With now less than 10 hours until the oficial release o four new map, we would like to address a few words. Please read carefully!
1. We are terribly sorry the events unfolded the way they did. We really are.
Unfortunately, given the circumstances, the reset was the only option. As some of you have pointed out, it could have been prevented. Our best course of action, at this moment, is to move forward. We couldn’t save the lost data this time, but rest assured we will work so we don’t have to go through these dark times again.
Our promise stands: we will not reset the map unless either of 3 options occur: a) a vast majority of the playerbase claims and/or agrees to it; b) an uncontrollable glitch means we lose data or it is deemed unrecoverable; c) a future Minecraft update fundamentally changes the playing experience or the way maps are generated.
2. Thanks for depositing your faith in us. We’re glad you’ve decided to stay on Safe.
We know a part of our playerbase will leave the server, at least momentarily. It is understandable, given the circumstances and the loss of your cherished builds and items. We are sorry you might not see some of your friends hanging around anymore.
Our community is SafeSurvival’s most important feature, and we’re glad you still want to be a part of it. This new map opens up the opportunity of a clean slate in your relationships with people, too. Remember to always be kind and civil.
With the departure of some of our long-time friends, several new will join. Please, welcome the new members of our community the same wholesome way you’ve always done.
3. The new map is a work in progress. As you’ll soon find, the Spawn area, PVP arenas and Event Center are still being worked on. Expect changes to them during the course of the next weeks.
Before any negative criticism, please keep in mind we had to rush the construction of the public areas while setting up plugins and testing bugs. Some small problems will still remain, and we count on your help to pinpoint them. Please report bugs and offer suggestions on the Forums, or contact a Staff member via private message either there or on Discord.
4. We will re-open at 6PM eastern.
Do note, however, that the East Cost is now under Daylight Savings period. This means we’ll open up at 6PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
For American players, that currently is New York City time. For an international and more accurate time notation, the server will open when it’s 6PM at timezone UTC -4H, or 10PM GMT +0.
5. You’ll soon find Spawn and the warps have changed a lot. I can preview some changes for you:
a) It’ll certainly be a shock to all of you. Wander around to get accostumed with it!
b) We’re using a different seed for this map, so don’t waste time trying to find the coordinates to your old base. The location will be different! The world borders are set as a 25k radius circle around 0; 0, as of right now. Nether and End are a 5k circle.
c) The new warps DO NOT reflect the old warps we used to have. That being said, we will move to a gradual release of warps. 5 of them will be released today. 5 more a week from now, on Oct. 11th. The last 5 will be released 3 weeks from now, on Oct. 25th.
d) The End will be periodically reset. Do not build permanent bases or permanently store items in it. Claiming is frowned upon. We haven’t yet decided on a timeframe for periodic End resets, but it’ll likely be on a 2-month basis.
e) Claims will expire in 45 days if within 500 blocks of a warp. This measure is taken to assure everyone has fair and easy access to claims near warps. If you’ve claimed an area near a warp and you haven’t developed anything in it within this 45 day period, you might be asked by a Staff member to give it a destination or sell it, in order to preserve the social function of warps.
6. Make sure to vote!
During our downtime, Safe has been removed from the active lists on MCSL. We would like to keep our status as the #1 Semi-Vanilla Server out there, so remember to vote daily, starting right now!
7. Thanks for everything so far!
You guys rock! We wouldn’t be able to do this if it wasn’t for you, if it wasn’t because of you. Thanks for all the patience and comprehension.
Hold on tight! We’re almost there!
EDIT: I'll edit Schaum's main post when we're 10 minutes from the official release, with some new information.
You'll be notified by a new comment by me in this thread, in the Shoutbox and under #announcements in the server Discord.