One of us should run a new server

[CatalystiCam]

I'd be willing to do so. Just going to say that right now. Forget my last attempt at running a server, but should anything happen, I can always transfer the files and have someone else run it. Also, another reason I want to run a server? Mods. I want quite a few mods to this to add to the game. Kind of seems ironic considering I was just talking about downgrading the game haha but heres a couple I'm thinking about.

Kake Generator mod: Adds crazy landscapes that makes the game interesting. Land Generation is much like Alpha, so in other works cool.

Dinosaur Mod: Yes, you heard me right. Some kid told me about this and I looked it up. It lets you essentially raise dinosaurs like a zoo, and/or have them run wild. Why would this be awesome? Come on! Dinosaurs! Personally I think this needs more of a challenge and Giant T-rexes every now and then could do that :P

That's it for now. I'd be happy to add some more cool mods if they're suggested, but I don't want an overload that it's barely minecraft anymore at the same time.

Thoughts? I'll probably be messing around trying to figure out stuff as soon as now. I've got nothing better to do at the moment. Not sure how to add these sorts of mods to a server though. I know how offline, but suggestions on that could help. Needless to say, I'll be looking it up.

Edit: Anyone else willing to run it, let us know.

[Dudebro]

I was just thinking about how we could get an RU server up again. The main reason I stopped playing MC is because there's no common goal or community feeling for me anymore. The server people are currently playing on is nice but from the very start it was just way too spread out and disorganized. I know people thought we were spread out on the last server but just having a hometown that's connected to everything made it feel like a community to me.

I think the only good way to do this is to pay for hosting. If we go the route of one of us hosting it then we're just gonna run into problems.

[CatalystiCam]

Yeah, I feel that way too. I'm committed to running a server again, but I never know that my computer always will be with new updates and such. Hosting would be best. How much though? I'd chip in where I can, but I wouldn't be able to for at least a week or two.

Games just not the same on my own, I want a community back, and not one that involves hiding underground 10 000 blocks away :P It was fun for a while, but I prefer overground.

[KATZ]

if i knew how id do it, i never turn off my pc or anything on it XD as my chat fellows have observed

[Dudebro]

I've only checked one hosting site but they charge 42 bucks for 6 months and 81 bucks for a year. That's with enough slots for 12 players, the only cheaper option is up to 6 for half the price. It seems like a lot but split between a few people it wouldn't be a big deal. They also say that there's a 10% - 15% off on the displayed monthly price for going for longer periods. This is the specs they list-

• Guaranteed RAM
• Powerful Multicraft Control Panel
• Upload modified server jars upon request
• Free MySQL Database upon request
• One click plugin installation

• Instant Setup
• Craftbukkit
• FTP Access
• 1Gbps Connection
• Location: Phoenix, Az

I'm not sure if those are good or not though, input would be greatly appreciated.

http://daddycheese.com/minecraftus.php

[CatalystiCam]

That's really not a bad price when you split it up with even 4ish people. Sounds good to me so long as we can add game mods to it and whatnot like the land generation one.

[Dudebro]

If we got 8 people to pitch in then we'd only be paying around 10 bucks each. I think that's a good investment for a year of worry free MC play.

It says one click plug in installation. What you're talking about is plug ins right?

Btw this isn't the only host site available. I just read about it on the MC forums and people said it was good but cost a little more.

[CatalystiCam]

10 bucks is not really a problem for me. I probably wouldn't get it right way though. Sucks going pre-paid though because the least I can get is 35, or 25 if I'm lucky. Guess I'll just order some AHL hockey games or something with the extra. I'm good with paying 10-20 maybe 25 for a year. (funny how I only payed 13 bucks for the game though :P)

[Dudebro]

Instead of looking for a way to blow the extra money on the prepaid you could just drop the whole thing on the server and someone could send you a check for the difference. Just a thought.

[Mareeps]

I could probably kick in a few bucks if need be.

[Dudebro]

It's only 10 bucks but if some of you have no income and still wanna pitch in what you can I'm sure some of us could do 15 instead of 10 for example. The main goal is just to get it online.

One thing we'd have to establish before it started though is some ground rules. Since no one person would be in charge we'd have to all agree on what we'd want and what we don't want. Start brainstorming.

[Kugyince]

I'm in for 10-20.

You guys know what I want, different "game nights".

[Dudebro]

I'm not sure how that would work but if it's possible with this set up then I doubt anyone would mind.

When I bring up ground rules I mean like no spawning blocks/resources(exceptions are ok like Tenser events and such). That's something I care about. I don't want to be playing survival with other people playing creative.

[CatalystiCam]

Fair enough, obviously exceptions may exist for multi-worlds or something. Who knows. I'd like to have some mods in place to add to the game like I was saying. Nothing wrong with adding items and mobs to the game as long as it isn't too much imo.

Also, don't sweat it. My brother and I were hoping to order the AHL games anyways. If we get lucky, Our farm team will be facing off against the local hockey team here, and I'll just buy tickets for that, if I have the extra of course.

[Dudebro]

You're not understanding what I mean. When I say spawning blocks I mean like OPs spawning resource blocks instead of earning them by digging or finding them. Adding mods isn't the same thing. I'd be fine with almost any mod as long as it doesn't interfere with other players and it's worth it.

[Kugyince]

I think anyone who plays on the server should have an equal say in it, no matter if they make a $20, $5, or no donation.

Also it should be private. Just members of this group and their friends.

[Dudebro]

We should do a roll call of people who would want to play on our server. Speak up now so we have an accurate number to rent a server with.

[DrunkN]

I would definitely play if I saw other people from chat doing so.

[CatalystiCam]

You're not understanding what I mean. When I say spawning blocks I mean like OPs spawning resource blocks instead of earning them by digging or finding them. Adding mods isn't the same thing. I'd be fine with almost any mod as long as it doesn't interfere with other players and it's worth it.

I did understand you, don't worry.

You know I'm in, but my contribution may not come for a couple of weeks or more like I said. Good thing it pays monthly still, right?

[Mareeps]

I'm probably going to be getting a job soon, so I should be able to chip in a bit more than $5.

[KATZ]

i need to save up some money then, i have 50 cent to my name right now XD

[CrispyChicken]

I'll play but I can't spend any money. I'm 15 and I doubt my mom would give me money to spend on a Minecraft server XD

[Dudebro]

Me, Tenser, Cam, Brawl, DN, Katz and Chris so far. I'd imagine SH would be down once he sees this that puts us at 8 people. Tenser and I are the only ones able to pay anything atm? If so we gotta work on that, I'd rather not pay 40 bucks for a MC server.

[Seahawk]

Just decide on a good host, and when my next pay check comes in I'll pay the whole thing for a year if the price is good.

[Dudebro]

You don't have any suggestions? I'll go post about this on the MC forum to see what other people suggest.