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Operating and managing a large Minecraft server community can be challenging, especially when it comes to the technical side of things. Finding the right server host for our needs has always been daunting, but in most cases over the years we have been able to find hosting companies that not only provide what we are looking for, but are easy to deal with and engage with us in good faith.

This unfortunately cannot be said of the former host of our EU servers, Surf Hosting.

It must be said...

 

Craft Down Under News #3 - November 11, 2024

Well folks, it's time for the third edition of Craft Down Under News - a little later than planned, but we should be fairly regular from here on out: more on that later.

The Craft Down Under website - https://craftdownunder.co/ - is continuing to get better and better; Iberius has been tirelessly grinding away at new features and performance upgrades, including:

• Lightning Fast...

 

Craft Down Under News #2 - October 9, 2024

Well folks, it's time for the second edition of Craft Down Under news, and it certainly has been an eventful couple of weeks in the community, hasn't it? With your assistance, the CDU Discord reached - and now has well exceeded - its milestone goal of 15,000 members. In addition, a number of fascinating stats came to light about what's been done on CDU servers (as of September 21, 2024), including:

• ...

 

Craft Down Under News #1 - September 19, 2024

Welcome, folks, to the first ever edition of the Craft Down Under News - a fortnightly newsletter that not only lets the community know about upcoming events and giveaways, but will provide a spotlight for new and existing modpacks and community members.

This is a two-person operation, and your humble editors are:

• Shadycat is a first-time mom and long-time Minecrafter, working with Craft...

 

Ahoy, mateys of the Craft Down Under seas!

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the glorious weather and fair seas of the
month of June. It be a grand time to hoist yer colors high and be proud of who you be! Whether
ye know exactly who ye are or yer still charting yer course, know this: ye be loved, appreciated,
and cared for, exactly as who ye are. Each of ye are a prized and proud member of the CDU
crew, and never let anyone tell ye different.

A special shoutout to the...

 

Hey all!, Welcome to the first biweekly blog. You may not know me, but my name is ZeeByte! I'll be your host, writing this blog in a dimly lit room that I call "home." But besides that, a question that may be on your mind is, "Why is there a blog?" or "What will we talk about on this blog?" And with that, I can proudly say that this newsletter will be used to talk about important things in our wonderful community, such as events, news on sales, updates on modpacks, and...

 

Craft Down Under Weekly Newsletter

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Exciting Updates and News

Fractureiser Malware Drama - We Stood Strong
The modded Minecraft community recently experienced a security breach involving Fractureiser malware, impacting many popular plugins and mods on Curseforge and dev.bukkit.org. This malicious software posed a significant threat by propagating to all jar files on the filesystem, potentially stealing various credentials, and replacing...

 

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Exciting Updates and News

New BigChadGuys+ Server in Europe
The BigChadGuys+ modpack continues to gain popularity, and we are thrilled to announce the launch of our second European instance! The demand for this amazing modpack is ever-growing, and we are excited to provide an optimal gaming experience for our European players. Join us on the new server and delve into the immersive world of BigChadGuys+...

 

Craft Down Under Weekly Newsletter

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Exciting Updates and News

Collaboration with KaptainWutax - Full Player Data Sync Mod
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with KaptainWutax, a developer on the vault hunters team. Together, we are working on bringing a full player data sync mod to our BigChadGuys Plus servers! This exciting development will enable seamless synchronization of player data across servers, offering a unified and...

 

Craft Down Under Weekly Newsletter

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Updates and News

Enhanced Vote System
Our vote system has received a major update! We have implemented a new vote manager that sets a daily vote goal. Once the goal is achieved, we will trigger a network-wide "vote party" to celebrate. All participating players will be rewarded with levels, diamonds, fireworks, and special effects. Keep voting to earn these exciting rewards and contribute to the success of...

 

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New Customized Forum is Live!
We are excited to announce our new forum that's been custom-built just for our community. It comes with a unique theme, personalized profiles, and bespoke icons. Thanks to our custom integrations, users can now display their Minecraft avatar and playtime information directly on their profile!

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Smarter Vote System and Server List Reduction
Our new and improved vote...

 

The first pre-release of Minecraft 1.20: The Trails and Tales update is here! At this stage, you can expect the developers to focus on bug fixes, with occasional updates that do not adhere to the regular Wednesday snapshot schedule. Here's a rundown of what's new and what's fixed in 1.20 Pre-Release 1.

Changes and Technical Updates

One significant change in the gameplay is the ability to dye Colored Wool, Carpets, and Beds to any color of your choice. This update opens up new...

 

Snapshot 23W14A, recently released for Minecraft: Java Edition, is packed with exciting changes and improvements. From modifications to Sculk blocks and Enchanting Tables to new Quick Play functionality and a refreshed main menu panorama, the latest Minecraft snapshot promises a revitalized gaming experience.

Sculk Shrieker and Sculk Sensor Modifications

Waterlogging Sculk Shriekers now silences their shriek sounds, and they've been added to the Redstone Blocks tab in the creative...