World Download - SMP 1.19.4

Hello everyone!
If you didn't already know, as of the date we are writing this announcement, our SMP is currently undergoing a revamp. In response to numerous requests, we have chosen to make the SMP World Download available to users for a brief period of time only!

The only part of Divine Isles' previous SMP that is included in this download is the overworld, which includes every build ever made by a player prior to the SMP Revamp.

The SMP will no longer be available for download after TWO WEEKS and will not be republished afterwards.

To download the world file, click here. 

DISCLAIMER

Plugins on the server will not transfer over to the world file, plugins are specific to our servers only.
The world download was taken on 17/06/23, you have two weeks from now to claim your own copy - this will not be republished afterwards.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are safe when downloading any files off the internet. The links provided go to verified websites however please be cautious when downloading any files through these links - certain sites use third party sites that are filled with malicious software or ads that may download malware onto your computer. Be aware and be safe!

We hope you enjoy! That is it from us currently.

The Divine Isles Team

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Team Update - May/June 2023

Good day, everyone!
It's that time of the month again: another team update for both May and June! Let's start with what's going on right now on The Divine Isles.

Our New Direction

If you haven't read our SMP Revamp announcement post, you'll know that Divine Isles is changing its gamemodes. Our goal is to transition into an events server, with the SMP serving as a "debrief from events" while we work behind the scenes to create another event for you to compete in. 

We are very excited to go in this direction, allowing us to focus more on our events while still providing you with a fun and enjoyable SMP to play on in the meantime. This is a component of our SMP Revamp, which will take place very soon - more on that later!

Pride Logo Reveal

We announced our new logos in May 2023 as part of our Divine Isles logo Rebrand. The Pride logos have been completed and will be used in June, which is also known as Pride month!

For those who are unaware, LGBTQ+ Pride Month is dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and many other sexualities and genders associated with LGBTQQIP2SAA+. It is typically celebrated in June each year. Every year, we change our logo to represent and highlight the movement and progress that has been made thus far. Furthermore, Divine Isles does this to celebrate our community and for who they are!

So, without further ado, allow me to present our new Pride month logos:

Image depicting Divine Isles Pride logos logos.

Overall, the team is very pleased with how the Pride logo turned out; the logo will be used on the majority of our social media platforms, including our Discord. This year, we wish everyone a fantastic Pride 2023! In my personal opinion I think it looks better than our main logo... but don't tell anyone else that!

Update on the SMP

As previously stated, the SMP is becoming a lower priority in comparison to events, but we are not abandoning it completely. The SMP is about to be revamped, which will balance and change the SMP for the better, addressing a number of issues we had previously.

If you haven't already read our SMP Revamp Announcement (which I highly recommend if you have any questions about what's going on with the current SMP), the SMP will begin its revamp on June 12, 2023 at 18:00pm BST (British Summer Time). 

For more information, please see the announcement post; if you have any questions, please open a ticket in our Discord or contact us via our website services.

Update on Events

In preparation for the SMP Revamp, our events gamemode is currently taking a step back. This will be our sole focus once we have completed and approved the SMP.

A few ideas for our first event on this server are currently circulating, and many of us are very excited to see what happens next. We want to thank everyone who participated in our survey and suggested events to bring to life! The information has been gathered and will be used to improve both the SMP and Event gamemodes.

️ We are recruiting builders!

We are looking for aspiring builders to assist us with our events, SMP, and lobby builds. You do not have to be the best of the best builder to apply; we work with builders of all levels to help them refine their skills. 

Have we piqued your interest? Apply for a job as a builder today by clicking here!

If you have any questions, please open a ticket in our Discord or contact us via our website.

Welcome our new Trainees!

We have added three new members to the Divine Isles Team as a result of recent Staff Application submissions. They will assist us in making Divine Isles as enjoyable and secure as possible!

Please accept our warmest welcome to OMega_Tiger, tacosandfries, and Flex to the team; we are thrilled to be working with you all. 

Current Team Update

The majority of our team members are finishing up their final exams for the academic year 2022-2023. Support services may be slower than usual; please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. Please keep in mind that all members of the Divine Isles Team are volunteers who work on this in their spare time; they are not required to respond to your ticket right away, thank you.

The Divine Isles Team - May/June 2023

Owners - ilyErin and SethSpiltButter_
️ Developer - TheAlgorithim476
Admin - gonnagetyer, LucyPhoenixx, Trynx and GlowAds.
Staff - UnluckyZee and LaLaLouisa
Trainees - OMega_Tiger, tacosandfries and Flex.

That concludes the Team Update for May/June 2023! We hope to provide more information in the coming months.

Bye everyone!

The Divine Isles Team

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SMP Rework - May 2023

Hello everyone!

Divine Isles has always strived to provide the best content and experience for our players, and in response to community feedback, we have decided to reboot the SMP in preparation for version 1.20 (Tales & Trails update). 

We're here to provide as many answers and information as possible, so let's get started!

Why is SMP being rebooted/redone?

As much as we love the current SMP and its features, we quickly became aware of the numerous bugs, errors, and balancing issues that arose. This made it difficult for players to play on our servers, causing the majority to abandon their experience.

Despite our efforts, fixing and balancing the SMP without removing a large number of features and starting from scratch proved extremely difficult. This decision was made by the owners SethSpiltButter_ and ilyErin to help make the SMP a much more enjoyable experience.

We'd like to thank everyone who assisted us by reporting bugs and issues on our website and Discord. It's greatly appreciated!

What is happening to all existing progress?

Because we are rebooting the SMP, all progress, including player inventories, items, and bases, will be lost. This also includes any statistical data, such as advancements, in-game statistics, and player-set properties like homes. The goal is to give many players a fresh start and to seamlessly integrate all new 1.20 biomes, structures, and mobs into the game.

Will all features be the same?

The SMP features are not guaranteed to be the same; some features may be permanently removed or changed to better suit the gamemode. Core plugins that contribute to a more seamless vanilla experience may be retained, depending on how game-changing they are. 

Please keep in mind that every feature added is subject to change and, in some cases, removal. Within this reboot, nothing is permanent.

SMP Closing Date

It is expected that you may want to go on the current SMP to look over the progress and achievements you have completed throughout this part of our gamemodes journey. This is why we are closing on the 12th June 2023 at 18:00pm BST (British Summer Time) so that you can explore and enjoy the server one last time before the major revamp.

We want to involve our players as much as possible in our revamp, so you might see some polls and small announcements on Discord from time to time. Join our Discord server and vote for them so we know what you want to see!

When will we be opening back up?

It is currently unknown when we will be able to reopen the SMP. We can assure you, however, that it will not be another year's wait like the last time. We're hoping to be as quick as possible while still providing you with the best of the best content. 

What is next for The Divine Isles

With this reboot, The Divine Isles is also changing its gamemode direction. Once the SMP reboot is complete, our primary focus will be on developing event/tournament-style games for people to compete in. 

The goal is to make the SMP a "debrief from events" and to give players something to do while we plan another event.

The SMP will continue to receive maintenance updates for each version presented, with the team also fixing any listed bugs and glitches. This is not to say that we will not add significant features to the SMP; it is simply less important to us than it is to our events.

That is it from us at the current moment, we hope that you all are having a splendid Monday afternoon! 

Adios amigos,

The Divine Isles Team

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Team Update - April 2023

Hello everyone!
Since the opening, The Divine Isles Team has been quiet about what is currently happening with the state of our services. It is hoped that you will stay informed about The Divine Isles' current state and future developments through this monthly update.

Lets get right into it!

Divine Isles Rebrand

We have officially changed our logo yet again to suit a more clean and professional appeal. The previous logo's colour scheme and overall design contained numerous errors. We wanted to clean it up and make the logo less bulky than it was originally.

The fundamentals of the logo have not changed, but the colour scheme and positioning of the clouds have. This was due to the clouds' bulky appearance, which gave the logo the appearance of being stretched beyond what was intended.

The text was also redrawn and coloured in a way that was more pleasing to the eye, with a subtle gradient running through the letters.

Image depicting Divine Isles coloured logos and white stencil logos.

Overall the team is rather chuffed about how our new logo has turned out and will be continuing to use it for the years to come. (Unless I, myself gets bored of it and wants to re-draw it AGAIN! Trust me it has happened a lot ?)

?Branding change over

As you may have noticed a few of our social media's and services are not rocking our new, fancy logo ?. Don't worry, we'll be actively switching our logos in the coming weeks; in fact, the website has already begun to do this!

 Will there be any other logos?

There will, indeed! Our Pride 2023 logo is already finished, and we'll start using it as soon as the occasion arises. Every alternative logo is created to celebrate a particular event, such as a holiday or movement. We decided that a Pride one would be the best choice because, as you are aware, The Divine Isles places a strong emphasis on individuality and being yourself.

Don't worry, we won't be missing out on any important holidays or celebrations! The Divine Isles won't be creating a logo for every movement presented, but we will actively push towards as many things as we can through social media posts and events. ?

Update on the SMP

As you may have known Divine Isles fully released its first gamemode, SMP, around a month ago. We wanted to say that we are thrilled with the positive response towards the opening project and are hoping to add onto it as much as possible!

We are currently responding to a lot of bugs and quality of life changes from the opening and are actively working on the next update for our server. Due to our team's current life circumstances and the lack of team members with whom we are currently working with – after all, we are all volunteers – this will take longer than usual.

We can't say much about the new update right now, but it will fix many bugs and improve the quality of life for players while also enhancing a feature that the SMP currently uses. Shhhhh! Keep this information under wraps! ?

Update on Events

To celebrate Easter, our community admins, gonnagetyer and LucyPhoenixx, are hard at work planning a brand-new event that will be revealed to you all soon.

Similar to the SMP, we are currently not permitted to disclose much information about this event, but we will let you know when it is scheduled to take place.

If you want to be the first to know about the event, please consider joining our Discord, they are the first people we tell!

Staff Applications are now closed!

As stated in the title, we are no longer accepting staff applications. We appreciate everyone who applied and expressed interest in working with us. All applications were examined, and future staff members were selected after consideration.

? Please check your alerts inbox frequently to learn whether your application has been approved or denied. A team member will then send you a Discord message to see if you still want to apply for the position.

This is a result of our slightly excessively long open period for staff applications! Our bad ?

When the staff application goes live again, you may reapply if your initial application was rejected. All applications will be updated near the end of this week.

? Still wanting to join the team?

Our Build Applications are still open for people to join! We need aspiring builders to assist us with updating our special occasion projects and building brand-new builds for upcoming events!

You do not have to be considered a "good builder" to apply for the position. Take a chance and apply now!

Good Luck! ?

? The Current Team

As we mentioned further up in this post, our team has declined significantly during the past month. Former admin and staff members _Vaseline_ and ParMarsh graciously left us to pursue other opportunities. We wish them much success in everything they do!

As a result, we wanted to share with you the staff team's current makeup:

The Divine Isles Team - April 2023

? Owners - ilyErin and SethSpiltButter_
️ Developer - TheAlgorithim476
? Admin - gonnagetyer, LucyPhoenixx, Trynx and GlowAds.
? Staff - UnluckyZee and LaLaLouisa

Unfortunately, this means that progress is moving a little more slowly than usual. By hiring more people from among our pool of staff applicants, we hope to change this.

We are currently updating some of the pages on our website with fresh headers and images. This is consistent with our brand image and will improve the visual appeal of our website for both new visitors and account holders.

Nothing revolutionary will be altered on the website, but there will be enough of a visual shift to be noticed. The rules page serves as an example of this.

That is all we have to say at the moment, but we are looking forward to showing you what we are working on.

Thank you and goodbye!

The Divine Isles Team

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Creating an account allows access to our Staff Application, Build Team Application, Punishment Appeal and Report a Player pages on our website. 

To create an account go to the register button on the top-right of your page or go to https://divineisles.net/register.

 Then proceed to input your Minecraft username/IGN, email address, future Password for your account and confirm your password.

Once completed, proceed to look at our terms and conditions (https://divineisles.net/terms/) and click the check box next to it. You are not allowed to create an account on our website without agreeing to these terms.

Click the register button within the create an account GUI to continue.

Once you have registered you will then be directed to the home page, with a success message appearing.

Proceed to now, login to your new account. To do this go to the login button on the top-right of the website.

Enter your email address and password and click the login button below.

You will have now successfully registered and logged into your account.

If you have any issues with logging into your account due to your account not being 'validated' please contact us on our Discord and open a support ticket. We will be able to validate your account manually. Any other issues are also kindly welcome.