Creative & MinecraftBuild - Merge | FAQ

There are a lot of people who still wonder about this merge/replacement. Whenever I'm on Creative or Build, I notice a lot of people asking questions whether it's on shout or private messages directed to me. I know there are many threads that answer these questions but they are all separated and complicated to read. So, I thought I would gather all the information then put all of them into one thread to help people with their queries in a more efficient way.

Next time someone asks you about the merge, just give them the link to this thread!

Helpful Tip: Look for specific questions that you are wondering about on the list of questions which are colored green then go directly to the answers for easy access!

Now, getting on with the questions (and few statements)-----

• What is this merge/replacement that people are talking about? -Brawl bought MinecraftBuild from the server MCPvP and the staff are planning on "merging" it with Creative. Most likely, Creative will be replaced with Build instead of really 'merging'. Keep in mind, Creative is not going down, but is just getting replaced with a different kind of Creative.
• Why are they merging Creative and Build? -Build was the type of creative server that Chap wanted from the start. [Resource] Also, Build holds Brawl's gamemode maps more easily and efficiently. [Resource]
• What is MCBuild? -MCBuild, known as MinecraftBuild was originally intended as a server to make maps for gamemodes. It's basically like a Creative server but with some differences. [Resource]
• What makes Build different from Creative, and what are some features? -MCBuild gives you a 512x512 world whether it's superflat or void. Each world is given its own ID number. [Resource] You don't need to use /tpa to teleport to a player. You can use /tp, but if you don't want anyone to join your map, you can set your map to /private. [Resource] Also, everyone gets access to WorldEdit and global chat/shout.
  
• Will there be shout on Build? -Yes, but it's different from Creative's shout. Everyone gets access to global. You can use /a or /g to speak in the global chat.
• Will there be 1.8 update on Build? -Yes, you can use the 1.8 blocks on Build.

• Are we losing our ranks? -Yes, you will lose your rank. Hold up, don't panic. I know that you all worked hard for the rank applications and stuff but look on the bright side. You don't lose anything! I was once upset that this was going to happen but I realized that you don't really lose anything other than the rank tag and... hours of work down the drain! But seriously, don't be sad. It's nice that you get free world edit, a huge world of your own, and free shout/global chat without having to apply for anything. Yay for positivity! c:
• Are there ranks on Build? -No, Build does not have a special rank system other than the three ranks on Brawl which are VIP, MVP, and ELITE. As well as this, there is a Trusted rank which is earned rather than bought. However, there is no solid information on the Trusted rank as of yet. [Resource]
• How many maps/worlds can a default get? -Default no-ranked players can only create one map, while ranked players (VIP, MVP, ELITE) can get extra maps respectively, along with fewer restrictions on WorldEdit. [Resource]

• Why aren't they checking my rank application? -Creative is getting replaced by Build soon which means no more ranks so there's no point of accepting/denying any rank applications. Besides, there are way too many rank applications and only one Creative manager so if he is still checking rank apps, it will take time.
• "Can I at least have the rank before the merge so I can have fun with it please?" -Well, that is like saying "Can I have the rank for status so I can be famous before all goes down? plz", so I doubt anyone would want to give you the rank.

• Are we losing our builds? -No, you will not be losing your builds. There are map downloading mods available and there will be a system that allows you to save schematics with WorldEdit which gives you a download link. Creative will run alongside Build for awhile to allow this to happen. [Resource]
• What are schematics and what are we supposed to do with it? -Schematic is a type of file that you can upload to worlds using MCEdit. [Resource] All plots will be saved as schematics and you can load these schematics then paste them anywhere on MCBuild. [Resource]
• Why don't they just keep both servers? -Servers are very expensive to host and I don't think anyone would want to pay a double to host two servers with the same purpose.
• I heard everyone gets WorldEdit in MCBuild, is it true? -Yes, it is true that everyone gets WorldEdit in Build. However, there are restrictions.
• Why give everyone WorldEdit? -To allow everyone to have a chance to build whatever they desire with freedom. The restrictions prevent the server from crashing so do not worry.
• What are the WorldEdit restrictions in Build? -Default 30k block limit, a limit of 15 or 20 for anything that requires a radius, and are unable to edit gravel, sand, water, lava, etc.
• "I don't like how it spams the chat when I use WorldEdit in Build!" -The old version of WorldEdit was broken, so the coders had to use a different version of WorldEdit. The current version causes the waiting period and the chat spam which aren't supposed to happen. Won't be fixed in a while, though. [Resource] The best choice is to turn off the chat or just ignore it.

• What will happen to Creative managers/mods? -Not completely sure, but a lot of them have been inactive lately which led to rank loss. Currently, there is only one Creative manager/mod and I am not exactly sure what will happen so maybe ask a staff about that. I couldn't find anything for this question, sorry.
• Will you be able to apply for mod in Build? -Yes, there is a prefix for Build JMod on the Staff Applications. Remember to have all the requirements before applying!
• "I'm going to quit Brawl if you get rid of Creative!" -It is all up to you. Your loss, not mine. No, but in all seriousness, quitting Brawl just because of the merge isn't very well thought-out. I'm not sure if you've seen the 'Future of Brawl' thread, but I bet you that once you read it, you will forget about all this sadness and want to stay on Brawl.

EDIT: More Questions-----

• When is the merge date? -There is no exact merge date yet. However, there were rumours that it will most likely happen in October.
• Why call it merge when it's actually replacement? -The staff are planning to eventually merge Creative into Build while keeping features of both. [Resource] So in a way, it's partly replacement but mostly merge.
• How do I filter out all the nonsense? (Such as 'Spamvertisments") Is there a way to disable global entirely, but have only 'friend' chat be viewed? -Unfortunately, there isn't a way to filter out the nonsense. There used to be a command to toggle global chat (/sg [true/false]) but it is broken and cannot be used. [Resource]
• How do you earn this trusted rank? Is it going to be based on build skill? -Trusted rank does not exist yet. I heard that Builder rank and the Trusted rank are the same thing. To earn the Builder rank, you need to apply for the Brawl's Build Team. You need the requirements that are stated here.

Not all of the answers are 100% correct, but they are the latest answers that I've found from more than 10+ threads that I've searched through. If there is an update needed on this thread, please let me know so I can edit it as soon as possible. Hopefully, I got all the questions and answers that people are still currently wondering.

*Keep in mind, this thread was made for people to have easy access to the Q&A about the merge/replacement.

 

Thanks, I hope I did help some people out.

No worries, glad I cleared up a few things for you.

Yes, I am aware of that. I did mention that it's doesn't have a solid information yet.

Yeah, but Trusted rank requires a lot more than what a WEPro rank requires. At least that's what I got from majority of threads/replies.

I have no knowledge about the Trusted rank and the Builder rank yet so it will remain out of the thread. However, if anyone knows what will happen, feel free to let me know. I will try to add it into the thread as soon as possible.

I'm glad it helped you out.

 

Mhm, spent a good amount of time on it to make it look as nice as possible. Glad you found it informative.

 

Thank you for the information, I appreciate it. Also, no worries! Anything to help out the community.

Thanks c: