- - 404Craft (Coming Soon) - -
A new, rebooted Minecraft Server from 404Games.
Fronted by Reasoner, DomUk, Jellafish and Toxic_Orange.
(404Craft, previously ReaRPG. Designed by Reasoner and Toxic_Orange).
Contents;
1. Introductions and Overview
2. Vanilla Realm
3. Freebuild Realm
4. 404Craft Realm
5. Memo / To Do List
6. Recruitment
Section 1: Overview
So, you're wondering, what the hell is this that has popped out of nowhere? Let me explain.
For those who don't know me, I'm Reasoner. Been here at 404 for a couple of months or so now. I'm friendly enough, come on Teamspeak with me at some stage, say hello. Recently, whilst being an active Admin on the Wasteland Servers and being a general forum junkie I have kept considering "why the hell isn't that 512 slot Minecraft Server being used to it's full extent?". I managed to mention it to Dom, we've talked it through, and here we are.
We want to give the 404Games Minecraft Server a reboot, and we need help to do it. Here's what you can expect from the server in the coming weeks;
- Vanilla Survival, 'Heaven' Freebuild and custom 404RPG worlds.
- A highly active user-base with community building events and discussion
- Competitive PvP and PvE with in-game rewards.
- Tournaments and game events
- Huge mod database with availability for choice
Keep reading if this sort of thing interests you!
Section 2: Vanilla Realm
A self sufficient Vanilla world that has no rules, no mods, and no funny business. Dog eat dog, every player must go around, fight each other for resources, team up for strength in numbers or dig deep in defence of their personal belongings. Admins are as vulnerable as guests. Sh*t gets real.
More information will be posted when available.
Section 3: Heaven Freebuild
The polar opposite from the Vanilla Realm. Everybody can fly, the map is flatgrass, there are no mobs, only peoples huge, ridiculous creations. From replicas of world wonders to huge, functioning redstone computers, this area (hopefully) will have everything a creative mind could want.
More information will be posted when available.
Section 4: 404RPG
So, this is the section that I think will be most interesting and most read. This is the idea that will be put in motion first and developed before anything else.
Back before even playing ArmA2, I and Toxic_Orange ran a 32-slot Minecraft Server running a very earlier beta build of what we had coined 'ReaRPG' - a very different style of Minecraft that was not available frequently anywhere else. Essentially, the player enters a large world of lore, built by his peers, and begins to explore it and play in it as he would a large open-world game like Skyrim or Oblivion.
How it Works:
Every block in the world is protected. Forget Minecraft, and think 'blocky' Zelda, or Lord of the Rings.
This world of lore, yet to be named, is built by a dedicated team of builders who continually add cities, towns and activities for players to explore.
The aim of play is simple; make money, gain levels. Once joined up, each player will be allocated one 'plot' of land which they can build on within the main city. This small plot allows players to build their own homes with blocks they have bought.
"WHAT, BUY BLOCKS?!" That's right. No. blocks aren't harvest-able. Players can make money by following a number of different professions; do you like adventure? Plunder dungeons for goodies to sell. Sail the stockmarket? Buy and sell in bulk between cities for profit, with a FLUCTUATING economy. Are you a fighter? Risk your money (and life) in various arenas and become champion of players across the realm.
A player then takes this money he has earned, and goes to various different shops that sell specific decoration items and building materials to develop his home.
Money can also be used to buy more plots in different locations, the larger or more beautiful the location the more expensive.
Don't care about houses? Become the best fighter in the land. With RANKED systems and different LEVELLED skills such as Swordplay, Hand to Hand and Archery, you can become the strongest fighter in the world.
Don't care about fighting? Seek treasures in far out, distant lands. Very rare items will become available to only the most brave, and will be worth infinite amounts. Move over Indiana Jones!
Socialize, enjoy, explore.
OH WAIT, you DON'T like ANY of the above? Then become a dedicated 'builder' and spend time building new dungeons, areas and vistas for normal players to explore and plunder.
What features to expect:
Dungeons that include self-replenishing loot.
Different jobs; for example become a policeman.
NPCs; including shop owners that you can talk to.
A fast-travel vehicle system. Spend money on tickets to get places fast.
An ever growing world map.
Quests, and NPC quest givers.
100's of different shops to buy and sell from.
Many different citys and settlements to explore.
Different fighting styles.
Party combat, and any-time PVP. (Both players must agree to PVP).
Forging and crafting, damage to weapons can be fixed at a forge that when used increases your forging level.
Acrobatics, the more you jump the faster and stronger you get.
A beautiful, custombuilt world with actual stories within.
Many more, it's nearly 3AM and I'm lagging.
Section 5: Current 'To Do' List
Build a starting area and rule display area.
Gather all mods, set permissions and start iConomy.
Build a 'Beta' world with no less than 5 cities.
Assign roles.
Section 6: Recruitment
We desperately need experienced builders to help us build the first world. Knowledge of WorldEdit and other mods is preferable. If you are interested PM Reasoner, or talk to me on TeamSpeak if I am around.