Org Minecraft Server

**TinCow** · 07-31-2013, 16:10

Alright, I spoke with our host and Overviewer is not going to be possible because there's no way to run a cronjob on the server. However, they don't mind if I use up a ton of disc space with a high-res Dynmap, so I'll go with that instead. However, the initial render of the high-res Dynmap has to be done on the server itself, the server will lag when it's happening, and the render will take a LONG time. I don't know exactly how long, but it could be upwards of 24 hours. Is there a particular day of the week when people wouldn't mind the server being laggy?

Originally Posted by spankythehippo

Okay, I'm having a bit of trouble with the item elevator/silo system for the iron farm.

The top dropper isn't spitting out the item into the hopper above it. The hopper's are linked in a chain, and the hopper in question isn't linked to the dropper, it's just simply on top of it. Shouldn't that suffice? Apparently not, since the items get stuck in the top dropper. Any ideas what could be causing this?

EDIT: I played around with the world save, and if I were to destroy the hopper directly above the annoying dropper, then reconnect the hoppers, the same problem arises. I think it might have something to do with the whole shift-click linking system.

Is the dropper oriented upwards? Are you properly pulsing it to power it?

**BSmith** · 07-31-2013, 16:57

Contrary to many weekends are bad for me and online time, so anytime over the weekend would be the best for me. That said I know I am in the minority on that and don't really mind some lag for a day regardless of when it is.

**Nigel** · 07-31-2013, 18:16

Maybe you are not quite so a minority after all.
I, too, tend to play mostly on weeday evenings and give my weekends to friends and family.

But regardless, I should be able to cope with a day of lag whenever it happens. That's nothing comprared to the server-offline without knowing for how long, that we had with the previous server (still, TinCow, you may want to backup the safegame just before it).

Oh, and BSmith, nice new wood building that you are working on.
Is this going to be part of the "old town"?

**Vladimir** · 07-31-2013, 18:38

Don't care. Pull the trigger whenever you like.

**BSmith** · 07-31-2013, 20:04

Originally Posted by Nigel

Oh, and BSmith, nice new wood building that you are working on.
Is this going to be part of the "old town"?

Thanks! Yes, I envision this being the suburban old town area. Building is nearing completion now (external anyway).

I would love for others to pick a plot on the hill and build a house/building as well! As with most old towns the buildings should be fairly close together.

**spankythehippo** · 08-01-2013, 04:14

Originally Posted by TinCow

Is the dropper oriented upwards? Are you properly pulsing it to power it?

Turns out, I am the biggest dumbarse of all time. It was correct from the very beginning. I forgot that every item that is sent through sends a pulse. I thought all the items were being stuck in that top dropper, but they're just being held there until the next pulse. Goddamn, I'm an idiot.

**spankythehippo** · 08-01-2013, 07:15

This is the face of evil.

I trapped this villager in 1 x 1 glass cell. I also trapped myself with this villager. I tried to smash the glass, but I kept on hurting Fred. So I tried to use the home command. "Time before next teleport: 27 minutes and 22 seconds".

God. Damn. It.

**Papewaio** · 08-01-2013, 09:33

That is one nasty speed date.

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I play less on the weekends and I can go with lag as that is the natural state here. I will just play a local game if it is too bad.

**TinCow** · 08-01-2013, 13:22

Alright, I'll start up the HD render on Saturday then. Hopefully it won't be too bad an experience.

**spankythehippo** · 08-01-2013, 13:45

There is only one small part to go for the Iron Farm. But I'm running low on iron. A stack should suffice, and I can be done within an hour of playing. All that's left is the aesthetics. It should be done within 16 hours of posting. I need to sleep and work.

Also, TC, I borrowed a few slimeballs, since I spent almost an hour hunting down slimes, which weren't enough. I'll reimburse you when this is done.

**TinCow** · 08-01-2013, 16:28

Originally Posted by spankythehippo

Also, TC, I borrowed a few slimeballs, since I spent almost an hour hunting down slimes, which weren't enough. I'll reimburse you when this is done.

LOL, no need. In fact, I'm overflowing with slimeballs due to my automated farm; they simply don't get used at anywhere near the rate that they get produced. Once I hit two full double chests of the stuff I'm going to have to manually glass over the entire farm spawning floors to turn the machine off. I considered this problem when I built it, but there was no practical way to add in an auto on/off switch so it's going to be a manual process. Fortunately, the machine should not need to be turned on or off very frequently.