OH LOOK! here comes the new guy with a server idea...
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Per aspera ad astra
Razinao's post answers this question quite well. And I would hate to see the current servers change so drastically.
Friendy
SMP Overlord & Events Manager
I never said they wouldn't, Also; Look at how much Zombie staff there is, 50+ Including Trusted.
CloudBryan9
Your Local Time Traveler
I agree.
If this would be on say lava, there would be people who want to build and seek shelter rather than running a course.
If it was on zombie we would be getting runner maps that would be somewhat linear or one way.
And if it was on tnt... well, I don't see it working with the gameplay of tnt.
In my opinion, this idea would reach its maximum potential if it was its own server. Rather than being an add-on to one of our existing servers.
Pick Yer Poison
is a kid now, is a squid now
If I have to explain why your original choice of phrasing implies you do not think being a "mature and respectable [user who] can handle such a position" is not a requirement for staff, then I am not even going to bother arguing this point, because there is no possible way I will be able to explain to you why I am right.
And if you are going with the "well, I didn't say exactly that" excuse, then you have already lost the argument. Implications are generally more important than what is directly stated, because they are harder to keep a lid on.
Friendy
SMP Overlord & Events Manager
I don't even know what you're talking about, All I said was Blocktopia Itself is not lacking staff (Other than TNT/Lava lacking a bit), I was simply stating that the servers need more mature and respectable staff and not ones that like to argue with users - Not stating who does so, And not everyone is like that.
Friendy
SMP Overlord & Events Manager
I was told differently by a TNT Vet.
Like many others, I really like this idea. A big factor about this however is time. Lots of work is going to have to be put into this. I would really like this to be an add-on on Lava, even though it won't reach it's full potential if it were its own server. If it was put on Lava, specific maps can be built so that people can't build a shelter or stuff and would have to push on. Once again, great idea, I would like to get good ideas like this more often :D!
Though, as mentioned before, it wouldn't work on Lava, since some people just wanna build. I was thinking that if it wasn't too much trouble, some of the current staff could voluntarily staff that server (if created) until enough new staff are chosen for the server. Though, the maps need to be more than just jumpcourses of adminium. For example, maybe some op_blocks? This has to be the best server suggestion I have ever seen.
CloudBryan9
Your Local Time Traveler
The jump courses could be op_blocks, adminium, or even have the perbuild op-ref, to prevent building or breaking of blocks. (If they try to break/glitch through the blocks, we can warn/kick/ect... for abusing a flaw or glitch. Just like in zombie)
balloon98
The balloon that never pops
Not to mention Maps would be easier and faster to make since we would mainly have to make jumpcourses instead of worrying too much of the scenery since people are timing their jumps not worrying about if the area around them is cool, right?
CloudBryan9
Your Local Time Traveler
Of course there will be just plain adminium jumpcourses. But why not invest in some great back ground scenery or landscapes, and themes. After all this is Blocktopia, which in my opinion equals quality.
What if there is a course for each person, though the amount of ppl allowed would be lower than other servers. The spawn would be very wide. Each person would get their own course, well, they'd all be the same, just narrow. Then, not everyone is trying to jump on a same block. There could be points too. For 1st 2nd and 3rd. And one of the rules, kickable, would be only one player per course. So you do have so person pushing you and making it hard to play. Just my idea from this.
CloudBryan9
Your Local Time Traveler
I don't think that individual spawns for those who just joined the server would be possible. It could be done though a portal, but I'm guessing that coding the portal to only allow one person per portal exit would be extremely hard, if not impossible.
DarthLego5679
That n00b.
...Great idea, actually. Why not get an MCForge server on one's computer and have us start? It won't be 24/7, or be officially Blocktopian, but it must be a good start. I'd make my own off of this, but I don't have the ability to make it connectable. Any servers available? 
(This wouldn't cost any money at all to set up.)
(This wouldn't cost any money at all to set up.)
HadesHunter
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So.. Just to sum this all up;
- Good race server idea, it's origianl, not seen often, and it has good potential
- Problems include; Time, Money, vaguely leaning towards a staff problem, would not be compatible with TNT/Lava/Zombies if attempts to induce this idea into them were made, and my guess is a bandwidth problem (Just my guess, I don't know if this would be a problem. Feel free to correct.)
On par with Time, it could be an every-so-often event thing, or a so-and-so hour every day/week/weekend thing. On par with staff, I could definitely help out with that. I'd love to be a staff member for a race server like this.
Imo, it should definitely be tested. I like it.
Edit: Any final rulings on this idea?
- Good race server idea, it's origianl, not seen often, and it has good potential
- Problems include; Time, Money, vaguely leaning towards a staff problem, would not be compatible with TNT/Lava/Zombies if attempts to induce this idea into them were made, and my guess is a bandwidth problem (Just my guess, I don't know if this would be a problem. Feel free to correct.)
On par with Time, it could be an every-so-often event thing, or a so-and-so hour every day/week/weekend thing. On par with staff, I could definitely help out with that. I'd love to be a staff member for a race server like this.
Imo, it should definitely be tested. I like it.
Edit: Any final rulings on this idea?
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