I have taken the below from a previous news post, and updated it a little to give everyone an idea as to where we are and how plans may or may not have shifted with EcoCityCraft:

Minecraft versions:
1. Wait for Mojang to update to 1.13.1 (DONE)
2. Wait for Spigot to update to 1.13.1 (DONE)
3. Examine 1.13.1 and determine if a wait for 1.13.2 is required. (DONE)
4. If 1.13.1 is good to go, update our plugins to 1.13.1 (DONE).
5. If 1.13.1 is good to go, wait for external plugins to update to 1.13.1 (DONE).
6. Examine updated 1.13.1 plugins. (DONE).
7. Test 1.13.1 plugins (DONE).
8. Launch 1.13.1 across our servers (DONE).

EcoCityCraft projects:
1. Launch all server's 1.13.x client joining compatibility. (DONE)
2. Reset SkyBlock / Launch SkyBlock seasons with 3X Prestige possibility. (DONE).
3. Slowly begin the conversion from Main to Archive. (DONE).
4. Launch finalized Archive server on 1.12.2 with compatibility for 1.13+ clients. (DONE).
5. Launch SkyBlock server on 1.12.2 with compatibility for 1.13+ clients. (DONE)
6. Launch Lobby server on 1.13.1. (DONE).
7. Launch VMR server on 1.13.1. (DONE).
8. Launch City server on 1.13. (DONE).
9. Implement a PVP game mode via City server on 1.13.1 (DONE).
10. Play Minecraft :cool:.
Staff applications are now open! Feel free to apply if you are interested and you meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Staff Standards and Application Rules
Staff Application
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Banner by @BuildsByGideon <3

The EcoCityCraft Archive server is now ready for the [Historians]!

Some notes related to Archive for those just joining us:
- Our Main server is getting reset after 7+ years and the project is code named "City Server".
- Our old Main server has been Archived. Visit it using /server archive or by the portal in the Lobby.
- Information regarding City server will come as the weeks go on. There is still lots to be done.

Archive Server:
- All builds, inventories, and everything you had remains on Archive.
- Building has been disabled in the Wild. We must preserve what's left of our land!
- Building is possible in towns you own or are a member of.
- Blocks may be purchased at our spawn shops, or from other users.

Patrons:
- All Patrons on EcoCityCraft get the following on Archive:

Certain limited commands from previous ranks:
  • Resident
  • Mayor
Certain limited commands from previous features:
  • Back
  • ExtCommandsPlus2
  • ExtCreationsPlus2
  • FeedPlus
  • FlyingPlus
  • InvestigatorPlus
  • MultiHomePlus9
  • PlayerVaultsPlus5
  • PyroPlus
  • StealthPlus2
  • TeleportPlus2
  • UnlimitedLWC
  • WaterPlus
Special features:
- All features you have bought in the past on our Main server will of course transfer to the new Main City server project! Rest assured you have not lost anything for the new coming massive Main City server reset!

As always, thank you to everyone who has been here for nearly an entire decade! <3
Theme Change!
Use "/server vmr" or visit the lobby to access the VMR portal.


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Shear and Silky

Theme suggested by @KiwiAngelTwist via this thread.

Sale prices are as follows:
Code:
Grass Block................$5
Podzol.......................$10
Cobweb.....................$10
Dead Shrub/Bush......$5
Wool (all colors).........$2
Leaves (all types).......$5
Bookshelf..................$25
Diamond Ore..........$100
Emerald Ore............$100
Coal Ore.....................$25
Nether Quartz Ore.....$5
Ice.................................$5
Glowstone..................$10
Melon...........................$5
Vines...........................$10
Mycelium...................$10
Brown Mushroom Block....$10
Red Mushroom Block.........$10

Leader boards can be found here: https://vanilla.ecocitycraft.com
Main news post regarding release/more information can be found here.
All applications have been archived via the following section from the Archive server.

Builders+ Archive
Residents+ Archive
Mayors+ Archive
Presidents+ Archive

You cannot create threads/posts in these sections, however they may still be viewed by all those with the correct permissions, should they be needed for any referencing in the future.

Official historical application archives timestamp is:
September 8th, 2018, 10:00pm EST.
All apps for the main server, which will be archived in the coming weeks, are now closed.
To be exact, the following apps listed below are no longer being accepted until the new main server has reset. (Project codename: City Server).

Currently not accepting:
Code:
Applications (Builders+)

Resident Application - $15,000
Survivor Application - $20,000
Warrior Application - $25,000
Terminator Application - $30,000
Voyager Application - $20,000
VoidWalker Application - $25,000
Survival Games Medal Application
Treasure Collector Medal Application
EXP Collector Medal Application
Crate Master Collector Medal Application

Applications (Residents+)

Town/Mayor Application - $85,000
Spawn Trade-Shop Rental Application - $5,000/Week

Applications (Mayors+)

President Application - $180,000
Town Warp Application - $50,000
Town Warp Relocation Application - $10,000
Town-Exclusive Portal Application - $100,000
Town Portal Resize Application - $10,000
Town Portal Relocation Application - $10,000
PVP Area Application - $40,000
PVP Area Relocation Application - $10,000
Heal Sign Application - $40,000
Toggle/Change Town Flag Application - $10,000
Special Feature Removal Application - $5,000

Applications (Presidents+)

Tycoon Application - $500,000
EcoLeader Application - $1,000,000
EcoMaster Application - $2,500,000
EcoLegend Application - $5,000,000
Additional Town Application
Town-Town Portal Application - $25,000/Portal
Town Move Application - $150,000
Town Transfer Application - $150,000
Town Claim Application
@STAFF-01 Moderator @STAFF-02 Super Moderator @STAFF-03 Game Admin @STAFF-04 Server Admin please take note.
Congratulations to all our August voting winners!
August Top Prizes: 5/5/5/5/4/4/4/3/3/2 Event Tokens + Voting Medal!

@Abrusto
@Wazupbutrcup
@fraglefly
@Mission001
@Zuluzu
@Ozzyblack21
@AdmiralD
@Snake_Plisken404
@Akiaz
@HyruleanHero
@Server Admin - Please update the Event Tokens thread.
SkyBlock Casino Tokens are now available in our store!
https://shop.ecocitycraft.com/category/1221214

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Sale is still going on at 50% off until Monday, September 10th, 11:59PM EST.
(Sale may drop to around 40% once the weekend comes around.)

For those interested on the in depth math regarding our Casino Tokens,
and the shop you may view it below (transparency is good!):
Code:
Acquiring NetherStars for the Star Casino via EXP purchase:

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50,000 EXP = 100 NetherStars
550 EXP = 1 NetherStar

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$10 EXP - 109 Nstars
$20 EXP - 221 Nstars (+112)
$30 EXP - 338 Nstars (+117)
$40 EXP - 458 Nstars (+120)
$50 EXP - 581 Nstars (+123)
$60 EXP - 718 Nstars (+137)
$70 EXP - 849 Nstars (+131)
$80 EXP - 983 Nstars (+134)
$90 EXP - 1130 Nstars (+147)
$100 EXP - 1272 Nstars (+142)

I understand the $70 and $90 scaling may seem off, but the scaling is proper EXP wise, blame Minecraft and EXP levels.
It does actually work out properly, just hard to explain ;).

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Acquiring NetherStars for the Star Casino via Casino Token purchase:

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Must have a 10% starting bonus prior to scaling over the above.
This is because tokens are exclusive to Star Casino usage only.
Meanwhile, EXP has several other gameplay uses.

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$10 - 120 Regular Tokens
$20 - 245 Regular Tokens (+125)
$30 - 375 Regular Tokens (+130)
$40 - 510 Regular Tokens (+135)
$50 - 650 Regular Tokens (+140)
$60 - 795 Regular Tokens (+145)
$70 - 945 Regular Tokens (+150)
$80 - 1100 Regular Tokens (+155)
$90 - 1260 Regular Tokens (+160)
$100 - 1425 Regular Tokens (+165)

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Mega Tokens prizes are 10:1 with the exception of keys 5:1.
Scaling will be begin at 13:1 of above and end at better than 10:1 with maximum purchase.

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SkyBlock Mission!

Double mission time for our new City Server Spawn Town Missions!

Spawn Towns #4 and #5 will go to the top 10 island owners by a set date below.
(Members of the islands will not get entered into the draw as team's can go up to 25 for SkyGod's and it would simply be unfair.)

The top 10 island owners mission will end Sunday, September 16th, 2018 @ 4:00pm EST!
This means, that a leaderboard update & screenshot will be taken at that exact time. The top 10 island owners will then be placed into the raffles for Spawn Towns #4 & #5!

Good Luck!