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[[Image:Rev8 16 06 2012 carto.png|thumb|500px|right|Carthograph on 15 of June]]
'''PvE map revision 8''' started May 18, 2012 and is the current [[PvE]] revision. It features a custom map with large biomes, which players are busy populating with cities, rails, [[spleef]] stadiums, and more.

== Geography ==
Ore and block distribution and terrain generation are completely vanilla, as opposed to the various terrain mods used in previous revisions. The map's surface, on the other hand, has been heavily modified with [http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/231255-worldpainter-new-map-creatorgenerator-work-in-progress/ WorldPainter]. Terrain features include larger biomes, vast jungles with giant trees and a hell-on-earth area. Many oceans and rivers were drained to ensure a big area available for building.

== Maps ==
* The official [[cartograph]] is updated every couple of days
* There is an in-game map at [[PvE_Spawn_Revision_8|spawn]] near the Adventurer's Lounge
* Many players have created regional maps as well. If you're ever lost in-game don't hesitate to ask in chat!

== Notable creations ==
::''More creations in [[:Category:PvE_creations_(map_revision_8)|Category:PvE Creations (Map Revision 8)]]''

=== Arenas ===
Nearly every city has a [[spleef]] arena (in fact, some have more than one!) [[FISA]] is the player-run conference for organizing inter-city spleef matches. Informal spleef matches and individual tournaments are held frequently as well.

Additionally, there are a handful of PvP-enabled arenas as well. As per the [[Rules#PvE|server rules]], all PvP arenas must be clearly marked and admin-approved.
* [[Argoth]] (under construction)
* [[New Lemuria]]
* [[UMC]] has two arenas: one is a traditional pit and one is Death Spleef
* [[Wellspring]]
* Also, there may or may not be a secret PvP dojo around [[PvE Spawn Revision 8|spawn]]

=== Builds ===
* The {{CartoP|r=8|x=20|z=-760|zoom=-3|text=Cobblesaurus Rex}}, by [[Player:PubliusCanis|PubliusCanis]], terrorizes travelers on the northbound road from spawn
* The [[Ringworld Überproject]], organized by [[Player:schererererer|schererererer]], should be a worthy successor to [[PvE r6|r6]]'s [[Überproject|Hall of Pillars Überproject]]

=== Cities ===
Like previous revisions, many PvE players have been working together to build cities and towns. Some cities are reincarnations from previous revisions; others are brand-new. Many have their own [[subreddits]] as well to aid collaboration.

New for this revision is the [[UMC]], a sort of meta-city where inter-city diplomacy happens. UMC stands for United Minecraft Cities, a play on the real-life [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations United Nations].

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If your settlement is missing, add it! (Click the '''e''' in the upper-left.)

== Transportation ==

=== Rail ===
Most cities have rail stations (complete with [[CARTS]] computers), featuring direct underground links to other cities and to spawn.

Additionally, a surface-level world rail (known as the [[y70 Loop]]) is under construction, for riders seeking a more scenic trip.

=== Nether portals ===
{{More needed}}
::''Please add the coordinates for the Nether/End portals!''

The Nether can be readily accessed from spawn's portal. There are seven additional portals: four at the &plusmn;1800 corners, and three additional "bonus" portals that were originally secret until being discovered by players:
* (secret portal coordinate 1), east by south
* (secret portal coordinate 2), due west in middle of the Nether biome
* (secret portal coordinate 3), also known as the Troll Portal, is deep beneath the ocean

=== End portals ===
All three strongholds with End portals have been found and activated:
* (end portal coordinate 1)
* (end portal coordinate 2)
* (end portal coordinate 3)

== Technical issues ==
Like every other revision, the server is not without its technical issues. Most have been resolved; some are ongoing:
* The '''player cap''' had to be lowered several times from 150 to as low as 80, due to the large number of entities overtaxing the server. This has been partially alleviated by adding several more gigabytes of RAM and by implementing a hard mob cap.
* The '''mob cap''' that was put in place to fix the above issue has a major drawback, making it very difficult for players to maintain wool farms. Sheep (and other animals) are subject to arbitrary purges depending on how the server loads its chunks. [http://www.reddit.com/r/mcpublic/comments/uepv4/pve_my_solution_for_mob_cap_issues_constructive/ An improved method for capping mobs] has been proposed but not yet implemented.
* There are '''misplaced blocks''' here and there left over from WorldPainter's ocean draining... mainly floating water, disembodied lily pads, and random reeds. All in all though these are fairly rare, and mods have been manually fixing them when encountered.
* The '''world ends abruptly''' at the 6000x6000 edges; this is also due to a WorldPainter error. Many players have built houses on the sheer cliffs, so we'll just call this a bug a "feature". :-)

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