Ivalice (Original Server) Better Than Solo [BTW 4.8912]

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Ivalice (Original Server) Better Than Solo [BTW 4.8912]

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Welcome to the Better Than Solo server!

This is a friendly (non-anarchy) server set up shortly after Better Than Wolves went SMP, because it is way more fun to play BTW together! :)

I'm actively modding the server in order to monitor performance and take action when something is slowing the server down. I've also made some changes which you can read about at betterthansolo.com/mods.html.

A big thank you to Lifewater for hosting the server and to FC for making BTW!

This server was previously known as Lifewaters BTW Server, and uses the same map. The server first went up in Aug 2012.

FYI: My in-game name is AndreM.

Server Info:
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Web Site: betterthansolo.com
Server Address: server.betterthansolo.com
Server Location: New York, USA
Difficulty: Normal
HC Buckets: Off
HC Buoy: On
HC Player Names: Off
View Distance: 10
Backups: Complete every 4 hours. Differentials (the changes since last complete backup) every 10 minutes.

Getting on the Whitelist:
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This server is for players of age 13 and over who have at least moderate experience with BTW. You know should know all the critical components (i.e. gearboxes) and know the dangers (i.e. hellfire dust). If you're new to the mod or not very experienced yet with BTW, please play a bit more in single player :) However, if you have an already whitelisted friend who will be guiding your adventure into the magics of BTW, have them contact me!

Please follow the steps below when requesting to be whitelisted:
  • Read the rules at betterthansolo.com/rules.html. Read them again!
  • Read the BTW forum rules. Read those again!
  • Read the "Guide for New Players" at http://betterthansolo.com/.
  • Post a reply to this thread that includes your IGN and an introduction about yourself. I recommend a few sentences at a minimum. If you have less than 50 posts, please be as exhaustive as you can. The better the request the faster you get whitelisted! :)
  • We're very diverse in age and location, so you may optionally include your age and country if you want others to know.
  • If you are under the age of 18 please say so. However, including your actual age is still optional.
  • Finally, make sure you indicate in your request that you've read the forum and server rules and agree to them.
I will let you know if your request does not meet any of the steps above. Depending on the degree that was missed I may request that you take some extra steps before you're whitelisted. In particular, if you did not specifically say that you've read and agreed to the forum and server rules, I will very likely impose a one week wait on the whitelist request.

I normally search IGNs online for users with very low post counts, so if there is anything I should know about you may want to be upfront about it.

If I did not respond to your whitelist request, feel free to post a reply and let me know. However, please do not send me a PM.

Rules:
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See betterthansolo.com/rules.html. However, updates about rule changes will be posted to this forum thread.

Modding Changes:
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See betterthansolo.com/mods.html
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Eth's Sightseeing Adventures

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Reserved this post for future use ;)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote:Welcome to the Better Than Solo server!
Really?
You can do better :P
How about Better then Andre Server?
Oh sorry, Better than Andre... there we go :P
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted) [BTW 4.32]

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Ethinolicbob wrote:
andreinawolf wrote:Welcome to the Better Than Solo server!
Really?
You can do better :P
How about Better then Andre Server?
Oh sorry, Better than Andre... there we go :P
lol I'm not really interested in sticking my name out there. also it was Life's idea, so you better watch out! there have been rumors that he is able to submerge entire bases in lava, especially if they have way too many pigs/cows *coughEthinolicbobcough* ;D
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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so now we are "Better Than Solo"? nice
Blazara wrote:Better Than Wolves: So seamless, you don't know what you've got into... ;)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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Hey, when I get home can we have the server on PvP for a short time so we can have an Axe Melee at spawn?
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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Hiiiiii there. I wanna apply :3

I'm pretty active on the forums, i check it daily. I'm new, but yeah.

I've been an active member of Edolas for sometime now, i want to say 5 or 6 months? In that period of time, I've helped the community (I built a beacon at the spawn) and I've helped numerous other players with resources or help building. I've also made a pretty awesome city, and i'm damn good at red stone.

Any questions, let me know!

(IGN: Mikko_blu)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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updates from SPAWN:
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the nether hub is done and reedy for use link your base to if if you wish
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to find it go to then spawn area in the nether and go up the stair, the spawn portal is up there now
Blazara wrote:Better Than Wolves: So seamless, you don't know what you've got into... ;)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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SgtCarebear wrote:Hiiiiii there. I wanna apply :3
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(IGN: Mikko_blu)
I took a look at your posts on the BTW forums. You seem like a great person and Sebastion is really cute! :)

I was just curious though, is there a reason you want to play on Better Than Solo as well as on Edolas? Edolas seems like a great server and I can tell FaceFoiled is a superb admin.

I don't mind at all if played on our server as well, but since I'm just starting the whitelisting experience I'm being a bit careful as I go :)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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Hey, does the whitelist also cary over from life's?
If not can I be on the whitelist? IGN: Shadow_Wolf750
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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Foxy Boxes wrote:Hey, does the whitelist also cary over from life's?
If not can I be on the whitelist? IGN: Shadow_Wolf750
Yep, anyone who was whitelisted by Life is still whitelisted.
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote:
SgtCarebear wrote:Hiiiiii there. I wanna apply :3
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(IGN: Mikko_blu)
I took a look at your posts on the BTW forums. You seem like a great person and Sebastion is really cute! :)

I was just curious though, is there a reason you want to play on Better Than Solo as well as on Edolas? Edolas seems like a great server and I can tell FaceFoiled is a superb admin.

I don't mind at all if played on our server as well, but since I'm just starting the whitelisting experience I'm being a bit careful as I go :)

Well as I've previously mentioned, I've done quite a bit on Edolas. I still want to play on Edolas, but i haven't had that 'Fresh Start' experience in quite a while (Also, my best designs come from when i started from scratch), And i enjoy starting with other people around. Also your server is pretty similar to Edolas. so i figure i might give it a go :)

TL;DR: Just looking for a change in scenery from the normal.
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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I would like to join. IGN:EnderIronGolem
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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SgtCarebear wrote: Well as I've previously mentioned, I've done quite a bit on Edolas. I still want to play on Edolas, but i haven't had that 'Fresh Start' experience in quite a while (Also, my best designs come from when i started from scratch), And i enjoy starting with other people around. Also your server is pretty similar to Edolas. so i figure i might give it a go :)

TL;DR: Just looking for a change in scenery from the normal.
Added you to the whitelist. Hope to see you soon!

From the screenshot of your beacon I can tell your spawn has been well maintained. Ours is a terrible mess, so you'll definitely get a change of scenery ;D

I'm scoping out a nearby area that spawn may be relocated to if all works well.
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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EnderIronGolem wrote:I would like to join. IGN:EnderIronGolem
You actually read the OP, right? lol
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote:
SgtCarebear wrote: Well as I've previously mentioned, I've done quite a bit on Edolas. I still want to play on Edolas, but i haven't had that 'Fresh Start' experience in quite a while (Also, my best designs come from when i started from scratch), And i enjoy starting with other people around. Also your server is pretty similar to Edolas. so i figure i might give it a go :)

TL;DR: Just looking for a change in scenery from the normal.
Added you to the whitelist. Hope to see you soon!

From the screenshot of your beacon I can tell your spawn has been well maintained. Ours is a terrible mess, so you'll definitely get a change of scenery ;D

I'm scoping out a nearby area that spawn may be relocated to if all works well.
Yay, thanks :D I'll try to get on as soon as possible (The multiplayer servers are acting up) But i'll see you soon!

Edit: Says i'm not on the whitelist yet D:
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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SgtCarebear wrote: Edit: Says i'm not on the whitelist yet D:
Edited your whitelist entry to be lowercase since it seems all others are too.
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote: Edited your whitelist entry to be lowercase since it seems all others are too.
Still Nothing. Maybe try Mikko_Blu?
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SgtCarebear wrote:Still Nothing. Maybe try Mikko_Blu?
But you're on right now! jk. Glad I figured out the whitelist issue.
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote:
EnderIronGolem wrote:I would like to join. IGN:EnderIronGolem
You actually read the OP, right? lol
What is a OP
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.32]

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andreinawolf wrote: Operator Precedence
User warned for trying to steal my gig as the resident sarcastic prick.
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FlowerChild wrote:User warned for trying to steal my gig as the resident sarcastic prick.
haha. I'll keep my trolling to server chat then :)
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Re: Better Than Solo (whitelisted/friendly) [BTW 4.33]

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Server updated to 4.33! Delayed the update for a bit since so many people were logged in yesterday :)
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I would love to be whitelisted on the server :)
Me and my friend Ish have been looking for a server all day and we are a friendly group of ppl :)
Mainly all I wanna do is just build, have fun, maybe some friendly trading :)
Me and my buddy Ish arent really aggressive, we dont grief or kill others, we just play :)
My in game name is natmill1022 and his is Iseuche
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