As we all know, the lag on the server as of the past (at least) couple months has been bad. The staff team today decided the best way to solve that issue is to reset the server. For those of you that have been here for many years, this most likely isn't surprising. The server maps, including builds, balances, items, etc will be wiped. Ranks will be kept. The details of this are still being ironed out amongst the staff members, and I assure you we're doing the best to make the best choices for everyone.
What does this mean?
A: A server reset is when we pick a new seed for the server, wipe the builds currently on the maps, and start over from scratch again like we just opened a new server for the first time.
What if I want to save my build? I've worked hard on it!
A: We understand that, and we're talking with Frost to try and find out a way to preserve this map for a little while on the old.hometownmc.com ip so players that would like to can download schematics of their build and re-create what they want to on the new server. If this does not seem like a viable option, further updates will be made on this official thread.
What about my rank?
A: VIP will be kept on the new server, and it will be properly updated to reflect the plugins we choose to keep, not keep, or add. Voting ranks will also be kept. HOWEVER we are currently discussing the possibility of changing up the voting ranks, whether it be removing old ones that were ultimately frivolous or adding new ones we thinking would truly be a "rank up" from where the previous rank had you.
Uh, Star, how long will this catastrophe take?
A: First of all, thanks for the faith you have in us, but once the server goes down for a reset, it will take a few days to clear out old data, secure old builds, and set up the new server again. There's no concrete timeline we can present to you right now because something will undoubtedly go wrong and cause a delay, but we will of course keep you updated using the Hometown Official Discord.
Yeah thanks for answering questions I don't care about, but WHEN WILL THIS ALL HAPPEN??!?!?11!?!
A: In under a month (*Star's time), so on the 28th of September. There will be annoucements before anything happens to remind you of when this is. You can continue playing on the server until this happens, however if this seems like an unreasonable timeline (too long? too short?) please let us know in the comments below.
I still have questions!!!!!!!!!!!
A: Okay, ask below! We don't have all the answers yet, but we will do our best to answer any questions presented to us. This is not something we chose to do lightly, but ultimately we have decided it's the best for the server. We understand some long time players may choose to leave once hearing this news, and we understand. Thank you for the time and effort you've spent on Hometown. You are incredibly appreciated and valued members of the community. If you choose to come back one day, which we hope you do, you will be welcomed with the same cheer you've helped us welcome other players with. For the players that stick along for the ride, thank you for trusting us, and we hope we don't let you down. If you have any comments or concerns, feel free to mention them below or send them privately to a staff member of your choice.
But... Star... my warp
A: We will have a grace period on warps! The current owners of a certain warp will have four weeks to rebuy it on the new server before it's open for anyone!
As we think of more information and iron out details, we will post it here! Please make sure to check back on this original post for updates, as we will not be posting new threads every time we come up with something. Thank you!
Why should you be unbanned: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When asked how my Xray expedition had gone i jokingly replied with "great, thanks for asking." you may check my client for any mods, which i do not have. The installation of minecraft i use is an optifine installation, which, to my knowledge, does not have mod capabilities. i have recently returned to the server after a long hiatus from minecraft and was simply performing renovations to my base. I have no reason to xray hack, as anything you need in the server can be purchased or accessed through various farms throughout the server. I do feel as though there may have been a misunderstanding, but ultimately the final decision is yours to make; if you feel as though my appeal is undeserving of revocation, i fully understand.
Why do you want to come back: I love the community and the friendships that are born from the server. Everyone is helpful and understanding of one another, wanting nothing but to help each other succeed. These are the types of communities i love to see and love to be a part of. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Deviljr2
I recently started school again and this year I'm taking really hard classes that will require my undivided attention. Thus, you may start to see a decrease in activity from me as I want to prioritize my work and my classes. I still should be able to get on during the weekends and later in the day during the week.
Who banned you: melaniebeedot, IllogicalSong, EMC, Ender
Why should you be unbanned: I apologize for any distress that I may have caused on the server and take responsibility for all of my actions. I have learned my lesson and will not break Rule 1 again. My time away from the server gave me time to think about what I've done and I feel that I am ready to come back. If you do not accept this; I understand that you think I may need more time away. -Fork
Why you want to come back: I rly like playing on SMP and like the community there. The server overall is well-made and makes me keep wanting to come back.
Server you were banned on (SMP/Discord): SMP/Discord/IP Ban
Minecraft name: Duck_Meister. Reason for your ban: being a nuisance. Who banned you: kat_nip.
Dear Staff and players I may have impacted in any sort of way,
I am writing an apology for being a nuisance in the past and wish to come back to hometown.
I have finally decided to make a proper ban appeal instead of humiliating myself any further on the forums, doing petty things out of the heat of the moment, and arguing with staff members. The easiest way to put this is that my actions were not justified, and I sincerely apologize for the way I previously conducted myself on the server, discord, and on the forums.
My behavior was not mature for someone of my age, and I should have known better than to unswervingly make dumb jokes, mess around, until eventually something stupid that I did ended up getting me banned. When I got banned it was permanently; and I thought that the reason for my ban was not justified because in the heat of the moment multiple staff were giving me different reasons for why I got banned. In due course, I was trying to sort everything out too quickly and things honestly got out of control on the forums and I sincerely apologize for that. I said some things that I should not have as I was upset and not receiving any responses from the staff despite trying to contact them.
At this point, I was upset to the point where I even said I was going to do chargebacks for the donations (close to $250) I made because I was frustrated and honestly did not think that I would want to come back to hometown in the heat of all of this. People do stupid things and say things they do not mean when they are upset and I’m no exception. Despite this I kept in contact with Guy and talked about this and decided to just let it be and avoid creating any further unnecessary drama on the forums out.
What I should have done was waited a month or two and think about what happened, taken a break from videogames, and try to work on myself as a person so I do not make the same mistakes again and then make a proper appeal.
In all honestly, it has been a pleasure playing on the hometown server, and I truly do wish to come back and enjoy playing Minecraft in a community that I had a lot of fun in previously. I wholeheartedly hope that you can take this apology into consideration and give me a final chance on the hometown server.
i sit here at 1:16 in the morning trying to find the words to put in here, like most all others do who are about to do what i am, and honestly there is really nothing that comes to mind that can fit the situation. ive spent a very long time with this server and this community, even though for about the last year and a half or so ive been very hit or miss on ever being online. with that being said, this is my farewell as i will no longer be coming back. i know that most of you know will not know who i am or the og that i was with this server but there are a few that are still around that may know me. i wish you all the best with what you do and what life brings your way, this was by far the best server that i have ever had the chance to be a part of. to go from a regular player and move my way up to what some would say as a great admin, i dont believe that by the way lol, was a great joy. i had the please to get to know some very great people on a personal level and i hope that we can stay in touch but we all know me and when i disappear im pretty much gone for good. im just going to apologize now for anyone that i forget as i go through this but please remember that you all mean the world to me and i honestly have a shit memory when it comes to things of this nature.
star - you were there for me in ways that never should have been expected of from a friend made online, you will forever hold a special place in my heart for that. you made the game a great joy to play as we trolled or staff friends and could not stop laughing about it or the great joys of the kitty cannon. i wish you the best in all that you do lady and may happiness always be around the corner for you.
katnip - what can i say, you were my favorite brit! we always had a good time making some of my mini-games maps or even playing them. i always admired your building style and the creativity that you showed through it. excel in all that you do katnip, the world is your oyster lady.
grimm - by far my best memory with you was having you come and double check the xray of coal that i found.... god what a laugh we had out of that. past that the best thing to be involved in with you was being able to watch your wedding, that was a great joy to see and i thank you for that. i wish you and your wife the best in the years to come and may you always smile when you are together.
osh, guy, chicken, maddie, lexi - you all were some of the best friends that anyone could ask for, even if it was online. there was not a moment that went by where we were all not laughing at each other. i will miss my town that we all "lived in" that no one ever came to lol.
fel - you're an odd duck and i like that about you, dont ever change chicka. keep building to your hearts desire, you have a gift for it and ive always enjoyed watching you create things. take care of yourself lady and i wish you nothing but happiness.
cil - you were a joy to play the game with and even though you are taking a break, school is more important than a game, i wish you the best with all your creations and most certainly with school. keep your head down in the books and you'll do great.
sai - chess club and piano, thats all i have to say thank you for the memories and teaching me a little about chess. i always did enjoy listening to you play the piano and i hope that you've come along with it. take care of yourself and i wish you the best.
frost - you were a hard duck to crack and were not very talkative from what my memory tells me, but you're a great guy, thank you for giving me the chance to be staff and help out the community. i wish you the best and i hope that this server is around for many more to come and enjoy.
i know that i am missing so many people and i apologize for that, im not doing it intentionally. its hard enough to sit here and do this and also have to try and remember everyone and for that i apologize again. please do not take it personal, just know that you all have touched my heart. it is now 2 in the morning as i try to find the words to finish this off and i can feel a tear building up so with that i am bidding you all farewell. take care of each other and i wish you all the best with everything, adios amigos.
Who banned you: melaniebeedot, IllogicalSong, EMC, Ender
Why should you be unbanned: I broke 90% of my rule 1 breaking when i first joined because i was getting used to the rules and server. All of the staff are now pulling the evidence back up on me even though they are at least 2 months old. I apologize for breaking these rules
Why you want to come back: I rly like playing on SMP and like the community there; i also must feeb moi forks D: they havent eaten in weeks
I've always had a love for beautiful themed town, and I feel that this server requires a whole lot more of these. As a self-proclaimed architecture and history enthusiast, I want to share what I know about architectures and town building, so that other players can improve their current or future towns. This will be a series of posts, starting with part 1 today on modern (1900 onward) architecture.
So this post is a bit of a rant, but mainly an introduction to many folks who want a proper themed town, but don't know where to start.
One thing I've observed so, so commonly on this server, or any other building servers, is a general lack of knowledge about styles in many amateur players. Many towns are merely messy conglomerates of different buildings plopping down at random places. Worse still, some houses are just giant square boxes with a roof. The end product is often ugly, disorganized, and doesn't carry any resemblance to a real life town; and it doesn't make your town stand out from the other hundreds of similarly messy towns.
Now to the topic at hand: Modern architecture. "I want a modern style building" is an extremely vague sentence, and I usually take it that you would let me build whatever the hell I want. First thing to note: there is absolutely no unifying 'modern' style. In fact, there are LOTS of different styles, each distinctly unique from each other, that you might have seen several times but simply group them all together as 'modern'. In fact, some certain styles would complement each other in a town, but some really can't go together. So here's a breakdown of current modern styles:
Modernism
Emerged out of the 20th century's need for rising metropolises, often built to be multipurpose and functional, using the new advanced building materials: steel beams, steel core concrete, glass panes, plastic. Nowadays often associated with the word 'corporate', they are minimalist, and often considered soulless. They're a staple of major emerging cities. Now, modernism pretty much covers all the styles I'm going to introduce, but I'm listing here the most common styles that are used frequently. The other special styles and schools will have their own sections.
-International style: What you see most nowadays in major cities. Those blueish giant glass, steel and concrete boxes, with no distinct feature outside, are international architecture. They're built for practicality not decoration, most commonly seen with 10-20 floors.
Prime example: Equitable Building, Atlanta
In small buildings however, International Style is a bit different. Different colors of concrete and glass are used together, arranging in unorthodox shapes, though still retains the flat surfaces.
In Hometown, when people attempt to build a modern house, this is often the result.
Prime example: Lovell House, Los Angeles
-High-tech (Structural Expressionism): A building, similar to International Style, but with more variation in shapes and external decor, and most importantly, showcasing the tech used in building with its facade. Marked by geometric shapes, high-tech material, and often prefab building components. This is what you see most often in cyberpunk movies and games.
Prime example: HSBC headquarter, Hong Kong
-Neo-futurism: The next evolution after High-tech, now with more variation in shapes and material, yet retains the simplicity of the previous modernist styles. No longer restricted to a mainly rectangular box shape, neo-futuristic buildings can take many different looks
Prime example: Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese representing bois)
Bauhaus school
One of my favorite architectural class. The Bauhaus ideology essentially unifies all arts under one. "Form follows function", the shapes of things are meant for functioning, not merely aesthetics; every curves, lines, extrusion has a function. Simplicity is important, and the internal components (pipes, beams) that people often call 'ugly' are left exposed, and treated as an integral part of the structure.
-Bauhaus architectural style: something that covers all the above principles. Often marked by a lack of colors, linings, decoration, and an abundance of geometric shapes.
Prime example: Bauhaus campus, Dessau, Germany
-New Objectivity: Think a mix of Bauhaus and Structural Expressionism. With more advanced technology, Bauhaus designers can now experiment with new shapes, and also showcase their innovation on the facade. It's the staple of German cities after WW1.
Prime examples: Rudolf Mosse Publishing House, Berlin
-Constructivism: Think Soviet Union buildings, and you get the general idea of Constructivism. It's not a distinct architectural style, but more like a philosophy: a mix of Bauhaus principles and Socialist ideology. In simple terms, all buildings are 'equal': equal in complexity, luxuriousness, rooms etc. Constructivism only lived for a short while, and died quickly, but it was considered to be the inspiration for Brutalism.
If you ever want a Soviet town recreation, or a general Bauhaus town, stick to the Constructivism philosophy.
Prime example: Dom Narkomfin, Moscow
-Brutalism: Though not often classed under Bauhaus, I decided to put this here since it embraces the same principles. The most distinct feature of Brutalism is exposed building material: unpainted concrete, uncovered steel beams, bare bricks. As with Bauhaus styles, Brutalism is built with "form follows function" in mind; however brutalist buildings can have a little more artistic expressions with its features.
Prime example: Alexandra Road Estate, London
This post ends here because there's a limit for 10 pictures per post. Keep reading the second part below Expressionism
Pretty much the opposite of Bauhaus, when architects got bored of the monotony of modernist buildings, Expressionism was born. Marked with fancy ornaments and excessive features, expressionist buildings are works of fine arts, embodying luxury, fine living, prosperity. An expressionist building often conveys an emotion, through the use of distorted shapes.
In Minecraft, if you want a fancy modern town, this will be your best option, though it takes the most effort in designing and actually building.
Prime example: Sydney Opera House
-Art Deco (Style Moderne): The core and blood of Expressionism. Often featuring fancy engraved facade and symmetrical sections. Built out of expensive material, often granite or marble, though more 21st century buildings have switched to concrete.
Prime example: Chrysler Building, New York
-Late Art Deco: In the 1920s-1930s, some architects criticized Art Deco, saying that it's a style meant only for the upper class, and want to bring Art Deco to the masses; and so Late Art Deco was born. It's an excellent attempt at marrying Expressionism and Bauhaus, the two apparently opposite schools of design. Concrete building with layout meant for practicality, yet retaining the fancy artworks. This style existed for only a short while, as it later evolved into International Style.
Prime example: Palais de Challiot, Paris
-Streamline Moderne: A pretty esoteric subset of Art Deco, featuring rounded corners and even surfaces. Often built to resemble an aerodynamic ship.
Prime example: BBC Broadcasting House, London
-Neo Art Deco: A 21st century modern revival of Art Deco, now with advanced technology. Big skyscrapers with intricate details only made possible with modern machines.
Prime example: Parkview Square, Singapore
Miscellaneous
These styles don't fit in any of the category above, but are still interesting styles in use.
-Neo-Gothic: A movement to revive the medieval Gothic style (post on medieval styles coming soon!) with modern building technology. Basically like Gothic, but now with concrete, mortar and bricks.
Prime example: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
-Postmodernism: Postmodernism is a new art movement, however it has created its own architectural style. It's like Expressionism, but marked by abstraction of concepts it wants to show. Sometimes strange and surreal imagery is used, to essentially shove the concept in your face.
Prime example: Wexner Center for the Arts, Ohio State University
-Organic (Eco): More of a design philosophy, it represents the harmony of civilization and nature. Often built with eco-friendly material, lots of greenery, and a respect for natural terrain
Prime example: Fallingwater, rural Pennsylvania
-Googie: Think Fallout 4 and you get the idea. Googie is inspired by the Space Age, Atomic Age, cars culture and jet planes. Often featuring fins, starbursts, upward curving slopes, and sci-fi like imagery.
Prime example: Theme Building, LAX airport
And that's it for today post on modern architecture. If you have any other modern style that I missed out, feel free to add on and discuss here. I'll come back later with part 2 to introduce European Medieval styles.
Hi, so uh my brother recommended me to this server, and I believe he goes by the name of cil. so far I'm still re-learning the game. I havent played since 1.6? 1.7? I don't remember, anyways I just want to learn the game again, the server seems like a nice friendly community so uh since this is an introduction about myself, well, my favorite books are the Harry potter series, Ive read them several times, My favorite movie is by far Harry potter and the deathly hallows, my favorite tv show is definitely Doctor Who, Matt smith is my favorite actor in it by far, my favorite music is probably Andy Grammar, but I do like songs like "Dark Blue" oh, I also like pugs and lions, and I think that's the most of it so yeah. cant wait to meet everyone on the server
So I got a question for the higher ups. My friend Oshakia no longer plays this server. I have talked to him about this and he did confirm this and I asked if it was okay with him if I took ownership of his all builds. My plan is really just to make sure they stay nice. I don't plan on editing them. he did have on island he was expanding and I may finish that up for him. Now my question is more about any doors. id lick to be able to open and close them. I have proof if requested. I will send to discord through pm since it has his irl name and he didn't want people knowing that info. Thank you for your time
thank you for the memories and teaching me a little about chess. i always did enjoy listening to you play the piano and i hope that you've come along with it. take care of yourself and i wish you the best. ![[Image: 800px-EquitableAtlanta.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/EquitableAtlanta.jpg/800px-EquitableAtlanta.jpg)
![[Image: Lovell_House%2C_Los_Angeles%2C_California.JPG]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Lovell_House%2C_Los_Angeles%2C_California.JPG)
![[Image: IMG012699_full4x3.jpg]](https://assets.fnlondon.com/2016/09/IMG012699_full4x3.jpg)
![[Image: 240px-LM81_NhonHuynh_5-8-2018.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/LM81_NhonHuynh_5-8-2018.jpg/240px-LM81_NhonHuynh_5-8-2018.jpg)
![[Image: 94c375f024b59425fa3afcb7f0ad298b.jpg]](https://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/content/images/94c375f024b59425fa3afcb7f0ad298b.jpg)
![[Image: Mosseverlagshausberlin.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Mosseverlagshausberlin.jpg)
![[Image: narkomfin-22-photos-03-800x512.jpg]](http://socks-studio.com/img/blog/narkomfin-22-photos-03-800x512.jpg)
![[Image: ro1.jpg]](https://www.wowhaus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ro1.jpg)
![[Image: 320px-SydneyOperaHouse.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/SydneyOperaHouse.jpg/320px-SydneyOperaHouse.jpg)
![[Image: chysler-building.jpg?quality=90&strip=al...410&crop=1]](https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/chysler-building.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=618&h=410&crop=1)
![[Image: image.jpg]](https://media.timeout.com/images/105499924/630/472/image.jpg)
![[Image: Broadcasting_House_by_Stephen_Craven.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Broadcasting_House_by_Stephen_Craven.jpg)
![[Image: parkview-square-office-for-rent-singapore-39.jpg]](https://www.singaporeofficespaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/parkview-square-office-for-rent-singapore-39.jpg)
![[Image: Victoria_Terminus%2C_Mumbai.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Victoria_Terminus%2C_Mumbai.jpg)
![[Image: OSU_Wexner_Center.JPG]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/OSU_Wexner_Center.JPG)
![[Image: Fallingwater_-_DSC05639.JPG]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Fallingwater_-_DSC05639.JPG)
![[Image: googie-la-05.jpg]](https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/58585b8d39b352fa56bb27fe/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/googie-la-05.jpg)
