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[darrenstraight]

Hello everyone,

We have big changes planned for YAMS in the next 4 months or so and while we understand not everyone will be happy about these changes; these changes are necessary so we can handle the server better and make it more enjoyable for you to play in. Some changes will be small, others will be big, some won’t affect you, others will. But what’s important here is that we all stick as a community together to get through these changes. Let me explain some changes:
The first change I would like to explain today, is in the way towns are run, here is a little bit about this change, each town will be slightly different and this change will in some ways act as a dry run for a future change, so expect things to change as we find out what works well and what doesn’t:

• All towns will now have a Moderator in charge where possible, if not I will place staff member who I can trust in charge. If we are under staff I will oversee it myself and till a suitable staff member can be found.
  
  • They will be in charge of approving big builds/changes within the town, so you don't have to wait for me anymore unless they are unsure if I will like or not.
  • They will ensure no one is evicted from their home unless absolutely necessary and ensure they are compensated for their loss if they are.
  • They will ensure rules are not broken and that houses are not looted.
  • They will create a specific post within the forums for people to discuss changes and announce what changes will happen.
  • And more...
• All towns will also have a CSO around where possible:
  
  • They will be in charge or organising the necessary builders/gathers etc required for the town, seeing what you've done so far and what else will be required and who we can get to help.
  • They will report to the Moderator in charge for big building approvals/changes.
  • They will work very closely with the Moderator in charge and of course the people living there.
  • They will ensure the town is kept up to the standards.
  • And more….
• Each town will have something specific that the other towns don't have that will attract users to come and visit, most probably some type of event area. For example Splinterz has a spleef arena; Plankville has boat races etc...
• Towns will now have more plots for more users and be structured more, currently some towns are so hard to navigate and are just a bunch of random houses.
• Towns will try and have some sort of theme if possible, for example Woodbridge has it's wooden log cabin theme and highland cliffs has its cobblestone theme.
• People who live in towns will have to stay within their plot area, no one likes moving into a home then digging down and finding they can’t have a basement because the person next door has a massive basement.
• Saying this however they can and will be encouraged to help out on the community buildings around them and suggest new buildings that can be build.

But what about people who are not currently in a town (not sandbox users)?

• We still have to work on this, but it will probably either involve:
  
  • Moving people into towns with others to bring the community spirit back and have you lot helping out with others.
  • Or having them join closer to the people around them to form towns/villages of course for this to happen we need to ensure we can have a staff member there too so you do have the chance to build more things than just your house...
• We will have to wait and see what happens.

For now here’s who will be where in terms of staff, this is subject to change:


Creeper Swamp
Moderator: DeathLinaty
CSO: neotiger22

Woodbridge
Moderator: EliteTyler
CSO: DaleJr88

Highland Cliffs
Moderator: madrad
CSO:

Splinterz
Moderator: JBryant
CSO: ii3CT

Beachside
CSO: Satch2096


I hope you will look at these the first of many changes in a good way, I want to make it more fun and enjoyable to build within YAMS and that when things are made there’s a sense of sharing, especially between players, however at the same time keeping things standardised so we don’t just end up with a massive chaos of random houses. There’s a lot of good people on YAMS that have various qualities that can be put to good use – now’s your chance!
One thing to remember is though, please do continue exploring other towns don’t just stay in your house/town – go and visit people, feel a part of the YAMS Community. Same goes for the staff; especially CSO’s you should be greeting new and old users alike wherever you go ensuring they know there way around and feel welcome.

Look out for more exiting changes coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - Do I have to move out?
A - No you do not have to move out at all.

Q - But I'm mayor what does that mean now?
A - There was a specifc Job Description for each town when my Moderators/CSO's applied - one of the parts in the JD said "You will ensure the members living there who have been there for a long time such as **** get a say and do not feel overtaken or demoralised." So as you can see you will very much have a part still of the town.

[wuido]

but...i liked it when i was mayor

[darrenstraight]

but...i liked it when i was mayor

People who live in the town, will be very much involved in what happens in the town, however this way you and for example ElseJon don't have to wait for me to approve buildings you can have your assigned Modertor do it for you and your CSO bringing new people I hope you will work closely with them.

[Jennercyde (Josh)]

This is a great idea, I love the fact that towns will have something unique to them, it makes the whole adventuring feel alot better where you can visit the other towns to see it.

[darrenstraight]

This is a great idea, I love the fact that towns will have something unique to them, it makes the whole adventuring feel alot better where you can visit the other towns to see it.

Thank you - nice to have some good feedback!

[ryanfenton]

These do sound like big changes :/
But if everyone sticks together like the good community we are it will be alot easier to make this happen
I think these changes will bring the community closer together.

[darrenstraight]

These do sound like big changes :/
But if everyone sticks together like the good community we are it will be alot easier to make this happen
I think these changes will bring the community closer together.

That's the spirit!

[Calisurf]

I want to move to the town with the most changes(im in sb) What town will have the most change? This is really exciting to have joined at such a time. GO DARREN!

[ZombieKats]

Sounds like a plan that will keep Yams together as it goes into the future. : ]

The thing I'm wondering is what will become of the small group of houses in the area that a few others and I are in? It seems far to close to the sandbox to become a town, not that is has to be, but that seems to be what you're going for with the rest of the server. It also seems very close to an area that you and other staff build in.

So, the options I see are leave it the way it is, or relocate the residents in a new area. I do really like the area and am not too excited to be moved, but I will if I have to, of course.

[darrenstraight]

I want to move to the town with the most changes(im in sb) What town will have the most change? This is really exciting to have joined at such a time. GO DARREN!

All towns will be doing different changes at different times for different reasons... Only time will tell what changes happen where. YAMS is not about going to a town becuase that's where the most changes are happening.... I suggest you see what you like right now while you can before changes happen.

Sounds like a plan that will keep Yams together as it goes into the future. : ]

The thing I'm wondering is what will become of the small group of houses in the area that a few others and I are in? It seems far to close to the sandbox to become a town, not that is has to be, but that seems to be what you're going for with the rest of the server. It also seems very close to an area that you and other staff build in.

So, the options I see are leave it the way it is, or relocate the residents in a new area. I do really like the area and am not too excited to be moved, but I will if I have to, of course.

Id already thought about you and where you live along with the rest of the people living there, theres no reason why a town cant be made the station is there and what not... it just needs to be organised, I did start to do it but people keep on cooming and going... thats why the bridge is there that goes across the river by yours... this was going to be the snowy town. I'll investigate better soon! Promise!

[ZombieKats]

Id already thought about you and where you live along with the rest of the people living there, theres no reason why a town cant be made the station is there and what not... it just needs to be organised, I did start to do it but people keep on cooming and going... thats why the bridge is there that goes across the river by yours... this was going to be the snowy town. I'll investigate better soon! Promise!

I'm happy to hear that, Darren : ]
Actually, there was talk recently about that to name the area among some of the new residents. It never went anywhere, but that does mean it's been considered : P Oh and don't worry your head off about the area, I know there's a lot going on and it isn't the most pressing matter ; ]

[wuido]

Oh i thinnk i get it so im still in the same persion and so is jon but instead of having just u watch over all towns u have a mod watching over a specific town wich will be easyer and will make it better protected thank you this is actually a great idea and thanks for assigning cs with deathlinaty i like him and i played with him when he was a mere member

[ryanfenton]

I'm in the same boat as zombiekats. I live in a small gathering of houses near the hockey arena.
I think we will more than likely be moved.

[darrenstraight]

I'm in the same boat as zombiekats. I live in a small gathering of houses near the hockey arena.
I think we will more than likely be moved.

I looked at that area too before going with this town idea and we can wok on a town there too!

[ryanfenton]

I looked at that area too before going with this town idea and we can wok on a town there too!

Oh good
I've been doing a bit of landscaping there like the fountain and bridge just to make it look nicer

[darrenstraight]

Oh good
I've been doing a bit of landscaping there like the fountain and bridge just to make it look nicer

I know - I was impressed - hence why we didnt think there was any need to move anyone or try and join it up with say plankville. I will be getting rid of the house behind you though!