Okay, here's the tip list so far. Suggestions for more would be great.
msg=Bandwidth is expensive, please consider subscribing.
msg=Don't ask for free stuff. It will not go well.
msg=You can type /help for a list of some available commands.
msg=Rightclick with a wooden pickaxe to determine block history.
msg=Rightclick with a wooden sword to view who owns a block.
msg=Web page! http://minecraft.novylen.net/
msg=Server map! http://minecraft.novylen.net/map
msg=Visit the MNTC Mall: stargate to 'mntc' today!
msg=Run redstone wire to a [Gate] sign and use a switch!
msg=Use /home set to set a home, then /home to return to it!
msg=Use /home invite to invite people to teleport to your home!
msg=The server "highways" form a grid about 2km to a side.
msg=Use /spawn to return to the server main spawn point.
msg=Mods can /fixwater to repair water whirlpools. Also /fixlava!
msg=Read the tips!
msg=Play Minecraft! :3
msg=Try the "hardcore" vanilla server at 'novylen.net'!
msg=try /me [Message]
msg=Bans can be appealed on the Web site! http://minecraft.novylen.net
msg=Any mod can set up protected areas. Contact one.
msg=See /stats to view your game statistics.
msg=Do /ach to view your achievements!
msg=Push a minecart onto the highway to ride the rails!
msg=Sand drops clay 5% of the time!
msg=Use bonemeal to grow flowers, pumpkins, mossy cobble,$n$3 grass, mushrooms, and trees!
msg=Use /shop to figure out how to set up a player-run shop!
msg=Read up on Craftbook to create toggled gates and bridges!
msg=AutoReplace will put stuff on your bar when you run out.
msg=/kit to see available kits!
msg=You can use coins to repair! See /rep.
Tips!
Re: Tips!
What's $n$3 grass?
msg=Use stargates to fast travel around the world - and to the Nether!
msg=Kill hostile mobs to earn coins!
msg=Griefers will be found and banned.
msg=Mining redstone sometimes drops Lapis Lazuli. (dunno the drop chance, maybe put it in)
msg=Furnaces won't burn and trees won't grow unless someone is in the same chunk (vicinity) as them.
msg=Mods can protect everything you build and store from the bedrock to the sky!
msg=Creepers will hurt you, but won't damage blocks.
msg=All mobs and animals are present on this server.
msg=If you donate, you get a lot of useful perks!
msg=Try using a different texture pack!
msg=You can sell stone at the mall to earn coins.
msg=Diamond can be found 1-19 layers above bedrock.
I'll post more if I think of 'em.
msg=Use stargates to fast travel around the world - and to the Nether!
msg=Kill hostile mobs to earn coins!
msg=Griefers will be found and banned.
msg=Mining redstone sometimes drops Lapis Lazuli. (dunno the drop chance, maybe put it in)
msg=Furnaces won't burn and trees won't grow unless someone is in the same chunk (vicinity) as them.
msg=Mods can protect everything you build and store from the bedrock to the sky!
msg=Creepers will hurt you, but won't damage blocks.
msg=All mobs and animals are present on this server.
msg=If you donate, you get a lot of useful perks!
msg=Try using a different texture pack!
msg=You can sell stone at the mall to earn coins.
msg=Diamond can be found 1-19 layers above bedrock.
I'll post more if I think of 'em.
Re: Tips!
What will be the frequency these tips will be displayed? If it's 30 seconds or a minute, spam will accumulate rapidly (I've seen this in another server; GRRRR was the only plausible reaction). Perhaps 2 minutes minimum will suffice?
Re: Tips!
How about 5?
Say something incredibly humorous, and you too can be in my -
Favorite Quotes!:
<Kitteh53>: what the that sponge haz no legs!
<Kitteh53>:tann that shark just swooped by and stabbed me!
<Kitteh53>: you are afishally awesome now that you have diamond pick
Favorite Quotes!:
<Kitteh53>: what the that sponge haz no legs!
<Kitteh53>:tann that shark just swooped by and stabbed me!
<Kitteh53>: you are afishally awesome now that you have diamond pick