Just logged in to post this, found on my imgur account from ~7 years ago wtf XD

This week, finally, a long-time-coming update is coming. I think we're launching today but it depends if we find any more issues.

I've been working on cutting down the number of duplicate systems we have, and my current aim is the commenting systems. We used to have three distinct commenting systems: forums, tickets/walls, resources and items (referred to collectively as submissions). With the last update, we tested the first major move over to the forum reply system, which was tickets. With the next update, submissions will be moved over to the reply system as well, leaving wall posts to be the only area with an old comment system (we will be replacing it next). The new system - which used to be called "forum replies" - is now just referred to as discussions, and will have a consistent UI (except maybe wall posts) across the entire site.

One major bonus with this is that, just like forums, comments will now have quick access to upvotes and better sorting options. In addition, replies in those areas (except tickets) can now be counted for experience points, in the same way that the forums do. This change will be retroactive, and most users will gain a large chunk of experience when the update goes live and we refresh everybody.

Everybody will also be losing a bit of experience, however; comments will be being dropped from counting towards submission experience, and although that balances out with replies counting towards discussion experience, we're also changing the way self-upvotes work. You no longer get 1 automatic self-emerald from discussion posts (and can no longer upvote your own posts), meaning you lose 3 experience per post. The reason for this is internal; it saves us from having an entry in the vote table when 99.999% of discussion replies are going to have this upvote already. The upvote is now implied, and visually you'll see that upvote as being there even though it really isn't. You will now, however, get 3 experience for making a reply rather than 1. You'll have a net loss of 1 experience per post that is now missing (since you used to get 4 total). Since most people will have submission replies gaining them a lot of XP in this update, it's unlikely many people will lose any actual experience points, but just be aware that if you are mainly forum-oriented you may lose a bit of experience with this update.

That's about it for this update. Wall comments will be next to move over to this system, although I'm not sure if they will grant experience yet. Tickets purposefully don't.

The month is quickly closing in! Who has Monday off? What are your plans for the long weekend? There's been a lot of exciting things happening around PMC! A warm welcome to all new members of the site. If you haven't already, head on over to the forums to introduce yourself. Existing members, if you have a spare moment, welcome them! Shout out to the MANY members that welcome new-comers and answer questions. There are too many to list, but your actions aren't going unnoticed!



OFFICIAL EVENTS AND CONTESTS
This is the final weekend to work on your contest entries for the official skin and project contests! Put those finishing pixels on your skins and lay those last blocks on your projects. Also, remember that a good presentation can increase your overall score!

Norse Mythology Skin Contest is going strong, with 139 unique entries. Remember to familiarize yourself with Norse Mythology using the resources provided! Contest ends May 27th!

The project contest, Preserving World Heritage also ends May 27th. For this contest, you'll choose a property from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Pick your favorite or one that inspires you the most. We've seen some great entries already!


COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CONTESTS
Makaneek is hosting a non-competitive skin event for those who play Caller's Bane (previously known as Scroll's) or for those who just enjoy making skins in their spare time! Check out the scrolls wiki or get the game (it's free!) for inspiration! Makaneek is putting all Caller's Bane skins a collection which you can view here!

Community Contests Ending Soon:

(Skins) Type	Title + Link	Host	Deadline
Reshade contest	Dumoria	anxii	May 25
Reshade contest	Reshade contest	Marma	May 26
Reshade contest	mess	cheyko	May 27
Reshade contest	Lil Diva	peachypotato	May 31

Visit the Community Event Calendar for a complete list of community events and contests!

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
It's no secret that Minecraft Forums are going into read-only mode on June 16th. Read their official announcement and the reasoning behind this decision here or check out this forum thread and share your thoughts!

Many of you celebrated Minecraft's 10th anniversary with us and others around the globe! Cib made a collection of the submissions he came across. We adore StLee's skin, ~✿~ Minecraft @ 10 - a creeper skin with a flower crown wearing pig overalls! Who knew creepers could be so cute!?

We're somehow already halfway through May! This means that we're closer to summer, but it also means the deadlines for this month's contests are approaching quick!



Today is also Minecraft's 10th Anniversary! Happy Anniversary, Minecraft! As Cib said it perfectly in his forum discussion Celebrate Minecraft's 10th Anniversary, that's "10 years of crafting, building, slashing, clicking and tapping." Cib also shares a couple of ideas if you want to join in on the celebration, but are not sure how:

- Download the free anniversary map for Java or Bedrock for free by BlockWorks
- Ride a wave of nostalgia all the way back to the days of Minecraft Classic
- Celebrate with Minecraft.net by viewing their anniversary page, timeline and special announcements!


In addition to this forum thread, Cib just released their Minecraft 10th Anniversary Project! The build includes a short but sweet timeline of Minecraft over the past decade.

10th Anniversary Timeline!
What better way to celebrate a 10 year anniversary than to reflect back on those years! Not only has Minecraft the game evolved over this time period but the community itself! Explore the past 10 years with this anniversary timeline!




Lydia Deetz wrote a wall post reflecting on their Minecraft journey that began on Christmas of 2013. If you write a wall post about your own journey, tag us! We want to read more of your experiences! What was your first Minecraft name? How about your first skin? Your first build?




OFFICIAL EVENTS AND CONTESTS
Norse Mythology Skin Contest is going strong, with 113 unique entries. Remember to familiarize yourself with Norse Mythology using the resources provided! Contest ends May 27th!
We've also included a super cool Norse Mythology Spotify playlist to get you in groove.

The project contest, Preserving World Heritage also ends May 27th. For this contest, you'll choose a property from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Pick your favorite or one that inspires you the most. We've seen some great entries already!


COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CONTESTS

Type	Contest	Host	Deadline
Team color challenge	Color War!	Wildcard_Gamer	May 18
Skin + art contest	The Big Bad Annual Archosaurian Battle	Carcharodontosaurus	Extended! May 18
Song inspiration contest	walk's 600 subscriber contest!	walk	(Round 1) May 19
Reshade contest	OC Dan Fenix	MildlyPanda	May 19
Reshade contest	Harlequinade birthday reshade	etqtay	May 24

DragonsDungeon pulled off another skin series collaboration, Pokemon Universe. The collaboration produced a collection of 22 awesome pokemon skins. If you're interested in hosting a similar event, DragonsDungeon wrote a wall post with helpful tips!


OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
PMC Member MrNovoa_ was featured on Minecraft.net in an article, Air Traffic. The article covers MrNovoa_'s Steampunk Airplane build as well as their Magical Forest Wolf and Dream of Paradise build and gives insight on the challenges faced when an organics builder attempts to build non-organics.



Cib's resource pack, Perfect Paintings, hit 1200 downloads this week! Congratulations on your milestone!