Server Update Information

[mlockh19]

In response to the multiple requests to update the server as of late, I would like to make this informational post. Firstly, updating the server is not like updating your client, as explained here: http://www.maxloader.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=524. This server runs quite a few mods, along with Bukkit, and all of these (or at least the more important ones) must be updated before the server can make it's full update (find a full list of mods here: http://www.maxloader.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4)

That said, every time the client has an update, there is an amount of time that the server will stay in the old version until everything is ready. This amount of time is dependent on the updating procedure outlined above, and often can take up to two weeks, and in some cases, longer than that. During this time, it is a requirement that you stay in the old version (by clicking "Not Now" when asked to update) if you want to continue to play on the server. However, this is not always what happens. Whether you click the wrong button, or just want to see the new update, many people end up updating before the server does. If you want to downgrade so you can play on the server again, Sooneey has made a tutorial describing the downgrade process, found here: http://www.maxloader.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=297. Now, that thread no longer contains up-to-date minecraft.jar's, but it is common that someone will post theirs in an effort to help everyone else. I will try to keep this post updated with the latest game file to make the process as easy as possible.

Also, please do not complain that the server has not been updated when we try to make the updating as smooth a transition as possible. If you choose to update, remember that it is by your own choice, and we have made these resources available to you; It is also your choice to use them.

Most Recent Downgrade FIles (1.6.6):http://www.maxloader.nl/downloads/minecraft166.rar

[Maxloader]

Made this global, i appreciate this.
Tnx mlock

[wlollpop]

Are the downgrade files useable for macintosh?

[Maxloader]

I am not sure, i know nothing of mac.

i despise mac, and all macs should burn in hell forever

[DreadsEye]

they are. I'm running both at the moment, a 1.66 for Multiplayer and a 1.73 for Singleplayer, and both works well. And i'm on a mac.

[litmeuplol]

Following Sooneeys thread on how to download this I cant find the minecraft.exe.
Can anyone help me?

[Maxloader]

minecraft.exe is a mere shell, it does not contain the actual game.
the actual game is in the appdata directory. (minecraft.jar)

[Gazoid]

What mods are we waiting on for 1.7.3 now?

[Maxloader]

Permissions
Minecart Mania
Vanish
Dynmap
Worldguard

So overall, the mods are making good progress updating to bukkit v1000
I'd say 2-3 more days.

[Maxloader]

I just checked the above 5 mods, and their status is still the same at this moment.
Just to keep you posted.

[Maxloader]

So here's a status update on mods that still need updating.

Minecart Mania < we can do without (there is a way to make powered tracks)
Vanish < we can do without (its not critical)
Dynmap < goddamnit! really need this!

[Gazoid]

Is dynmap working now? latest says 1.7 blocks supported, but is this true for the latest bukkit etc/ What should we look out for?

[Maxloader]

I am going to take a shot at updating today

[Sooneey]

I am going to take a shot at updating today

Yay!

[Gazoid]

<3 Can't wait

[Maxloader]

This is so shitty, i have to convert permissions stuff and there isnt a convert tool available.
Its still in the making.
And since there is no proper documentation on the syntax (and frankly i don't feel like finding out or wanting to do it manually) i will wait for this tool to finish.

[Maxloader]

Btw, here is the thread from the permissions mod if you're interested: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/admn-d ... 000.26785/

Im waiting for the permissions converter to finish, he has converters for other mods but not yet for permissions (FAQ #4)

[Gazoid]

Well that's a bit poop!

[wlollpop]

i despise mac, and all macs should burn in hell forever

does this mean i'm banned

[Sooneey]

i despise mac, and all macs should burn in hell forever

does this mean i'm banned

Nah buddy we wouldn't do that to you.

However your vault has been moved to the nether and replaced the bedrock lineing with mobspawners, ghast mobspawners, you know, to keep it safe.

[Der_Jakal]

If you're a harry potter fan think of it as being protected by dementors. dementors that hate you, cause you use overpriced hardware with the most isolated software, and stuck up users who tend to think they're better than everyone who has better computers than they do.

[DreadsEye]

Ok seriously now.
The server will die , because the update is not coming. People start playing on other servers, setting roots there, and when maxloader is back on, they'll go like "Meh, nevermind".

If this converter tool you are waiting for is not available until the next 2 months, does this mean the server will not be up and running for the next 2 months?
I had a look at the thread, and you can still do the conversion manually. I can't imagine this to be so much work, that it's worth waiting weeks for the converter tool, which does not seem to be the primary thing this guy is working on.

i do understand that this may mean hours of work to you, but it really would help the server staying alive.

So for gods sake, please, if this tool ceases to exist for the next week, take your time and do it mannually. Everyone on the server will thank you for it.

[Der_Jakal]

Ok seriously now.
The server will die , because the update is not coming. People start playing on other servers, setting roots there, and when maxloader is back on, they'll go like "Meh, nevermind".

If this converter tool you are waiting for is not available until the next 2 months, does this mean the server will not be up and running for the next 2 months?
I had a look at the thread, and you can still do the conversion manually. I can't imagine this to be so much work, that it's worth waiting weeks for the converter tool, which does not seem to be the primary thing this guy is working on.

i do understand that this may mean hours of work to you, but it really would help the server staying alive.

So for gods sake, please, if this tool ceases to exist for the next week, take your time and do it mannually. Everyone on the server will thank you for it.

I imagine max is pretty busy, otherwise he would've done it already. but if you think it doesn't look too hard and you really want the server running 1.7.3 soon perhaps there's a way max can send you the files as well as the permissions settings he wants and you can convert it for him? then everyone would be thanking you and we'd be running 1.7.3.

[Maxloader]

Ok seriously now.
The server will die , because the update is not coming. People start playing on other servers, setting roots there, and when maxloader is back on, they'll go like "Meh, nevermind".

If this converter tool you are waiting for is not available until the next 2 months, does this mean the server will not be up and running for the next 2 months?
I had a look at the thread, and you can still do the conversion manually. I can't imagine this to be so much work, that it's worth waiting weeks for the converter tool, which does not seem to be the primary thing this guy is working on.

i do understand that this may mean hours of work to you, but it really would help the server staying alive.

So for gods sake, please, if this tool ceases to exist for the next week, take your time and do it mannually. Everyone on the server will thank you for it.

I'd be happy to share the yml files with you if you would want to do it. (goes for anyone else as well)

[scope_ion]

Hopefully this won't be thes ame as the Halloween update, where it took a month or two. Then we lost half our players. D:

[wlollpop]

i despise mac, and all macs should burn in hell forever

does this mean i'm banned

Nah buddy we wouldn't do that to you.

However your vault has been moved to the nether and replaced the bedrock lineing with mobspawners, ghast mobspawners, you know, to keep it safe.

Oh noes D:

@Jakal I really don't think my computer is better than anyone elses, I'm working on buying a windows desktop anyway.
basically just because windows has mirrors edge though.

[Gazoid]

Max, can you send me them?

And point me to where the new syntax is?

[Maxloader]

Max, can you send me them?

And point me to where the new syntax is?

Gaz, sure i want to send you the files.
However, i must inform you that pestilencemage also got the files, so im not sure if he already made some proggress doing it.
You might want to check with him.

I attached it to this post (its not secret or something)

This is the topic from the new addon we gonna have to use: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/admn-d ... ost-510796

[Pestilencemage]

Gaz, by all means give it a go. I'm short on time to work on it (hard at home with constant child interuptions and soon a visit from in-laws).
I was going to do it durring work breaks, but I had to fix an uncommon error with a program I wrote for them (Breaking down number chains into ammounts of each digit used to produce the number, Failed to count the 2nd digit of 3 digit numbers if it was a zero... needed to add 9 instances of "if temp<10 then count0:=count0+1;" and recompile).

Anyway, to update I must first learn alot about how the other plugins are called so you may complete the manual conversion faster then I will.

[FallenTuesday]

Looking forward to playing on the server again i've started playing WoW since then. Pest, Gaz, how far are you into the manual conversion and is it going to be possible without the tool?