Org Minecraft Server

[TinCow]

We could significantly reduce powered rail usage by using spin boosters on all lines:


Instead of using manual switches, use a detector rail to automatically start the delay timer and then launch you after you you speed up. Then stick a second detector on the exit to reset the rail for the next cart that comes by. If one booster is not enough to get you all the way there, add another booster along the way. Configuration will be a bit complex since we'll be using a bi-directional single rail instead of a double rail, but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out and would save a lot of resources.

[Vladimir]

How much more efficient is it than just using powered rails? Can it go just as far using the same number if powered rails in a straight line?

[TinCow]

Well, in that demo with a 20 repeater delay, he went 350 blocks at near top speed, and stopped around 400 blocks, using only 3 powered rails. Optimal spacing of powered rails is 1 every 38 blocks on flat ground. So, to go the same distance of 350-400 using regularly spaced powered rails, you would need about 10 powered rails. The spin booster is certainly not as attractive, and would take some work to integrate into a two-way rail system, but using them would reduce the amount of gold we need by a significant amount (though it would significantly increase the amount of redstone required, for the repeaters).

[Vladimir]

We have plenty of redstone and Csargo left a bunch of it exposed in his mineshaft. I'm in support.

[Csargo]

We have plenty of redstone and Csargo left a bunch of it exposed in his mineshaft. I'm in support.

Tis true sadly. I'm a novice when it comes to building anything with redstone, so I've left most of it in the ground. I can start collecting it if necessary since I need to replenish my other resources anyway.

[Csargo]

I can't connect to the server.

[Vladimir]

Tis true sadly. I'm a novice when it comes to building anything with redstone, so I've left most of it in the ground. I can start collecting it if necessary since I need to replenish my other resources anyway.

No worries. You did all the hard work in exposing it.

[rajpoot]

Is it wrong that I find the repeated use of the word exposing funny?

Edit:
I can't connect to the server either.

[TinCow]

Storms knocked out power to my house. Going on 15 hours now. Reports say it could be days before power is up everywhere. Until power is back, the server is a brick.

[Memnon]

Just as I was about to finish off my new super-structure... Was the storm really that serious where you are tincow? It passed over us without doing a thing.

[TinCow]

Just as I was about to finish off my new super-structure... Was the storm really that serious where you are tincow? It passed over us without doing a thing.

Trees down everywhere. 1.5 million without power. It was an odd storm, went from nothing to 70mph winds in the blink of an eye. Worst I've seen in DC since the hurricane in 2003.

[Vladimir]

Okay, we all need to pitch in for a backup generator for TC.

[TinCow]

I am optimistic it will be back up tonight. However, I was optimistic last night as well.

[TinCow]

Server (and, more importantly, air conditioning) back up. Router reset has caused new IP: 108.45.80.104

[spankythehippo]

So, I almost burnt my house down to the ground. Or at least, the wood part of it. Which is most of it.

I was lining my outdoor staircase with Netherrack, but I put it too close to my wooden pillars. It caught fire. My entrance was demolished, and the fire burned through 3 stories.

Damn, this is going to set me back.

[Vladimir]

Server (and, more importantly, air conditioning) back up. Router reset has caused new IP: 108.45.80.104

Yay!

[rajpoot]

So does anyone have spare sand lying around?

[Vladimir]

Take it from the sand quarry off the main road. Close to the arena.

[Ishmael]

TinCow, could I please join this server (username: Aridhol)? I've had Minecraft for about a month now, and hopefully playing online will stop me rage-quitting and starting a new world each time I die .

[TinCow]

TinCow, could I please join this server (username: Aridhol)? I've had Minecraft for about a month now, and hopefully playing online will stop me rage-quitting and starting a new world each time I die .

You have been added.

[spankythehippo]

Whoa. I just realised. I'm not even in the whitelist in the OP. I must be special.

[Vladimir]

Cool. Someone is on the server but I can't see who's on.

[rajpoot]

Cool. Someone is on the server but I can't see who's on.

Me.
I did not see you log in though, how were you trying to check?

Edit:
Also I could not find the sand quarry you mentioned. :(
Which direction is it in?

[Vladimir]

I'm using a server status app but the server settings don't let me see who's on.

[TinCow]

I'm using a server status app but the server settings don't let me see who's on.

What app? I'll take a look at the settings available to make that info visible.

[Vladimir]

The title should be "Minecraft Server Status." Android app.

[Ishmael]

You have been added.

Thanks! I'll try to connect this evening (no guarantees it will work yet, with the shoddy internet out here). Looking at the map, I was thinking of setting up camp, at least for now, on the landward side of the bay between Vladimir and spankythehippo - is that too close to either of you? I'm more than happy to change.

[Vladimir]

Thanks! I'll try to connect this evening (no guarantees it will work yet, with the shoddy internet out here). Looking at the map, I was thinking of setting up camp, at least for now, on the landward side of the bay between Vladimir and spankythehippo - is that too close to either of you? I'm more than happy to change.

I only care about my partially developed village and desert peninsulas. Later I'll build up and repopulate the village near the arena.

[spankythehippo]

Thanks! I'll try to connect this evening (no guarantees it will work yet, with the shoddy internet out here). Looking at the map, I was thinking of setting up camp, at least for now, on the landward side of the bay between Vladimir and spankythehippo - is that too close to either of you? I'm more than happy to change.

That is definitely not close to anything. That's a good place to set up camp, since it will make traveling to Vlad's village much easier.

[Ishmael]

Yes, I'm in!

...whoa, that arena is massive. Who on earth built it?!

EDIT: 2 minutes in and I'm dead already . Was ambushed by a combined arms team of a zombie, skeleton and creeper whilst trying to make my way around a giant chasm.

EDIT2: Are these sheer cliffs stretching down to bedrock just me? I'm thinking it must be because my connection is laggy or something.