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Donating to the Server
By: 65Wolf Date: December 27, 2012, 12:23 am
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Hello, I'm glad you at least clicked on this page.
I started this server because I was not very happy with the
servers that I played on before, mainly because the Admins and
Moderators seemed to be all juveniles and did as they pleased.
When my kids and I first started playing Minecraft, we would
spend a lot of time trying to build some nice projects on a
particular server, only to find out they would reset the world
on a whim, without any warning whatsoever! Turned out the Admins
and Mods were only 14 and 15 year olds who were doing it for
their own pleasure, not caring so much for the users in their
community.
So finally, I made the decision to start my own server, with the
help of my sons. We knew nothing of starting up and running a
server, so we learned together! Our first server was created as
a place where my kids and I, and a few new friends we've made
through Minecraft, could go to have a stable playground to build
and grow together as a community. Several of those friends are
still with us today! I am pleased how the WolfCraft community
has grown together since its inception back in March of 2011. I
just hope I can meet your expectations and continue to make this
server, and any new ones we may start for the WolfCraft
community, a better place to come and enjoy all the Minecraft
has to offer!
In my experience this past year of being a server
Owner/Administrator, the only bad thing I have found is that I
don't get to actually play the game much as I would like. It
seems that most of the time when I am on, I am usually fixing
something on the server, updating something, or doing something
for someone else. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy what I do,
and that will not change anytime soon!
With all the upkeep and expenses involved, and the lack of
dedicated server Owners/Administrators, servers continue to come
and go. We strive to keep this server alive so that you can all
enjoy and benefit from it for a long time to come! As many of
you know, we have been stable, and running 24/7 ever since we
started up. Sure, there has been some downtime, but it has been
very limited! Servers will always require maintenance, and are
subject to down time. But I am sure you would agree that we
have proven our dedication to keep our servers online as much as
humanly possible!
If you truly enjoy playing on this server, I would ask you to
consider helping me out. Instead of eating out at a fast food
place one time this month, or getting a cup of coffee at
Starbucks, or giving up going to one movie this month, a simple
donation from you, and others like you, can help keep this
community going strong for a long time to come. There is no
doubt that without donations, this server would not be where it
is today. Even using our own hardware, there are still expenses
to cover.
Donations are NOT REQUIRED in order for anyone to be a member on
the WolfCraft Gaming Network. Not everyone can afford to pay to
play a game! We will never ask you to pay a fee in order to play
in our community. A donation is just that... simply a way for
you to give back to the server and to show your appreciation for
what we have to offer.
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What does my donation pay for?
If you have ever ran your own server before, you know it isn't
easy. And it certainly isn't cheap! Without issues, it still
costs about $150 a month, and sometimes more. Basically, you are
helping to me to afford to keep the servers up and thriving. We
will always use your donations for the server, whether its
paying for the monthly bandwidth bill, or upgrading some parts
to make it run more smooth. And as time goes on, I hope to be
able to build bigger and faster servers to make WolfCraft an
even better place to be!
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What do I get for donating?
Donating doesn't necessarily guarantee you any advantages in the
game over other players. I would like to keep things fair to
everyone. But there will be some perks offered, as a thank you,
to those who do donate.
Benefits for VIP Members
[list][li]A reserved slot on the server, even if its full.[/li]
[li]Access to special commands that are not available to regular
members[/i].[/li]
[li]Admins/Mods will always try to help VIP's first as a thank
you for keeping the server going.[/li]
[li]We are considering making a special VIP-only world.
Dependent upon how much interest there is in something like
this.[/li]
[/list]
Some of the commands VIP's will be able to use, include, but may
not be limited to:
[list][li]/back[/li]
[li]/delhome[/li]
[li]/enderchest[/li]
[li]/fly[/li]
[li]/hat[/li]
[li]/me[/li]
[li]/nick[/li]
[li]/top[/li]
[li]/tpa[/li]
[li]/tpahere[/li]
[li]/workbench[/li]
[/list]
Other features availabe to VIP Members, include:
[list][li]- using colors in messages[/li]
[li]- using colored text on signs[/li]
[li]- joining server even if its already full[/li]
[li]- setting multiple homes (currently set at 3)[/li]
[/list]
Some things to keep in mind: ;)
- I would hope you would consider a donation because you like
what we have to offer and you would like give something back to
the server. Not just because you get a few extra perks for doing
so.
- All benefits are subject to change. As the game, and its
plugins, seems to constantly change, we may be required to take
away certain benefits, or make changes to adjust a stated
benefit, in order to work with our servers ability.
If you have ever tried to run your own server before, then you
know it takes a lot of work and dedication to keep it going. It
is not just a simple plug and play item like you would buy at
the store and plug in to your computer at home.
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How do I donate?
Donating is easy, and there are a couple ways you can do it.
Just pick the way that is best suited for you and follow the
instructions.
1: Donating using a PayPal account.
Simply look for one of the donation windows, which you can find
at the top of this page in the left-hand column, or on the Home
page by clicking HERE
HTML http://www.wolfcraftgaming.com
. Select the amount you would like
to donate, then click on the 'Give' button. One the following
page, log in to your PayPal account and complete the process.
It's as simple as that!
Or, better yet, you can access Palpal directly while in-game on
the Main Server by using the /buy command! This feature uses
the 'Buycraft' plugin, and allows you to select a package and
purchase it right from the game. By doing so, you will get the
benefits of the package you purchased within minutes... rather
than having to wait for an Admin to log on and rank you up
manually, accordingly.
2: Don't have a PayPal account? Still wish to donate by credit
card?
As above, simply look for one of the donation windows, which you
can find at the top of this page in the left-hand column, or on
the Home page by clicking HERE
HTML http://www.wolfcraftgaming.com
. Select the amount you would like
to donate, then click on the 'Give' button. Instead of logging
in with a PayPal account, you can find a link in the lower left
hand side of the page, just above the credit card images. Where
it says Don't have a PayPal Account?, just below that, you can
click 'Continue'. This will take you to a page where you can
just put in your credit card information to complete the
process.
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[size=14pt]FAQ.'s
How quickly do I get my VIP benefits?
If you purchase a VIP Package from the in-game option, using the
/buy command, you should receive your benefits automatically
within minutes. If you donate through the Forums, you should
see the VIP prefix next to your name within about 24 hours from
the time your donation is received, indicating that your account
has been upgraded appropriately.
How long do I stay VIP?
If you purchase a 1-Month VIP package, it will last for 30 days
from the date of purchase. If you purchased an Annual VIP
package, it is good for 365 days from the date of purchase.
What happens to my stuff after 1 year passes and I don't donate
again?
Your prefix/vault/protection and VIP status will be removed.
If you have any more questions, please ask by replying to this
thread!
NOTE: When you make a donation, that is exactly what it is, a
donation. Don't expect to be treated any differently from those
who have not donated. Donating does not put you above the
server rules. You can and will be banned for breaking the rules
just like anyone else. No refunds will be given in any
circumstance. Also, the server Admins reserve the right
modify/take away any and all benefits from anyone, at any time,
as we see fit for the benefit of the server and it's longevity.
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