Reset Schedule Change
With the annual server reset coming up, we've decided that this is the best time to make some changes to how server resets will work. Many players think that one year is too long for a single map, and we agree. Starting with the next server reset, we will be testing a new reset schedule, with a full server reset every 3 months.
This is a big change from how things have worked for the last several years, but we are confident that it will improve gameplay. With the first quarterly reset only a few weeks away, here are some of the new things that we'll be seeing next map:
- AuctionHouse will be back.
- Player shops will be able to purchase items along with selling.
- PvP will bereverted back to 1.7 mechanics.
- Cannoning mechanics will be reverted to 1.7 mechanics.
- Mushroom prices will be increased 150%.
- Slow falling potions will be removed.
- Coinflip and Double boosters will be added.
- Police will be removed.
Return of Withers
Wither are back!
Many complained that they were unbalanced previously, so we have made some changes. Withers still cannot be spawned manually. Instead, they will spawn randomly around the world, near the positions of players. They will target the nearest player, blasting through any blocks necessary to reach them. We hope that this will create some exciting and fair raid/defense opportunities.
Rule Updates
We've decided to make some fairly major rule changes:
- With server performance being consistent, we have decided to roll-back the farm rules. All automatic farm types are now allowed. However, you must first acquire an Autofarm License. NovaSeepa will be processing the license applications, so the current estimated time to acquire a license is about 6-12 months.
- X-ray hacks have plagued the server for years, and most experienced players have had their based x-rayed at least once. To combat this, we are no longer allowing bases to be built underground. Our hopes are that this will completely eliminate the possiblity of being x-rayed.
Pit Chat Change
A small change has been made to the Pit. To keep Pit discussion on topic in game, any message that is not just "pit" will be blocked.