Wednesday 26 September 2012

Some MCInfected Forum Ranks!

Hi guys!

Mario here with an update on the MCInfected server!

So, I decided to create a TON of custom 'Achievement Get!' forum banners! Here they are:

Achievement: Go on the MCInfected server for the first time!


Achievement: Rank up to Specialist


Achievement: Rank up to Corporal


Achievement: Rank up to Sergeant


Achievement: Rank up to Staff Sergeant


Achievement: Rank up to Master Sergeant


Achievement: Rank up to 1st Sergeant


Achievement: Rank up to Sergeant Major


Achievement: Rank up to Command Sergeant Major


Achievement: Rank up to 2nd Lieutenant


Achievement: Rank up to 1st Lieutenant


Achievement: Rank up to Captain


Achievement: Rank up to Major


Achievement: Rank up to Lt. Colonel


Achievement: Rank up to Colonel


Achievement: Rank up to Brigadier General


Achievement: Rank up to Major General


Achievement: Rank up to Lt. General


Achievement: Rank up to General


Achievement: Rank up to Commander


Achievement: Prestige 1!


Achievement: Prestige 2!


Achievement: Prestige 3!


Achievement: Buy Final Stand


Achievement: Buy Throwing Knives


Achievement: Buy Hardline


Achievement: Buy Knockback


Achievement: Buy Feather Falling


Achievement: Kill 5 Zombies in 1 Round!


Achievement: Donate to become [Donor] rank


Achievement: Donate to become [Premium] rank


Achievement: Donate to become [VIP] rank


Note: I will add more prestiges if I somehow get past 3rd prestige!

I hope you enjoy these achievements! Remember to check out the server:

s1.mcinfected.net to s4.mcinfected.net

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

Saturday 22 September 2012

Community Update: Kalo's Return, Twitter and More!

Hi guys!

Mario here with a Community Update!

So, there's lots to talk about now:

2003KALOFUL'S RETURN!
Yup, 2003kalo and I were just talking on the MCInfected server. I thought he had quit, but thankfully he hasn't! He will be starring in more videos from now on! Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
The 3 of us (me, Kalo and Crazy) all have Twitter. At the last count, I have 432 followers, Kalo has 592 followers and Crazy has 12 followers (he doesn't tweet all the time). That means I am trying to reach 450 followers, and Kalo is almost at 600! That's quite a milestone! Remember to follow us for updates of when I post, new contests etc:

Mariobros980: @Mariobros980CP
Crazydude676: @Crazydude676CP
2003kalo: @cpNicky1123

SCREENCAST-O-MATIC UPDATE!
I may be getting the Premium version of my recording software, Screencast-o-Matic. That means:

  • Longer videos (could go up to an hour)
  • Editing software (edit videos to make them look cooler)
  • No annoying watermark on any videos


-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

Thursday 20 September 2012

Server Spotlight: Minecraft Hunger Games!





Hi guys!

Mario here with another Server Spotlight!

This time it's the Minecraft Hunger Games server! This server has 400 slots (in the evening in England, there tends to be at least 300 players online) and a website! Now, this isn't just a random Hunger Games server. There are over 20 arenas, each with 20-70 slots. That means that an average of 1000 players could be playing at one time! IMAGINE THAT!! 1000 people playing the Hunger Games at once! There are currently 7 maps on the server, each different and spontaneous. Here are the maps:

Map #1: Manhattan (aka Survival Games 2) | SLOTS: 70
Manhattan map
Manhattan is the 2nd largest Minecraft Hunger Games map. There are 70 slots available for this game type. It is also the 2nd least-cloned map. This map is very interesting because there are many dark settings which spawn many hostile monsters. Also something unique about this Minecraft Hunger Games map is that there is a sewer tunnel throughout the entire city which provides another element to coming out the winner.

Map #2: Epic Lands | SLOTS: 85
Epic Lands map
Epic Lands is the largest Minecraft Hunger Games map. This makes it unique from the other maps because games last much longer and this allows much more players during the matches. However, beware of the traps that are placed throughout these epic lands. One tip to consider during end game is to watch for lightning strikes to determine where your opponent is hiding.

Map #3: Arctic Peaks | SLOTS: 60
Arctic Peaks map
Arctic Peaks is a very well balanced map that offers lots of hiding places, traps and treasures. Lots of elevation makes this map feel much larger than it already is. This Minecraft Hunger Games map offers much diversity to explore. Matches on this map usually last 10-15mins and are very high intensity and thrilling.

Map #4: Mini Biodome | SLOTS: 35
Mini Biodome map
Mini Biodome is the smallest map on this server. From the game starting to the finish it seems the cannons never stop firing. This map is for those who are seeking very fast matches and want to get their sword dirty. Games hosted on this map usually do not last longer then 10 minutes. The biodome element to this map makes it the most diverse as you battle your way through each element.

Map #5: Super Hills | SLOTS: 50
Artic Peaks
Super Hills offers a decent amount of space to play on. With its rolling hills surrounding the starting area it is easy to say this map feels much larger than it actually is. Many treasures are hidden beneath the sub surface which makes the map essential to ensuring your survival. People describe this map as the one with the PokéBall.

Map #6: Phantom Village | SLOTS: 55
Phantom Village
Phantom Village offers a very unique setting. The starting point is located in a small village surrounded by walls. There are many building to garrison inside of. However, beware of the traps. Outside the village there is much diversity. Located near by is a farm and a lake, great for obtaining meat. Surrounding the entire village are forests easy to hide and get lost inside of. The forest area is great for losing enemies that are trailing behind you. There are many mountains which contain many treasures for you to discover. This map is good because of the great hiding areas. Matches generally last longer than usual on this map.

Map #7: Multi Biodome | SLOTS: 40
Multi Biodome
Multi Biodome is the newest addition to Minecraft Hunger Games. This is arguably the trickiest landscape to traverse. With rivers and lakes intersecting each part of this map it is easy to get caught off track. This map is slightly larger than the Small Biodome map. The number of hills, trees, rivers and lakes grant this map ultimate places to hide. This map is left to those who are veterans.

These descriptions were taken from the official website's descriptions.

Anyways, my favorite map is Number 7, the latest addition. I have won my first 2 Hunger Games EVER on this map. I would like to thank this server for that. Can I also thank this server for the support on my site, it is much appreciated :D

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Adding a Rank System!

Hi guys!

Mario here with a quick update on something happening to the site!

The reason this isn't going to go into the Alpha testing is simply because there won't be enough people testing the Minecraftia ALPHA to use this!

So, I have realized the Minecraft community is growing MASSIVELY, with almost 7.5 million people having bought the game. 7.5 MILLION! That may not sound like a massive amount, but think that all them people come from around the world and there are 7 million willing to play a constantly-developed game! Amazing, thank you for pulling together an almost-awesome community Minecraft (referring to all the noobs out there who like to spam/ruin servers).

Well, I'm currently DEVELOPING (yes, developing) a new rank system for the site, where people can apply to have a rank on the site. We will have a seperate ranks page (not the Alpha/Beta badges that will be handed out to testers) that will have mods/admins/owners of the site on. Here's what I've got so far:

Mod - The Mod rank will be able to send me servers that I can look on. If I like the server, I will announce the Mod name in the post and about the server they told me.
Admin - Admins will have the ability to publish posts to do with Minecraft. I can add/remove Admins at ANY TIME, and delete any post at ANY TIME, so don't go spamming the blog!
Miners - Miners are the owners of the website. They have the ability to publish posts, edit graphics and change the blog in any way they please. The only planned Owners EVER are Mariobros980 and Crazydude676, the owner of the ObsidianMiners community!

There may be more ranks added soon!

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

P.S Admins will also sign off posts like this:

-[USERNAME]
Obsidian Admin

Monday 17 September 2012

New Video Schedule!

Hi guys!

Mario here with an update for my YouTube channel.

If you don't already know, I have a YouTube channel called ObsidianMiners. At the moment we have about 12 videos online, but that will change starting TOMORROW (a.k.a 18 September 2012). We will be posting ALMOST DAILY Minecraft and TF2 videos. Here's the schedule:

MONDAY: ALWAYS a video (unless noted)
TUESDAY: ALWAYS a video (unless noted)
WEDNESDAY: ALWAYS a video (unless noted)
THURSDAY: ALWAYS a video (unless noted)
FRIDAY: ALWAYS a video (unless noted)
SATURDAY: MOST OF THE TIME there'll be a video
SUNDAY: SOME OF THE TIME there'll be a video

There will also be a new series beginning called:

CAPTURE THE FLAG!

Capture the Flag will be based on 2 servers: one is Battle for Conwy Castle, and the other one is making an exciting return to the channel:

PVPZONE!!!!

I finally found the new PvPZone IP, and I'll post a LOT of videos of this server. The title will be set out like this:

PvPZone
Capture the Flag [EPISODE NUMBER] - PvPZone - [CLASS USED]

Battle for Conwy Castle
Capture the Flag [EPISODE NUMBER] - BfCC - [MINI TITLE]

These may be split up into several seasons as well!

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

Sunday 16 September 2012

Server Spotlight: MCTF2!

Hi guys!

Mario here with another Server Spotlight!

This time it's MCTF2. Now, what does MCTF2 stand for? Minecraft Team Fortress 2, that's what! If you don't know what Team Fortress 2 is, you've either never heard of it or you're insane enough to not see what it is. TF2 is a first-person shooter which consists of nine classes. Well, now, it comes to Minecraft. Someone asked 'Why would someone make this when you can download the actual game for free?' and your answer, my friend, is you need an AWESOME graphics card to run the game at about 40 or 50 fps. So this helps because Minecraft is made up of a bunch of 16x16 pixel blocks!

So, now for the classes:

SCOUT: Scout doesn't get any armor, and get's an Iron Sword and a Wool Block to represent team. The Scout also gets a constant Speed II potion effect. Scouts do double the melee damage other classes do, so watch out for them. Remember to run away in random directions so Snipers and Heavys can't kill you.
SOLDIER: Soldier is the default class of the server. Soldier gets Chain Armor, an Iron Sword, 4 Eyes of Ender and a Wool Block to represent team. Right-clicking the Eyes of Ender will launch a rocket, just like the Rocket Launcher in the original game.
PYRO: Pyro gets Iron Chestplate, Leather Leggings and Leather Boots. He gets an Iron Axe (melee weapon), Flint and Steel, 196 fire and a Wool Block to represent team. Right-clicking the Flint and Steel will launch a piece of Fire, and if the Fire hits any enemy they will set on fire. Hitting an enemy that is on fire with the axe does massive melee damage.
DEMOMAN: Demoman gets Leather Tunic, Leather Leggings and Diamond Boots. He also gets some Magma Cream, 16 gunpowder, an Iron Sword and a Wool Block to represent team. Left-clicking the Magma Cream will launch some Rose Red or Lapis Lazuli (depends on team) and you can right-click the Magma Cream to explode them. You can only have 8 stickys on at once, remember!
HEAVY: Heavy gets Diamond Armor, a Bow, 196 arrows and a Wool Block to represent team. Right-clicking or holding right-click will fire 3 arrows at a time, and it is quite easy to kill people with. Heavy is the only class that Snipers cannot get a one-hit kill on with a fully drawn-back Bow. However, Heavy gets Slowness!
ENGINEER: Engineer isn't finished yet, but at the moment gets 2 Potions of Swiftness, a Stone Sword and a Wool Block to represent team. At the moment, the Engineer cannot build any dispensers/sentries/teleporters.
MEDIC: Medic gets Gold Armor, 10 Splash Potions of Healing I, a Wood Sword and a Wool Block to represent team. I have found Medics more useless than they are in the actual game. They heal half a heart per splash potion. However, if you want to go hardcore with only a Wood Sword and Gold Armor, than this is your class.
SNIPER: Sniper gets Iron Armor, a Bow of Power V, 16 arrows, a Wood Sword and a Wool Block to represent team. Snipers get instant kills with a fully-drawn-back Bow on any class except Heavy, and with a fully drawn-back Bow, a two-hit kill on Heavy. Very good for people looking for a class similar to an Archer.
SPY: Spy gets an Iron Sword, a Clock, a Book, 8 Glowstone Dust and a Wool Block to represent team. Right clicking the clock will make the player go invisible, however, you let off a stream of black dust wherever you go. The Glowstone Dust represents the charge of the clock, and this runs down as you turn invisible. Right-clicking the book will disguise you as a different player. However, you can easily be spotted by the player you're disguised as, and then they kill you. Your sword will turn golden when you can do a backstab, and backstabs are instant kills!

But wait, there might be more! They even have healing stations!

Iron Bars represent the bottle of pills. They restore all ammo, but very little health.
Gold Bars represent the medical box. They restore all ammo, and a decent amount of heath.
Diamonds represent the big first-aid kit. They restore all ammo, and all health as well!

There are also different gamemodes:
Control Point - The aim is for one team to capture the Control Points from the other team. 
TIP: Scouts capture twice as fast as any other class.
Capture the Intel - The aim is to take the opponent's intel and return it to your own.
TIP: Scout, Heavy and Demomen can be powerful classes, ideal for this gamemode.
Team Deathmatch - First team to 40 kills wins!
TIP: Play your best class for killing people with.
King of the Hill - First team to keep the hill for 3 minutes wins!
TIP: Demomen can place stickies on the hill, and when another team goes to take it, BOOM!

Hope you enjoyed this server review! IPs will be below the sign-off!

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

IPs:
vaecon.mctf2.com
1.mctf2.com
2.mctf2.com
3.mctf2.com
4.mctf2.com
5.mctf2.com
6.mctf2.com
7.mctf2.com
8.mctf2.com

Saturday 15 September 2012

Server Spotlight: The Walls Automated!

Hey guys!

Mario here with another Server Spotlight!

This time it's The Walls 1 + 2 Automated! This server uses an AutoWalls plugin and you can play the Walls maps on it! Here's how the Walls works:

The first 16 players to type /join at the beginning of the round get into the game. The 16 players are split into 4 teams: red, blue, green and orange. You will then have to work together as a team for 15 minutes to gather the supplies you will need. After 15 minutes, the giant sand Walls come down, allowing you into the other 3 quarters of the map. The aim is to be the last TEAM (not player) standing. There are chests with redstone in, which will help make traps for the other team to fall in. There are diamonds hidden underneath the map (I think there's about 30, I don't know though) which you can make swords and armor with. However, the other team may have even better stuff, to expect the unexpected (but if you expect the unexpected, then isn't the unexpected expected?).

The Walls 1
The 1st map has a cave with redstone in the chest, a river, some sugarcane and about 15 trees (I haven't counted). There are no hidden dungeons or anything, but there are a few cave systems. You can also get 3 steak in every food chest.

The Walls 2
The Walls 2 is set in a Jungle biome. You get 1 cake in every food chest. There are a few dungeons with not-very-well-set traps. And there IS still diamonds underground...diamonds...

TROLLS
Unfortunately, some people don't understand what teamwork is. So, I'll list all the people who have killed me when I was on the same team as them:

  • urbancub
-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

IP: wallsmc.noip.us

2000 Views + My Epic New MCForum Banner!

Hey guys!

Mario here with a quick update for everyone!

So, my site recently reached 2000 views, which is AWESOME! I am working on the Team Fortress 2 site, but not as much as this website. There will be the first hidden word coming soon :D

But anyways, I was on a server (I'll do a review next post) when I suddenly made this EPIC new banner! Shoutout to knuckles4212 for helping me (even though it wasn't planned/we didn't discuss who said what).


This will either link to this site, or it will link to the first MCForum post I do.

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner

Saturday 1 September 2012

The Minecraftia Alpha PAUSED! Working on...

Hi guys!

Mario here with a quick update

So, I recently bought Team Fortress 2. First, I am...very bad. But the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is awesome and I will probably be saving to buy a hat ASAP.

So, I'm putting the Minecraftia Alpha aside, and am starting a TF2 site. I didn't wanna make a TF2-and-Minecraft site because they're completely different games, but I will make a TF2 site for TF2 players, and will keep this site for the Minecrafters!

On this site, I'll post some awesome TF2 servers (they're technically all the same, but it's the level of hardcore, the donation perks etc.), strategies etc.

-Mariobros980
Obsidian Miner