Minecraft madness -- Come join us, Saga-ites!

[Mixxi]

So, just in case you missed the resurrection of an old thread in the EQN/Landmark forum, I wanted to let everyone know that, thanks to Oakmist, we have a Saga server in Minecraft now. Askari, Oakmist, and Talon are doing some amazing things. I'm kind of running around in my rather disorganized way, looking for far-flung resources, and occasionally practicing my hobby of accidentally killing Talon in unique ways. So far, I pushed him off a cliff within minutes of starting the game (and took his stuff!), I have nearly killed him while trying to close his door when he invited me in to see his house, and I have attacked him with a loaf of bread when he tried to keep me from starving to death.

To be fair, I set myself on fire last night while learning how to use flint and steel (to the sound of Askari shouting, "Jump in some water!").

I'm finding it a great lead-in to Landmark. Plus, I get to play with Saga folk, and, because it's a persistent world, even if I'm not in-game with someone at the same time, we can see what the others are doing and leave things for them.

I also came into a surprise windfall today (my school district finally paid me for a week they didn't pay us for about three years ago), so I'm offering to don the Vilidius cap and offer Minecraft scholarships for those who would like a gift Minecraft access code. Just PM me on the board and give me your email address.

[Cyrian]

I hadn't planned on playing Minecraft till i saw Askari's Youtube video about it, now that I know you guys are all playing I'll definitely have to pick it up.   

[PinkRose]

Do we want to put the server address out here in the public?

[Mixxi]

I wouldn't. It's in the EQN/Landmark backroom thread about Minecraft. Or if someone can't get to it there, they can ask via PM.

[Askari]

I made a 25-min video that tours the Saga neighborhood so far:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86gL9pmYtWA

[Mixxi]

Great introduction to how to join the Saga enclave!

[Gith]

Great video Askari. Thanks for that.

If that is what Landmark is going to be like I am glad I will not be playing it lol. I would get WAY too addicted to it trying to build a massive underground lair. I think I would just be building Aperture Laboratories down there.

[oakmist]

Great video - I love your monster traps!

It is fantastic logging on each day and seeing how our little part of the world has changed.

[Talon]

Fantastic video, Askari!
Very informative and good tour!

I may have gone a little overboard on the sugar cane field between my place and Oakmist's. Heh. It was part of my learning how to bend water.

There is so much to learn in this game. It's quite robust.

[Lyrima]

My youngest boy, 14 years old, has been a Minecraft veteran for ages.  He was playing it just last night.  If he's an interest in joining, may he?

[oakmist]

The more the merrier  as far as I am concerned.

All I would ask, and I only mention this as I have a 14 year old son who plays minecraft, is that he is respectful of other peoples creations. 

[Pedekele]

I started playing minecraft recently aswell, but i guess i can't join you since i pirated it 
I'll buy it later eventually to join you guys.

[PinkRose]

We may do piraty things in-game, but I don't think we condone pirating games.
Let's pay those developers for their hard work. Even if we have to build the world for them.

[Mixxi]

Pedekele, send me a PM. I've got Minecraft gift keys to give out. I just need your email.  We'll hook you right up.

Loving the Chivalry texture pack, by the way:

Oakmist's tower with Chivalry textures:



And a rainbow:

[Elly]

Ethawn all but dragged me into Minecraft, I really didn't think I'd like it. I had no prior experience with a sandbox.

I have to say though, I'm having a good time. It's a bit addicting.



We're using some texture pack called Ozo, I think? Seems pretty similar to Chivalry.

[Mixxi]

I highly recommend grouping in Minecraft, by the way. If you're just mining or something and want a friend, let me know. I don't take the ore. I just like adventuring and exploring with others. I like the way the screams and hysterical laughter echo off the stone.

[Elly]

I recommend grouping too, although be aware of where you are swinging your sword and mining picks. I killed Ethawn while mining. It was embarrassing. Especially since it announces it to the entire server.

[Jasyn]

This scenario tempts me to group under the name of "A Badger" were I to ever play Minecraft.  Oh, for the days when we accidently mined badgers to death in EQ2.  Of course, this also implies that I expect to be the one getting mining picked to my demise.

[Elly]

Does anyone have a potato I could use to plant in my fields? I hear they drop from killing zombies but haven't found one yet.

I'd be happy to trade carrots, wheat seeds, or pumpkin seeds.   

[Gith]

I need to figure out how to start farming. I put water in the middle of dirt but it is not irrigating.

My place is at:
x: 113
y: 64
z: 220

If anyone wants to drop by. South from Saga Mountain. Past the abandoned Saga Southern Outpost with the underwater tunnel.

I need to get some sort of food up and running as well as figure out how to lure cows, sheep, and some chickens to my place.

If you come to my place make sure no explodee guys follow you. My place is vulnerable to flooding lol.