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What should I do with my server?

Optix_ •10/1/13 5:12 pm
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10/5/2013 4:42 pm
Hey guys,

I have a server but nobody's been on since 1999. (fine nobody's been on for 2 months now). What should I do with it? Kickstart another one? I could but I don't wanna be some random server with tons of mini games. Every server has that now, so I wouldn't be special and so no one would come... Yeah any ideas for what I should? I have a budget of $400 to Kickstart it. I just need some ideas of what the server should have that's special compared to others... There's so many servers out there so I really need something creative .

Help!!
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Shadow_Anndroid
• 10/01/2013 5:15 pm
• Level 25 : Expert Toast
bump the submission?
BUMP ALL THE SUBMISSIONS
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GamerHunter500
• 10/01/2013 5:20 pm
• Level 1 : New Miner
There's a lot of things you can do. Like for instance post the servers on many popular websites like this one. After that is done if no one has joined start getting serious with it. Get a committed staff with the capable abilities to dedicate themselves to the server. If none of these work then base your server off of one thing. Most servers tend to fall into the Hunger Games categorie. Get the proper plugins and some good maps then people will cling to your server in no time.
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 5:28 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
So I should try doing some Hunger Games? Any other games you'd recommend that are popular?
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noahk777
• 10/02/2013 12:23 pm
• Level 17 : Journeyman Ninja
well skywars is getting pretty popular. And if you want you could use my skyblock pvp map [click my signature if you want it].
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noahk777
• 10/03/2013 2:25 pm
• Level 17 : Journeyman Ninja
skywars is pretty popular nowadays. and theres alot of good skyblock pvp maps for it including my one [click signature 4 it]. so y not put in skywars?
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GarretSidzaka
• 10/01/2013 5:36 pm
• Level 61 : High Grandmaster Hero
its september, all the servers are somewhat lower playercount than usual
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WingDeviously
• 10/01/2013 5:41 pm
• Level 6 : Apprentice Crafter
Make a minecraft Final Fantasy Tactics Server
We could have a custom plugin.. I can build RPG but, it would be awesome, unqiue, and fun
The only thing is Idk if you can find a texturer or an Plugin Maker...

City servers are also awesome.

College server would be unique and fun..
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 7:05 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
Thanks for the idea but none of them apeal to me... Anything else?
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Chron
• 10/01/2013 7:17 pm
• Level 47 : Master Cowboy
What is it currently?
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 7:20 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
It's nothing, just untouched survival land, but I'm willing to add plugins and stuff. But I want it to be different than other servers...
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Phrontier
• 10/01/2013 7:19 pm
• Level 9 : Apprentice Explorer
Here's the thing. If we had a genius idea, we'd go out and create it ourselves(;

But really, just create something that YOU will enjoy. So if nobody is online, you can still have a good time.
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 7:23 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
I know... But it's just I have something I might as well use it right? But I just dont know what I could do because there are so many people with servers nowadays you have to either be a famous youtuber or have some amazing idea.
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McJackson3180
• 10/01/2013 7:22 pm
• Level 51 : Grandmaster Ladybug
Give everyone op
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 7:24 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
In which way would you like me to pronounce "No"
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Leeberator
• 10/01/2013 7:39 pm
• Level 47 : Master Button Pusher
Say it in Spanish.

...oh wait.

* * *

Try to think up a theme not many people use. Not many people run dedicated Creative mode servers, so if that floats your boat, give that a try. The Grief Prevention plugin will work well for that if you'd just want people to build where they want, not in square plots.
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DeeperThanBones1
• 10/01/2013 7:55 pm
• Level 1 : New Miner
xD xD xD
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Ace754
• 10/01/2013 7:24 pm
• Level 1 : New Miner
OpTix_ I Have Made A Minigame But No server Will Take it
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 7:25 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
What is it? Tell me <3
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Dirt Blocks
• 10/01/2013 7:25 pm
• Level 28 : Expert Cake
Here can you give us the ip test it? add whitelist white list us to talk better than forums
-gamerongames is my ign
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mchungames4441
• 10/01/2013 7:26 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Taco
Do whatever you want. And to fix the problem with nobody coming on, try posting the server on PMC under the Servers section.
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CevinWa
• 10/01/2013 7:34 pm
• Level 37 : Artisan Musician
It seems Medieval kingdom servers is on it's low right now. I would make an RPG Styled server with a good map (Kingdom style). And some sort of class dividing system like the plugin towny does. And then work from that. You need to be a good builder tho and have a comitted staff.
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Strange_Chemicals
• 10/01/2013 7:37 pm
• Level 62 : High Grandmaster Taco
the server has no restrictions. everyone has op. no rules. no regulations.

server resets every 24 hours.

like the wild west, baby.

boom.
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Dirt Blocks
• 10/01/2013 7:48 pm
• Level 28 : Expert Cake
That's what griefers wan't perfect example. Or people who can't get staff because there immature.
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CevinWa
• 10/01/2013 7:49 pm
• Level 37 : Artisan Musician
Haha Awesome
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Ashburn_boy
• 10/01/2013 7:43 pm
• Level 24 : Expert Dragonborn
I can help with just about everything and if u aren't on I can be on
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Conan_mc
• 10/01/2013 7:50 pm
• Level 9 : Apprentice Nerd
Why not make an rp server with quests, and plots. and maybe some special spells like shooting a fireball or wither head when you rank up. also maybe built on a custom map, also take into consideration if you want enable pvp so many servers do that now.
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Optix_
• 10/01/2013 8:16 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
I like the idea but how that info find in an ad?
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DeeperThanBones1
• 10/01/2013 7:54 pm
• Level 1 : New Miner
Optix_Hey guys,

I have a server but nobody's been on since 1999. (fine nobody's been on for 2 months now). What should I do with it? Kickstart another one? I could but I don't wanna be some random server with tons of mini games. Every server has that now, so I wouldn't be special and so no one would come... Yeah any ideas for what I should? I have a budget of $400 to Kickstart it. I just need some ideas of what the server should have that's special compared to others... There's so many servers out there so I really need something creative .

Help!!

Listen to ME ONLY i have a server. Most people like Factionz pvp Minigames Sg so i suggest u make a server with all of those and i can build u a nice spawn if u want. Go to http://www.fadehost.com and buy the HeroBrine package so ur server doesnt lagg alot Please listen to this reply. I can really help you i am a expert when it comes to servers
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Seivelath
• 10/01/2013 7:58 pm
• Level 23 : Expert Network
DeeperThanBones1
Optix_Hey guys,

I have a server but nobody's been on since 1999. (fine nobody's been on for 2 months now). What should I do with it? Kickstart another one? I could but I don't wanna be some random server with tons of mini games. Every server has that now, so I wouldn't be special and so no one would come... Yeah any ideas for what I should? I have a budget of $400 to Kickstart it. I just need some ideas of what the server should have that's special compared to others... There's so many servers out there so I really need something creative .

Help!!

Listen to ME ONLY i have a server. Most people like Factionz pvp Minigames Sg so i suggest u make a server with all of those and i can build u a nice spawn if u want. Go to http://www.fadehost.com and buy the HeroBrine package so ur server doesnt lagg alot Please listen to this reply. I can really help you i am a expert when it comes to servers


So basically, your asking him to make a generic boring server that no-one will go on. Yeah, I don't think so....
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Dirt Blocks
• 10/01/2013 8:06 pm
• Level 28 : Expert Cake
DeeperThanBones1
Optix_Hey guys,

I have a server but nobody's been on since 1999. (fine nobody's been on for 2 months now). What should I do with it? Kickstart another one? I could but I don't wanna be some random server with tons of mini games. Every server has that now, so I wouldn't be special and so no one would come... Yeah any ideas for what I should? I have a budget of $400 to Kickstart it. I just need some ideas of what the server should have that's special compared to others... There's so many servers out there so I really need something creative .

Help!!

Listen to ME ONLY i have a server. Most people like Factionz pvp Minigames Sg so i suggest u make a server with all of those and i can build u a nice spawn if u want. Go to http://www.fadehost.com and buy the HeroBrine package so ur server doesnt lagg alot Please listen to this reply. I can really help you i am a expert when it comes to servers


Sounds like avertizment :O I for one don't like them servers. For example I have a poll on what kind servers people like hub vs survival good for server owners/people wanting or getting.
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 9:43 am
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
Some of you guys' ideas are...
Interesting
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 9:46 am
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
Hey guys,

I'm still looking for ideas of what to do with my server. Maybe a hunger Games server? Would you guys want mini games? Or survival? Or what? You tell me!

Please I really need help
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Westerbeeker
• 10/02/2013 10:03 am
• Level 23 : Expert Dragonborn
A normal server is just right but you need a good first impression. For example is spawn nice? You can also add some nice plugins like MCMMO so people stay on longer to train there skills and make IConomy to have economy in your servers. I think a good impression is the key, for example good builds. I think you should advertise your server on websites like PMC or Minecraft server websites. Having a voting plugin is good because your server will get more known. Small servers with Hunger Games and mini games tend to fail badly. So I think a normal survival server or factions server is good. If it is just a normal survival server make sure you have a protection plugin because people don't like to get griefed. Also since the server isn't popular you can do a world restart when 1.7 comes out so new biomes get loaded. So release your server in 1.7 as a regular survival server with protection plugins or a faction server. Also you can add custom biomes by editing the world generation which makes the server different than other. Anyways I hope this helped! Just PM me if you need help.
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 10:34 am
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
Anybody else think that I should make a survival server? I agree that minigames dont work because they're only popular on huge servers.. Factions or survival? Or hunger games only?
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trolz666
• 10/02/2013 11:35 am
• Level 26 : Expert Zombie
Minigames are only on huge servers because everyone loves minigames.
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Westerbeeker
• 10/03/2013 9:00 am
• Level 23 : Expert Dragonborn
I think you should make a survival or a faction server, after you server gets huge you can add mini games. But just PM me if you want me to join. I like small survival/faction servers.
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djawdkjawdad
• 10/02/2013 10:27 am
• Level 2 : Apprentice Network
Hunger Games
Spleef
BowSpleef
Factions
Creative
Drop Parties
TnT Run
Splegg
Skyblock
PvP
Hide And Seek
Adventure Maps
Parkour
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MightyMurphy
• 10/02/2013 11:48 am
• Level 5 : Apprentice Miner
keep it going and add it to sites that could get you new gamers? I would be up for taking a look at the server!
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eccsdee
• 10/02/2013 12:00 pm
• Level 27 : Expert Cake
My advice: Don't do mini-games. Every server has mini-games now - it just means too much maintenance, and so many servers already have this.

What you need to do is ask yourself what you want to do - I know you're asking what we want but then your server could simply be something that you don't like, and when you put £400 into it... Well, you might as well make it something you'll enjoy going on.

I like servers with a twist, something that would make your server unique. Find a fun plug-in - I used to play on this server where you could go fishing and get tools or armour instead of a fish - and the more you went fishing, the more likely you'd be to win something fun. Also, consider having chest shops/user shops. It makes servers more interesting.
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 12:14 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
I like the ideas that are coming in, anyone else? Please?
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Destian_
• 10/02/2013 12:16 pm
• Level 9 : Apprentice Modder
You shouldn´t do a server that is focused on pvp/minigames/hungergames/skyblock/etc.

You should make a server that is focused on one world (+nether and end) [you can have other worlds for events or a minigame world of course]

Very Important:
Give people Admin rights if you can really trust them so nothing bad will happen with the server. I mean: don´t give everyone op who can pay 20$.
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Narfika12321
• 10/02/2013 12:27 pm
• Level 13 : Journeyman Skinner
Give me this server and start a new one, everyone happy

OR give it some hide and seek, hunger games, sky-wars, that popular stuff
P.S. I like the 1. idea better
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 12:41 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
So, some people say no min games others say yes to mini games... I'm confused lol now
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LetsPlay2D
• 10/02/2013 12:48 pm
He/Him • Level 47 : Master Pixel Painter Artist
Like every server has minigames - nothing special.
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 12:49 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
So, no mini games? Just survival? Or factions? Or Factions & sky block or something?
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LetsPlay2D
• 10/02/2013 12:58 pm
He/Him • Level 47 : Master Pixel Painter Artist
How about modded survival? Not just survival, with some cool mods.
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Narfika12321
• 10/02/2013 1:18 pm
• Level 13 : Journeyman Skinner
LetsPlay2D has a good idea, I'm with him
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 10:12 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
I was thinking about doing a PVP server, with different classes and stuff! What do you guys think?
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Chron
• 10/02/2013 10:13 pm
• Level 47 : Master Cowboy
Try and make it RPGish, and give it a custom map. Regular Class PvP server are common. Sounds good to me. If it has non-PvP zones, I might try it. I can help build/design classes, if you'd like.
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Optix_
• 10/02/2013 11:23 pm
• Level 2 : Apprentice Miner
Yeah it'll have a lobby. Probably medieval themed, with custom maps... How does that sound. PVP map with custom medieval themed maps.

Or what theme should we have?
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