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<div>'''Acceptance speeches''' are the speeches given by a member who has reached the Premier rank for their town. If present at the GSM, it is customary for the person to give an acceptance speech. This page contains all acceptance speeches, though may not reflect the spoken versions. Members who are not present at the GSM can send an acceptance speech to the Head Administrator (currently {{u|SimonScholar}}) in advance of the meeting to be read in the event of a successful promotion, or they may send a speech afterwards to be posted on the website. <br />
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==kekkomatic==<br />
'''''Promoted on February 7, 2015 for his city of [[Arisa]].''''' Listen to the acceptance speech [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B17mFOgXhoeTQUVKSktEdkNEZjg/view?usp=sharing here] (timestamp 20:28 to 21:48).<br />
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"Well, I've been playing on this server for as long as it's been online. I joined on the third day, I remember, and I've been incredibly impressed with the community and the warmth. And you know, I'm only just glad that... I'm not glad about the recognition, and the importance of the project, but more about the friendships and the relationships that started from just joining a server. I'm a very shy person, so I would have never imagined to go this far. And I'm glad that the project is getting a final recognition. I'm also going to finish the city very soon, so that's a... just thank you, I don't know what to say!"<br />
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==Cortesi==<br />
'''''Promoted on May 2, 2015 for his city of [[Airchester]].'''''<br />
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Two years and five months. I’ve passed a lot of time on this amazing server. I’ve made new friends, and I don’t regret any single minute I’ve spent on it. One of the things I’m most proud of is of the work I’ve done and of the people I’ve made happy. I now have the highest rank of non-staff players, and it’s an amazing objective. I’ve been demoted a few times, but that’s helped me to become more mature. I’m now a better person, a more friendly person. People may think Minecraft is a waste of time, but this server never stops surprising me, and I cannot live without it. Next objective? Well, helping grow the buildings, and moderator sounds like a good objective. Thank you to all of the players of the MRT, for making my days on this amazing and unforgettable server. Love you all.<br />
P.S. Still waiting for the pineapples to take over the server…<br />
CortesiRaccoon<br />
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==Tom_Pairs==<br />
'''''Promoted on May 2, 2015 for his city of [[Achowalogen Takachsin]].'''''<br />
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Come visit Achowalogen Takachsin! I have lots of shops and houses available. I’m starting to build some high-end condos… I don’t know, I don’t like speeches.<br />
Tom_Pairs<br />
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==_frozen==<br />
'''''Promoted on December 24, 2015 for his city of [[Whitechapel]].'''''<br />
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"I cannot take the credit for Whitechapel entirely to myself. I have been exceedingly lucky and blessed with people helping with this city, with a lot of help from people that are still here and people that are long gone. Without their work, Whitechapel would be a poorer town.<br />
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Now that Whitechapel is endorsed as one of the Premier Cities, I would like to take the time to thank people.<br />
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Thank you to everyone that contributed to the city, from those that helped with the start of the road system with radioactive center lines (To date, no one has reported they have had terminal cancer from those, so that s good!), to those that put down dirt blocks after dirt blocks with no clue what the insane mod was planning, to those that installed major puzzle parts of Whitechapel (especially the Airport, the Canals, Sheepshead, Sports District, the Rail Yards, to name a few puzzle pieces).<br />
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Thank you to everyone who willingly let me create a large rail hub out of Whitechapel using totally unproven technology, and to allow Whitechapel come closer to your town. My hope is to make CitiRail actually working and functional by the end of the holidays!<br />
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Thank you to the staff for the honor of adding Whitechapel to a prestigious list of premier cities such as Arisa, Achowalogen Takachsin, and Airchester. It is a list I am honored to be part of.<br />
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Thank you to Frumple, for running the server (if it wasn’t this type of server I wouldn’t even consider building this city. Imagine Whitechapel in a survival server…). Also, without you, we wouldn’t have this special community to be part of.<br />
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As for the future: Whitechapel is not done as is. It is far from being done, really. Look for more development, major events, and surprises hidden in Whitechapel. It is the least I can do for you all.<br />
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Again, Whitechapel is but a collection of dirt huts without all your help. Thank you all.<br />
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_Frozen<br />
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==AlikSong==<br />
'''''Promoted on December 25, 2016 for his city of [[Kenthurst]].''''' The speech was sent in for February 2017 GSM.<br />
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Dear everyone,<br />
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I came to the MRT server on 1 January 2015. On that same day I started building up the area around MRT station XW10, hoping that one day my city would expand to the coastline and have a port. Since that first day I have come back to this server again and again to work on this one city for over 2 years. I thought I’d give everyone a brief snapshot of the history of Kenthurst.<br />
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The central part of Kenthurst surrounding XW10 MRT station is the oldest part of the city, and all the builds there are the original builds that I constructed in the first month of being on the server. I also built an inner ring road to set up the skeleton for my city expansion.<br />
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About 5 months in, I decided to construct a large ring road around my city to establish its new boundaries (now the B79 outer ring road). This was a big challenge as it meant that I had to fill in most of the empty space between the inner and outer ring roads. Slowly but surely I created district after district, including the New Commercial District (supertall skyscrapers), residential district, estates district, sporting district, Kenthurst beach/port district, Kenthurst Fort, and an airport. I decided to also build a canal system within my city, and this required a fair bit of planning especially since I had to retrofit the canals into some of the existing areas of the city. In about August 2015, Mississa Bay (around XW11) was also given to me by hnt and decorminecraft. I have expanded the original township and integrated it into greater Kenthurst. In mid 2016, Central Park north of XW9 was established as an exhibition of the best terrace buildings on the MRT. More recently I have been putting more detail into the buildings throughout Kenthurst, building parks, constructing roads to other cities and building general infrastructure within Kenthurst.<br />
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Throughout my time on the MRT I have been supported by many generous players who have contributed large and small to the development of Kenthurst. Ideas for what to build next were sourced from other players, my own imagination, and Google Images (honourable mention). I have invested much time to create a city that tries to have a healthy mix of high and low density districts, with a futuristic theme, while being in harmony with the natural landscape. I spent much time planning to ensure that the city would look realistic and well organised to visitors and locals alike. <br />
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Thank you everyone for your support in attaining the Premier rank. I especially thank Frumple for creating such a wonderful server and for facilitating a close knit community. <br />
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All the best for 2017 and beyond.<br />
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Love from Alik<br />
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==godzilltrain==<br />
'''''Promoted on October 28, 2017 for his city of [[Segville]].'''''<br />
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After playing on the server since pretty much the start, It’s honestly an honour that I’ve been accepted as one of the Premiers. Being not an exceptionally good builder, I hope this sets an example that even with mediocre skill, enough effort can still be recognised with the highest rank possible. While I hope to carry on with Segville in the future, I hope this also allows me to help others around the server, working on more community projects. Right that’s the speech done, if you were expecting anything better, blame the staff who gave me 20 minutes to finish this speech before the end of the GSM.<br />
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--godzilltrain<br />
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==LDShadowLord==<br />
'''''Promoted on January 21, 2018 for his city of [[City of Evella|Evella]].'''''<br />
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Many have died, in the pursuit of perfection. But that was a risk I was willing to take. Evella has been a journey, from the very beginning. Those that knew me before the switch to Gamma, knew that my city there was "Sublime", a city very similar in style and scope to modern day Evella. With Evella I sought to finish what I had begun with Sublime, a modern, brutalist city. Quick to rise, faster to fall.<br />
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Evella is the combination of thousands of hours of my work, and others. Evella would not be the city it is today without the franchises that garnish the city streets, and the businesses that form the core of this financial behemoth. So thankyou, to all of you who put up with my bullshit and put a Franchise in Evella despite my oppressive building regime. The city, nor the server, would be the same without you. And not you but thankyou to the people who visit or present at the Evella Expo. I can promise that you have not seen the last of the Evella Expo, and I seek to make Evella the number one place to be for major events.<br />
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Thankyou for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful community, and thank you to the staff that voted me to this rank and giving me recognition for my labour of love.<br />
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-LDS<br />
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==mine_man_==<br />
'''''Promoted on January 21, 2018 for his city of [[Elecna Bay]].'''''<br />
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I’ve been on the MRT for just over three years now, and when I first joined I would never have expected myself to end up where I am. The people I’ve met on this server are some of the most amazing people, and some friendships I’ve made on this server are going to last way past the length that this server. To me that’s one of the things’t that’s the most amazing about this community, and some of the things people have said to me when I’m not in the mood to continue Elecna Bay and to get me to continue it, and now I’m Premier, I think I can really appreciate everything that everyone has said to get me to where I am now. So thanks!<br />
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==lalaboy==<br />
'''''Promoted on March 18, 2018 for his city of [[Kessler]].'''''<br />
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yay I got premier!<br />
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==_HeavenAngel_==<br />
'''''Promoted on May 5, 2018 for his city of [[Quiris]].'''''<br />
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My time on the server has been a genuine journey. I have had my fair share of ups and downs, just like everyone else but through it all, I can say that it has been an exhilarating journey. I would like to thank the most wonderful community, for their continuous support and in particular Kel, the staff and the many others who have contributed to the establishment of Quiris. Personally, Quiris is more than a rank to me, it is the embodiment of my inspirations, therefore, there is no doubt that I shall continue to work on the city. I have hope that Quiris will perpetuate my inspirations and that there will be many other premiers cities to come fourth. I would like to end off by wishing each and every member of the community the very best. Thank you.<br />
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==jphgolf4321==<br />
'''''Promoted on July 22, 2018 for his city of [[Laclede]].'''''<br />
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I just wanted to say, thank you for all of those staff and my friends who have been there to support me in the four years since Laclede started as just a little stub of road by T13, on the first couple of days of Gamma. It’s come a long way, and I couldn’t have done it without you guys, so thank you so much.<br />
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==MojangChan==<br />
'''''Promoted on December 2, 2018 for his city of [[Deadbush]].'''''<br />
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Heya this is MojangChan, I’ll just make this speech brief. So I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those who have supported me along the way. Deadbush has come a long way, from a little hamlet in the middle of nowhere, to a vast arid metropolis, and I’m happy that it did become what it is today, so again, maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ninyo, and God bless you all. Alright, I’m off, KACHOW!!!!!<br />
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==Cact0==<br />
'''''Promoted on February 10, 2019 for his city of [[Sunshine Coast]].'''''<br />
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Thanks to everyone who’s built Sunshine Coast. It’s been great being with this community for the short time I’ve been here over the last months I’ve worked on the city, and I think it’s really paid off. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way.<br />
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==Earack==<br />
'''''Promoted on February 10, 2019 for his city of [[Lanark]].'''''<br />
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It has been a great three years on the server. I never would have expected that I would reach the top rank (other than staff) back when I joined in late 2015. This is a great community full of very nice people and incredible cities, and I am glad to have been a part of it!<br />
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==time2makemymove==<br />
'''''Promoted on April 14, 2019 for his city of [[Venceslo]].'''''<br />
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Wow, Premier! A year ago I would have laughed it off if someone said I was to get Premier for Venceslo. For those who haven’t read my wiki user page, I joined the server in late May of 2017, for the sole purpose of being able to build a city in a place where other people could actually see it.<br />
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I’ve built plenty of giant cities on Minecraft PE single-player before this, but Venceslo is a completely different animal: it’s the first city I’ve ever built with furnished buildings. My building skills have improved so much over the year and change that I’ve been here, both in Minecraft and architecturally in general, and I am truly proud of every single building in Venceslo – because I hold the distinction of having built some aspect of every single building in this city, which I feel has made it feel very cohesive, unique, and truly my own.<br />
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HOWEVER! All this couldn’t have been possible without the help of all of you. And for that, I have my utmost thanks: for those who helped me expand my city, for those who just toured it out of interest, and for those who simply gave me a compliment in passing: all of that helped me be able to push through and make this passion project my proudest achievement across all my Minecraft mediums.<br />
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I would like to thank all of the residents of Venceslo for their residency, all whom furnished their own house. Thank you for making the city feel that much more unique and lived in. This would not be possible without your help.<br />
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And a very, very special thanks to these people: Chiefbozx and AP_Red for so nicely admitting me to the Southwold region and allowing me to associate with their great cities; _Dulles for allowing me to build a city that was admittedly very close to Downsview (and then letting me take it over from him); mjpwwf, Frosty_Creeper10, and knowmads7 for giving so much help and advice to me even though they don’t hold an executive position in the city; and of course, JTrain77, for being my trusted Deputy Mayor – even if you aren’t online that often, I really appreciate your honest interest in this city, and your constant help with its expansion through the first couple months of its existence.<br />
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Now what? Will I keep expanding Venceslo, or go try something completely different? I don’t honestly know yet, but I’m sure we’ll all find out soon. In the meantime, it’s an absolute honor and a privilege for Venceslo to get to hold the highest rank of city on this server, along some of the truly great cities who I have looked up to for so long, and it warms my heart to know that everyone on the server loves and appreciates my passion project as much as I do. Thanks a ton, and as always, Go Padres, Visit Venceslo, and Find the Red Plane.<br />
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==Narnia17==<br />
'''''Promoted on April 14, 2019 for his city of [[Utopia]].'''''<br />
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1,718 Days.<br />
4 Years, 8 Months, 14 Days.<br />
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I've been part of this community for such a long time, it has become so much more than that to me. When I found this server for the first time back on August 1st, 2014, I remember honestly coming on to look for minecraft servers to troll (Yes, I was one of those kids.(Frumple plz don’t demote me for that kthxbai I’ve grown and don’t do that anymore)). When I joined however, I found a growing, thriving, and loving community based on something I love; trains. I knew that from the outset, even though there were just a few people on at that time, that I’d come back.<br />
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Fast forward a few months, and I saw that this minecraft server I messed with a few months back has finally updated, and has a lot of people on now, compared to when I first joined. I went on, and was overwhelmed by all the new changes, and wanted to get started building right away. I quickly got citizen, and after a little bit of me going for some homemade land-scarring, I was right back to square one.<br />
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I rode the MRT south, and found a nice little a neat little, open, flat area along the Desert line, and immediately went to work. From there, a whirlwind of expansion, road building (shout out if you remember uMet and/or the cyan clay/acacia roads of Utopia) and building plopping got me to mayor. I was always told “it’ll be hard to get <insert next rank> but I’ll give it <current rank I was applying for>” by staff multiple times, but I worked to try and prove them wrong.<br />
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I finally reached a wall after getting Senator, and going for Governor, I found common feedback of disorganization, and overall lack of structure. When discussing one night on mumble (Shout outs to Mumble Gang) it was presented by a couple of friends to just “float the city and redo the roads and positioning of builds to make it more organized” and that was when the ‘Make Utopia Great Again’ project began. Huge thanks, and my eternal gratitude go to jphgolf4321 and _Kastle who helped make that happen, and the friendships that developed as a result of the project.<br />
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That was almost 3 years ago at this point. Since that point, the city hasn’t changed much, just the occasional addition of transit, and building here and there, but one thing that has changed in the same time frame are the memories. Memories I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. This server has been here for me through thick and thin, through sickness and health. For all of that, I say this:<br />
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Thank You.<br />
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Thank you for being around, and being positive influences on each other. You never realize the effects your ripples have, but for each and every member on here has left a hugely positive impact on my life. Thank you to the people who know who they are, for being there for me even when I wasn’t there for myself. Thank you to the other members of staff for truly being the cream of the crop. I couldn’t ask to work with a better and more wholesome group of people. Thank you to the people who aren’t around anymore on the server, and have moved on to their next big project. Thank you to each and every person that has contributed to making Utopia truly Great.<br />
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Don’t worry, this isn’t any sort of goodbye, this is just me taking a minute to reflect and be a little nostalgic on this celebratory day, to take a minute and see just how far I’ve come. From a small little 200x200 block area to the metropolis it is today, I’m thankful for every opportunity I’ve had along the way, and here’s to a lot more memories!<br />
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==EspiDev==<br />
'''''Promoted on June 9, 2019 for his city of [[Espil]].'''''<br />
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I would just like to thank the entire MRT community for creating this amazing and friendly environment! Without it, I don’t think I would have had the motivation to build Espil. This, however, is not the end of the story for Espil, as I will still keep on building 😉<br />
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==MishkaMan==<br />
'''''Promoted on June 9, 2019 for his city of [[Kolpino City]].'''''<br />
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This is honestly the best gaming community I’ve ever been a part of. I remember I joined in 2013 as user “pppppppppoooooop” and was rejected a few times, then gave up (for reference, I did not make this username, it was procedurally generated by Mojang when I made the account and didn’t type in a username by accident, so I was stuck with it until Mojang added a username change feature). Fortunately, I tried again in 2015 and was accepted. Building Kolpino City has been such an accomplishing and enjoyable experience for me, and I really appreciate everyone who helped me out. I am very grateful to Frumple and the staff for spending their time, money, and effort to managing and upholding the community to high standards as well as supporting the players with the many tools they implement and update. Thank you.<br />
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==Vickiposa==<br />
'''''Promoted on January 12, 2020 for her city of [[Larkspur]].'''''<br />
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On the very first day I was promoted to member–September 11th, 2018–I decided to be a bit corny and build a bell in a plot of land by the NW22 MRT Station and dedicate it to giving thanks for both the sheer luck I had just stumbling upon this server and to the staff for promoting me. See, I have been looking for a server like this for years–none of my personal friends at the time were interested in playing in a creative city-building world which I have always had a bizarre fascination with. I had given up hope in finding a server like this, but while looking to automate a minecart transport system in singleplayer I somehow stumbled upon this place. I suppose it was simply a some kind of catharsis or whatever that caused me to build the bell, but to this day it still stands as the center of the town I decided to found at that site. At the time, I had heard about the then 11 premier cities. I admired the effort of their creators but I never thought my town would join their ranks but, 16 months and 7 premier promotions later, here we are as I deliver this speech. While I have my regrets about how I went about Larkspur’s growth and recognize its many flaws, Larkspur is my city and I cherish it and the many experiences I had building it.<br />
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Thus, in the spirit of the first structure I built in what would become the city of Larkspur we know and love today, I extend my deepest thanks to everyone who has in any way contributed land, effort, criticism, transport links, or the time in promoting and publicizing this town, including people who have hosted all or part of their event here. Your contributions have very much made Larkspur into what it is today. While I wish I could thank each and every one of you, this speech is extremely wordy as-is so I will refrain from doing so. Anyway, thank you to my fellow staff members for promoting my town to Premier, as well as the audience for listening.<br />
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==kyyl_==<br />
'''''Promoted on November 14, 2020 for his city of [[Oparia]].'''''<br />
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I joined the MRT for the first time on the 2nd of April, 2020. I was really bored during COVID and after looking at 3 city maps, I thought, “maybe there are some servers for this kind of thing.” I’ve spent my time here for a little over seven months, and it has been fun (most) of the ride. This, no matter what the results at the GSM are, has been one of the fun parts. One of the reasons I’ve really stuck around here has been the community. I’ve made connections here that I definitely could not have done just strolling down the street, and I’m really grateful for that. But this isn’t about my belonging (which will be discussed in approximately 15 minutes), it’s about my city. I really loved making Oparia from the start to the finish. EliteNeon was the first person to come to Oparia, setting up a wooden dock at my Downtown for easy access to his town of New Mackinaw as well as to what would have been the RoE Capital. From then on, Oparia grew to have 160 buildings to this date, and that growth even astonishes me. It astonishes me because I’m really not that creative. I love following a format and just doing the same thing over and over again, Oparia looks like to a small extent, but there’s also a lot of original design and good builds there that I’ve ended up quite proud of. Oparia really has been quite the project and this has been quite the server to do it on. Thanks for all the support and stay tuned for moderator nominations!<br />
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==MC_Protocol==<br />
'''''Promoted on August 8, 2020 for his city of [[Redwood]].'''''<br />
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Hi,<br />
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This is definitely a long letter so stick for the ride while I go through a stack of details.<br />
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My name is MC_Protocol, but most people call me Protocol or Mills in real life. Growing up as an only child with parents who tried their hardest to make sure I succeed in life, I had a lot of pressure around me. Sometimes inter conflicts came up in my family where it was the absolute worse and wasn't the greatest be honest. Because of those situations, I often locked myself away, and in some results made me not have that many friends growing up. One solution my parents had was to buy me a console where I would spend my time during middle school playing the Xbox 360 Edition version of Minecraft and where I would make a server that had cool little transit that would take you around similar to the MRT at the time. That server sort of sparked my social interaction with people as well as other in Middle School. Around February 2014 in the eighth grade, my mom gave me a gift card that contains a code to make a Minecraft Account, and later on, in the day, I would join the server for the first time ever.<br />
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When joining, I reminisce and remember the people and individuals who were at the time were the nicest people I have met. I would eventually do a member application and get accepted around a day or two later by some who I watched a bunch as a kid, Thomasfyfe. I'm pretty sure I lost it when I found that out so yeah. Anyway, through that year I would make two cool towns called Frost City and the other around the MRT Red Line called Centennial. Centennial was also the first time I really incorporated and design a well-off and uniquely styled town at the time which eventually led into a town I would build later that year called Victorian City on a new world called "The New World."<br />
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The New World even still as of this moment when writing this letter is where everything skyrocketed for me creatively and at the time was when I got into high school as a freshman. For the next couple of years during high school, I would build and create insane towns that would be considered by some as amazing work by members all around! For those curious, these towns would be Victorian City (now Covina), Rochshire, Port City of Victoria, Dana Point, and the pinnacle of all that, Redwood.<br />
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Redwood is and probably will be the last city I ever design considering that tops everything which is sort of fitting for it. It is peak when it comes down to attention to detail, references to pop culture, architecture, and roads. It is also a love letter to the place I live being California and you can see that with all of its references in one way or another. To those visiting the town, I hope you can walk wound and find cool little things that are presented because it is definitely amazing to see through, and make sure to take all of your time because you're gonna need it.<br />
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Finally, to my friends and people that I consider family on the server, I just want to say thank you so much for existing whether you are a regular member, someone I know IRL, or some new who joined. To former moderators, current or future moderators/admins I do want to say thank you for your work and services in helping and letting this community exist.<br />
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I hope that you all live and enjoy life to the fullest!<br />
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Keep moving forward,<br />
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Protocol<br />
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==Mojang1014==<br />
'''''Promoted on January 8, 2022 for his city of [[Chan Bay]].'''''<br />
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Hello.<br />
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This is Mojang1014 here.<br />
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Most of the people call me moj. Others who have seen me bud on this server back in 2018 would call me Mojang.<br />
No fancy sugarcoating here and there. I just want to make this speech meaningful, or at the very least, brief.<br />
Anyways…<br />
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I would like to take this opportunity to again extend my gratitude to everyone in this server who has supported me along this road to double premier.<br />
Chan Bay, initially I thought, would just end up like all the other, well majority, of moj towns that have seeded themselves onto the surface of the New World – that being a tiny hamlet in the nowhere.<br />
For much of its growth, it has been fast and evident of the dubious yet mysterious ways of what many folks here call Mojangitis. When the town reached Governor, I kind of stopped and took a breather – kept multiplying the disease, whatever shape or form, whenever I had the time and effort to do so.<br />
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May 2020 rolled along and I made my first shot to the double premier hoop. A near unanimous “no” (I believe it was a 1:10 ratio) was their answer. I was disheartened honestly, and that took a good chunk of my motivation. Add Modgate and all the drama that has happened this past year, it just went lower and lower, to a point where I contemplated on leaving the server for good.<br />
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But I persisted, in hopes and aspirations that whatever the hell that was happening right now, would simmer, and no one would frankly give a damn about it anymore.<br />
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It was then that I started working on Chan Bay again.<br />
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And from tiny hamlet to vast semi-arid metropolis it went.<br />
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One airport to three airports.<br />
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Unknown to Known.<br />
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Governor to Premier.<br />
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Single to Double (Premier).<br />
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So to those members, young and old, experienced and not, lazy and driven, let Chan Bay be a testament that no matter how hard things in this world can be, whether it be the IB exams or your screwed-up mental health, that dreams and aspirations, wonder and inspiration, can indeed come true if you put your mind, sweat, and effort into it.<br />
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So God bless all of you, at sa wakas, mabunga at masaya ang araw ninyo.<br />
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Kachow.<br />
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==SimonScholar==<br />
'''''Promoted on February 13, 2022 for his city of [[Porton]].'''''<br />
<br />
I’m really pleased to have received Premier for Porton – Despite this being a fairly new town (being founded on 9th August 2021, 6 months and 4 days ago) I’ve really enjoyed working on it and am proud it’s gotten to this stage.<br />
<br />
I founded Porton on a whim, not knowing how well I could master an organic build style having only ever built traditional towns. Despite that though I was able to make quick progress, and adding armour stands throughout the town from the start really helped me to breathe life into the town and make it feel real. Overall I’ve really enjoyed working on the town since it was started, and am glad it’s been recognised as one of the server’s Premier cities.<br />
<br />
Thanks for everyone that’s visited Porton throughout it’s development, and for giving me ideas and inspiration to carry it on.<br />
<br />
PS. Good luck to anyone partaking in future Premier Challenges<br />
<br />
==MinecraftYoshi26==<br />
'''''Promoted on February 13, 2022 for his city of [[Itokani]].'''''<br />
<br />
Truthfully, I wasn’t expecting to get Premier. Itokani has been a passion project of mine, and I built it in an effort to create a tropical city that would look more organized and planned than my first attempt, the Hummingbird Islands. I’ve extremely proud of what Itokani has become, especially with all of the hours I poured into it. Thanks to everyone who has constructed anything in the town or helped in any part of it!<br />
<br />
Most importantly, don’t forget to sign up for (and later vote in) the MRTvision Screenshot Contest!<br />
<br />
==Zuoj==<br />
'''''Promoted on October 8, 2023 for his city of [[Nuuk]].'''''<br />
<br />
Premier speech to be posted later.</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Biwabik&diff=240318Biwabik2023-11-06T04:13:51Z<p>Chiefbozx: we're up to 53 residents now</p>
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<div>{{Infobox town<br />
| mayor = {{u|chiefbozx}}<br />
| depmayor = {{u|sixhundredcats}}<br />
<br />
| rank = Mayor<br />
| founded = February 29, 2020<br />
<br />
| coords = 24908, 71, -29204<br />
| world = New<br />
| ward = 2<br />
<br />
| mrt = None<br />
<br />
| politics = true<br />
| mpo = [[Metropolitan North Association]]<br />
<br />
| lore = true<br />
| population = 53<br />
}}<br />
'''Biwabik''' is a Mayor-ranked town in [[Ward 2]] of the Zeta region, with a mayor of {{U|chiefbozx}}. Located on the northeastern shore of Lake 31, it is one of the most northern and most eastern towns on the server. Biwabik is a founding member of the [[Metropolitan North Association]].<br />
<br />
The town was founded on February 29, 2020, when the Zeta region opened to construction for the first time. Since then, the town has slowly built up a downtown core. There are plans to expand the town and turn it into a major hub for residential and industrial activity, with plenty of parks and other features to break up the grid of buildings.<br />
<br />
As with all of Chief's towns, the street names are references - in this case, named streets are counties in Minnesota. Named streets are arranged alphabetically, west to east, to allow for easier navigation. Street numbers increase north to south.<br />
<br />
== Pronunciation ==<br />
The canonical pronunciation of Biwabik is "bih-WAH-bick" or "buh-WAH-bick". The alternative pronunciation used by some Minnesotans, "BYE-wah-bick", is technically accepted as well but frowned upon.<br />
<br />
Pronunciations such as "bee-way-bick", "bih-wah-buh-back", "bih-wap-buck", and "bee-wee-back" are incorrect.<br />
<br />
== Transport ==<br />
Biwabik is served by multiple boat companies, including [[BoatNorth]], [[Hummingbird Boat Lines]], and [[Savannah Ferries]]. All inter-city ferries dock at Sibley Plaza, which is also home to bus and rail connections.<br />
<br />
Within the city, metro and commuter rail services are operated by the Biwabik Transportation Commission (BTC). The metro's A Line is currently under construction and will be a circular route serving stations throughout downtown. Commuter rail services are currently not in operation, though will be built to serve medium-distance trips between Sibley Plaza and the rest of the city, including service to nearby cities like [[Kleinsburg]] and [[New Windsor]].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Biwabik transit service<br />
!Line<br />
!Mode<br />
!Route description<br />
!Status<br />
|-<br />
|Silver<br />
|Northstar Commuter Rail<br />
|Sibley Plaza — Mining Company — [[New Windsor]] — [[Kleinsburg]]<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|Metro<br />
|Downtown and Uptown Circular<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Sibley Plaza and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|Metro<br />
|Zippel Bay — Saint Anthony — points southeast<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Zippel Bay and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|1<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — BSX — Hillcrest<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|2<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — Saint Anthony — Nine Realms — Zippel Bay<br />
|Planned<br />
|}<br />
The bottom level of Sibley Plaza is an inter-city warp rail concourse with 12 tracks. [[RailNorth]] uses tracks 7 and 8 for RailNorth One service to [[Tulipsburg]]; this service will be extended towards the airport once built. [[NewRail FLR]] will use Tracks 9 and 10 for a future nonstop service to Octarine.<br />
<br />
As the city expands, the B280 will be built to connect the city to the MRT road network. This road, which will be signed "B280 - Blue Earth Boulevard" within the city, will be managed by [[RoadNorth]]. Inter-city buses will be able to use dedicated bus tunnels to access Sibley Plaza from Blue Earth Boulevard, just like how buses traveling on the [[A6]] have direct access to [[Division Street Terminal]] in [[Schillerton]].<br />
<br />
All seaplane service for the city, along with some helicopter service, is handled through [[Zippel Bay]] (code BIZ) downtown. As the city grows and becomes eligible for full-scale airports, Medallion Field (code BIW) will handle additional helicopter traffic as well as standard planes.<br />
<br />
== Residences ==<br />
Biwabik will eventually be a predominantly residential town, with a variety of housing options available. All housing options come pre-furnished, though residents may be able to decorate or rearrange items within their home depending on property rules.<br />
<br />
Per Biwabik city ordinance, any prospective resident who develops a commercial property within the city limits of Biwabik is entitled to a residential unit free of charge. (Existing residents cannot develop commercial properties to get their purchase fees reimbursed.) Other residential units are available for purchase by MRT members at an affordable price.<br />
<br />
Residences are available in the following forms:<br />
<br />
=== Condominiums ===<br />
The Carlyle Condominium Building in downtown Biwabik is considered some of the city's most premier real estate, with only four condos per floor and stunning views of downtown and Sibley Plaza on the higher floors. The building is the traditional starting location of the [[Apartment Chase]] minigame. Units here sell for $10 on floors 8 and higher, and $8 on floors 7 and lower. {{U|EliteNeon}} is the president of the building's homeowners association.<br />
<br />
The Fraser Condominium Building is now under construction at the intersection of 3rd Street and Big Stone Street. Half-floor units will be available for $15 and one penthouse full-floor unit will be available for $25.<br />
<br />
== Franchises ==<br />
Biwabik is home to the following franchises:<br />
<br />
* [[AstroSlurp]] (Location: Level 1 of Carlyle Condominium Building - Aitkin Street between 3rd and 4th Streets)<br />
* [[Aroma Coffee]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, at south end of Track 5 - 4th Street between Anoka and Becker Streets, or access from Tettegouche Park)<br />
* Instant Ribbits (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street, then turn right at Larsmont Pool)<br />
* [[Aston Soda]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 13)<br />
* [[Menards]] Vending Machine Fair (Location: Lobby of Carlyle Condominium Building)<br />
* [[Comet Cafe]] (Location: Westgate Regency Hillcrest, level 0 - Follow Orpheum Canal river walk under Hillcrest Arena)<br />
* Drunkin' Donuts (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 15)<br />
* [[Lilies]] (Location: Hillcrest Arena, south mezzanine, below seating section 10)<br />
<br />
All other buildings within the town are original.<br />
<br />
== Parks and recreation ==<br />
The Biwabik Department of Parks and Recreation was formed early in the city's history to facilitate the development of the city's green space and recreation facilities. The department manages the following locations:<br />
<br />
* Larsmont Pool (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street)<br />
* Tettegouche Park (Location: Between 2nd and 4th Streets, west of Becker Street - access along 2nd, 4th, or Becker Streets, or directly from Sibley Plaza)<br />
* Cascade Park (Location: 1st & Becker, across from Hillcrest Arena - access via Ad HOC or at SE corner of Ad HOC)<br />
<br />
Parks are generally named after Minnesota's state parks.<br />
<br />
Parks & Rec also facilitates the Professional Sportsball Group, which operates sports arenas:<br />
<br />
* Hillcrest Arena (Location: 1st & Becker)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Metropolitan North Association members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Biwabik&diff=239671Biwabik2023-10-29T05:03:04Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Residences */ new condo building coming soon</p>
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<div>{{Infobox town<br />
| mayor = {{u|chiefbozx}}<br />
| depmayor = {{u|sixhundredcats}}<br />
<br />
| rank = Mayor<br />
| founded = February 29, 2020<br />
<br />
| coords = 24908, 71, -29204<br />
| world = New<br />
| ward = 2<br />
<br />
| mrt = None<br />
<br />
| politics = true<br />
| mpo = [[Metropolitan North Association]]<br />
<br />
| lore = true<br />
| population = 36<br />
}}<br />
'''Biwabik''' is a Mayor-ranked town in [[Ward 2]] of the Zeta region, with a mayor of {{U|chiefbozx}}. Located on the northeastern shore of Lake 31, it is one of the most northern and most eastern towns on the server. Biwabik is a founding member of the [[Metropolitan North Association]].<br />
<br />
The town was founded on February 29, 2020, when the Zeta region opened to construction for the first time. Since then, the town has slowly built up a downtown core. There are plans to expand the town and turn it into a major hub for residential and industrial activity, with plenty of parks and other features to break up the grid of buildings.<br />
<br />
As with all of Chief's towns, the street names are references - in this case, named streets are counties in Minnesota. Named streets are arranged alphabetically, west to east, to allow for easier navigation. Street numbers increase north to south.<br />
<br />
== Pronunciation ==<br />
The canonical pronunciation of Biwabik is "bih-WAH-bick" or "buh-WAH-bick". The alternative pronunciation used by some Minnesotans, "BYE-wah-bick", is technically accepted as well but frowned upon.<br />
<br />
Pronunciations such as "bee-way-bick", "bih-wah-buh-back", "bih-wap-buck", and "bee-wee-back" are incorrect.<br />
<br />
== Transport ==<br />
Biwabik is served by multiple boat companies, including [[BoatNorth]], [[Hummingbird Boat Lines]], and [[Savannah Ferries]]. All inter-city ferries dock at Sibley Plaza, which is also home to bus and rail connections.<br />
<br />
Within the city, metro and commuter rail services are operated by the Biwabik Transportation Commission (BTC). The metro's A Line is currently under construction and will be a circular route serving stations throughout downtown. Commuter rail services are currently not in operation, though will be built to serve medium-distance trips between Sibley Plaza and the rest of the city, including service to nearby cities like [[Kleinsburg]] and [[New Windsor]].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Biwabik transit service<br />
!Line<br />
!Mode<br />
!Route description<br />
!Status<br />
|-<br />
|Silver<br />
|Northstar Commuter Rail<br />
|Sibley Plaza — Mining Company — [[New Windsor]] — [[Kleinsburg]]<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|Metro<br />
|Downtown and Uptown Circular<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Sibley Plaza and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|Metro<br />
|Zippel Bay — Saint Anthony — points southeast<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Zippel Bay and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|1<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — BSX — Hillcrest<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|2<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — Saint Anthony — Nine Realms — Zippel Bay<br />
|Planned<br />
|}<br />
The bottom level of Sibley Plaza is an inter-city warp rail concourse with 12 tracks. [[RailNorth]] uses tracks 7 and 8 for RailNorth One service to [[Tulipsburg]]; this service will be extended towards the airport once built. [[NewRail FLR]] will use Tracks 9 and 10 for a future nonstop service to Octarine.<br />
<br />
As the city expands, the B280 will be built to connect the city to the MRT road network. This road, which will be signed "B280 - Blue Earth Boulevard" within the city, will be managed by [[RoadNorth]]. Inter-city buses will be able to use dedicated bus tunnels to access Sibley Plaza from Blue Earth Boulevard, just like how buses traveling on the [[A6]] have direct access to [[Division Street Terminal]] in [[Schillerton]].<br />
<br />
All seaplane service for the city, along with some helicopter service, is handled through [[Zippel Bay]] (code BIZ) downtown. As the city grows and becomes eligible for full-scale airports, Medallion Field (code BIW) will handle additional helicopter traffic as well as standard planes.<br />
<br />
== Residences ==<br />
Biwabik will eventually be a predominantly residential town, with a variety of housing options available. All housing options come pre-furnished, though residents may be able to decorate or rearrange items within their home depending on property rules.<br />
<br />
Per Biwabik city ordinance, any prospective resident who develops a commercial property within the city limits of Biwabik is entitled to a residential unit free of charge. (Existing residents cannot develop commercial properties to get their purchase fees reimbursed.) Other residential units are available for purchase by MRT members at an affordable price.<br />
<br />
Residences are available in the following forms:<br />
<br />
=== Condominiums ===<br />
The Carlyle Condominium Building in downtown Biwabik is considered some of the city's most premier real estate, with only four condos per floor and stunning views of downtown and Sibley Plaza on the higher floors. The building is the traditional starting location of the [[Apartment Chase]] minigame. Units here sell for $10 on floors 8 and higher, and $8 on floors 7 and lower. {{U|EliteNeon}} is the president of the building's homeowners association.<br />
<br />
The Fraser Condominium Building is now under construction at the intersection of 3rd Street and Big Stone Street. Half-floor units will be available for $15 and one penthouse full-floor unit will be available for $25.<br />
<br />
== Franchises ==<br />
Biwabik is home to the following franchises:<br />
<br />
* [[AstroSlurp]] (Location: Level 1 of Carlyle Condominium Building - Aitkin Street between 3rd and 4th Streets)<br />
* [[Aroma Coffee]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, at south end of Track 5 - 4th Street between Anoka and Becker Streets, or access from Tettegouche Park)<br />
* Instant Ribbits (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street, then turn right at Larsmont Pool)<br />
* [[Aston Soda]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 13)<br />
* [[Menards]] Vending Machine Fair (Location: Lobby of Carlyle Condominium Building)<br />
* [[Comet Cafe]] (Location: Westgate Regency Hillcrest, level 0 - Follow Orpheum Canal river walk under Hillcrest Arena)<br />
* Drunkin' Donuts (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 15)<br />
* [[Lilies]] (Location: Hillcrest Arena, south mezzanine, below seating section 10)<br />
<br />
All other buildings within the town are original.<br />
<br />
== Parks and recreation ==<br />
The Biwabik Department of Parks and Recreation was formed early in the city's history to facilitate the development of the city's green space and recreation facilities. The department manages the following locations:<br />
<br />
* Larsmont Pool (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street)<br />
* Tettegouche Park (Location: Between 2nd and 4th Streets, west of Becker Street - access along 2nd, 4th, or Becker Streets, or directly from Sibley Plaza)<br />
* Cascade Park (Location: 1st & Becker, across from Hillcrest Arena - access via Ad HOC or at SE corner of Ad HOC)<br />
<br />
Parks are generally named after Minnesota's state parks.<br />
<br />
Parks & Rec also facilitates the Professional Sportsball Group, which operates sports arenas:<br />
<br />
* Hillcrest Arena (Location: 1st & Becker)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Metropolitan North Association members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Chiefbozx&diff=237118User:Chiefbozx2023-09-20T01:14:46Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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{{Infobox user<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Governor+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - August 13, 2023<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br>August 13, 2023 - present<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = credit card man, retired wielder of Mjölnir<br />
| status = yellow<br />
}}<br />
Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. I'm frequently... implicated in a number of things around the server. Whether or not I am actually responsible is an exercise for the reader. :)<br />
<br />
I served two terms as a member of staff: from Opening Weekend (July 2012) through September 2015, and from October 2017 through my retirement in August 2023. I served as the server's first official Head Administrator from June 24, 2020 through August 13, 2023, after which I passed the reins to {{u|SimonScholar}}.<br />
<br />
{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
{{glowlight|Admod for Impact|Winner}}<br />
<br />
==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
<br />
*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree (the kind you would find on an island)<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Oasis Line]]: Coconut. Blame {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} for this one.<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Union Line]]: It's ''meant'' to indicate an outer perimeter line with a bunch of lines radiating out from the center of the icon, much like how the Union Line is an outer perimeter line connecting the extremities of the MRT lines, and is farther out than the [[MRT Circle Line]]. The official icon name, however, is <code>dharmachakra</code>, which looks like the wheel of a pirate ship.<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
<br />
The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
<br />
==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
<br />
The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
<br />
The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
<br />
===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
<br />
===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO.<br />
<br />
RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
<br />
===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857, and Biwabik is a town full of Minnesota references. Guess what state I'm from!<br />
<br />
===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
<br />
===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
<br />
===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
<br />
*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
<br />
More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
<br />
===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
<br />
===Do you know the phonetic alphabet?===<br />
Yes. I don't technically need it for my job, but it does come in handy. I learned it in college for... reasons.<br />
<br />
===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
<br />
There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
<br />
*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
<br />
===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
<br />
Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
<br />
===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
<br />
If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
<br />
===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina, or Neptune Heli Shuttles or RodBla to Biwabik Zippel Bay.<br />
<br />
===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
<br />
I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
<br />
I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
<br />
* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charged a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
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This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
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The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
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===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means someone ran the <code>/smite</code> command, pointed directly at you. Or you used <code>/kit smite</code> and therefore smat yourself.<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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===Why do you use Fahrenheit?===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
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Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
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===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs (Birch): <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs (Rowan): <s>Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).</s> Yep, upgraded that one too.<br />
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Specs (Juniper): 2023 16" MacBook Pro, M2 Max (12 CPU cores, 38 GPU cores), 32 GB DDR5 RAM<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
[[Category:Former MRT staff members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Chiefbozx&diff=234987User:Chiefbozx2023-08-13T22:06:06Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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{{Infobox user<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Governor+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - August 13, 2023<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br>August 13, 2023 - present<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = credit card man<br />
| status = green<br />
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Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. I'm frequently... implicated in a number of things around the server. Whether or not I am actually responsible is an exercise for the reader. :)<br />
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I served two terms as a member of staff: from Opening Weekend (July 2012) through September 2015, and from October 2017 through my retirement in August 2023. I served as the server's first official Head Administrator from June 24, 2020 through August 13, 2023, after which I passed the reins to {{u|SimonScholar}}.<br />
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{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
{{glowlight|Admod for Impact|Winner}}<br />
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==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
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*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree (the kind you would find on an island)<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Oasis Line]]: Coconut. Blame {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} for this one.<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Union Line]]: It's ''meant'' to indicate an outer perimeter line with a bunch of lines radiating out from the center of the icon, much like how the Union Line is an outer perimeter line connecting the extremities of the MRT lines, and is farther out than the [[MRT Circle Line]]. The official icon name, however, is <code>dharmachakra</code>, which looks like the wheel of a pirate ship.<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
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The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
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==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
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The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
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The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
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===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
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===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO.<br />
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RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
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===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857, and Biwabik is a town full of Minnesota references. Guess what state I'm from!<br />
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===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
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===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
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===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
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*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
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More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
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===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
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===Do you know the phonetic alphabet?===<br />
Yes. I don't technically need it for my job, but it does come in handy. I learned it in college for... reasons.<br />
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===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
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There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
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*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
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===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
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Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
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===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
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If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
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===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina, or Neptune Heli Shuttles or RodBla to Biwabik Zippel Bay.<br />
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===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
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I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
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I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
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* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charged a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
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This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
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The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
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===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means someone ran the <code>/smite</code> command, pointed directly at you. Or you used <code>/kit smite</code> and therefore smat yourself.<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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===Why do you use Fahrenheit?===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
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Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
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===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs (Birch): <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs (Rowan): <s>Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).</s> Yep, upgraded that one too.<br />
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Specs (Juniper): 2023 16" MacBook Pro, M2 Max (12 CPU cores, 38 GPU cores), 32 GB DDR5 RAM<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
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{{Infobox user<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Governor+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - August 13, 2023<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br>August 13, 2023 - present<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = credit card man<br />
| status = green<br />
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Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. I'm frequently... implicated in a number of things around the server. Whether or not I am actually responsible is an exercise for the reader. :)<br />
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I served two terms as a member of staff: from Opening Weekend through September 2015, and from October 2017 through my retirement in August 2023. O served as the server's first official Head Administrator from June 24, 2020 through August 13, 2023, after which I passed the reins to {{u|SimonScholar}}.<br />
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{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
{{glowlight|Admod for Impact|Winner}}<br />
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==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
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*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree (the kind you would find on an island)<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Oasis Line]]: Coconut. Blame {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} for this one.<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Union Line]]: It's ''meant'' to indicate an outer perimeter line with a bunch of lines radiating out from the center of the icon, much like how the Union Line is an outer perimeter line connecting the extremities of the MRT lines, and is farther out than the [[MRT Circle Line]]. The official icon name, however, is <code>dharmachakra</code>, which looks like the wheel of a pirate ship.<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
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The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
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==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
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The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
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The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
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===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
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===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO.<br />
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RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
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===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857, and Biwabik is a town full of Minnesota references. Guess what state I'm from!<br />
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===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
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===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
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===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
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*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
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More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
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===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
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===Do you know the phonetic alphabet?===<br />
Yes. I don't technically need it for my job, but it does come in handy. I learned it in college for... reasons.<br />
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===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
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There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
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*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
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===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
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Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
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===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
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If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
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===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina, or Neptune Heli Shuttles or RodBla to Biwabik Zippel Bay.<br />
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===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
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I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
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I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
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* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charged a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
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This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
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The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
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===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means someone ran the <code>/smite</code> command, pointed directly at you. Or you used <code>/kit smite</code> and therefore smat yourself.<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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===Why do you use Fahrenheit?===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
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Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
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===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs (Birch): <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs (Rowan): <s>Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).</s> Yep, upgraded that one too.<br />
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Specs (Juniper): 2023 16" MacBook Pro, M2 Max (12 CPU cores, 38 GPU cores), 32 GB DDR5 RAM<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
[[Category:Former MRT staff members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Chiefbozx&diff=234985User:Chiefbozx2023-08-13T22:04:50Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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{{Infobox user<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Governor+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - August 13, 2023<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br>August 13, 2023 - present<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = credit card man<br />
| status = green<br />
}}<br />
Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. I'm frequently... implicated in a number of things around the server. Whether or not I am actually responsible is an exercise for the reader. :)<br />
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I served two terms as a member of staff: from Opening Weekend through September 2015, and from October 2017 through my retirement in August 2023. O served as the server's first official Head Administrator from June 24, 2020 through August 13, 2023, after which I passed the reins to {{u|SimonScholar}}.<br />
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{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
{{glowlight|Admod for Impact|Winner}}<br />
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==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
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*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree (the kind you would find on an island)<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Oasis Line]]: Coconut. Blame {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} for this one.<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Union Line]]: It's ''meant'' to indicate an outer perimeter line with a bunch of lines radiating out from the center of the icon, much like how the Union Line is an outer perimeter line connecting the extremities of the MRT lines, and is farther out than the [[MRT Circle Line]]. The official icon name, however, is <code>dharmachakra</code>, which looks like the wheel of a pirate ship.<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
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The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
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==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
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The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
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The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
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===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
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===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO.<br />
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RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
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===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857, and Biwabik is a town full of Minnesota references. Guess what state I'm from!<br />
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===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
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===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
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===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
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*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
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More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
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===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
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===Do you know the phonetic alphabet?===<br />
Yes. I don't technically need it for my job, but it does come in handy. I learned it in college for... reasons.<br />
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===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
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There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
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*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
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===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
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Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
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===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
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If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
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===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina, or Neptune Heli Shuttles or RodBla to Biwabik Zippel Bay.<br />
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===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
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I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
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I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
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* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charged a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
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This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
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The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
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===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means someone ran the <code>/smite</code> command, pointed directly at you. Or you used <code>/kit smite</kit> and therefore smat yourself.<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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===Why do you use Fahrenheit?===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
<br />
Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
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===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs (Birch): <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs (Rowan): <s>Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).</s> Yep, upgraded that one too.<br />
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Specs (Juniper): 2023 16" MacBook Pro, M2 Max (12 CPU cores, 38 GPU cores), 32 GB DDR5 RAM<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
[[Category:Former MRT staff members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2023_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=2347942023 Premier City Challenge2023-08-05T03:39:28Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Common rules */ Fix a couple grammatical bits</p>
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<div>The '''2023 Premier City Challenge''' is a speedrun event organised by {{u|SimonScholar}} requiring players to visit all Premier cities on the new world in the shortest possible time. This event is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]] and [[2021 Premier City Challenge]] created by {{u|chiefbozx}}. Since 2021, three new Premier cities have been added to the list of cities, [[Chan Bay]], [[Itokani]] and [[Porton]].<br />
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The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
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== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class=wikitable style="white-space:nowrap;" style="text-align:left;"<br />
|+<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="5" align=center |'''Class S'''<br />
|-<br />
|Ada_Virus<br />
|02 August 2023<br />
|Itokani<br />
|Porton<br />
|01:25:04<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="5" align=center |'''Class A'''<br />
|-<br />
|Kingsnake<br />
|16 July 2023<br />
|Itokani<br />
|Porton<br />
|01:36:52<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="5" align=center |'''Class B'''<br />
|-<br />
|notshort925<br />
|24 July 2023<br />
|Itokani<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:40:01<br />
|-<br />
|Awesome_Marbles<br />
|16 July 2023<br />
|Porton<br />
|Chan Bay<br />
|00:46:05<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="5" align=center |'''Class C'''<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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== Prizes for the fastest runs ==<br />
The fastest times on the leaderboard in each class as of 23:59 UTC on Sunday 13 July will receive a prize:<br />
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* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25. All other entrants $5.<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50. All other entrants $10.<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125. All other entrants $25.<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250. All other entrants $50.<br />
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Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
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== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Bed respawns*<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Vehicles Plugin<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Bed respawns are only permitted using beds pre-existing before the challenge starting on 13 July 2023. Bed respawns must be set during the race, dying during the race before a respawn is set invalidates a run.<br />
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In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
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When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
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When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
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== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
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'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], [[Chan Bay]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Itokani]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Porton]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
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# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you have visited the town hall and pressed the marked '''2023 Premier City Challenge''' button, to record coreprotect data.<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# You many not use any of the spawn warps located within Central Park during a challenge.<br />
# Dying and respawning at a bed is permitted, but this must be a bed in place before 13 July 2023, and the respawn must be set within the run. Dying before a respawn has been set (including respawning at Spawn) invalidates the run.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you press the marked button in the town hall within your starting city, and stop it when you press the marked button in the town hall within your destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
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=== List of cities and locations ===<br />
The following coordinates are the location of the town hall in the following cities, where a marked button is placed that you must press:<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!City<br />
!Location<br />
|-<br />
|[[Achowalogen Takachsin]]<br />
| (4000, 71, -1534)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Airchester]]<br />
| (8097, 64, 11)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Chan Bay]]<br />
| (-17942, 67, 4974)<br />
|-<br />
| [[City of Evella]]<br />
| (-3630, 83, 1081)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Deadbush]]<br />
| (-8041, 74, 8590)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elecna Bay]]<br />
| (1973, 69, 8561)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Espil]]<br />
| (-6038, 72, 2377)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Itokani]]<br />
| (20020, 63, -18730)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Kenthurst]]<br />
| (-2996, 63, -413)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Kessler]]<br />
| (-5594, 69, -4284)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Kolpino City]]<br />
| (-4311, 74, 3787)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Laclede]]<br />
| (-1823, 70, -3700)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Lanark]]<br />
| (-2726, 73, -6222)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Larkspur]]<br />
| (-8406, 68, -8925)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Oparia]]<br />
| (1121, 69, -20386)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Porton]]<br />
| (-25784, 64, 25086)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Quiris]]<br />
| (914, 72, -7197)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Redwood]]<br />
| (3025, 66, 15893)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Segville]]<br />
| (-550, 76, 2739)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Sunshine Coast]]<br />
| (15802, 65, 17631)<br />
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| (-3551, 71, -2086)<br />
|}<br />
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== How to submit ==<br />
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[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Chiefbozx&diff=228974User:Chiefbozx2023-02-24T04:38:20Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* MRT line logos project */</p>
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{{Infobox user<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish, some Italian and French<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Head Administrator+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - present<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = Head Administrator, sometimes misspelled to chefbot<br />
| status = green<br />
}}<br />
Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. Apparently I'm also responsible for the large masses of [[AFK Box]]ing. For a while, I held the record for longest service on staff besides {{u|Frumple}}. ({{u|Tom_Pairs}} has the record for longest-still-serving member of staff.)<br />
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I was appointed to the role of Head Administrator on June 14, 2020, after serving as an admin since January 1, 2018. (Before that, I was a moderator for about 48 hours from July 15 to 16, 2012, then an admin until September 8, 2015, then a mod from October 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018. I was on hiatus for a couple years while I was in college.)<br />
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{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
{{glowlight|Admod for Impact|Winner}}<br />
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==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
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*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree (the kind you would find on an island)<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Oasis Line]]: Coconut. Blame {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} for this one.<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Union Line]]: It's ''meant'' to indicate an outer perimeter line with a bunch of lines radiating out from the center of the icon, much like how the Union Line is an outer perimeter line connecting the extremities of the MRT lines, and is farther out than the [[MRT Circle Line]]. The official icon name, however, is <code>dharmachakra</code>, which looks like the wheel of a pirate ship.<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
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The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
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==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
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The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
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The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
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===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
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===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO and am its transportation secretary. The capital city is [[Tulipsburg]].<br />
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RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
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===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857.<br />
===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
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===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
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===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
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*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
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More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
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===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
===Wait, in KTANE you said you knew Morse/the phonetic alphabet. How do I learn them?===<br />
Both require practice.<br />
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*[http://qrznow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/morse_code.jpg This flowchart] helps for Morse. For the phonetic alphabet, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet NATO phonetic alphabet] for the most widely used version.<br />
*Phonetic: Learn how to spell your name using phonetic alphabet indicators. Next time you order something over the phone and need to give your name, spell it out this way: Charlie Hotel India Echo Foxtrot Bravo Oscar Zulu X-ray. (Anytime you have to call Delta, use phonetics when reading them PNRs! They're trained in it!)<br />
*Morse: Find people in your contacts (friends, SO, etc) who text you a lot. Now change their text message '''vibration''' to their initials in Morse code. This is pretty easy to do on iPhone; just choose the contact, go into the editor, and tap "Vibration" under "Text Tone". You will then have a button to record one. For instance, if you have a friend named {{u|AP_Red}}, you might set the vibration to <code>AP</code> with the Morse <code>•- •--•</code>. Also, don't be afraid to record slow enough so that you can distinguish between the taps - just don't make it a ten second vibration, otherwise you won't feel the whole thing by the time you've taken your phone out of your pocket.<br />
**This works best with initials, not full names. Three-letter initials might be pushing it (I've tried this), two-letter ones should be okay.<br />
**If you own an Apple Watch this won't go off nearly as frequently as you think it will (figured this out the hard way), but it's still useful for those times when you're switching between multiple text conversations.<br />
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===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
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There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
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*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
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===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
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Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
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===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
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If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
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===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina.<br />
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===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
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I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
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I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
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* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charges a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
<br />
This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
<br />
The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means an admin - probably me, {{u|Tom_Pairs}}, or Frumple - ran <code>/smite <your name></code>. Or we did a "splattersmite" (<code>/smite *</code>).<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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=== Why do you use Fahrenheit? ===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
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Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs: <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs: Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
[[Category:Current MRT staff members]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=File:Zephyr_Line_logo.png&diff=228973File:Zephyr Line logo.png2023-02-24T04:35:09Z<p>Chiefbozx: Chiefbozx uploaded a new version of File:Zephyr Line logo.png</p>
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<div>{{transit infobox<br />
|img = [[File:Expo Line Marina Shuttle logo.png|300px]]<br />
|route={{st/n|x|XE8}} to [[MRT Marina (New World)|MRT Marina]] via <small>[[Merchant City]]</small><br />
|stations=2<br />
|builder={{u|Tom_Pairs}}<br />
|addbuilders={{u|Technological99}}<br />
{{u|Just Robinho|Just_robinho}}<br />
|station=[[MRT System#Version 5.0|MRT v5]]<br />
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The '''MRT Marina Shuttle''' is a shuttle of the [[MRT Expo Line]] that is a part of the [[New World MRT System]]. It connects [[Merchant City]] to the [[MRT Marina (New World)|MRT Marina]].<br />
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Despite debate on its state as an independent MRT Line, {{u|Frumple}} has noted that it is a part of the MRT Expo Line and not its own line.<br />
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An extension proposal by {{u|autobus22}} and {{u|Missa_Solemnis}} to [[Central City]] was submitted to the August 2021 GSM but was rejected.<br />
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==Route==<br />
The Marina Shuttle runs entirely within [[Ward 3]].<br />
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v-STR!~vCONTf-~~{{BSto|[[MRT Expo Line]]|Eastbound to [[East Mesa]]}}<br />
v-KBHFe~~{{st|x|XEM}}<br />
BOOT~~[[MRT Marina (New World)|MRT Marina]]<br />
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|description={{u|woorich999}} released a 360° video of an inbound trip of the shuttle.<br />
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|id=wFt5d7DoUTo<br />
|dimensions=400<br />
|alignment=right<br />
|container=frame<br />
|description=[[MBS]] released a timelapse of the shuttle as a part of its "Five Years Later" series<br />
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{{#evt:<br />
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|id=I27syxGmpDE<br />
|dimensions=400<br />
|alignment=right<br />
|container=frame<br />
|description=[[MBN]] released a timelapse of the shuttle as a part of its "2020 New World MRT Timelapse Series" series<br />
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===Cities===<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:lightgrey; width:080px" |City<br />
! style="background:lightgrey; width:120px" |Rank<br />
! style="background:lightgrey; width:160px" |Mayor<br />
! style="background:lightgrey; width:200px" |Stations<br />
|-<br />
|[[Achowalogen Takachsin]]||{{Rank|Premier}}||{{u|Tom_Pairs}}||{{st|x|XE8}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Stations==<br />
{{station/h}}<br />
{{station|open|000000|XE8|[[Merchant City]]|{{st/n|x|XE8}} [[MRT Expo Line]]|nolink=true|c=white}}<br />
{{station|open|000000|XEM|[[MRT Marina (New World)|MRT Marina]]|nolink=true|c=white}}<br />
|}<br />
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<div>MRT staff members or simply staff members, also nicknamed Admods, are members who hold the rank of Moderator, Admin, or Owner. In alphabetical order, the current MRT staff member team consists of the following 15 players: {{u|__7d}}, {{u|AP_Red}}, {{u|chiefbozx}}, {{u|Cynra_}},{{u|Foote_Chicken}}, Frumple, {{u|hvt2011}}, {{u|Missa_Solemnis}}, {{u|MPolo455}}, {{u|Needn_NL}}, {{u|SimonScholar}}, {{u|Skelezomperman}}, {{u|Tom_Pairs}}, and {{u|VickiTori_}}. <br />
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Originally, staff members were hand-selected by {{u|Frumple}}, but have since been selected privately and publicly at General Staff Meetings.<br />
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SimonScholar holds the record for most staff terms, at six. The continuous term excluding Frumple is Tom_Pairs, first being promoted on April 14, 2013, with a term length of {{Age in years and days|April 14, 2013|sep=and|duration=on}}. As of December 2022, there have been 60 unique MRT staff members. <br />
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The current MRT staff members are highlighted and written in '''boldface'''. All dates are listed in Pacific time.<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
!<abbr title="Unique player promoted number">No.</abbr><br />
! class="unsortable"|Username<br />
! class="unsortable"|Residence<br />
! colspan="2" class="unsortable"|Rank<br />
! class="unsortable"|<abbr title="Term defined as continuous time on the staff team">Term length</abbr><br />
!Rank change and departure reason(s)<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" |1<br />
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;" |{{u|Frumple}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;" |{{Flag/p|Canada}}<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{nowrap|July 13, 2012}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|July 13, 2012|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Owner on July 16, 2012; Frumple gave himself the rank of Owner after promoting {{U|chiefbozx}} to the Administrator rank.<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:darkred" | || Owner<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|Biohazard_Stuff<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 13, 2012}} – {{nowrap|December 9, 2012}}<br>({{Time interval|July 13, 2012|December 9, 2012|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|{{u|Benie}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 14, 2012}} – {{nowrap|July 29, 2013}}<br>({{Time interval|July 14, 2012|July 29, 2013|sep=comma}})<br />
| {{Tba|To be added}}<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="4" | 4<br />
| rowspan="4" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;" |{{u|chiefbozx}}<br />
| rowspan="4" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;" |{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|July 15, 2012}} – {{nowrap|September 8, 2015}}<br>({{Time interval|July 15, 2012|September 8, 2015|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on July 16, 2012<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to college<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"" | {{nowrap|October 1, 2017}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|October 1, 2017|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on December 31, 2017<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:red"| || Admin<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
!5<br />
|xplayman911<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center;" | {{nowrap|July 15, 2012}} – {{nowrap|April 14, 2013}}<br>({{Time interval|July 15, 2012|April 14, 2013|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! 6<br />
|uugiggi<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|July 15, 2012}} – {{nowrap|September 21, 2012}}<br>({{Time interval|July 15, 2012|September 21, 2012|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; misconduct<br />
|-<br />
! 7<br />
|ariwcharles<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|July 17, 2012}} – {{nowrap|September 21, 2012}}<br>({{Time interval|July 17, 2012|September 21, 2012|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; misconduct<br />
|-<br />
! 8<br />
|{{u|LDShadowLord}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|July 17, 2012}} – {{nowrap|December 17, 2012}}<br>({{Time interval|July 17, 2012|December 17, 2012|sep=comma}})<br />
|Resigned and banned; requested his ban and has since been unbanned<br />
|-<br />
! 9<br />
|{{u|BossOfGames}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|July 21, 2012}} – {{nowrap|June 8, 2014}}<br>({{Time interval|July 21, 2012|June 8, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! 10<br />
|ActualFacts<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|July 22, 2012}} – {{nowrap|August 10, 2012}}<br>({{Time interval|July 22, 2012|August 10, 2012|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted and banned; behavior and griefing<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 11<br />
|rowspan=2| computerghost<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | {{nowrap|August 25, 2012}} – {{nowrap|November 7, 2015}}<br>({{Time interval|August 25, 2012|November 7, 2015|sep=comma}})<br />
|Promoted to Admin on November 19, 2012<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red"| || Admin<br />
|Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! 12<br />
|{{u|kekkomatic}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Italy}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|September 15, 2012}} – {{nowrap|October 5, 2013}}<br>{{Time interval|September 15, 2012|October 5, 2013|sep=comma}})<br />
|Resigned; personal issues<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="5"| 13<br />
|rowspan="5"| {{u|thomasfyfe}}<br />
|rowspan="5"|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|October 22, 2012}} – {{nowrap|December 3, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|October 22, 2012|December 3, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on January 16, 2013<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
|Demoted (to Moderator) on November 7, 2015; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|Promoted to Admin on October 1, 2017<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned (to Moderator) on August 5, 2018; inactivity due to work<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to work<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=3| 14<br />
|rowspan=3| {{u|MinecraftYoshi26}}<br />
|rowspan=3| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|December 22, 2012}} – {{nowrap|May 3, 2014}}<br>({{Time interval|December 22, 2012|May 3, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; initially announced as a resignation, but was later clarified that he was forced to resign for maturity issues <br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|November 7, 2015}} – {{nowrap|May 28, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|November 7, 2015|May 28, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
|Promoted to Admin on August 5, 2018<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
|Resigned; inactivity due to recent college graduation and [[Modgate]] effects, citing "waning interest"<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" |15-16<br />
|Miner_Tod<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|February 11, 2013}} – {{nowrap|March 29, 2014}}<br>({{Time interval|February 11, 2013|March 29, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
|Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
|MonsieurKeks<br />
|{{Flag/p|Germany}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|February 11, 2013}} – {{nowrap|October 1, 2016}}<br>({{Time interval|February 11, 2013|October 1, 2016|sep=comma}})<br />
|{{Tba|To be added}}<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=3| 17<br />
|rowspan=3 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|Tom_Pairs}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{nowrap|April 14, 2013}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|April 14, 2013|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on March 4, 2014<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned (to Moderator) on July 6, 2020; inactivity due to real-life obligations<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
!18<br />
|yeamanator132<br />
|{{Flag/p|Australia}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|June 30, 2013}} – {{nowrap|January 2, 2015}}<br>({{Time interval|June 30, 2013|January 2, 2015|sep=comma}})<br />
|Resigned; [[Colafest]] - disagreed with the banning of colaja953 and the handling of the situation<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="5" |19-22<br />
|{{u|_MajorMagpie_}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|August 31, 2013}} – {{nowrap|May 20, 2017}}<br>({{Time interval|August 31, 2013|May 20, 2017|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
|colaja953<br />
|{{Flag/p|Australia}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"|{{nowrap|August 31, 2013}} – {{nowrap|June 22, 2014}}<br>({{Time interval|August 31, 2013|June 22, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|Just_robinho}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 31, 2013}} – {{nowrap|August 10, 2019 }}<br>({{Time interval|August 31, 2013|August 10, 2019|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to pursing work aspirations<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|Omricon}}<br />
|rowspan=2|{{Flag/p|Denmark}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 31, 2013}} – {{nowrap|January 4, 2014}}<br>({{Time interval|August 31, 2013|January 4, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 10, 2015}} – {{nowrap|April 14, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|January 10, 2015|April 14, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="5" | 23-25<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|_frozen}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 11, 2014}} – {{nowrap|May 20, 2017}}<br>({{Time interval|January 11, 2014|May 20, 2017|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on March 26, 2016<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Demoted; originally intended to resign in April 2017<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|BaronThamesBank}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|Denmark}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 11, 2014}} – {{nowrap|April 14, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|January 11, 2014|April 14, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on April 3, 2016<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|cal76}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 11, 2014}} – {{nowrap|October 3, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|January 11, 2014|October 3, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=6| 26-30<br />
|rowspan=2 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|Cynra_}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{nowrap|July 12, 2014}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|July 12, 2014|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on May 6, 2018<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:red"| || Admin<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|hawksfan1010}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 12, 2014}} – {{nowrap|September 12, 2014}}<br />
({{Time interval|July 12, 2014|September 12, 2014|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; concerns over maturity and abuse of power<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|lalaboy}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 12, 2014}} – {{nowrap|April 14, 2019 }}<br>({{Time interval|July 12, 2014|April 14, 2019|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to real-life obligations<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|Music3_0}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Canada}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 12, 2014}} – {{nowrap|January 2, 2015}}<br />
({{Time interval|July 12, 2014|January 2, 2015|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; Colafest - disagreed with the banning of colaja953 and the handling of the situation<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|Valkorion314}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 12, 2014}} – {{nowrap|October 5, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|July 12, 2014|October 5, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; Modgate - "vehemently disagree[d]" with the demotions, citing the subsequent community response to the demotions as the reason for his resignation <br />
|-<br />
! 31<br />
| {{u|hnt}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|February 7, 2015}} – {{nowrap|March 18, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|February 7, 2015|March 18, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; focus on academic work<br />
|-<br />
! 32<br />
| {{u|Cortesi}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Italy}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|September 12, 2015}} – {{nowrap|November 6, 2016}}<br>({{Time interval|September 12, 2015|November 6, 2016|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; lack of interest and perceived lack of motivation within staff<br />
|-<br />
! 33<br />
| ortem<br />
|{{Flag/p|Germany}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|November 7, 2015}} – {{nowrap|April 14, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|November 7, 2015|April 14, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=3| 34<br />
|rowspan=3| {{u|AlikSong}}<br />
|rowspan=3| {{Flag/p|Australia}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|rowspan=3 style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|December 6, 2015}} – {{nowrap|May 11, 2019}}<br>({{Time interval|December 6, 2015|May 11, 2019|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on October 6, 2017<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned (to Moderator) on May 2, 2018; inactivity due to work <br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| Resigned; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=4| 35-36<br />
|rowspan=3 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|AP_Red}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{nowrap|November 26, 2016}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|November 26, 2016|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on August 5, 2018<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned (to Moderator) on October 31, 2021; inactivity due to starting "professional life" and spending time "away from a computer screen"<br />
|-style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| ||Moderator<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|Narnia17}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|November 26, 2016}} – {{nowrap|July 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|November 26, 2016|July 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=8| 37-38<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|_Kastle}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|April 9, 2017}} – {{nowrap|May 8, 2018}}<br>({{Time interval|April 9, 2017|May 8, 2018|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; sent a letter to Mercury203's school informing them about their attacks on the server without informing Admins; however, it was later clarified that _Kastle did show the letter to an Admin. _Kastle's demotion was reversed a day later and he was reinstated as a Trial Moderator.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|May 9, 2018}} – {{nowrap|October 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|May 9, 2018|October 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; Modgate - disrespectful behavior and claims of doxxing, with the doxxing claim being later retracted due to a lack of evidence. Frumple has explicitly prohibited _Kastle from becoming a staff member in the future.<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan=6 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|SimonScholar}}<br />
| rowspan="6" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|April 9, 2017}} – {{nowrap|August 10, 2019}}<br>({{Time interval|April 9, 2017|August 10, 2019|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on January 2, 2018<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to pursing work aspirations<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|April 12, 2020}} – {{nowrap|January 28, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|April 12, 2020|January 28, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on July 4, 2020<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to work and poor internet connection<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{nowrap|January 8, 2022}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|January 8, 2022|duration=on}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on March 18, 2022<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:red"| || Admin<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=3| 39-40<br />
|rowspan=2 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|hvt2011}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 19, 2017}} – {{nowrap|October 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|August 19, 2017|October 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; Modgate - stated that the demotions of his friends and subsequent community reactions resulted in his resignation<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| August 8, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|August 8, 2021|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|unjinz}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 20, 2017}} – {{nowrap|June 12, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|August 20, 2017|June 12, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; inactivity<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|41-42<br />
| {{u|mine_man_}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|September 23, 2017}} – {{nowrap|November 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|September 23, 2017|November 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to university and real-life obligations<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|_HeavenAngel_}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Singapore}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|October 2, 2017}} – {{nowrap|June 24, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|October 2, 2017|June 24, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; private reasons not publicly disclosed<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 43<br />
|rowspan=2|{{u|megascatterbomb}}<br />
|rowspan=2|{{Flag/p|New Zealand}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|March 18, 2018}} – {{nowrap|March 13, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|March 18, 2018|March 13, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on August 4, 2019<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to university and Modgate effects<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 44<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|sesese9}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|June 16, 2018 –December 12, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|June 16, 2018|December 12, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Promoted to Admin on August 29, 2020<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:red" | || Admin<br />
| Resigned; stress and decreased "attachment to the server"<br />
|-<br />
! 45<br />
| {{u|_Mossie}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United Kingdom}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|December 3, 2018}} – {{nowrap|October 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|December 3, 2018|October 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; Modgate - unauthorized sharing of "sensitive details and discussion" from the September 2020 GSM private portion. _Mossie was unable to be re-nominated to staff for three months.<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 46<br />
|rowspan=2 style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"| {{u|VickiTori_}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|April 14, 2019}} – {{nowrap|June 10, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|April 14, 2019|June 10, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity, lack of interest, and "generational shift"<br />
|-style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|November 13, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|November 13, 2021|duration=on}}) <br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 47<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|Echohue}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 11, 2019}} – {{nowrap|October 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|August 11, 2019|October 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Demoted; Modgate - solicited Moderator nominations from July to August 2019. Echohue was unable to be re-nominated to staff for three months.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 9, 2021}} – {{nowrap|October 24, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|January 9, 2021|October 24, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity, personal reasons, and lack of enjoyment<br />
|-<br />
! 48<br />
| {{u|Vulpicula}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Canada}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|January 12, 2020}} – {{nowrap|July 13, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|January 12, 2020|July 13, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; [[History of the MRT Server#The Resignation of Vulpicula|conflicts with Frumple]], citing political differences and claims of Frumple trying to make him socially isolated, which Frumple explicitly denied and noted that it was a "misunderstanding".<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan=2| 49<br />
|rowspan=2| {{u|daltdisneyland}}<br />
|rowspan=2| {{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|July 18, 2020}} – {{nowrap|October 4, 2020}}<br>({{Time interval|July 18, 2020|October 4, 2020|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; Modgate - After a discussion with Frumple about concerns brought up with evidence brought up in support of their promotion, daltdisneyland voluntarily resigned and put themselves up for re-nomination at the November 2020 GSM using the [[public moderator nomination system]].<br />
|-<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|November 14, 2020}} – {{nowrap|July 9, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|November 14, 2020|July 9, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity, "community shift", and Modgate effects<br />
|-<br />
! 50<br />
| {{u|kyyl_}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|November 14, 2020}} – {{nowrap|June 16, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|November 14, 2020|June 16, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; frustrations with "decline" of community maturity and feelings of resentment towards him<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
! 51<br />
| {{u|Skelezomperman}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|December 13, 2020}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|December 13, 2020|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
! rowspan="2" | 52-53<br />
| {{u|Needn_NL}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|The Netherlands}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|June 13, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|June 13, 2021|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| {{u|Missa_Solemnis}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|June 13, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|June 13, 2021|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
! 54<br />
| {{u|ondist}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Germany}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 8, 2021}} – {{nowrap|October 24, 2021}}<br>({{Time interval|August 8, 2021|October 24, 2021|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; effects on personal life and academics<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
! rowspan="3" | 55-57<br />
| {{u|DintyB}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Ireland}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|August 8, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|August 8, 2021|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{u|MC_Protocol}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange" | || Moderator<br />
| style="text-align:center" | {{nowrap|August 8, 2021}} – {{nowrap|August 25, 2022}}<br>({{Time interval|August 8, 2021|August 25, 2022|sep=comma}})<br />
| Resigned; inactivity due to personal issues, stress, and college<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
| {{u|MPolo455}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|August 8, 2021}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|August 8, 2021|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
! 58<br />
| {{u|__7d}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|Singapore}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;;"| {{nowrap|January 8, 2022}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|January 8, 2022|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|- style="background: #FAEB86; font-weight: bold;"<br />
! 60<br />
| {{u|Foote_Chicken}}<br />
|{{Flag/p|United States of America}}<br />
| style="background-color:orange"| || Moderator<br />
|style="text-align:center;"| {{nowrap|December 11, 2022}} – {{nowrap|present}}<br>({{Age in years and days|December 11, 2022|duration=on}})<br />
| {{N/a|Current term}}<br />
|}<br />
[[Category:Lists|MRT staff members, lists]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Give_Bingoose_Money_Foundation&diff=206536Give Bingoose Money Foundation2022-07-05T15:12:56Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>[[Category:OMAH GAWD DAT RANDOMNESS]]<br />
'''Give Bingoose Money Foundation ''(or GBMF for short)''''' is a foundation by bingoose_ intended to make them rich.<br />
<br />
The reason for this foundation is that there is no use for your money and you should just give it to bingoose. Now. Or else.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Notable Contributors<br />
!Username<br />
!Amount<br />
!Note<br />
|-<br />
|Kr4ka<br />
|$10<br />
|g<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Why your money is useless and why you should give it to bingoose_ ==<br />
We all want money. But why do we want it? For warps? Nah. Do you really use warps? Do you really need $3000?. If you do, then you're greedy. That's why you should give it all to bingoose_. Bingoose will put the money to use by <s>funding their drug operation</s> putting all of it into ain Enterprises. If you are refusing to give me your money, you're basically saying that you do not care about others and that you are selfish.<br />
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''this section is a joke (or is it?)''</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Jim%27s_Storage&diff=205790Jim's Storage2022-06-30T03:48:56Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>'''Jim's Storage''' is a franchise owned by {{u|chiefbozx}} that provides modern storage solutions for anyone who needs them. Jim's Storage cells are available for lease by anyone for any purpose and can be placed in towns.<br />
<br />
==Pricing==<br />
Jim's Storage cells can be installed in your own town for a small fee. Standard and Large cells may be sold individually; all other sizes and configurations have order minimums. Please contact {{u|chiefbozx}} to request a Jim's Storage cell.<br />
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Stand-alone storage cells:<br />
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* '''Mini Cell''' (Interior dimensions 5m long, 3m wide, 3m tall) - $1.50 each, minimum 2 cells.<br />
* '''Standard Cell''' (Interior dimensions 7m long, 5m wide, 5m tall) - $2 each<br />
* '''Large Cell''' (Interior dimensions 11m long, 7m wide, 6m tall) - $4 each<br />
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Storage cells with management offices:<br />
<br />
* '''Standard Cells with Office:''' Includes all Standard Cells, a regional office, and a parking lot. $2.50 per cell, minimum of 20 cells.<br />
* '''Large Cells with Office:''' Includes all Large Cells, a regional office, and a parking lot. $5 per cell, minimum of 15 cells.<br />
<br />
==Locations==<br />
Jim's Storage is available in the following towns:<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Town !! Number of Cells<br />
|-<br />
| [[Schillerton]] || 21 Standard<br>Global Headquarters<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mojang Town]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Hannibal]] || 3 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Endor]] || 5 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Tranquil Forest]] || 41 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Dand]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vermilion]] || 3 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Espil]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Sansmore]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Thunderbird]] || 4 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Achowalogen Takachsin]] || 14 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Shadowpoint]] Georgetown || 4 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Torres River]] || 19 Standard<br />
|-<br />
|[[Nuuk]]<br />
|1 Standard<br />
|}<br />
[[Category:Franchises]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Jim%27s_Storage&diff=205789Jim's Storage2022-06-30T03:37:51Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>'''Jim's Storage''' is a franchise owned by {{u|chiefbozx}} that provides modern storage solutions for anyone who needs them. Jim's Storage cells are available for lease by anyone for any purpose and can be placed in towns.<br />
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==Pricing==<br />
Jim's Storage cells can be installed in your own town for a small fee. Standard and Large cells may be sold individually; all other sizes and configurations have order minimums. Please contact {{u|chiefbozx}} to request a Jim's Storage cell.<br />
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Stand-alone storage cells:<br />
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* '''Mini Cell''' (Interior dimensions 5m long, 3m wide, 3m tall) - $1.50 each, minimum 2 cells.<br />
* '''Standard Cell''' (Interior dimensions 7m long, 5m wide, 5m tall) - $2 each<br />
* '''Large Cell''' (Interior dimensions 11m long, 7m wide, 6m tall) - $4 each<br />
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Storage cells with management offices:<br />
<br />
* '''Standard Cells with Office:''' Includes all Standard Cells, a regional office, and a parking lot. $2.50 per cell, minimum of 20 cells.<br />
* '''Large Cells with Office:''' Includes all Large Cells, a regional office, and a parking lot. $5 per cell, minimum of 15 cells.<br />
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==Locations==<br />
Jim's Storage is available in the following towns:<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Town !! Number of Cells<br />
|-<br />
| [[Schillerton]] || 21 Standard<br>Global Headquarters<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mojang Town]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Hannibal]] || 3 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Endor]] || 5 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Tranquil Forest]] || 41 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Dand]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Vermilion]] || 3 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Espil]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Sansmore]] || 2 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Thunderbird]] || 4 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Achowalogen Takachsin]] || 14 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Shadowpoint]] Georgetown || 4 Standard<br />
|-<br />
| [[Torres River]] || 19 Standard<br />
|}<br />
[[Category:Franchises]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Biwabik&diff=200438Biwabik2022-04-09T06:09:14Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>{{Town infobox<br />
|mayor={{u|chiefbozx}}<br />
|depmayor={{u|sixhundredcats}}<br />
|population=36<br />
|rank=Mayor<br />
|founded=February 29, 2020<br />
}}<br />
'''Biwabik''' is a Mayor-ranked town in [[Ward 2]] of the Zeta region, with a mayor of {{U|chiefbozx}}. Located on the northeastern shore of Lake 31, it is one of the most northern and most eastern towns on the server. Biwabik is a founding member of the [[Metropolitan North Association]].<br />
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The town was founded on February 29, 2020, when the Zeta region opened to construction for the first time. Since then, the town has slowly built up a downtown core. There are plans to expand the town and turn it into a major hub for residential and industrial activity, with plenty of parks and other features to break up the grid of buildings.<br />
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As with all of Chief's towns, the street names are references - in this case, named streets are counties in Minnesota. Named streets are arranged alphabetically, west to east, to allow for easier navigation. Street numbers increase north to south.<br />
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== Pronunciation ==<br />
The canonical pronunciation of Biwabik is "bih-WAH-bick" or "buh-WAH-bick". The alternative pronunciation used by some Minnesotans, "BYE-wah-bick", is technically accepted as well but frowned upon.<br />
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Pronunciations such as "bee-way-bick", "bih-wah-buh-back", "bih-wap-buck", and "bee-wee-back" are incorrect.<br />
<br />
== Transport ==<br />
Biwabik is served by multiple boat companies, including [[BoatNorth]], [[Hummingbird Boat Lines]], and [[Savannah Ferries]]. All inter-city ferries dock at Sibley Plaza, which is also home to bus and rail connections.<br />
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Within the city, metro and commuter rail services are operated by the Biwabik Transportation Commission (BTC). The metro's A Line is currently under construction and will be a circular route serving stations throughout downtown. Commuter rail services are currently not in operation, though will be built to serve medium-distance trips between Sibley Plaza and the rest of the city, including service to nearby cities like [[Kleinsburg]] and [[New Windsor]].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Biwabik transit service<br />
!Line<br />
!Mode<br />
!Route description<br />
!Status<br />
|-<br />
|Silver<br />
|Northstar Commuter Rail<br />
|Sibley Plaza — Mining Company — [[New Windsor]] — [[Kleinsburg]]<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|Metro<br />
|Downtown and Uptown Circular<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Sibley Plaza and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|Metro<br />
|Zippel Bay — Saint Anthony — points southeast<br />
|Partial operation (Open between Zippel Bay and Hillcrest)<br />
|-<br />
|1<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — BSX — Hillcrest<br />
|Planned<br />
|-<br />
|2<br />
|Bus<br />
|Downtown — Saint Anthony — Nine Realms — Zippel Bay<br />
|Planned<br />
|}<br />
The bottom level of Sibley Plaza is an inter-city warp rail concourse with 12 tracks. [[RailNorth]] uses tracks 7 and 8 for RailNorth One service to [[Tulipsburg]]; this service will be extended towards the airport once built. [[NewRail FLR]] will use Tracks 9 and 10 for a future nonstop service to Octarine.<br />
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As the city expands, the B280 will be built to connect the city to the MRT road network. This road, which will be signed "B280 - Blue Earth Boulevard" within the city, will be managed by [[RoadNorth]]. Inter-city buses will be able to use dedicated bus tunnels to access Sibley Plaza from Blue Earth Boulevard, just like how buses traveling on the [[A6]] have direct access to [[Division Street Terminal]] in [[Schillerton]].<br />
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All seaplane service for the city, along with some helicopter service, is handled through [[Zippel Bay]] (code BIZ) downtown. As the city grows and becomes eligible for full-scale airports, Medallion Field (code BIW) will handle additional helicopter traffic as well as standard planes.<br />
<br />
== Residences ==<br />
Biwabik will eventually be a predominantly residential town, with a variety of housing options available. All housing options come pre-furnished, though residents may be able to decorate or rearrange items within their home depending on property rules.<br />
<br />
Per Biwabik city ordinance, any prospective resident who develops a commercial property within the city limits of Biwabik is entitled to a residential unit free of charge. (Existing residents cannot develop commercial properties to get their purchase fees reimbursed.) Other residential units are available for purchase by MRT members at an affordable price.<br />
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Residences are available in the following forms:<br />
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=== Condominiums ===<br />
The '''Carlyle Condominium Building''' in downtown Biwabik is considered some of the city's most premier real estate, with only four condos per floor and stunning views of downtown and Sibley Plaza on the higher floors. The building is the traditional starting location of the [[Apartment Chase]] minigame. Units here sell for $10 on floors 8 and higher, and $8 on floors 7 and lower. {{U|EliteNeon}} is the president of the building's homeowners association.<br />
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== Franchises ==<br />
Biwabik is home to the following franchises:<br />
<br />
* [[AstroSlurp]] (Location: Level 1 of Carlyle Condominium Building - Aitkin Street between 3rd and 4th Streets)<br />
* [[Aroma Coffee]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, at south end of Track 5 - 4th Street between Anoka and Becker Streets, or access from Tettegouche Park)<br />
* Instant Ribbits (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street, then turn right at Larsmont Pool)<br />
* [[Aston Soda]] (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 13)<br />
* [[Menards]] Vending Machine Fair (Location: Lobby of Carlyle Condominium Building)<br />
* [[Comet Cafe]] (Location: Westgate Regency Hillcrest, level 0 - Follow Orpheum Canal river walk under Hillcrest Arena)<br />
* Drunkin' Donuts (Location: Sibley Plaza Rail Concourse, above Track 15)<br />
* [[Lilies]] (Location: Hillcrest Arena, south mezzanine, below seating section 10)<br />
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All other buildings within the town are original.<br />
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== Parks and recreation ==<br />
The Biwabik Department of Parks and Recreation was formed early in the city's history to facilitate the development of the city's green space and recreation facilities. The department manages the following locations:<br />
<br />
* Larsmont Pool (Location: Behind North Star Tower - Follow Aitkin Street sidewalk south past 4th Street)<br />
* Tettegouche Park (Location: Between 2nd and 4th Streets, west of Becker Street - access along 2nd, 4th, or Becker Streets, or directly from Sibley Plaza)<br />
* Cascade Park (Location: 1st & Becker, across from Hillcrest Arena - access via Ad HOC or at SE corner of Ad HOC)<br />
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Parks are generally named after Minnesota's state parks.<br />
<br />
Parks & Rec also facilitates the Professional Sportsball Group, which operates sports arenas:<br />
<br />
* Hillcrest Arena (Location: 1st & Becker)<br />
[[Category:Towns]]<br />
[[Category:Metropolitan North Association]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Mold_outbreak&diff=200104Mold outbreak2022-04-01T20:53:52Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>The '''mold outbreak''' (stylized on the main website as a "mold outbrak") was the 2022 April Fool's Day prank. The prank was centered around a "mold outbreak", which allegedly began when a batch of cookies was left in a Jim's Storage Cell in [[Tranquil Forest]] for 20 minutes longer than it should have, before being served on three runs of the [[BluRail]] Wall Shuttle service in [[Sealane]], thus exposing the entire world to mold spores.<br />
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A website post and Discord announcement were created to inform players of the mold outbreak and to exercise caution.<br />
<br />
The mold outbreak was made possible by a custom plugin created by {{U|DintyB}} and {{U|chiefbozx}}.<br />
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== Effects of mold outbreak ==<br />
Every 10 minutes, the Mold plugin would randomly select a letter of the English alphabet to be banned. Any chat messages that included a banned letter would go through, but would have the banned letter(s) removed. For example, if the letter E was banned, then the message <code>hello</code> would display in chat as <code>hllo</code>.<br />
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Once a configurable limit of letters had been reached (in this case, 6 letters), the plugin would randomly choose a ban letter and unban it halfway between each letter banning. For example, if the banned letter list was R, S, T, L, N, and E, the plugin would randomly choose one of those six letters to unban before banning another letter.<br />
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To avoid allowing players to use accented or alternate-language lookalike characters to bypass the bans, all Unicode characters above code point U+007F were banned during the mold outbreak, regardless of whether they have a "base" letter that was subject to the mold bans.<br />
<br />
Private messages and messages sent from Discord were not affected.<br />
<br />
The Discord announcement also warned players that symptoms may include "an unnatural affection towards tacos" and "dragonitis", though it is unclear exactly what, if anything, these reported symptoms actually mean.<br />
[[Category:April Fools]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Mold_outbreak&diff=200091Mold outbreak2022-04-01T19:35:48Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Effects of mold outbreak */</p>
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<div>'''The Mold Outbreak''' (stylized on the main website as a ''Mold Outbrak'') is the 2022 April Fool's Day prank. The prank is centered around a "mold outbreak", which allegedly began when a batch of cookies was left in a Jim's Storage Cell in [[Tranquil Forest]] for 20 minutes longer than it should have, before being served on three runs of the [[BluRail]] Wall Shuttle service in [[Sealane]].<br />
<br />
A website post and Discord announcement were created to inform players of the mold outbreak and to exercise caution.<br />
<br />
The mold outbreak was made possible by a custom plugin created by {{U|DintyB}} and {{U|chiefbozx}}.<br />
<br />
== Effects of mold outbreak ==<br />
Every 10 minutes, the Mold plugin would randomly select a letter of the English alphabet to be banned. Any chat messages that included a banned letter would go through, but would have the banned letter(s) removed. For example, if the letter E was banned, then the message <code>hello</code> would display in chat as <code>hllo</code>.<br />
<br />
Once a configurable limit of letters had been reached (in this case, 6 letters), the plugin would randomly choose a ban letter and unban it halfway between each letter banning. For example, if the banned letter list was R, S, T, L, N, and E, the plugin would randomly choose one of those six letters to unban before banning another letter.<br />
<br />
To avoid allowing players to use accented or alternate-language lookalike characters to bypass the bans, all Unicode characters above code point U+007F were banned during the mold outbreak, regardless of whether they have a "base" letter that was subject to the mold bans.<br />
<br />
Private messages and messages sent from Discord were not affected.<br />
<br />
The Discord announcement also warned players that symptoms may include "an unnatural affection towards tacos" and "dragonitis", though it is unclear exactly what, if anything, these reported symptoms actually mean.</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Mold_outbreak&diff=200090Mold outbreak2022-04-01T19:34:09Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
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<div>'''The Mold Outbreak''' (stylized on the main website as a ''Mold Outbrak'') is the 2022 April Fool's Day prank. The prank is centered around a "mold outbreak", which allegedly began when a batch of cookies was left in a Jim's Storage Cell in [[Tranquil Forest]] for 20 minutes longer than it should have, before being served on three runs of the [[BluRail]] Wall Shuttle service in [[Sealane]].<br />
<br />
A website post and Discord announcement were created to inform players of the mold outbreak and to exercise caution.<br />
<br />
The mold outbreak was made possible by a custom plugin created by {{U|DintyB}} and {{U|chiefbozx}}.<br />
<br />
== Effects of mold outbreak ==<br />
Every 10 minutes, the Mold plugin would randomly select a letter of the English alphabet to be banned. Any chat messages that included a banned letter would go through, but would have the banned letter(s) removed. For example, if the letter E was banned, then the message <code>hello</code> would display in chat as <code>hllo</code>.<br />
<br />
Once a configurable limit of letters had been reached (in this case, 6 letters), the plugin would randomly choose a ban letter and unban it halfway between each letter banning. For example, if the banned letter list was R, S, T, L, N, and E, the plugin would randomly choose one of those six letters to unban before banning another letter.<br />
<br />
The Discord announcement also warned players that symptoms may include "an unnatural affection towards tacos" and "dragonitis", though it is unclear exactly what, if anything, these reported symptoms actually mean.</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Indrigo_Cinemas&diff=195585Indrigo Cinemas2022-01-09T06:09:52Z<p>Chiefbozx: Chiefbozx moved page Indrigo Cinemas to Immortal Cinemas</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Immortal Cinemas]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=Immortal_Cinemas&diff=195584Immortal Cinemas2022-01-09T06:09:52Z<p>Chiefbozx: Chiefbozx moved page Indrigo Cinemas to Immortal Cinemas</p>
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<div>'''Indrigo Cinemas''' is a movie theatre chain based in [[Ainville]]. It is owned by [[User:aindrigo|aindrigo]] and has 4 locations currently.<br />
{{Franchise infobox|2=[[User:Aindrigo|aindrigo]]|3=Type|4=Private|5=January 6th, 2022|6=[[Ainville]] (TBA)|7=4}}<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Location List<br />
! Number !! Built by<br />
!Town<br />
!Address<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || [[User:Aindrigo|aindrigo]]<br />
|[[Ainville]]<br />
|3 Indrigo St<br />
|The first location for IC (Indrigo Cinemas)<br />
|-<br />
|2<br />
|aindrigo<br />
|[[Calgary]]<br />
|6 Wandsworth Rd SW<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|3<br />
|aindrigo<br />
|[[Ainville]]<br />
|3 2nd Street SE<br />
|The biggest location for IC, also the first one to have the new Indrigo Cinemas Control System <br />
|-<br />
|4<br />
|[[User:Spegit007|Spegit007]]<br />
|Calgary<br />
|10 2nd Ave NE<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Indrigo Cinemas Control System ==<br />
The '''Indrigo Cinemas Control System''' is a system created by Indrigo Cinemas that allows for easier control of cinema functions such as music, lighting, screen lights, etc. It requires 2 blocks on the roof and 3 blocks below the cinema.<br />
<br />
It is currently in no cinemas at the moment, but is planned to be in #3 (see above). ''#1 may have the Indrigo Cinemas Control System, but it is still being decided.'' <br />
[[Category:Franchises]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:LabCylian&diff=195204User:LabCylian2021-12-26T06:21:15Z<p>Chiefbozx: Chiefbozx moved page User:LabCylian to User:Cylian: Automatically moved page while renaming the user "LabCylian" to "Cylian"</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[User:Cylian]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Cylian&diff=195203User:Cylian2021-12-26T06:21:15Z<p>Chiefbozx: Chiefbozx moved page User:LabCylian to User:Cylian: Automatically moved page while renaming the user "LabCylian" to "Cylian"</p>
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<div>{{User infobox<br />
|status=Green|title=Director of the lageth| name = _Cylian<br />
|img=[[File:2021-10-06 17.31.56.png|512px]]| loc = Singapore<br />
| timezone = SGT<br />
| lang = English, Chinese, Japanese, Malay (Very rusty)<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| bday = 17 June 2000 (Am I that old?)<br />
| rank = {{rank|Mayor+}}<br />
| projects = [[Winter Wind]] <br> [[Alliance Cities]] <br><br />
| guest = 03/18/2021<br />
| member = 10/29/2020 (A long while, eh?)<br />
| citizen = I have no idea...Please tell me?<br />
| trustee = 05/31/2021<br />
| councillor = 06/09/2021<br />
| mayor = 08/17/2021<br />
| supporter = 10/06/2021<br />
}}Hai Everyone! Cylian here. Well, if you were looking for someone else and stumbled across my wikipage, well, too bad. Don't leave! I have an extremely interesting wikipage here, Please continue. (Or if you're like that guy who doesn't wanna read userpages, you can exit this wikipage, I don't really mind. Also, I am the guy who has extreme spelling mistakes due to dragonitis and slight dyslexia. (This wiki page took 6 hours. Literally.)<br />
<br />
== Status Guide ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Color<br />
!Meaning<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:green" |Green<br />
|Active (almost) every day<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:yellow" |Yellow<br />
|Active for 3-5 days a week<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:orange" |Orange<br />
|Active at least 1-2 days a week<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:red" |{{color|white|Red}}<br />
|Tempban/leave from server (doesn't include warnings) but still active on Discord<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:black" |{{color|white|Black}}<br />
|Permanent leave/ban from server<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Positions I hold in towns ==<br />
I know, its very little... I don't like being a town official!!!<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Town/City<br />
!Position<br />
|-<br />
|[[Parkland]]<br />
|Deputy Mayor<br />
|-<br />
|[[Midbay]]<br />
|Deputy Mayor<br />
|-<br />
|[[Tintong]]<br />
|Deputy Mayor<br />
|-<br />
|[[Nibel]]<br />
|Deputy Deputy Deputy Mayor<br />
|-<br />
|[[Dogwood]]<br />
|Councillor<br />
|-<br />
|[[Beningbury]]<br />
|Councillor<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== My towns & Things I own ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Town<br />
!Rank<br />
!Date Founded<br />
|-<br />
|[[Hytown]] (Failed Project, Don't talk about it...)<br />
|{{rank|mayor}}<br />
|WHEN???<br />
|-<br />
|[[Winter Wind]] (This is much better!)<br />
|{{rank|Mayor}}<br />
|01/28/2021 (By [[User:EliteNeon|EliteNeon]])<br />
|}<br />
I also own the three transport companies [[Sandstone Airr]], [[Sandstone Buss]], and [[Kagawa Cruises]], Although Sandstone Buss is damn inactive right now.<br />
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I am the President of the [[Alliance Cities|AC]], an MPO I founded.<br />
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== Friends ==<br />
I have quite a few.<br />
<br />
(This template was not stolen from Frosty. Promise.)<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Username<br />
!Rank<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|STthecat}}<br />
|{{rank|Mayor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[User:Melecie|Melecie]]<br />
|{{rank|senator+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|LondonThameslink}}<br />
|{{rank|Senator+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|Krakabraka}}<br />
|{{rank|Mayor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|HarborRandom852}}<br />
|{{rank|governor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|Needn NL|Needn_NL}}<br />
|{{rank|Mod+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|TheAllRounderMC}}<br />
|{{rank|Councillor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|Frogs4Life|frogggggg}}<br />
|{{rank|governor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|time2makemymove}}<br />
|{{rank|premier+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|Missa_Solemnis}}<br />
|{{rank|mod+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|Hightech_TR}}<br />
|{{rank|senator+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|gsuatv}}<br />
|{{rank|senator+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|ondist}}<br />
|{{rank|senator+}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{u|ModernArt}}<br />
|{{rank|Governor+}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[User:Cosmon|_cosmon]]<br />
|{{rank|senator+}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Will ==<br />
'''If I ever permanently leave the server or get banned:'''<br />
<br />
Hytown will go to STthecat, followed by AlphaDS, then it will be auctioned to whoever wants it most.<br />
<br />
Winter Wind will go to _cosmon, followed by HarborRandom852, followed by Krakabraka, then it will be auctioned to whoever wants it most.<br />
<br />
AC will be handed over to STthecat, followed by TheAllRounderMC, RadiantRanger26, and then to Krakabraka.<br />
<br />
Kagawa Cruises and Sandstone Buss will be handed over to Krakabraka.<br />
<br />
Sandstone Airr will be handed to TheAllRounderMC.<br />
<br />
Aight, thats all. You may have seen the old History page on my old wikipage, but sadly, thats not here anymore. Thanks for reading my wikipage, its time for supper now, goodbye!</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=User:Chiefbozx&diff=192387User:Chiefbozx2021-11-23T16:18:50Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* How do I airplane? */</p>
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
{{user infobox<br />
| name = chiefbozx<br />
| loc = "The Cities", Minnesota, United States<br />
| timezone = US Central<br />
| lang = English, Spanish, some Italian and French<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| rank = Head Administrator+<br />
| guest = July 13, 2012<br />
| member = July 13, 2012<br />
| mod = July 15 - 16, 2012<br>October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018<br />
| admin = July 16, 2012 - September 8, 2015<br>January 1, 2018 - present<br />
| governor = September 8, 2015 - October 1, 2017<br />
| supporter = November 29, 2015<br />
| projects = {{slc|G8}} (unincorporated)<br>{{st|xw|XW15}} (Governor)<br>[[Schillerton]] (Senator)<br>[[Biwabik]] (Mayor)<br />
| title = Head Administrator, sometimes misspelled to chefbot<br />
| status = green<br />
}}<br />
Hi! I'm '''chiefbozx''' (usually nicknamed to '''Chief'''), but sometimes people misspell it as cheif or chef. I've been around since the day the server opened. On the [[New World]], I'm Mayor of {{st|xw|XW15}}, [[Schillerton]], and [[Biwabik]]. Apparently I'm also responsible for the large masses of [[AFK Box]]ing. For a while, I held the record for longest service on staff besides {{u|Frumple}}. ({{u|Tom_Pairs}} has the record for longest-still-serving member of staff.)<br />
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I was appointed to the role of Head Administrator on June 14, 2020, after serving as an admin since January 1, 2018. (Before that, I was a moderator for about 48 hours from July 15 to 16, 2012, then an admin until September 8, 2015, then a mod from October 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018. I was on hiatus for a couple years while I was in college.)<br />
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{{ach|FIRST!|Join the server during its opening weekend.}}<br />
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==MRT line logos project==<br />
I designed the maps for the MRT line logos! I pulled the color scheme from Dynmap and other sources and the icon set from Font Awesome. Here's the list of icons and what they mean if they're not obvious.<br />
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*[[MRT Arctic Line]]: Snowflake<br />
*[[MRT Circle Line]]: Circle<br />
*[[MRT Desert Line]]: Cactus<br />
*[[MRT Eastern Line]]: Sun (as the sun rises in the east)<br />
*[[MRT Forest Line]]: Deciduous tree<br />
*[[MRT Savannah Line]]: Horse (horses spawn in the savannah biome)<br />
*[[MRT Island Line]]: Palm tree on island<br />
*[[MRT Jungle Line]]: Cat (ocelots only spawn in jungles)<br />
*[[MRT Mesa Line]]: Snake (while snakes don't exist in Minecraft, they do exist in real-world mesa/badlands biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Northern Line]]: Compass (north is always specially designated on compasses and navigation equipment)<br />
*[[MRT Plains Line]]: Tulip (can appear in plains biomes)<br />
*[[MRT Southern Line]]: Beach umbrella (the majority of the server's - and world's - population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, where beaches are far more common in southern locations than in northern ones; additionally we have more desert and beach biomes in the southern half of the [[New World]] than in the northern half)<br />
*[[MRT Taiga Line]]: Conifer tree<br />
*[[MRT Valley Line]]: Mountains<br />
*[[MRT Western Line]]: Cowboy hat (reference to the Western film genre)<br />
*[[MRT Expo Line]]: Star<br />
*[[MRT Zephyr Line]]: Wind<br />
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The [[MRT Marina Shuttle]], which is officially a branch of the Expo Line, is designated '''XM''' in the icon map system, and is indicated with the Expo Line's color and icon but with an anchor in the upper left instead of directional double chevron.<br />
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==FAQ==<br />
===How do you pronounce Biwabik?===<br />
The closest way to write it without using the International Phonetic Alphabet is "bih-WAH-bick", with the first "I" being short. The first syllable sounds like the first syllable of "befriend", and the last syllable sounds like the first syllable of "bicker". If you speak IPA, then either /bɪ'wɑbɪk/ or /bə'wɑbɪk/ is correct.<br />
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The ''actual'' town of Biwabik, Minnesota, pronounces it "BYE-wuh-bick", or /ˈbaɪwəbɪk/ in IPA. As someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 20 years, this pronunciation baffles me, however I will technically accept it.<br />
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The pronunciation "BEE-waah-bik", as suggested by [[User:Hvt2011|hvt]], is incorrect, as is "bih-wah-buh-back" (from {{u|wipeout111}}) or "bee-way-bick" ({{u|EliteNeon}})<br />
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===Is Biwabik really only Councillor?===<br />
It was for a long time! But as of June 20, 2021, it has been promoted to Mayor.<br />
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===Tulipsburg? RailNorth? MNA? Huh?===<br />
Yeah, I'm involved in the [[Metropolitan North Association]] MPO and am its transportation secretary. The capital city is [[Tulipsburg]].<br />
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RailNorth One is a train line belonging to RailNorth, which is the railway division of TransNorth, which is short for MNA Department of Transportation.<br />
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===Why is Sibley Plaza called Sibley Plaza?===<br />
Henry Sibley was elected the first governor of Minnesota in 1857.<br />
===Isn't the Biwabik flag just the [[Carnoustie]] flag backwards?===<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's actually a flag borrowed from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/8iv10w/minnesota_nordic_cross_design_adjusted_based_on/ this /r/vexillology post]. Promise.<br />
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===How can I get the MRT line maps?===<br />
They're in the Map World Library, section Blue-7A and Blue-8A.<br />
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===What other maps are there in the MRT line style?===<br />
Several!<br />
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*Cardinal directions: Northbound, Eastbound, Southbound, Westbound in colors matching their respective lines.<br />
*Inbound (in Expo Line colors) and Outbound (in Zephyr Line colors)<br />
*Clockwise and Counterclockwise (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Arrivals Only<br />
*Exit<br />
*Inner Rail and Outer Rail (both in Circle Line colors)<br />
*Line Not Open - Do Not Claim (This is installed on most Western Line South stations)<br />
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More could be added based on demand. Let me know if there's one you'd like to see!<br />
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===Are you on the MSP Airport Email List?===<br />
Yes. I am a giant nerd.<br />
===Wait, in KTANE you said you knew Morse/the phonetic alphabet. How do I learn them?===<br />
Both require practice.<br />
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*[http://qrznow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/morse_code.jpg This flowchart] helps for Morse. For the phonetic alphabet, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet NATO phonetic alphabet] for the most widely used version.<br />
*Phonetic: Learn how to spell your name using phonetic alphabet indicators. Next time you order something over the phone and need to give your name, spell it out this way: Charlie Hotel India Echo Foxtrot Bravo Oscar Zulu X-ray. (Anytime you have to call Delta, use phonetics when reading them PNRs! They're trained in it!)<br />
*Morse: Find people in your contacts (friends, SO, etc) who text you a lot. Now change their text message '''vibration''' to their initials in Morse code. This is pretty easy to do on iPhone; just choose the contact, go into the editor, and tap "Vibration" under "Text Tone". You will then have a button to record one. For instance, if you have a friend named {{u|AP_Red}}, you might set the vibration to <code>AP</code> with the Morse <code>•- •--•</code>. Also, don't be afraid to record slow enough so that you can distinguish between the taps - just don't make it a ten second vibration, otherwise you won't feel the whole thing by the time you've taken your phone out of your pocket.<br />
**This works best with initials, not full names. Three-letter initials might be pushing it (I've tried this), two-letter ones should be okay.<br />
**If you own an Apple Watch this won't go off nearly as frequently as you think it will (figured this out the hard way), but it's still useful for those times when you're switching between multiple text conversations.<br />
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===How do I spell Vermilion?===<br />
<code>VERMILION</code><br />
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There is '''one''' L in Vermilion. Some people like to try to insert about 50 Is, L, Os, and Ns into the name, but that's not how it's spelled! The following are examples of '''incorrect''' spelling:<br />
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*Vermillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllion<br />
*Vermilililililioononoinoinoinn<br />
*Vermiiiilliiiionnnnnn<br />
*Vermilionion<br />
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===How do I get to Vermilion?===<br />
Take the [[MRT Expo Line]] to {{st|xw|XW15}} Station. It takes about 15 minutes from {{st/t|x|X0|z|Z0}}, or 14 minutes from {{st/t|a|AX|d|D1|station=false}}-{{st/t|m|M1|xw|XW1}} by riding the MRT.<br />
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Alternatively, take the '''Circle West''' warp to {{st|c|C89|station=false}}-{{st|xw|XW20|station=false}} and take the Expo Line inbound 5 stops to Vermilion. That route takes about 4-5 minutes.<br />
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===How to I get to Schillerton?===<br />
Schillerton is connected via the [[IntraRail]] Mountain Lion and MCR at Maple Street Station. You can also fly in to Schillerton Sayles Hill Airfield (SSH), or take Hummingbird Boat Lines to Division Street Terminal.<br />
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If you're in Whiteley's Turing Square, you can take the STC X1 express bus to [[Division Street Terminal]]. The closest MRT stations are {{st|d|D28}}, {{st|d|D29}}, and {{st|zs|ZS21}}.<br />
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===How do I get to Biwabik?===<br />
[[Hummingbird Boat Lines]] serves Sibley Plaza on lines 33, 35, and 45. Alternatively, take a Clipper Airlines seaplane from MRT Marina.<br />
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===How do I credit cards?===<br />
This is a whole separate topic because it varies significantly based on financial stuff, what country you're in, and what you want to do with the points. If you have access to US credit cards, that's great, as the most lucrative points systems and sign-up offers are in the US.<br />
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I've found [https://onemileatatime.com One Mile at a Time] to be a really useful blog for ongoing travel news, and Ben (the author) has a comprehensive Getting Started guide on the blog and his YouTube channel.<br />
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I have three rules when it comes to my credit cards:<br />
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* No purchase is made on the cards that would not be purchased if the cards didn't exist. (In other words, each purchase must be funded and backed by Actual Money before being executed, and I decide to buy something independent of the payment method.)<br />
* No interest is paid on the cards (as balances are paid in full and on time each month, and all of my cards offer a grace period).<br />
* No additional fees will be paid solely for using a credit card on a purchase, unless that purchase and/or its associated fee are necessary to reach a sign-on or annual spending threshold bonus, or earn rewards that are worth more than the fee being paid. (For example, my apartment building charges a 2.5% fee to use a credit card.)<br />
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Annual fees are worth it in some circumstances, but not others. They are not Always Bad. Do the math before getting a card with an annual fee (don't forget that second year value will be different from first because of the sign-on bonus).<br />
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In the US, there are a couple of rules of thumb for cards and benefits:<br />
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* If a card has an annual fee, it usually won't charge foreign transaction fees. The inverse also holds fairly well - cards that don't have annual fees generally do have foreign transaction fees, and usually around 3%. There are exceptions.<br />
* If a card has an annual fee of $450 or higher, it will generally include some form of airport lounge access (often, but not always, Priority Pass) AND a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit.<br />
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===How do I airplane?===<br />
Here are some tips I've figured out while flying '''a lot'''. Sources in parentheses are the airports where I've had to use these tips. (Dear fans: please stop editing this, but feel free to make your own travel advice)<br />
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*[https://www.google.com/flights Google Flights] is your friend. Also, [http://matrix.itasoftware.com The Matrix]. (Sources: Literally everywhere I've flown)<br />
**Put <code>AIRLINES DL KL AF AZ KE VS VA WS AM</code> in the "extension codes" box of the Matrix and thank me later.<br />
**Want to avoid Delta's Basic Economy? Use the command <code>AIRLINES DL; F bc=y|bc=b|bc=m|bc=h|bc=q|bc=k|bc=l|bc=u|bc=t|bc=x|bc=v</code> in the "extension codes" box.<br />
*I'm a member of Global Entry, which has been a real timesaver both on domestic flights with PreCheck, and when returning to the US. If it makes sense for you to get it, apply for it. It costs $100 to apply and it's good for five years. (Sources: MSP, BOS, DEN, LAX, PHL)<br />
**Some credit cards will reimburse your Global Entry membership. (Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them.)<br />
**Your Global Entry card is a valid form of federal ID. It will get you on a plane past May 2023. (MSP)<br />
**''Don't even TRY to use the GE kiosks if you're not a GE member!'' They won't let you even swipe your passport if you haven't been accepted. (MSP)<br />
**''Travel with your GE pass.'' You usually don't need it to travel, but it's super helpful to have. Case in point: if the kiosks go down, you get to cut the line as a Global Entry member, and having your card then is super helpful cause then they can just put you at the front of the line with no further questions. This saved me three hours once when the customs computers died and I needed to connect. Also, it helps to flash this to get into Nexus lanes at some Canadian airports, or if you fly into Tom Bradley International Terminal in LAX where the signs make no sense. (MSP, YVR, LAX)<br />
**Not only do you get to cut the line if you have kiosk issues: they will literally shut down EVERY SINGLE OTHER LINE (including MPC and the crew lane) to clear Globals if they have to. I'm not kidding. (MSP)<br />
*Learn to walk quickly. (Sources: MSP, MEM, AMS, DTW, CDG, ICN, SLC)<br />
**Alternatively, learn to sprint while pulling luggage behind you. (ICN)<br />
*'''MOVING WALKWAYS: Walk on the left, stand on the right.''' (Most airports have them, just follow this rule and I won't get mad at you)<br />
**Escalators: In general they follow the same rule, but at airports I will forgive you, because they're never wide enough to handle two people with suitcases passing each other. (MSP, DEN, PVR)<br />
*If you have to take a train in an airport, there is '''always''' ample warning before the doors close. If you see lights flashing, warning messages overhead, or you hear announcements that the doors are closing, '''DO NOT BOARD.''' The next train is like two minutes away. (MSP, DEN, CDG, SEA, DTW, MCO, MIA, ATL, FCO, EWR, LAS)<br />
*If you have to take a bus to connect flights, get ready for a test in arm strength, because unlike trains these might only run every ten minutes. Grab on tight! (JTR, ATH, CDG, BOS, FLR, PVR, HAV)<br />
*Read signs. (BOS, BCN, AMS)<br />
**<s>Exception: CDG, from 2F to 2E-M, follow signs to 2E-'''K''' instead and go through passport control. Once you've done that, ''then'' go to 2E-M. Alternatively, you can follow signs to 2E-'''L''' and go through the L/M passport control, but you'll wind up walking a lot more. (CDG)</s> Update: This is a lie because CDG has garbage design. Follow the signs otherwise you'll have to clear security when you otherwise wouldn't need to. The signs point you in the only route where you don't need to clear security again!<br />
*'''ALWAYS. CARRY. ON.''' Unless you have something that MUST be checked, you should always carry your bag on the plane. That way, you have access to everything on the flight. Furthermore, you are in control of your bags, so nothing can get lost en route. (SFO, HNL, OGG, AMS, BCN, ICN, ORD)<br />
**DO NOT check on outbound international flights. Ever. (AMS)<br />
**Checking on inbound international flights is fine, but not advised, especially for Global Entry members - you WILL beat your bags to the carousel! (CUN, BCN, CDG, KEF, AMS, NRT, ICN, CNS, LAX)<br />
**As such, do not fly Frontier or Spirit. Ever. Once you add in bag fees, '''''Spirit and Frontier are actually more expensive than Delta''''' more often than not.<br />
*Take trains to airports! (MSP, SFO, BOS, CDG, LHR, AMS, NRT, ICN)<br />
**Exception: ATH, don't take the Athens Metro to the airport unless it's convenient and the times line up. The trains only run every half hour to the airport, and the ticket is €10 as opposed to €1.60. Also, avoid Athens.<br />
**Exception: If you're traveling in a group of more than two or three, it's probably cheaper to rent a car or grab an Uber. Of course, if you're getting picked up, that's the best option! (DEN, SYD)<br />
*Rent cars directly from the big name companies at the airport. Do not - and I can't stress this enough - '''''DO NOT''''' use "a guy" or an OTA to book car rentals. My family has been screwed over on this fact alone one too many times, and a few years ago we officially banned all third parties from being involved in car rentals. (HER, CNS, FLR, LIR)<br />
*Book things (especially rental cars and hotels) as far in advance as you reasonably can. (PHL, LIR, KEF)<br />
*Learn the layout of airports, it helps a lot. Often times, airlines, alliances, and/or flights to specific regions will be grouped together. (VCE, AMS, MSP)<br />
**MSP: For now, Southwest, Icelandair, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, and Sun Country are in Humphrey. Everyone else is in Lindbergh. (Within Lindbergh: A through D are Delta Connection, E is non-Delta, F and G are Delta mainline. Some Delta mainline flights use gates in C and D, but it's more likely you'll be on F or G.)<br />
**CDG: 2E is for flights outside Europe. If you see a gate starting "K", "L", or "M", that's in terminal 2E. (Fun fact: Air France and KLM are SkyTeam airlines owned by the same holding company.)<br />
**BOS: International flights, regardless of airline, arrive at terminal E (except preclearance). They can depart from any terminal, these are grouped by airline.<br />
**AMS: I figured out Schiphol! B/C and upper D are for Schengen flights. Lower D and E/F/G/H are non-Schengen. If you have to cross border control to connect, do it before you do literally anything else.<br />
*Grab connection details on video screens as early as you can. If you're on a tight connection this will help immensely. (AMS, CDG)<br />
*Fly SkyTeam if you can. If you have a tight connection, they will usually hold the plane for an extra couple of minutes, or they'll meet you at the gate to literally drive you across the apron to make your connection. '''American will not do this.''' (This has never happened to me personally, but it happens a ton at MSP and ATL, both Delta/SkyTeam hubs.)<br />
**Furthermore: Delta may even bring the jetway back to the plane if it's getting ready to push off and you just got to the gate. (Happened to a friend at DEN)<br />
**Regardless of airline, if you think your connection will be tight, ask the flight attendants to notify the ground crew at your destination. They will also usually let you deplane ahead of the rest of your cabin. (DTW)<br />
**Sometimes they will also send agents to meet your inbound flight if you've got a tight connection. (Of course, Diamonds could get a Porsche transfer, but us lowly plebs and Silvers have to sprint through the airport.) (ICN)<br />
*Just fly direct... (MSP, CUN, BOS, LHR, PVR)<br />
*Amsterdam Schiphol: '''Allow a minimum two and a half hours for connecting''' if you need to go through passport control or security. Any less than that and you <u>'''''WILL'''''</u> need to run if you don't have Privium. Most other airports require 1-2 hours to connect. (AMS)<br />
**I have seen a friend of mine have 35 minutes to connect in ATL. Fortunately she was on WN (Southwest) so the gates were right next to each other, and there were no delays, so she was fine. BUT! '''DO NOT DO THAT.''' (ATL)<br />
**Update: I've done an AMS connection in 44 minutes from a C gate to an E gate - including going through passport control and US pre-flight security (and a full secondary screening). I was traveling with a Platinum Medallion and had to walk AirportSpeed™ in order to make the connection. Had we done anything else before going through the border, we probably would have missed the flight. ''BORDER FIRST, QUESTIONS LATER!!!'' There are food places and bathrooms on both sides of the border!!!<br />
*If you use an Apple Watch and the boarding line is backed up, a gate agent may bring out a portable scanning device and scan your watch with it. It makes a pew pew noise. It's awesome. You don't have to touch ''anything.'' (MSP)<br />
*Your SkyMiles card is a valid boarding pass to get on a Delta plane, but not necessarily to get through security. (MSP)<br />
*If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your boarding pass, your seat has been reassigned. Follow instructions on receipt. (MSP, BOS, ATL)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your face, your seat probably has not ben reassigned, but double check your receipt to be sure. (MSP, ATL, LAX)<br />
**If you are handed a receipt upon scanning your SkyMiles card, you probably knew your seat already, but you get a free reminder. (MSP)<br />
*Get your ID out before you get to the desk at security. If you use a mobile boarding pass, get it ready when you see the podium and scanner. (MSP, DEN, SFO)<br />
**Along this line, put everything else in your bag beforehand. For me, this means that I remove my ID from my wallet, and put my wallet and phone in my bag, before entering the security line. I put my boarding pass on my Apple Watch. TSA agents have been very confused, but it works!<br />
**The Amex Green charge card costs $150 a year, but knocks $100 a year off CLEAR. The Amex Platinum costs $695 but covers CLEAR in full. You should never pay full price for CLEAR anyway - you can link a Delta SkyMiles number to it and get a third off.<br />
*Don't let your passport expire or get too close to expiring before you travel! Passports are too cool to let expire. (BZE)<br />
**Turns out some countries make it far more annoying than others to get or renew your passport. I'm familiar with the American process, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html which allows you to renew by mail] once you have an "adult" (10-year) passport.<br />
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====I'm going internationally. How do I avoid paying ridiculous amounts for data charges on my phone?====<br />
On iOS, here's my routine:<br />
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#Settings > Cellular > Enable Cellular: '''OFF'''<br />
#Control Center > Enable Airplane Mode<br />
#WAIT for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to turn off<br />
#Control Center > Enable Wi-Fi<br />
#Control Center > Enable Bluetooth<br />
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This last step is only really needed if you use Bluetooth devices like an Apple Watch. (If you use an Apple Watch, and Airplane Mode is mirrored, go to the Settings glance and disable Airplane Mode to allow it to re-connect.) Upon returning to the US, perform the above procedure in reverse order.<br />
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The FAA allows the use of Bluetooth device on board planes, but if you're not going to actually use it during your flight, keep it off (you'll save on battery).<br />
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If you're on Verizon, and going to Canada or Mexico, consider TravelPass.<br />
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===How do you spell your name?===<br />
'''chiefbozx''', all lower case, or '''Chief''', with a capital C and everything else lowercase.<br />
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Acceptable nicknames include "CHIEFIE" and "Master Chief".<br />
===What does {{color|orange|"Thou hast been smitten!"}} mean?===<br />
It means an admin - probably me, {{u|Tom_Pairs}}, or Frumple - ran <code>/smite <your name></code>. Or we did a "splattersmite" (<code>/smite *</code>).<br />
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===When did the server open?===<br />
July 13th, 2012. I forget the exact time, but it's in the logs somewhere. People sometimes call it the 14th, but it's actually the 13th, because that's when everything was published. I also applied that night (the timestamp on my member application was 7/13/2012 22:45:28).<br />
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===Wait, you were mod on day 2?===<br />
Yes. Yes I was.<br />
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Back in the day we only had four ranks: {{colorbox|cyan|Guest}}, {{colorbox|orange|Member}}, {{colorbox|lime|Mod}} and {{colorbox|salmon|Admin}}. There was no {{colorbox|cornflowerblue|Mayor}} rank when I first joined. The story goes that I was online quite a bit the first couple days, got accepted as member, and asked Frumple for a WorldEdit. Since he had no idea how to do WorldEdits, and I did, I was promoted up to Mod.<br />
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(For whatever reason, I was then asked to be admin on July 16th.)<br />
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===How cold does it get in Minnesota?===<br />
In recent winters the Canadians have sent polar vortices to Minnesota, sending temperatures and wind chill temperatures to -50°F in the Twin Cities. But we normally hover about 10-15°F as high temperatures in the dark, cold months of January and February. In the summer we normally get up to about <s>75</s>85°F (thanks, climate change) as a high, though we have broken 100° several times.<br />
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Or, we could have El Niño mess everything up. (Blame the Canadians.)<br />
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=== Why do you use Fahrenheit? ===<br />
The shortest answer is to look at [https://xkcd.com/1643/ XKCD 1643], specifically the bits about "SI prefixes less relevant for temperatures", "rounds more usefully", and "0°F to 100°F good match for temperature range in which most humans live". I'm fully aware that using Celsius has its benefits.<br />
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Outside of weather temperature and calculating airline status qualification metrics, I'm all for using metric. Maps and workout tracking on all of my devices are configured in metric units.<br />
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Besides, there are rules of thumb for Fahrenheit:<br />
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* 50°F = 10°C.<br />
* If it's less than 40°F out, watch out for ice.<br />
* If it's more than 90°F out, turn on the AC. (This is personal preference - being a northerner, I can take cold fine, but not so much the heat!)<br />
* If it's below 0°F out, you need frostbite defense measures (hat, scarf, gloves/mittens, etc) if you'll be outside for more than a few minutes. The amount of frostbite defense will vary based on how cold it is, how much wind there is, and how long you'll be outside.<br />
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===Blue, Green, or Red?===<br />
<s>[http://www.metrotransit.org/metro-green-line Green], obviously!</s><br />
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Update: After scientifically testing both train lines, the Blue Line is way faster to get to downtown, so now I pick Blue.<br />
===Do you actually play using a laptop/trackpad/Mac?===<br />
Most of the time. I do have a desktop setup where I plug my laptop in to a monitor and use a mouse, but it's all the way over on the other side of the room. It's just easier for me to use my laptop and trackpad. I'll use the mouse and big desktop setup for livestreams, big events, or anytime I need either a big screen or a wired connection.<br />
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Or at least, that was the case until I moved into my apartment, and now I have a dual monitor setup that I use most of the time.<br />
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Specs: <s>Mid 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon R9 M370X and Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB).</s> That's my old laptop that I've since upgraded.<br />
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Specs: Mid 2019 15" MacBook Pro, 2.3GHz 8 core Intel Core i9, 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 RAM, and combi graphics (AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB VRAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB/1.5GB VRAM).<br />
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Keyboard: Logitech MX Master Keys for Mac<br />
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Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac<br />
[[Category:Staff]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1882302021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-18T03:27:41Z<p>Chiefbozx: Undo revision 188229 by Chiefbozx (talk)</p>
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<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
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The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
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The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
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== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
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|S<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:00:15<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:27:05<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|00:18:08.26<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|_fwis<br />
|October 17, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Kenthurst<br />
|00:12:20.62<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|KittyCat11231<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Achowalogen Takachsin<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:02:11.48<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|notshort925<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:08:22.65<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|Krakabraka<br />
|October 15, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Lanark<br />
|00:12:36.61<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
<br />
'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
<br />
# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
<br />
=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
<br />
* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
<br />
== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
<br />
* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
<br />
You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1882292021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-18T02:48:19Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Leaderboard */</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
<br />
The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
<br />
The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
<br />
== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:00:15<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:27:05<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|00:18:08.26<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|_fwis<br />
|October 17, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Kenthurst<br />
|00:08:28.77<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|KittyCat11231<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Achowalogen Takachsin<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:02:11.48<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|notshort925<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:08:22.65<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|Krakabraka<br />
|October 15, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Lanark<br />
|00:12:36.61<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
<br />
'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
<br />
# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
<br />
=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
<br />
* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
<br />
== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
<br />
* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
<br />
You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1881752021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-17T23:00:35Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Leaderboard */</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
<br />
The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
<br />
The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
<br />
== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:00:15<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:27:05<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|00:18:08.26<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|_fwis<br />
|October 17, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Kenthurst<br />
|00:12:20.62<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|KittyCat11231<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Achowalogen Takachsin<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:02:11.48<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|notshort925<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:08:22.65<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|Krakabraka<br />
|October 15, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Lanark<br />
|00:12:36.61<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
<br />
'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
<br />
# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
<br />
=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
<br />
* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
<br />
== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
<br />
* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
<br />
You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1879552021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-15T21:30:35Z<p>Chiefbozx: </p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
<br />
The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
<br />
The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
<br />
== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:00:15<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:27:05<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|00:18:08.26<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|KittyCat11231<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Achowalogen Takachsin<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:02:11.48<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|notshort925<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:08:22.65<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|Krakabraka<br />
|October 15, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Lanark<br />
|00:12:36.61<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
<br />
'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
<br />
# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
<br />
=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
<br />
* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
<br />
== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
<br />
* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
<br />
You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1879482021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-15T15:07:30Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Leaderboard */</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
<br />
The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
<br />
The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
<br />
== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:00:15<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:27:05<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|A<br />
|AlphaDS<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|00:18:08.26<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|KittyCat11231<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Achowalogen Takachsin<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:02:11.48<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|notshort925<br />
|October 14, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Redwood<br />
|00:08:22.65<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
<br />
'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
<br />
# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
<br />
=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
<br />
* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
<br />
== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
<br />
* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
<br />
You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
[[Category:Games]]</div>Chiefbozxhttps://wiki.minecartrapidtransit.net/index.php?title=2021_Premier_City_Challenge&diff=1878962021 Premier City Challenge2021-10-14T03:45:40Z<p>Chiefbozx: /* Leaderboard */</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''2021 Premier City Challenge''' is the successor to the [[Premier City Challenge]], a challenge that requires contestants to visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World in the shortest possible time. Created by {{u|chiefbozx}}, the challenge is a successor to the 2020 edition and was reset due to the inclusions of [[Oparia]] and [[Redwood]] (along with changes in plugins and [[Fast Boi Incorporated|Fastboi]] technology).<br />
<br />
The challenge is split into four classes with increasing difficulty. Class C allows all forms of transport, while Class S requires participants to complete the challenge in survival mode and while using limited transport methods.<br />
<br />
The challenge is welcoming to players of all navigational ability and familiarity with the server. Novice challengers have found the challenge accessible with Class C taking 5-10 minutes to complete, while experienced members have found the two- to two-and-a-half-hour Class S challenge to be a worthwhile achievement.<br />
<br />
== Leaderboard ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Class<br />
!Runner<br />
!Date<br />
!Starting city<br />
!Ending city<br />
!Time<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|kingsnake<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:08:51.02<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|CaptainObi<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|01:10:35<br />
|-<br />
|S<br />
|frogggggg<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Oparia<br />
|Evella<br />
|02:06:35<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|ArizTrad<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Quiris<br />
|Kessler<br />
|00:03:03.56<br />
|-<br />
|B<br />
|VickiTori_<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Kessler<br />
|Whitechapel<br />
|00:16:39.45<br />
|-<br />
|C<br />
|HarborRandom852<br />
|October 13, 2021<br />
|Sunshine Coast<br />
|Quiris<br />
|00:13:55<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Prizes for the fastest October 2021 runs ==<br />
The fastest time on the leaderboard in each class as of the beginning of the Infrastructure Staff Meeting on October 31, 2021 will receive a prize funded by Chief. The prizes are:<br />
<br />
* Class C: Winner $100, runner-up $50, third place $25<br />
* Class B: Winner $200, runner-up $100, third place $50<br />
* Class A: Winner $500, runner-up $250, third place $125<br />
* Class S: Winner $1,000, runner-up $500, third place $250<br />
<br />
Anyone else submitting a valid run by the deadline will receive $10 for each class they participate in.<br />
<br />
Everyone is allowed to submit for multiple classes and eligible to win a prize in each class.<br />
<br />
== Classes and restrictions ==<br />
The four classes and their differing restrictions can be summarized in the following table.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!<br />
!Class C<br />
!Class B<br />
!Class A<br />
!Class S<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Pig<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Fastboi (4th generation)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Wooden boat<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Minecart<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|-<br />
|Flight (creative mode)<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Elytra<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Tridents<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp rail<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Warp ferries and waterbuses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Buses<br />
|✅<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Seaplanes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Helicopters and blimps<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Planes<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Dragons ([[Kessler]] only)<br />
|✅<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|-<br />
|Rocket ships<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|❌<br />
|}<br />
In addition to the above, '''Class S''' requires the challenger to complete the challenge while in survival mode (the only items allowed are those from <code>/kit race</code>, which may be spawned at any time.) Classes A, B, and C all allow creative mode.<br />
<br />
When running in Class A, B, or C, fireworks are allowed when using elytra so long as standard server rules are followed (meaning they cannot cause debilitating lag). If you're using an enchanted trident or fireworks, you must submit a video proof of your run and launch a firework in daylight conditions or show the enchantment tooltip on your trident.<br />
<br />
When running in Class B or C, you are responsible for the cost of taking warps.<br />
<br />
=== Meme classes ===<br />
For those challengers wishing to try something harder than Class S, the following meme classes were designed to add further restrictions onto the challenge route. (For the purposes of prizes, all of these count as Class S runs, however the first person to complete a valid run in each of these will receive a $200 prize.)<br />
<br />
* Class S(E): Cities and towns below the Premier rank cannot be visited if they contain the letter '''E'''. (Transit facilities that use the letter E are allowed, so for example [[Wazamawazi Zoeteman Regional Airport]] is allowed.)<br />
* Class S(M), a.k.a. ''The Marathon'': Transport on foot is the only allowed method. (Sprinting is fine.)<br />
* Class S(N), a.k.a. ''Nuzlocke Mode'': only one Fastboi is allowed and you have to give it a name.<br />
<br />
== Common rules ==<br />
The following rules apply regardless of which class of challenge is being attempted.<br />
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'''Objective:''' You must visit each Premier-ranked city on the New World at least once in the shortest time possible. You do not need to visit the Old World city of [[Arisa]]. The full list of cities is as follows (though it's up to you to determine the best order): [[Achowalogen Takachsin]], [[Airchester]], the [[City of Evella]], [[Deadbush]], [[Elecna Bay]], [[Espil]], [[Kenthurst]], [[Kessler]], [[Kolpino City]], [[Laclede]], [[Lanark]], [[Larkspur]], [[Oparia]], [[Quiris]], [[Redwood]], [[Segville]], [[Sunshine Coast]], [[Utopia]], [[Venceslo]], and [[Whitechapel]].<br />
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# You must use flight and walking speed 1.<br />
# A city counts as visited once you are inside, within 10 blocks of (at street, platform, or concourse level), or standing on the roof of any one of the following buildings within the city (see "City-specific inclusions and exclusions", below, for details on if a specific building is included or excluded):<br />
## An MRT station<br />
## Any other transit building, including airports, warp rail stations, ferry terminals, and multi-modal transit hubs, though local bus stops do not count for this purpose.<br />
## The town hall<br />
# Speed and Jump Boost potions, or anything (besides beacons you happen to find along your route) that provides those effects, are not allowed.<br />
# If you are attempting a challenge class that permits you to use warp-based transportation, you are responsible for the cost of taking those warps.<br />
# Dynmap and the wiki may be used before and during your run. Other tools such as [https://mrtrapidroute.com MRT RapidRoute] may be used before and during your run, so long as they are publicly accessible.<br />
# You may not receive assistance from any other players during your run (for example you may not ask someone to stand at a landmark location to make it easy for you to spot), though they may assist you in the planning process.<br />
# You may not use staff powers, the <code>/tpa</code> command, homes, <code>/spawn</code>, or <code>/mv tp</code>. Using any of these requires you to start over.<br />
# Dying at any time during your challenge requires you to start over.<br />
# Start your stopwatch when you leave the last transportation facility within your starting city, and stop it when you arrive at the first transportation facility within the destination city. You may pause your stopwatch if you disconnect from the server, resuming it as soon as you resume movement or take a warp.<br />
# If you disconnect from the server in a Class S run, you must switch back into survival before you resume running again.<br />
# You may livestream or record your run. If you are using tridents or fireworks (not applicable in class S), you '''''must''''' record or livestream your run.<br />
# Time penalties may be issued for violations of the rules. Skipping a town results in an invalidation of the challenge attempt.<br />
# You may pass through any transport facility, even if it's not allowed by your run class. However, you can only use the modes available to your class. Examples:<br />
## In Class A, you may fly over the ATC airport using an elytra, or you can take the MRT Plains Line through the airport. However, you cannot take any warp-based transit to or from the airport, since warp-based transit is not allowed in Class A.<br />
## In Class B, you may take any warp train at the [[Segville International]] Airport, and you may pass through the airport on the [[A5]]. However, you cannot take any flights to or from the airport, since flights are not allowed in Class B.<br />
# If you take a form of transport that passes through a station without stopping there, it does '''not''' count as visiting that station/city. In other words, the vehicle you're using to access a particular city must actually stop and allow passengers to board or disembark there.<br />
# Travel is only allowed between the Old and New Worlds. Travel is not allowed to any other worlds, including the Space World.<br />
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=== City-specific inclusions and exclusions ===<br />
Some cities have specific buildings that are included or excluded due to their location relative to the city center. '''If a transport facility is NOT listed here but can be reasonably considered to serve the appropriate city, it is allowed.'''<br />
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* Achowalogen Takachsin: The allowed MRT stations are C15 through C18, and XE7 through XE20. The allowed warp rail stations are AT-West, AT-Suburb, and Solarion Downtown. All other transit stations are excluded, including ATC Airport, AT-Covina Downtown warp rail, Solarion Outer warp rail, the MRT Marina, and the [[MRT Marina Shuttle]].<br />
* Kessler: The only allowed MRT station is T27. Dragon-based transport is permitted in Class C and treated as planes.<br />
* Lanark: Horizon National Airport, Horizon Junction Station, and Swale are excluded.<br />
* Quiris: There are no airports which are close enough to Quiris to be eligible.<br />
* Segville: The A5 that runs between the two terminals of Segville International counts as a part of the airport. Per Rule 13 above, so long as you don't take a disallowed form of transport through Segville International, you may pass through it in any run class.<br />
* Venceslo: STC Metro stations in Whiteley and Schillerton do not count. Riding on the A54 past [[Venceslo-Fifth Ward International Airport]] does count as visiting the airport (similar to Segville).<br />
* Whitechapel: Whitechapel Border Station is excluded, along with its associated Network South Central platforms. Additionally, while [[Whitechapel Sky Harbor]] is allowed at appropriate classes, passing by it on the A8 does not count as visiting Sky Harbor - you must go up to the terminal entrance to count it. (This is different from Segville and Venceslo because the A8 is sunken below the Whitechapel Sky Harbor terminal, while the A5/A54 is right next to the appropriate terminal entrances.)<br />
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== How to submit ==<br />
If you have attempted this challenge and wish to submit an entry to the leaderboard, please send the following information directly to Chief via Discord DM or email:<br />
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* Your Minecraft username (if it's not obvious by your Discord name)<br />
* Date of challenge attempt<br />
* Your full route, including which locations you visit in each city and the transport methods you took between them<br />
* Time elapsed from departure of first city to arrival at last city<br />
* If you live-streamed or recorded your run, a link to the archive footage. If it’s private, contact Chief for details on how to share it.<br />
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You may send your route to Chief in advance and follow up with your time if you manage to complete a run.<br />
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== FAQ ==<br />
For frequently asked questions about the challenge, see the page for the 2020 challenge: [[Premier City Challenge#FAQ|Premier City Challenge]].<br />
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