Protocol News Zend_Feed_Writer 1.11.11 (http://framework.zend.com) http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/m/1937080 New Community-Elected Moderators! Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:27:00 -0600 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1364245/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1364245/m/1937080 Hello Protocol!

If you haven't heard yet, we have some new staff members around the server. After a week of nominating and a week of voting, we, as a community, have selected two outstanding members to help moderate and lead us in our Minecraft lives.

There was an overwhelming majority of votes for both LoMaGeRiC and Ranrgamer. I believe them both to be helpful and kind players and I look forward to working with them.

Don't be afraid to ask them for help whenever you need it. Even if they can't help you directly, they will fast-track your issue to someone who can.

Thank you all for nominating and voting! I wasn't sure that this somewhat more complicated system would work out, but together we were able to identify members who will make great Moderators. 

If you'd like to read a little more about the election results, see this thread. 

P.S. Sorry for the late post, I had to do several things and I forgot about the front page. At least it gave me the time to write a different message rather than a straight cross-post.
]]> Community Moderator Elections Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:48:00 -0600 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1348864/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1348864/m/1937080 Vote for the person you believe best enacts the qualities of a Moderator!

Every vote counts!
Good luck to all the candidates!

Vote here!
]]> Community Moderator Applications Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:17:00 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1335821/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1335821/m/1937080 Good morning/afternoon/evening fellow Protocol members,

Our community is growing (slowly, but surely). While the amount of infractions isn't high at the moment, having staff members who are active and available is always important. So, I will employing some new Moderators on a trial basis. However, I have decided to run the Moderator applications in a different way this time around.

Read the rest here.


]]> Player Count on the Rise Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:12:53 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1278476/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1278476/m/1937080
Hi all,

I have noticed that a rise in the number of people active on the server, which is always good news. Obviously, we are no where near old Protocol levels, but at least we are moving away from the ghost town of last month.

Notably, I believe the player count increase is due to a rise in new player retention (new players are at least lasting more than five minute on the server). I attribute this rise to the new spawn, which makes the server a lot more appealing than my ugly platform. I apologise that implementing a proper spawn took so long, the downing of the last server was bad timing for me.

Today is a Monday (or a Tuesday if you live near me), which is usually a quiet day on the server (read: no players on). Yet, I can currently see ten people on the server right now.

Obviously, it is possible that the new players are simply griefers but I'm optimistic that Protocol can gain some of its previous shine if we can continue at this pace.

Thanks for staying with us and welcome new members!
-hyperring
]]> New Server Concept Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:16:00 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1260633/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1260633/m/1937080 Hi all,

I'm seriously considering opening a second server for Protocol.

How would it be different to current ("classic") Protocol?
  • No creative mode for anyone.
    • Including staff, because creative is boring and not really needed.
  • Old donations won't transfer to the new server.
  • No McMMO, because there are too many overpowered elements.
  • LWC and Residence to be replaced by one super easy to use plugin
    • This plugin will allow "raids"
    • Possibly a rental system
  • Considering making it so you can keep your stuff on death, in exchange for in-game money
  • Weapons will record stats and rank up (TF2 style)
  • I will be avoiding any donations that give any advantage in the game.
    • Things like coloured names will be available.
    • Things like mob spawners and /jump won't.
  • Teleport timeout (stand still for 2 seconds before teleport).
    • Also, no teleporting to residences, only /warps
  • The End will be reset regularly (twice a week probably). I will probably also have the Nether reset (less than once a month though).
    • Players will be warned of this when they warp.
  • Have "warp signs" at spawn so new players can find communities more easily.

Want more information? Have an opinion? Go here:
http://mcprotocol.com/forum/post/last/m/1937081/viewthread/5785040-new-server-concept/page/1
]]> Ownership of Protocol Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:45:00 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1253803/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1253803/m/1937080
As of Thursday evening, I officially own all of Protocol (server, forums and domain name).

The forums have already been transferred to me and I am in the process of changing the domain into my name (there may be a slight amount of downtime where mcprotocol.com doesn't work).

Deb is busy with his new girlfriend and job, so I offered to take main ownership from him. Officially, he is retired but he is welcome to come around as Admin when he is less busy.

If you have any comments or questions, post them here:
http://www.mcprotocol.com/forum/m/1937081/viewthread/5745428-ownership-protocol/page/1

Thanks,
Hyperring

PS. Watch this space, because I am making another big announcement in the next few days.
]]> Happy Holidays Everyone! Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:13:31 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1137781/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1137781/m/1937080 Happy Holidays everyone!

For our appreciation we have released two new coupon codes that expire on the 25th.

BLACKFRIDAY (30.00% off everything in your basket)

AND

WEEKLYDEAL (50.00% off the weekly package)



ENJOY THE CODES EVERYONE! THEY LAST TILL THE 25th. I'LL BE ADDING SOMETHING EPIC IN THE STORE THE LAST 14 HOURS, SO WATCH OUT FOR THAT! :)
]]> Updates Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:21:00 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1126402/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/1126402/m/1937080
I usually post news on the forums, but the main page was looking so outdated that I decided to post here instead.

Thank you to all the generous players who have donated recently. I have used the funds to upgrade the server and pay in advance for the next month of the forums and server.

With the upgraded server, I can finally install the last few plugins (economy, donator plugins, etc) without worrying about lag.

The server has been paid for until 11 January and the forums have been paid for until the 4 January. This means that Protocol will definitely be open throughout the Christmas/New Year holidays.

Thanks to all the diehard Protocolians out there for sticking around!
-hyperring]]> Welcome to Protocol Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:17:00 -0700 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/597767/m/1937080 http://www.mcprotocol.com/home/article/597767/m/1937080 http://mcprotocol.com/rules


Server IP - pvp.mcprotocol.com


About us - 
Protocol is roughly about a year old now. We had a rough time in the past, because I some-what abandoned it due to life issues, but I came back and revived Protocol with my e-defibrillator.
We are a survival server, we have many plugins, that help protect the server, prevent cheating and make the game fun. 

I highly suggest you take part in our almost dialy radio events, we like to give out a bunch of prizes just for listening in!

Please check out the forums and try to stay active via site and in-game. Thank you for choosing Protocol!
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