Update history
History of server updates
1.21.10 - 10/19/2025
At last, the server has been updated to include the Copper Age update. In addition, Beyond Vanilla content also got a pretty big update that may or may not messed up more stuff with the vaults.
Note: Image2Map has been deprecated in favor of a more stable solution. I'll reveal it when I have the time
1.21.8 - 8/4/2025
[IMPORTANT] Server IP is now
smp.sheldonbois.dpdns.org. I promise that I won't change it again, and this is just a general rename to anticipate more use of our domain with Compute Cluster apps[Update] Server is now on version 1.21.8
[Reintroduction] All 'Beyond Vanilla' custom features are available again.
[Reintroduction] Bedrock Edition client support. For now, this requires ownership of Java Edition. Let me know if you only have a Bedrock account.
[Removal] As Mojang now introduced the official way to get fireflies particle, you will no longer see them in the swamp as introduced in the Beyond Vanilla feature set. Mod's developer also stopped updating it.
1.21.6 - 6/20/2025
The happy ghast has arrived on the server. Luckily, the many mods are updated quickly, so I've decided to push the server up as well.
Update to 1.21.6
Certain custom structures are temporarily not available pending updates.
Spring to Life (1.21.5) - 4/11/2025
Update to 1.21.5
Image2Map temporarily made unavailable
Sitting mechanics are now easier. You can sit by simply look down and crouch.
Beyond Vanilla - 8/6/2024
Presenting the most unusual addition to the server up to date.
Ever since the beginning, the SMP has so far been a place where all of us would do two things: messing about and adventuring. We might be very bright minded with the first one even up to today, but the latter has become increasingly dry despite with the yearly game update. For this reason, time to go modded bois!
Before getting into the new stuff, here are the boring changes since updating to 1.21:
Image2Map command is now available again
Improve chunk loading speed by a bit
The 1.21 preview datapack has been removed due to redundancy
Ok, now for the new stuff:
Gameplay
You can now sit down. Simply do
/sitwhile standing on any block, stair, or slab you wish to lay your butt onCraftable invisible item frame. Combine an Item Frame with Glass Pane to create. Useful for decorations
World
You will now find new dungeons across biomes and dimensions to fight your way through to find possibly new enchantments. It’s trial chambers galore. You might need to get a drink first
Other than houses waiting to kill you, you will also find simple structures around the world too
Most biomes now received some subtle overhaul to spruce things up a bit. Same things for the nether
Fireflies are now a thing. They’re just chilling, and frogs don’t eat them
Combat
Ender Dragon got buffed with new abilities. Good luck lol.
All mobs, ranging from Zombies to Elder Guardian, got slightly buffed with longer sighting range. Also good luck lol(Edit: temporarily disabled due to potential impact to redstone contraptions. Lmk if you want to try it out)
The main theme surrounding this “update” is to introduce more variety into the world while maintaining the overall theme of vanilla Minecraft. With new places to explore, it fills in the gap that the game has been missing for a while. Doing all of these in groups are recommended.
Armored Paws - 5/31/2024
The server is now on version 1.20.6; please update to this version before joining.
Temporarily unavailable features (will update throughout time):
Certain custom features that uses datapack may not work.
Carpet mod
Full change-log:
Update the game version to 1.20.6
Image2Map has been forked to “Image2Map E”. It’s the same mod, but with some custom modification to better suit server usage.
Re-enabled server world backup.
1.21 update note: Due to the trial chamber won't be completely finalized until 1.21.1, upgrading will be postponed until the release of this minor update to ensure bug free generations. It likely won't be long after the initial release.
April server update - 4/5/2024
Highlight
Bedrock support: Useful for when you're away from your PC, you can now join the server using the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft on any supported platform. Compatibility is not flawless, but is beyond playable. More info about playing on Bedrock here.
Known issue: Chunks may fail to load randomly unless you reload or go into a different dimension. If this happens, you may try to set your render distance to 24 or at least 6 above the server’s max value as a temporary work around.
Image2Map tweaks:
Generating custom map now requires that you have enough empty map(s) in your inventory.
/normalize <WIDTH>command to allow easier image resizing in Minecraft blocks without changing the aspect ratio.Generating bigger maps will no longer give you a bundle of maps, but instead individual maps.
Breaking a bigger map out of the item frame will no longer delete the entire thing and not giving any back.
Fix a bug where the custom maps will get automatically remove if the player’s inventory is full.
Full changelog
Poisonous Potato Update - 4/1/2024
Server is now “updated” to version 24w14potato
The following features are either temporarily not available or may not work properly:
All stuff listed on the additional feature page with the exception of Proximity Voice Chat and Virtual Reality
VR support - 3/17/2024
Using the Vivecraft mod and any SteamVR supported virtual reality headset, it is now possible to play on the server with proper support for room-scale interaction and movement in virtual reality. Animations of VR players can be seen in-game by any players even if they’re not in VR nor have the Vivecraft mod installed.
Full changelog:
Added support for the Vivecraft mod.
A plentiful update - 3/13/2024
You can now do more things in Minecraft (at least on this server). This is not a Minecraft version update.
Changelog:
It’s now possible to put custom audio into a Music Disc or Goat Horn with the
audioplayercommand. Required the Simple Voice Chat mod.It’s now possible to put custom images onto map with
image2mapcommand.Some upcoming Minecraft blocks are now available to use. They’re deemed to be feature completed, so it is safe to use them in their current state.
Re-added crafting recipe for Bundle.
Server will restart everyday at TBD time for automatic mod & datapack updates.
Some more Minecraft bug fixes with mods.
Removed Herobrine
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