A few things:
1. I think Saturday is a good time to start the server. I'm thinking the afternoon, but we'll see.
2. I'm going to Arizona next week most likely. Although the server will be up and I can talk to you through Minecraft Mobile Admin, I can't fix some problems. If my router or modem has a problem, I can't do anything until I come back. I should be gone for a few days.
3. There will be an in-game economy. I'm going to try to make it useful and maybe even fun. The idea is that people will have more reason to explore, build, mine, trade, etc. Property can be purchased with money, and of course, there will be stores owned by the server and other players. The server store in particular will sell non-renewable resources added later (such as vanilla's emerald). It's all optional, though.
Finally, here are the rules I'm considering implementing for the finished server:
General rules:
1. No griefing, no trolling, no flaming. Let's keep it fun.
2. Not a rule, but I'd recommend using Residence to protect your property. /res handles most stuff with Residence.
Mod-specific rules:
1. BUILDCRAFT: Keep quarries away from places where they could be disruptive. Examples: near people's houses, spawn, mines, etc. Put a layer of something (dirt, sandstone, etc.) and a sign to make it less dangerous afterwards.
2. INDUSTRIALCRAFT: Keep nuclear reactors in safe areas. Use reinforced stone, and keep it monitored or shut off with redstone.
3. Don't steal power, electricity, Blutricity, etc.
4. In general, don't abuse mods to make them destructive or annoying.
Thoughts?
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