AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 129: Anniversary, Part Two

2025-02-08 20:42:23 +0000 UTC by QuietDove

As our 10th anniversary celebration continues, we've been enjoying seeing and reading all of your memories over the last decade of AvatarMC.

And now that we're into February, we have a couple of announcements to make...

Picture Perfect Direct Link

Thank you to everyone who submitted a screenshot for our competition. It was tough to judge, but we're delighted to announce three screenshots that we feel capture the true spirit of AvatarMC.

Congratulations to Adamte, GreyishCloud, and Evie! As a prize, you will all receive an item of your choice from the server store, up to a value of 10 USD. Please contact your friendly neighbourhood Mod or Admin for more details.

This stunning shot of the Fire Nation Capital at night is a beautiful tribute to one of the earliest scale builds that was completed by our Build Team.

One of our favourite aspects of the AvatarMC community is the lengths that players go in order to document server events. Everything from wars and elections, to inter-nation drama, to the outcomes of bending tournaments. This can take the form of long-lasting documents, or it can be as simple as something being written in a book.

GreyishCloud's submission of his own personal library really nicely illustrates this side of the server.

With how long the server has been going, it's no surprise that friendships have been forged here. This submission from Evie shows one particular group bathing in a pool of, erm, End Portal (not very canon...).

We enjoyed the casual and laid-back nature of this image, showing that not everything we do has to be grand and flashy! It is also definitive proof that skulls don't have to be scary!

It's Time to Fight! Direct Link

We are also delighted to announce that the AvatarMC Bending Tournament is back for an anniversary special!

Take part in this knockout tournament against your fellow players for the chance to take home the top prize and win yourself a place in the Hall of Fame for all eternity!

The event will take place on Saturday, February 15 at 19:00 UTC. We suggest using World Time Buddy to work out exactly when this is in your time zone.

Registration Direct Link

To register for the tournament, please join the AvatarMC Discord server, and sign up in #event-signup. You can always sign up at the event, but you may not be paired with someone who best matches your skill level — so sign up as soon as you can!

To sync your Minecraft player name with our Discord, create an AvatarMC account by typing /register while on the Minecraft server. Once you have the account set up, go to discord.avatarmc.com and log in with your newly-created credentials. This will link your AvatarMC account to Discord and enable the Players role.

If you can't make it to the tournament after signing up, please delete your sign-up and/or notify a tournament volunteer for day-of cancellations. Failing to do this could result in sanctions.

Tournament FAQs Direct Link

Am I limited to the bending I chose?

No! The tournament will take place off of the main server and is accessible by typing /server event once the event is open for joining. You will be able to select any bending you wish and can change it at any point before the tournament officially starts. The Event Server will be open 30 minutes before the tournament starts to allow players time to pick. Please note that you cannot change your bending style mid-tournament!

Will there be elytras?

At the moment, we have decided to not provide elytras for players to use. These can be used to avoid combat completely by Airbenders and serve no purpose in battle since they are disabled after taking damage.

Will we be able to eat to heal during the match?

No. In the past when we've allowed food and healing, matches lasted far longer than anyone felt was enjoyable. Because of that, health restoration from eating will be disabled. However, you will be able to eat while outside the arena and water healing moves will be allowed.

Will there be stats and levels?

Just like on the main server, you will have stat points to allocate by typing /c. You will be automatically set to max level and have all moves available from the moment you select a bending type. You can reset your stats throughout the tournament to change your build by speaking to the stat spirit near spawn.

Rewards Direct Link

Everyone who signs up for the tournament and participates without missing any matches will receive a participation prize. This will consist of 32 spirit essence and four decorative heads. Winners will receive these as well.

• First Place: 250,000¥ + A very special new prize!
• Second Place: 150,000¥
• Third Place: 75,000¥
• Fourth Place: 50,000¥

We hope to see you there on Saturday, February 15 at 19:00 UTC.

Sign-off Direct Link

That's all for this blogpost! Thanks again for all of your support, and please keep posting your memories and screenshots on the Discord server.

Sayonara!

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!

AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 126: Halloween at AvatarMC

2024-11-01 00:21:59 +0000 UTC by QuietDove

Autumn is here, the nights are drawing in, and there is a sinister feeling in the air...

Once again we invite you all to join in with the spooks and frights of our Halloween event, if you dare...

To experience our little brand of trick and terror, visit the warp areas in your capital — and remember — don't worry about those shapes in the darkness.

The Corn Maze Direct Link

"They say that if you close your eyes and listen closely, you can hear the chilling sound of children laughing in the corn fields..."

A mother has lost her son. She says that he has run into the corn. Perhaps you could be of help finding him? We wish you the best of luck, because you wouldn't be the first to lose their way inside this maze.

Midnight in Gaipan Direct Link

"Something is afoot in the usually sleepy village of Gaipan. The Festival of Sun Li is normally a time for celebration, for it marks a time when the spirits meet the living.

This time, something has gone horribly wrong. The benevolent spirits are no where to be seen. In fact, no one is to be seen, the town is nearly deserted. Let us pray that you don't meet the same fate..."

The dead have risen from the earth. Put them back where they belong, before you join them. They say that familiar faces have been spotted amongst the walking dead. Just who could they mean by that?

Candy, meant to be enjoyed by those at the festival, has been dropped all over the village. Gather as much of it as you can — you never know what rewards await you.

Sweet Tooth Dungeon Direct Link

"Candy, dropping from the ceiling!"

Take the fast way down the pit. Just be sure to survive the landing, and enter the maze.

"Candy, in a dungeon?.."

This maze has been created just to torture you, full of treasures, tricks and traps.

Don't give up when investigating the catacombs. Find the extra lotus tiles and be rewarded if you make it to the exit of the maze.

Ghost Island Direct Link

A seasonal quest returns this year.

When Watt's nephew goes missing on a deserted island, he enlists the player's help to find him. Tread carefully; unspeakable horrors happened here, and the spirits are restless. One more thing: try not to stare into the dark too long. The dark might stare back, and you'll find out what kind of thing goes bump in the night.

The Village Ghosts Direct Link

This haunting quest is back for your enjoyment.

A simple delivery job looks easy enough, but not everything is as it seems...

Across The Bridge Direct Link

An unseasonably large pumpkin has grown across the bridge of Gaipan. No doubt that dark and evil forces are at work. Investigate this massive gourd and discover its secrets.

Inside you will find Bwake's Maze of Horrors. Watch your sanity as you try to reach the end — ten candies await you if you do!

There's more to see in this area. The Great Pumpkin Hunt is exactly what it says on the tin. Seek out the hidden pumpkins, and gain a reward.

There are two achievements for completing the tasks in this area: Bwake's Maze of Horrors and The Great Pumpkin Hunt. Both offer 5 candy upon completion.

Cosmetics Direct Link

After gathering enough candy in the event — and stopping the mayor dead in their tracks — you will be able to spend your precious candy on some suitably spooky cosmetics.

AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 125: Pride Fest 2024

2024-06-07 21:55:25 +0000 UTC by GuoKao, TurboClicks, and VeerSky

AvatarMC’s annual Pride Fest has returned! The Rainbow Spirit is here once again, ready to welcome everyone into their realm in the Spirit World and to celebrate love in all of its forms.

Speak to the Rainbow Spirit in your capital to get started. Find the Pride Fest 2024 Awaits quest in /q for more help!

Overview Direct Link

This event is shipped with a variety of activities for you to enjoy and to be challenged by. You can find out where to find them, as well as their rewards, in a handy overview below.

Find these in the /q menu for more information.

New This Year Direct Link

Rainbow Currency Direct Link

This year marks the introduction of the special Rainbow event currency, granted by mini games, puzzles, quests and mazes throughout the event. You will still be able to find lovely little Pai Sho pieces throughout the event, for those with a completionist mindset, but you will need Rainbows to purchase the cosmetics from now on.

Pride Flag Frenzy Direct Link

Test you knowledge of Pride flags with this brand new game show-style mini game!

In the Flag Frenzy game, a flag is randomly selected at the start of each stage. The game show host will provide a hint about the flag's meaning and it's first color.

Still learning the flags? Not to worry! All 11 flags included in the game are displayed across the studio to help you out, so you are allowed to take a peak.

Players must run to the colored tile that they think matches the next color of the flag (the colors of the flag are in order from top to bottom). Once the time's up, the floor drops out from under those standing on the wrong tiles. Only those who selected the correct colored tile move onto the next color of the flag, and eventually the next flag!

As the game progresses, each round will increase in difficulty by shortening the time that that player has to run to the next correct tile. By looking at the Flagmaster's platform, you will be able to see where the colors for the next round will be.

The game's quest will be completed after 5 stages, and the player will also get 3 Rainbows each time they finish all 10 stages of the game.

Event Spawn and Map Direct Link

Once again, the event is centered around the trusty LGBTree, plus its festive decorations. This is where you'll spawn when you enter the event, and it's also how you'll get to the different parts of the map!

If you've managed to get lost in the event, our professional cartographer has drafted a map for you, which can be seen below.

Cosmetics Direct Link

Head on down to the Marketplace and speak with Star, your friendly neighborhood entrepreneur. Trade in 5 Rainbows for a flag or 3 Rainbows for a headpiece.

See below for the complete list of our pride offerings and their prices.

Final Thoughts Direct Link

And as always, happy Pride Month to everyone here celebrating it at AvatarMC. We hope you have a great month, and we're all so excited to see you next year for Pride Fest 2025!