Hi Minetownians !

I joined the server a few weeks ago, and was playing on SkyBlock, since that is one of my favorite gameplay scenarios. I got my island to Level 100 a few days ago, and then to celebrate my accomplishment I went back to the Hub to take a look around. I stumbled upon the Prison server, and after checking it out, I fell in love with it. Of course, I've seen Prison videos on youtube, and didn't care too much for those at all. But what you have created here is (to me) a perfect balance of farming, mining, grinding, PvP, economy, action and survival all complimented by some rock solid plugins. I'm about to have enough coins to finally leave Block D and get into C block. I look forward to making my way up the ladder, so to speak. I showed my two nephews the Prison and they immediately joined and one is already in Block C (i think).

It's actually kinda funny that I'm even on the server, due to the way that I learned about Minetown. I was browsing the top community sites on enjin.com hoping to get some inspiration for my own enjin site (which went defunct due to lack of payment and overall low population in general). I wanted to see how the big sites were handling BuyCraft and to see if there was a "winning formula" the look/feel of banners and style layout... But there doesn't really seem to be anything of the sort. I'm not exactly sure what makes a server more popular than others, and perhaps that is why my own has been so lacking and potentially dead... all due to my seemingly rampant ADHD which has prevented me from completing so many in-game projects, and has thus far prevented me from working on my own server, and instead finding myself grinding away in the Prison Tree Farm and Mine.

Sometimes I feel that I am too late to the game (and I mean the game of server ownership and youtube let's plays). I often find my self daydreaming of days gone by in the past of how things could have been different. If only I had really hit the ground running full speed ahead with Minecraft when I first learned of it (back in Feb 2011) then maybe today I would actually be someone... but alas, I am not, and therefore I am doomed to my own mediocrity. Instead of focusing on my Let's Play and my owner server, I have put myself in Prison so that I can grind myself to death to get to freedom. It is my own punishment for all of my lazy misgivings thus far, and perhaps if I emerge victorious on the other side I will feel better and perhaps be motivated to truly buckle down and make something of myself.

In 16 days I will be in Orlando and perhaps the 3th time will be the charm, for both Mojang, and myself... If things go as planned, I will meet some new friends and perhaps form a partnership with some other Minecrafters. I believe that I am physically incapable of doing this on my own and that I will have to depend on a little help from someone with a little more exposure. And I think that's just the issue... I currently do not have anyone depending on me, therefore I have no reason to proceed. If I have others who come to count on me for anything, then I think I will fall into my natural (albeit severely lost in the past) role of helper and provider. All I ever really want to do is help others, but not the trolls, obviously ! Well maybe even them too ! They just need some guidance ! Helping others makes me feel good about myself, and I could really use that right about now....

Does anyone need some help ?

-jasonrubik

Minecrafting since Feb. 20, 2011

Hey Jason,

First and foremost, a huge heartwarming welcome to Minetown, we're really glad to have you on board our server. If you ever need any help with anything the community here is really helpful and nice, any forum posts or private messages will be answered and there will always be someone around to answer a question.

I've really enjoyed reading your introduction. I spent about a year (give or take) making the prison layout and it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside to see someone enjoying it as its intended to be <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f642.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":)">:)</object> Currently working on making the free world just as good, it will be released after the 1.7 update so we'll have all the new features and biomes in it <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f600.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":d">:d</object>

If you're in Orlando in 16 days that means you will be attending Minecon too? Thats awesome, theres a few of us from Minetown going to be there, keep an eye out for people wearing Minetown T-shirts! We'll have our minecraft skins designed on the back too <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f642.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":)">:)</object> This will be my second Minecon (Attended last year in France) and I really can't wait. If its anything like last year it will be awesome <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f642.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":)">:)</object>

You do sound like a really nice and genuinely caring person, I'm sure you will have no problem obtaining a staff position if you stay active, keep to the rules and continue helping people however you can <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f642.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":)">:)</object> Here's a guide which was written up to explain how staff are picked and how to improve your chances or what you can do to help as a member: http://www.minetown.net/forum/m/672632/viewthread/6874198-useful-guide-to-becoming-staff

I hope this helps, have a lovely day! x

Yes, I will be at Minecon ( I was at Vegas in 2011, see my flickr photo page for the pics ) and have tickets to the Mindcrack party on Friday night. It will be a good chance to meet everyone and get some social networking momentum going into the weekend.

At this point, with all that has happened over the years, I will either need to totally quit hosting my own server, or else go all in, and go for broke. I will wait and see how things turn out in Orlando before I do anything drastic.

If I end up dropping everything, then perhaps I will have the time to join the staff here... but only time will tell.

Also, I really look forward to the 1.7 terrain outside of the Prison, and if I manage to escape, it will make the freedom all that much more sweet !

And, what an awesome job on the prison design ! Kudos to you !

Hi

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Hey there, welcome! Im glad you enjoy prison <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f609.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=";)">;)</object>. If you do want to see some neat YT videos of our prison server, check out my channel, Ive made a few!

Good to have you

Jimmy

Hi to you too !

And thanks Jimmy, I will check it out !

Welcome Jason to Minetown! I hope you enjoy your time here and stay for a long time and make friends and enjoy the server. If you need any help as me or any other staff member and I am sure they will be happy to help you out. I am a HUGE fan of prison and the stuff being worked on in it. I am an A blocker who has donated 20$ so if you need anything there I can probably help you out. I have 4 stacks of diamonds btw <object class="emojione" data="https://resources.enjin.com/1489581540/themes/core/images/emojione/svg/1f642.svg?0" type="image/svg+xml" standby=":)">:)</object>.

I just made it to Block C about 30 minutes ago. It is nice up here !