyo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1292750038&Signature=7cKdK%2B44Di18ncKCviZOM49vgeI%3D)
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on December 20, 2010, 21:34:51 PM
Now running beta software.
Title: Re:Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Shakey on December 21, 2010, 18:02:21 PM
He fixed the dropping + piching up tools to repair them trick :(

Also weirdness as I keep managing to fall through the floor, and half the world is invisible
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on January 12, 2011, 18:21:23 PM
Stikkeh!!!

Can we try and get a decent world going on Minecraft, now it's in Beta?
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 12, 2011, 18:34:29 PM
That would be good actually, I've not been back onto it ages with so many things to do.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on January 12, 2011, 20:57:24 PM
I keep going on, wandering round my ill-gotten mansion and stare at my giant statue of myself.

Problem is, I'm lonely. :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Bacon on January 13, 2011, 00:08:11 AM
I keep going on, wandering round my ill-gotten mansion and stare at my giant statue of myself.

Problem is, I'm lonely. :thumbdown:

Sorry about that, some of us have found PS3's recently!
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on January 15, 2011, 17:49:45 PM
Updated, beta 1.2_01

Seems faster.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on February 22, 2011, 17:43:31 PM
Update to 1.3

New lighting and beds!
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: knighty on February 22, 2011, 19:52:24 PM
I ain't been on in ages...  what;s the world like ?

have been too buys with work.. but might stick my head back in ;-)
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 22, 2011, 21:06:52 PM
I'll creep back on if other people start to, I'll quickly lose interest if its dead again though
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: zpyder on February 22, 2011, 22:35:12 PM
I've not been on in yonks too. If the multiplayer lagness was sorted out I might be tempted...
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on February 22, 2011, 22:51:12 PM
I had a little play earlier, and apparently an iPhone version coming soon?
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on February 23, 2011, 11:41:47 AM
I flattened the world when Beta came out.  The only thing that's there at the moment is my tiny hut.
Which I've not ventured out of for a while.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: matt5cott on February 23, 2011, 13:01:20 PM
I jumped on the other week, problem is the day cycles on server time, so I started after mid-day ish then got panned by monsters, got bored and left.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on February 23, 2011, 14:41:17 PM
Build a bed, jumps to AM.

(But only if everyone sleeps)
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on February 23, 2011, 19:18:45 PM
I flattened the world when Beta came out.  The only thing that's there at the moment is my tiny hut.
Which I've not ventured out of for a while.

I might have done a little remodelling if it's the one by the spawn as I needed somewhere to get some coal that was away from pesky zombies!
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on February 26, 2011, 07:45:43 AM
There's another one.
I was making them as I went along, so I didn't have to travel for miles when zie germans came.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on March 02, 2011, 19:59:04 PM
(http://www.xell-net.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Creepers_by_TurnThePhage.jpg)
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2011, 21:11:08 PM
If you go through the fireplace in the bedroom, there's a large pit.
There's all sorts of goodies in there, Obsidian, Redstone, Diamonds etc.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on March 12, 2011, 01:57:48 AM
 YTMND will be down for a bit

 Some vital servers had a hardware failure, we're working on fixing it.
 
 In the mean time, feel free to play some minecraft (http://www.minecraft.net/game/) on the YTMND Minecraft server (http://minecraft.ytmnd.net/) to help us do a burn-in test of a new server.
  The address is:

minecraft.ytmnd.net
You can view the map at http://minecraft.ytmnd.net/ (http://minecraft.ytmnd.net/)
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on April 06, 2011, 10:21:44 AM
Can someone update the first post with the new IP address?
91.135.10.150
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on April 06, 2011, 10:26:17 AM
Done!
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: soopahfly on April 06, 2011, 14:34:28 PM
Excellent.  I put a bit of time in this afternoon, and it's running quite nicely.
The dedicated MineOS software seems to make good use of the memory.  I've got 2Gb sat in the machine with 1.5gb allocated to MC.
I could increase it if needed, but I think it should be enough.

The IP might change again in the next few months, as it's going to move from the general office DSL connection, to the occasionally used VOIP dsl connection.
But that needs provisioning first.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 12, 2011, 18:03:41 PM
Can someone do me a favour, I'm playing with the server software and seeing how it runs on my media center..

tekcraft2.servegame.com

Can you please give this one a go? I have a good map loaded at the moment, but thinking of setting up a multi player quest map on the server.

Basically I will open it up at a set time each week and a clan of us could then use it together, rather than everyone doing their own thing..
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 12, 2011, 21:09:01 PM
Don't worry I managed to VPN out to a server at my parents, and connect to my local server via their internet connection ;)

Any hoo... Feel free to have a quick look, I've got a theme park map on there at the moment... Although I wont leave the server on over night..

Let me know what you think about some quest based missions?

Something like this?

Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on August 12, 2011, 23:05:29 PM
I'm going to have a quick hop on and check it out. Questing sounds like a good idea to me, I think our biggest problem with Minecraft now is no one knows who is on and when to come on, if we do some quests and get a team effort going it will be much better.
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 12, 2011, 23:13:29 PM
It looks fun and I don't expect each quest is massively long, and it's only a few minutes to swap out the quest files on the server..

Let me know if you can connect OK?
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on August 13, 2011, 01:02:11 AM
All seems to be working fine (the theme park map is good for a laugh) :ptu:
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 13, 2011, 01:03:49 AM
Server is pretty much going to be down for the rest of the weekend now as I'm away, will be good to see how it runs with a few people on at the same time.

I might see how it runs on the Microserver, which means I can keep it running 24/7, although for the kind of thing I want to run on it, it probably wont need to be on all the time..
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 16, 2011, 23:44:25 PM
Server back online

It's now running on the micro server, so should be good for 24 hour access for the moment..

Could someone add the address to the first post?

tekcraft2.servegame.com

Also who would be up for doing a Minecraft quest?

(BTW I've just set this up for testing really, Soopah if you want to host the proper session up to you?)

Also if anyone is bored this ones quite fun from Yog (Same people who did the video above):

one.yogiverse.com:2277
Title: Re: Tek Minecraft planning?
Post by: XEntity on August 17, 2011, 00:08:27 AM
Currently running this map BTW:

(http://5493-planetmc.voxcdn.com/files/resource_media/screenshot/1132/20-map_296780.jpg)