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***Hello TheBlueDragon06 here***
I've been Thinking for a while and i want to get myself known around Planet Minecraft. But how can I do that without Putting myself out there, without putting The extra OOMPH into what i do or create? Resolution? I can't, Reason? Because putting no effort in means no Quality in the work I put in.
FOR EXAMPLE: If I made a skin and put no effort into it, it's going to turn out very wrong and I mean it's score will be basically Nothing, No One will want to download the skin.
See where I'm getting at?
This applies to hosting a server as well!!
Okay straight to the point then.
MineCraft Host:
It is important to choose the best host for not only you but for your community. One key aspect of the server is the Lag, How much ram have you got? what is the bandwidth limit? Is it going to be enough? Another thing you want to Know, Is your server host close to home? or is it a fair distance?.
Yes it can be an absolute drain to look for and find the right server for you, so why not consider Mooshroom Server Hosts? Here is a Link to my Blog containing the Info you would need:
http://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/best-server-hosts-part-1/
You got a server up and running. FRESH outta the oven. What you need is a spawn and some Basic Plugins
Plugins You Might Like.
1 .Essentials - Basically all the essential commands. (like /home or /tpa)
2. GroupManager (Essentials) - Allows you to create ranks and set permissions
3. WorldGuard - Allows Protection Against Common grief, Also Allows you to protect certain Areas. - Requires WorldEdit.
4. CoreProtect - Basically logs Every Block a user has placed and enables an admin/owner to rollback any damage. - NOTE: Cannot rollback worldedit.
5. Iconomy - Adds an economy to your server so users can sell and buy items, also trade etc.
6. Factions - Allows a player to create a 'group' so like a small community in which they can invite other member to become pert of their team.
And many many more.
Tip: Bukkit Has updated to 1.6.2 so make sure your Plugins are up-to-date (Also your client! there is a new one!)
Help guide for the Plugins listed above:
WorldGuard - http://wiki.sk89q.com/wiki/WorldGuard
Essentials - http://ess.khhq.net/wiki/Command_Reference
GroupManager - http://ess.khhq.net/wiki/Group_Manager
CoreProtect - http://minerealm.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=6781
Iconomy - http://ico.nexua.org/
Factions - http://massivecraft.com/plugins/factions
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"Want More Plugin Suggestions? Please leave a comment in The Comments!"
Spawn
1. Should Be nice and simple ( Means no Confusing areas! )
2. Should have a rules section that is clearly visible.
3. Should have a ranks area showing all the ranks perks.
4. Should be protected!!! (Using worldgaurd is best)
5. Should not have monsters spawning in spawn.
6. Should not be a pvp zone but instead a Safe - Zone (use /f autoclaim Safezone)
7. Should Be creative and neat.
Tip: Don't Make the spawn too complicated, it may just confuse people.
Rules:
Rules may be as follows:
1. No swearing.
2. No hacks/mods.
3. No asking for op or any staff rank.
4. No asking for creative.
5. No Griefing
6. No Stealing
7. Be Respectful
8. Listen to Staff members
Tip: Don't have too much Rules, it's hard to remember a ton of rules all at once!
(Your rules may vary depending on what type of server you have)
Okay so you've done spawn, what next?
Its time to decide the players that get the Almighty staff position!:
Okay so you want some reliable staff members? Well Follow these simple guidelines.
You want people with:
1. Experience (With proof)
2. Motivation and integrity
3. Good moderating skills
4. Good knowledge of plugins ( Not completely good )
5. Maturity
6. The capability to handle stressfull environments
Note: Don't be upset if you find staff that are..well plain useless, you will eventually find some good decent staff along the way.
But in order to get the staff members that you want you need to post an app in the forums of PMC (or any other forum) here's an example:
Application Form:
IGN:
AGE:
POSITION:
MATURITY (1-10):
SKYPE (I'll pm you may skype if accepted):
WHY DO YOU WANT THE POSITION? (50 WORD+):
WHY SHOULD WE ACCEPT YOU?(50 WORDS+):
Note: You May copy and paste this application as a template for recruiting for your server.
So you've got the staff ? Great!! your on your way!! - Note: Always keep in touch with your staff, Know what's going on etc. you don't want to be left in the dark.
Advertising:
Advertising Is the most important aspect of running a server without it you would have no Players, Thus having a "Failed server" Meaning a dead server. But there are many ways to advertise! Yes that's right you can advertise just about anywhere on the internet such as:
- PlanetMinecraft - Server Listing or Forums. Note: Only Bump once every 24hrs!
- Other Minecraft Forums.
- Server Listing Websites (I will provide a list soon!)
- Word of mouth.
TheBlueDragon06
Worldedit and worldGuard Tutorial http://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/minecraft-worldedit-and-worldguard-basic-tutorial/
Other Updates to follow:
1. Pictures of some Example Spawns
2. list of Different types of Themes to use for your server. (example, Medievil)
Part 2: How to Restart your failed Server
I am writing up a blog on how to kick start
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Update #4 : by TheBlueDragon06 08/20/2013 1:08:15 amAug 20th, 2013
Removed the worldguard and worldedit tutorial.
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