AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 128: Happy 10th Birthday, AvatarMC!

2025-01-17 00:05:00 +0000 UTC by QuietDove and TurboClicks

On this day in 2015, AvatarMC first opened to the public. That means that today is our 10th birthday!

Hopefully, some of you reading this were there on that day 10 years ago. If you've stuck around for that long, thank you!

We couldn't let this very special occasion pass by without some recognition, so be on the lookout for some events and releases over the following weeks, as we indulge ourselves in some well-earned celebration.

We want to thank anyone who has either enjoyed the server as a player or has helped us out as a team member over the years. We hope it has been as fun for you as it has for us.

If you've not played on the server for a little while, why not take a trip down memory lane and log on? Who knows, maybe that town you made in your first week hasn't been looted!

Memory Lane Direct Link

As part of our 10 year celebrations, we are inviting you all to share some of your favourite AvatarMC memories.

We have opened a new #10th-anniversary-memories channel on our Discord server for you to reminisce about the good times. We will look to immortalise these in a separate blog post for all eternity!

Picture Perfect Direct Link

We are also running a competition for you to share your best screenshot from the server. This can be a favourite view of your capital, the best angle of your hard-built town, or a group shot of you and your friends.

Please create a new post in the #10th-anniversary-competition channel to submit your entry. Although not a requirement, we encourage you to share a fun story about your image! If you decide to upload multiple photos, please note which single photo is your submission entry.

Submissions will be accepted January 17–31, and we will be handing out some prizes to our favourites.

Happy snapping!

AvatarMC: A History Direct Link

The server has been shaped by many events over the years, and we could never hope to summarise it all. Fortunately, we don't have to! We've reviewed past blogposts and pulled out some noteworthy server milestones.

In addition, the events of AvatarMC have been extensively documented and archived by Order of the Golden Lotus member, the wonderful, Evie. She has collated all of this into a document known as War and Memes - A History of AvatarMC.

We're sure that reading through the timeline and the War and Memes document will spark some memories for older players and will hopefully show newer players what the server was like at its very peak. And, who knows, maybe one day we can return to all that fun and nonsense again!

Disclaimer: Some of the links and images in War and Memes may be broken. Please also be aware that the contents of the document are, at the end of the day, just a bit of fun!

Update and Release Timeline: Direct Link

• July 17, 2015: A few minutes after midnight UTC+0, AvatarMC opens its doors as the official Minecraft server of r/TheLastAirbender.
• July 23, 2015: To make travel to the four elemental capitals easier, the /capital command is released.
• December 22, 2015: Town and nation chats are added to the Towny System.
• March 9, 2016: The Fast Travel System is released, introducing players to local and global travel via new modes of transportation like ostrich horse carriages and airships.
• May 7, 2016: The Bounty System and rentable player housing are introduced.
• July 24, 2016: The Server Store opens with five instruments as the first items for players to purchase.
• August 29, 2016: The Forums open, giving players a space to discuss all things AvatarMC.
• January 2, 2017: The v0.4 Action Update releases with a complete overhaul to the new-player spawn experience. This major release also includes the introduction of the Stats & Levels System, pets, and the Spirit World Capture System.
• April 2, 2017: Mini-dungeons are released to help newer players more easily progress.
• June 23, 2018: The v0.5 Character Update releases, allowing players to create multiple characters on a single Minecraft account. This major update also introduces Nonbending, the Earth Rumble Arena, and the Navigation System.
• July 14, 2018: The first Gaoling bending tournament opens in the recently released Earth Rumble Arena.
• August 18, 2018: The AvatarMC Discord server launches. as part of the v0.5.1 Update.
• March 10, 2019: A revamped Spirit Oasis is added to the Northern Water Tribe.
• January 1, 2021: The v0.6 Harvest Update releases with the most significant build in years, Ba Sing Se's Agrarian Zone. This major update also includes the Questing System, the Professions System, and a new Limbo map.
• April 30, 2021: In this v0.6.1 Update, players may now purchase the server's custom soundtracks in the form of music discs from the capital markets. Additionally, the statue of Azulon is added in the sea entrance of the Fire Nation Capital.
• April 14, 2022: AvatarMC celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Legend of Korra by releasing the Raava's Tea Time event.
• March 18, 2023: The v0.6.2 Update releases with a new PvP arena — the Agni Kai chamber where Zuko famously fights his father in the Fire Nation Royal Palace. This release also merges the Questing and Dungeons Systems into a single, streamlined interface.

AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 127: Nuktuk Is Coming to Town

2024-12-25 16:00:00 +0000 UTC by VeerSky

Event: Christmas Event // AvatarMC Discord Direct Link

Time to embrace the holiday spirit! NUKTUK, HERO OF THE SOUTH, has returned for AvatarMC's annual winter celebration.

Head over to your bending capital and speak with Nuktuk to journey to the holiday hub. Read on for all the exciting details about this year’s event!

Note: For the players that have the resource pack manually downloaded, they will need to update their RP.

Limited Time Cosmetics Direct Link

Looking to channel your inner Santa and need the perfect hat to complete the look? We've got just the thing! Prefer to go for more of a reindeer vibe? We’ve got you covered there too — minus any judgment you may or may not deserve. Visit the store to get yourself some festive cosmetics.

The Wonderland Direct Link

The Wonderland serves as the heart of this event, full of the festive spirit. Take part in activities in and around the area to collect snowflakes, which can be traded with vendors for exclusive heads and cosmetics!

Frosty Activitiy List Direct Link

• Christmas Tree Builder: The new activity added this year is the Christmas Tree Buidling game! Once entering the grand room of the tree, you will find different coloured ornaments that you can snowball onto the tree and decorate it just as you like. If you plan on bringing friends, be carefull, only one can hold an ornament. They are quite fragile!
• Ice Skating: Spot the Ice Champion on the pier and challenge her to a race... an ice skating race! Dash on the tracks and avoid the obstacles to reach the end and become the new champion. This year, a new third track has been added for you to conquer!
• A List in the Breeze: A frantic elf named Honeybrittle seems to have misplaced something important, and they’re in a panic. Can you help them figure out what’s gone missing? Seek them out in the village and lend a hand — it might just save their holiday spirit!
• A Very Helpful Hunt: Gao’s party plans have hit a snag — his friends are nowhere to be found! Venture near the Christmas Tree Parkour to find Gao and help him track down his missing guests. Your efforts will bring some much-needed joy to his holiday gathering!
• How Evil Iroh Stole Christmas: Evil Iroh is scheming to ruin the holidays by stealing presents from under everyone’s noses! Head to the castle, track him down, and stop his plan before it’s too late. The fate of Christmas depends on you!
• Castle Dropper: High atop the hill lies a majestic castle with an exciting challenge inside. Take the plunge in this daring dropper and see if you can land safely. You might just live to see the icy glitter of your next fall...
• Icy Cave Dropper: Hop aboard the cable car that winds its way up the snowy mountain. There, in a glistening ice cave, another thrilling dropper challenge awaits. Can you brave the chill and conquer the fall?
• Mr. Grouch: Mr. Grouch has taken over Santa’s workshop, and chaos is unfolding as he destroys the presents meant for all the good children. Journey to the workshop at the mountain’s peak, south of the village, and show him the true meaning of holiday kindness (or maybe just stop him outright).
• Snow Maze: Step into a snowy labyrinth in the heart of the Christmas Village. Twists, turns and dead ends await as you try to navigate your way through this frosty puzzle. Can you find the exit and claim your reward?
• Snowman Ascending: On the lake shore northeast of the village stands a towering snowman, its layers of frosty joy practically begging to be climbed. Scale this icy giant and see what surprises await at the top!
• The Tree Parkour: The largest tree in the Christmas Village isn’t just for admiring — it’s for climbing! Leap from branch to branch as you ascend this festive giant. Reach for the star at the top and show off your parkour skills.
• Snowball Showdown: Gear up for an all-out snowball fight in the cave near the pier, northwest of the village. It’s a free-for-all flurry of frosty fun — dodge, aim, and let the snowballs fly!
• Capture the Flag: Take to the skies in a hot air balloon and head to the Capture the Flag arena. This team-based battle of wits and skill will test your strategy and teamwork as you fight to claim victory!

Multiplayer Activities Direct Link

The popular activities Capture the Flag and the Snowball Free for All are yet again coming to AvatarMC! Is it truly the season of joy without the fun of inflicting traumatic brain injuries with snowballs?

The Capture The Flag minigame is accessible from the hot air balloon near the Christmas Tree. In this activity, players are split into two teams and are tasked with taking the opposing teams flag and taking it back to their own, with only snowballs to defend themselves with. However, watch out as you cannot score a point unless your own flag is yet to be picked up. This activity requires a minimum of 2 players, but more is recommended for maximum enjoyment! You will have 10 minutes to see who can score the most points.

In the free for all, tied to the "Snowball Shutdown" quest, you fight against friends (minimum of 2 players) using only snowballs. You have 10 minutes to climb the leaderboard and show who has the strongest throw. Enter the cave northeast of the village, near the pier, to partake in this activity!

Vendors Direct Link

Some friendly elves are here to sell some Christmas goodies. Or just give you puppy dog eyes until you buy something, your choice. Just remember these poor folks don't have an elf union.

Lastly, the team at AvatarMC would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. We greatly appreciate our community and can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2025. See you next year!