Changelog: Monday, June 18, 2012

Factions:
- Configuration 'allowNoSlashCommand' set to false. Players must use '/' before any faction commands. This is to prevent players from bypassing warmups/cooldowns for specific commands.
- Configureation 'homesTeleportIgnoreEnemiesIfInOwnTerritory' set to false. Players cannot use '/f home' to run away if enemies are nearby.
- Configuration 'removePlayerDataWhenBanned' set to true. When a player is banned, they are automatically removed from their faction.
- The Moderator '/tp' command is now properly blocked in enemy land.

Cooldowns/Warmups:
- Added a cooldowns/warmups plugin. This was mostly done to prevent an exploit wherein a player trapped in enemy land can leave their faction, use '/spawn', and rejoin their faction. This addition also returns the Moderator '/tp' command to it's original purpose, to help stuck players and for official assistance.
- '/f admin' now has a warmup of 10 minutes.
- '/f leave' and '/f kick' each have a warmup of 5 minutes.
- '/spawn' and '/f home' each have a warmup of 5 seconds.
- The Moderator '/tp' command now has a cooldown of 15 minutes.

Blog:
- Slightly edited the 'Factions and You' page to remove references to Multiverse.

Buycraft:
- Buycraft premium store added. We can offer many more packages this way.

Recipe Manager:
- Added doubleslab recipes. Sorry, It's not working yet.

AutoAnnouncer:
- Corrected/edited various lines James says.
- Added a line stating death from player afk-ness is not our fault.

Changelog: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

So I'm going to ignore getting into detail on moving servers thing in this changelog.

IP:
- The new IP is 108.163.253.172

Dynmap:
- Dynmap had the be removed because it requires diskspace and RAM we don't have. Sorry.

Ranks:
- Demoted zackh14, ttalber7, and reignofterr0r to normal player.
- Promoted rocketman_r10 to mod.
- Mods now have the "bukkit.command.teleport" permission. Syntax goes "/tp <player 1> <player 2>".

Buycraft:
- Removed the Premium Xisles Buycraft store, which was under zackh14's licence.
- Added a new Standard Elossia Buycraft store. Currently only the Raider and Tactician Packs have been carried over. Accessed though "/buy" in-game.

James:
- Re-added James, the auto-announcer helper, along with an assortment of old lines that still apply.

News of the Nations #002: Diamond's Bane

Minecraft Event: Diamond's Bane

Elossian administrators have recently announced the first event taking place in the recently-moved Minecraft server. A recently discovered relic nicknamed "Diamond's Bane" is being put up for grabs in a server population event.
On Friday, May 18, 2012, anyone logging in to Elossia will be part of the event. The goal of the event is to maintain at least 25 people online at the same time for a minimum of one hour. What you do during this time is up to you.
Upon completion of the full hour, each person online will receive one half stack (32) of Glowstone Blocks. Additionally, one person, chosen at random by dice roll, will receive the ancient sword "Diamond's Bane". Administrators are excluded from the dice roll.

Diamond's Bane is said to be an iron sword with near-diamond strength, enchanted beyond what was previously thought possible. The exact enchantments are unknown, but DarthRiko has said the sword is far more powerful than any known diamond weapon.

News of the Nations #001: Pandera

Panderan Capital Attacked
Today, the Panderan capital was blown up in the continuing war with the Farlanders. The attack was made possible because Panderan membership dropped, causing a drop in power of up to 50 points*. Noticing the power deficit, Farlanders moved in and took much of Pandera's central territories.
<sup>*Exact power loss unknown.


Pictured, from left to right: Brashin, ChaosSR, and Ballisticwaffles, members of Farlanders, standing atop the remains of the primary home of the Panderans. Image courtesy of ChaosSR.</sup>

The Farlanders have stated that they left the diamond block as a sign of good will, and to help Pandera recover quickly. They also stated they have no intention of continuing hostilities towards Pandera. It will be up to Panderan leaders to decide if retaliation against the Farlanders is worth the resources it would require.
During the photo, the leader ChaosSR said, "Welcome to Farlanders, home of the Warburger. Can I loot your stuff?"

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Alright guys, this was the first News of the Nations. Let me know if you liked it and what to change or add. I would like this to become a continuing thing, but that requires that players do things worth talking about.
And if you have ideas for future News of the Nations, let me know.