MCA through my eyes.

[CheezyMarsBar14]

MCA is where I first started Minecraft. The day I bought the game, I game on MCA because it was where all my friends played (McKinley2, minifinn, steffen12312, LEAFSFAN24, skateman639, later Big_Jesse_88 came in too), this is where I built my first Minecraft house, mined my first diamonds, found my first cave, got killed by my first enderman, killed the first person in my PVP career. This is where I learned to play Minecraft, where I got addicted to Minecraft, and for the first 3 months, was the only place I played, no other servers, no singleplayer. I had so much fun in the old factions world, exploring, raiding, mining with all of my friends, then the "incident" came, and MCA was never the same... Everyone left, we had no factions, no free diamond tools, there was nothing to do. Yet, I stuck through all of this, and still player here *regularly.* Then, we had the mini PVP world, that was fun, lot's of people showed up, the server was doing well again, then when you abruptly closed that down, everyone left again, many too frustrated to come back. Yet, I still came back. That brings us to season 2 factions. That was a blast until your base was finished, then there was nothing to do. PVP was no fun with enchants (Not to mention everyone PVP logged, including me), that got a few people to stay, (The faction MOB) then they were banned, and the world died, AGAIN, plus with no shop, we couldn't sell all our hard earned goods, and couldn't buy goods we needed. Now, we're here... With "Civ," I'm not trying to criticize anyone, but I don't like that world, too small, too little factions, little resources, no nether, no shop, etc.
There is little people to play with, sure, on a good day we can hit 20 people, but most of them are noobs in PVE, or experienced players who don't like talking to me. Again, I am not mad, nor criticizing anyone, but MCA is going downhill, and before anyone says "If you're not happy, leave," I will say this: I am just stating my opinion, and am not mad, not leaving, and quite frankly, I am actually happy.
Just to help:
What MCA does well, and what is good about it:
-Greif protection. (Who doesn't love it?)
-Unbreakable tools. (Amazing, I wish EVERY server had it)
-Good community. (Self explanatory)
-Frickin' amazing spawn!
-Multiverse (A little hard to understand and get used to at first, but very helpful)
What needs improvement/what is *bad* about it:
-Little PVP activity
-No idea where donations are going?
-Lag. (Not something usual, just occurring now)
-Small "Survival" world.
-No Lava/TNT/Flint&Steel in PvE (Really? Where's the fun?)
-No access to the End (...Why?)
-Can not create our own nether portals (Kinda off putting)
Suggestions:
-Add access to End
-Add mini games such as Spleef, mini PVP arenas, etc.
-Free creative access, in a separate world. People like creative servers, if creative were free, they may play, stay and enjoy.
-If there is a PVP world, have a shop.
As I said earlier, this is just my opinion, so please no hate, and take into consideration what I said.

 

[Jeff1741]

"The Incident?" What is that in reference to?

And, this isn't meant to be a PvP server. It started as a build server, and that's our main focus.

As for your suggestions:
-PvE isn't for killing eachother, so why would you need TNT and lava and flint and steel?
-We have a nether portal. One is all you need.

 

[mk59apr]

thanks for taking the time cheezy
much appreciated
if we all did this then MrJangles would have some ideas and feedback on the server.
( :

 

[CheezyMarsBar14]

I understand it is a build server, I know that, I've been here for a while. I am JUST stating my opinion. Also, in mid-late July of last year, the server went down for a week. Most of the staff just said "incident," so now I say it
*EDIT: I would like to say one more thing, I am NOT mad at Jangles, or about misleading donation pages, I juts want the server running smoothly, and everyone to be happy.

 

[Tsar_Maple]

Won't be happy until I get my answers... or my money back

 

[CheezyMarsBar14]

Just one more thing, just for maple. I AM NOT NANA.

 

[Tsar_Maple]

: )

 

[eatenalive]

Ancient MarsBar-ese is a difficult language to comprehend. But some genius individuals have managed to provide an insight into the workings of their vocabulary. A commonly used word, incident, has two translations (though with current technology the predictions are quite sketchy). One deciphers directly into 'update', the other is less clear but can be put into the comprehensible phrase 'taking a look outside' which could also mean experiencing what other cultures have to offer.

This has been an ad sized episode of Time Talking with David Attenbro.

 

[CheezyMarsBar14]

Ancient MarsBar-ese is a difficult language to comprehend. But some genius individuals have managed to provide an insight into the workings of their vocabulary. A commonly used word, incident, has two translations (though with current technology the predictions are quite sketchy). One deciphers directly into 'update', the other is less clear but can be put into the comprehensible phrase 'taking a look outside' which could also mean experiencing what other cultures have to offer.

This has been an ad sized episode of Time Talking with David Attenbro.

...What?

 

[Big_Jesse_88]

Ancient MarsBar-ese is a difficult language to comprehend. But some genius individuals have managed to provide an insight into the workings of their vocabulary. A commonly used word, incident, has two translations (though with current technology the predictions are quite sketchy). One deciphers directly into 'update', the other is less clear but can be put into the comprehensible phrase 'taking a look outside' which could also mean experiencing what other cultures have to offer.

This has been an ad sized episode of Time Talking with David Attenbro.

...What?

^I too am left with a "...What?" after reading what you said Eaten.

 

[eatenalive]

Just a short spiel that takes a few minutes to decipher A theatrical twist on normal speaking. Basically what I said is my two interpretations of what is meant by incident and why I think they changed stuff. Try going on another big MC server and comparing the two.

 

[Nana_Chan_]

From what I read, I feel like I know you now Cheezy.
My experiences: I joined the server just a couple of weeks ago, and everyone was very friendly, always helping me, answering any questions, etc. I instantly fell in love, within minutes, I had a plot (Special thanks to everyone who helped me out there), and was mining having a good time. Now, I have 1500 caps, two pieces of chain, and had a good raid. With all that is happening on the server right now, I am scared the community is in jeopardy. I personally think everyone who is complaining should just shut up and get along again.