2024-02-03 05:09:06 +0000 UTC by TurboClicks
Hello, readers! We hope that the start of the new year has been good to you. We here at AvatarMC have been excited to see the enthusiasm for Netflix's live-action adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender. As obvious fans of this amazing franchise, we are delighted to experience this moment with viewers both old and new.
The last time we experienced such a surge in franchise enthusiasm was when both Avatar and The Legend of Korra made their way to the American Netflix catalog in the summer of 2020. Scores of players were online at any given moment, resulting in the decision to open up the Event Server on a permanent basis to alleviate the strain on the main Lobby Server.
In anticipation for new players finding their way to AvatarMC, we've been working to polish up on features all around the server. Our 3D Modelers are chiseling away at new cosmetics for the Server Store. Skin Artists are redesigning various NPCs featured in fast travel locations and mini-dungeons. Builders and Scripters are cleaning up the areas immediately surrounding beginner mini-dungeons to improve the experience for first-time players. Our resident economists are even tweaking the prices of common blocks that have fallen victim to dynamic pricing in markets across the world.
Team Applications Are Open!
We'd like to take the opportunity to remind everyone that AvatarMC is only made possible through the tireless work of our dedicated team composed entirely of volunteers. Many team members even contribute to multiple teams.
We are constantly looking for skilled people to help develop the server and encourage you to take a look at our applications page to learn more about the teams we have. Receiving new team members is exciting for our staff and motivates us to keep moving forward on recreating the world of Avatar in Minecraft.
Don't worry if you feel that you don't have the necessary skills! We recommend that you still apply. We may be able to direct you towards a position that you are better suited for, and our team leaders often approve applications for players that we believe can grow and develop their skill sets over time.
More Coming Soon
In the coming weeks, we'll be launching a series of blogposts showcasing many of our open positions, with the idea of shedding light on what we're currently working on and what we're hoping to expand towards with a more robust staff.
With this new year, we'd like to change our approach and offer more sneak peeks into what's coming and being worked on behind the scenes.
Thanks for reading! We'll be back again soon.
2024-01-07 16:43:29 +0000 UTC by Zaheer_
It's with a mix of joy and nostalgia that we announce the retirement of one of AvatarMC's most impactful members. After an incredible seven-year journey, our Team Leaders have unanimously nominated KevinY3 for the prestigious Order of the Golden Lotus!
Join us as we reminisce about KevinY3's remarkable journey and celebrate the achievements that make them so deserving of this honor.
KevinY3 stepped into the AvatarMC world in 2016, quickly becoming a linchpin in the community. Their innovative work leading the Magic Scripting Team has dramatically enhanced the server's bending mechanics, bringing a new level of depth and excitement to the gameplay. KevinY3's magic touch has been a game-changer — literally!
But KevinY3's contributions extend far beyond just magic. As a key member of the server's Scripting Team, they've dedicated countless hours to refining and expanding our virtual world. From improving the core gameplay mechanics to developing intricate and engaging dungeon behaviors, KevinY3's influence is felt in every corner of AvatarMC.
In recognition of their outstanding contributions, KevinY3 will be honored on our Team page and will receive a distinguished Discord tag. This nomination places KevinY3 among a select group of individuals whose dedication and creativity have been indispensable to AvatarMC over the years.
Join us in congratulating KevinY3 on this well-deserved honor, and let's celebrate the magic they've brought to our community!
2023-12-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC by TurboClicks
Season's greetings and happy holidays! NUKTUK, HERO OF THE SOUTH is back again for AvatarMC's yearly winter celebration.
Visit Nuktuk in your bending capital to make your way to the holiday hub. Keep reading to get the breakdown of this year's event!
Limited Time Cosmetics
Wanting to dress up as Santa and needing a fancy hat cosmetic to complete the ensemble? We've got you covered. Check out the store to purchase these festive delights. If you want to dress as a reindeer, we have that too — minus any judgment you may or may not deserve.
| Cosmetic |
|---|
| Red Santa Hat |
| Green Santa Hat |
| Blue Santa Hat |
| Reindeer Antlers |
| Santa Hat Bundle (Red, Green, Blue Santa Hats) |
Christmas Tree Scepter |
The Wonderland
The Wonderland is the main hub of this event, offering plenty to get you in the festive mood. Complete activities located in or around this area to earn snowflakes - you can use these to buy heads and cosmetics from our vendors!
Activities List
- A List in the Breeze: A nervous elf, Honeybrittle, seems distraught. Go talk to them to find out what's wrong.
- A Very Helpful Hunt: Help Gao find his friends so he can have his party! You can find him near the Christmas Tree Parkour.
- Castle Dropper: Complete the dropper found in the hilltop castle.
- How Evil Iroh Stole Christmas: Stop Evil Iroh before he can steal the presents! Find him in the castle, and stop him before it is too late!
- Icy Cave Dropper: Complete the dropper found by taking the cable car up the mountain.
- Mr Grouch: Mr Grouch took over Santa's workshop and is destroying all the presents. Find the facility at top of the mountain, south of the village, and put a stop to it!
- Snow Maze: An inviting looking maze made out of snow. Find it in the Christmas Village.
- Snowman Ascending: This jolly fellow looks like he can be climbed. Find him on the lake shore northeast of the village.
- The Tree Parkour: The branches of the big Christmas tree look perfect for climbing. Look for the largest tree in the village!
- Snowball Showdown: A Free-For-All Snowball fight that can be found in the cave by the pier, northwest of the village.
- Capture the Flag: Find the hot air balloon and take it to the Capture the Flag arena.
Multiplayer Activities
Once again the popular activities Capture the Flag and the Snowball Free for All have returned 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
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.
| Vendor | Item | Price |
|---|
| Cosmetic Vendor | Red Candy Cane Focus | 20 Snowflakes |
| Green Candy Cane Focus |
| Gray Candy Cane Focus |
| Purple Candy Cane Focus |
| Yellow Candy Cane Focus |
| Blue Candy Cane Focus |
| Elf Hat |
| Snowman Beanie |
| Snowman's Top Hat |
| Decorations Vendor | Ornament Heads | 1 Snowflake Each |
| Present Heads |
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 2024. See you next year!
2023-10-28 06:54:50 +0000 UTC by BarelyDecisive and GuoKao
Ladies, gents, and everything that dwells in between — welcome to another spooktacular event. Enjoy the frights of Gaipan during Halloween!
For returning victims, we've introduced two new activities, created a new batty cosmetic focus, and made many other incremental improvements to the event.
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.
Midnight in Gaipan
"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.
New Event Soundtrack
"Did you hear that?"
Explore Gaipan with our new spooky soundtrack by Sonny (aka Ace).
To experience these new tunes, be sure to grab the new music pack here.
Sweet Tooth Dungeon
"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?.."
A new 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
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
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
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
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 cosmetic hats, heads for interior decorating, and a brand new focus.
This new tricked out bat staff can be a well deserved treat after enduring the spooktorturous activities.
For the terror-minded interior decorating ghosts out there, we have added several new cosmetic heads as well.
2023-06-04 17:46:24 +0000 UTC by TurboClicks
Greetings and salutations, readers! It’s that time of year again for AvatarMC’s annual Pride Fest. The Rainbow Spirit is back to welcome everyone to their realm in the Spirit World to celebrate love in all its forms!
Speak to the Rainbow Spirit in your capital to get started. Find the "Pride Fest 2023 Awaits" quest in /q for more help!
The LGBTree
If you've visited the Pride Town of yesteryear, you'll recognize this one — except someone's been giving it premium fertilizer. 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.
Quests
This event comes pre-packaged with four quests for you to enjoy — "The Lost Mask", "Tei's Special Brew", "Welcome Party", and "Duck, Goose, Hot Air Balloon" as well as an introductory quest titled "Pride Fest 2023 Awaits". Check them out in /q today!
| Quest Name | Starting NPC | Rewards |
|---|
| Tei's Special Brew | Tei [654, 695] | 3 Lotus Tiles |
| Welcome Party | Cook Amiti [807, 673] | 3 Lotus Tiles |
| The Lost Mask | Shi-ra Spirit [835, 848] | 3 Lotus Tiles |
| Duck, Goose, Hot Air Balloon | Conductor [672, 869] | 25k Yuans (5k Yuans for completing Duck and Goose routes, 15k Yuans for completing quest) |
Fort Pride
Feel like getting lost in wonderland? No need for a pocket watch-carrying rabbit this time. Head on over to Fort Pride, and try your hand at navigating your way through this showy little Schloss.
New in 2023: Fort Pride has a new maze and puzzle!
The Hot Air Balloon Hangar
Here at AvatarMC, the sky's the limit! Now you don't need to be an airbender to fly with the birds, you just need a hot air balloon! As long as you stay within this little box next to an open flame, that is.
The parkour is the basis for the 'Duck, Goose, Hot Air Balloon' quest, and upon completion you'll receive some nice rewards! Though please note that pushing other players off to "reduce the weight" is not permitted. Talk to the Conductor at the top of the Marketplace Hill to get started.
Lotus Tiles
Whether you're running out of Lotus Tiles or you're a completionist, we've got you covered. Explore the map to find ten more of those lovely little Pai Sho pieces!
Final Thoughts
And as always, happy Pride Month to everyone here celebrating it at AvatarMC. We hope you had a great month, and we're all so excited to see you next year for Pride Fest 2024!