Aquila (As a general note, this is a long-awaited, updated version of the original Aquila town thread, found here. Credits go to @Falconaire who is currently too inactive to manage the thread/town and will be hopefully rejoining us in the spring.) Contents I. Description II. Rules III. Benefits IV. Points of Interest [Currently Closed] V. Monuments VI. Housing VII. Staff VIII. Complaints/Suggestions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I. Description Aquila is a beautiful medieval city where you will be accepted into a unique community full of friendly members and unparalleled experiences. Simply walking through the rustic streets of Aquila gives you a feeling of awe and respect. Aquila is completely pre-built by @Falconaire, incorporating houses of a cramped 10x10 nature to looming mansions that will make you stop each time you pass! Though Aquila is more than just a pre-built town, what REALLY makes it special is the bond found between every member and the town. You can own a Market Stall and sell your goods to other players. You can also apply for a leadership position within the town; all co-mayors are proven residents that are dedicated to helping fellow members! Through /ch aquila or /ch l, members can easily communicate in a friendly environment. If this sounds interesting, read on! You won't regret it! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ II. Rules Click the spoiler below for the full list. Spoiler: Town Rules 1. Follow all server rules, found here. 2. No Griefing other members' or town property. 3. Respect all town members. 4. No aboveground farms. (You may have a few small plants aboveground for decor only.) Below ground farms are permitted down to y:20. Any digging/building inside your house must remain within the limits of your plot. 5. You will be kicked from the town without warning after 10 days of inactivity. Comment on this thread or send a forum pm if you're going on vacation or will be unable to reach your computer to avoid this. 6. Do not alter the exterior of your property unless given permission from a mayor. This is in order to maintain the beauty of the town. 7. Town Staffs' word is law in Aquila, disobey and risk a kick. 8. The mayors reserve the right to remove you if you are not committed to the town. Everyone is super friendly and we do not want you to feel out of place. Even if you are active on ECC, if you are not using your house or dropping by the town in general, you might be removed and your house given to more active members. 9. The most important rule of course is to HAVE FUN! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Benefits If you have perms within the town, you qualify for all of the following, plus more: By joining Aquila, you will receive a build that is completely unique. This means you will own something truly special within ECC. We have a Town Portal, giving you easy and consistent access to the town. The Portal can be easily located on the 3rd floor, Redstone row, in the town portal room. If you need more help finding it, the members of Aquila will be eager to help you. If you have tp, feel free to use /warp aquila as well! You receive free use of any features a mayor has, with priority over other ECC members. Additionally, cookpots are available for use to all town members. A farm is vital to climbing the economic ladder, and we proudly offer a mini farm for players new and old! (Now if you are a hardcore farmer, you might find a 200x200 farm more helpful.) Lastly, you have the town itself, made of a diverse group of people in age, gender, and rank, who've come together in one common interest. Every one of these members are friendly, and are always willing to help those in need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV. Points of Interest At this time there is no more space for builds, but this may be offered in the future for another town in the works. Spoiler: Old POI Info A large part of the town is POI's. POI's offer town members the chance to show off their creativity and improve the town, as well as receive some pretty awesome rewards. In order to get a POI approved, you must first contact me on the forums. In your PM fill out the miniature application to provide a clear message! (Shown Below) Keep in mind, POI's are highly competitive, and if the build doesn't meet the standards of Aquila, you will be politely asked to take it down, no matter how long you've spent working on it. Before asking for clearance to build a POI, please consider whether you actually have the skills to make a high caliber build. But, if your POI is acceptable, you will receive 15,000 ECD's as a reward, have your POI showcased in this thread, and receive a spot in the "Town Hall of Fame". Application Username: Your POI Idea: Desired Location of POI Site in the Town (Give Coordinates or Description): Do you accept that if your POI does not meet the standards of the town you will be asked to remove your build without a refund?: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ V. Monuments Unlike many towns, we aim to not just give users homes to live in; we aim to create a community to participate in. Town members are encouraged and commended for gathering together at these monuments spread out throughout the area. Best of all, these builds add to the decor too! All of the below monuments were built by Flacon. Falcon's Point Spoiler: Images Falcon's Point is the spawn room of the town, the town rules, portal, ranks, and vaults can be found within this massive keep. Aquila Market Spoiler: Images The market is where all goods circulate within the town. The stalls are in a medieval, rustic style and run by the residents of Aquila. Town Hall Spoiler: Images The town hall is the center of town day to day activities. King's Monastery Spoiler: Images The town chapel, Sunday mass is held here. Falcon Manor Spoiler: Images Falconaire's personal home. It is always open to visitors and towers over its neighbors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VI. Housing Possibly the most crucial part of a town is the layout of its structures. In Aquila the town is not just a flat city with square houses mashed together. Each building is built into the landscape. No house is the same; it's always a special experience going through dark alleys or dimly-lit roads to get from place to place. Being as houses in Aquila are all unique, it's difficult to price them. Therefore, each house is put into a tier of either Small, Medium, or Large. More information below. Small House-750$ Spoiler: Example Small Houses are generally 10x10 or smaller and serve as an affordable, quaint residence. Medium House-1,500$ Spoiler: Example Medium Houses range from 10x10-20x20, these make up the majority of houses within Aquila. Large House-5,000$ Spoiler: Example Large Houses are the residences of the more well-off group of ECC'ers and give the owner plenty of room to utilize. Custom House-Negotiable Spoiler: Example Custom homes are sprawling mansions built in the past for a player's needs. They are no longer built-to-order, however currently existing ones are still sold and bought. Prices generally range upwards of 10k, however this depends on the house as some are larger than others. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VII. Staff Staff within Aquila have all climbed the ladder of employment within the town. They have proven themselves as dedicated residents and are deemed fit to be Co-Mayors in the town. Staff hold a prestigious position in Aquila but are expected to live up to their titles. They are not only in charge of their profession, but adding/kicking people to the town, selling plots, and checking for inactivity within the town. For more information as well as application requirements, send a forum pm to a mayor. Current Mayors: @Falconaire @williamannin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VIII. Complaints/Suggestions Feedback is always welcome, as it helps improve the town. Whether it be a compliment or a suggestion, we're all ears! Feel free to leave your comments in this thread or via a forum pm, whichever works better for you. Without all the suggestions from players, Aquila would be very, very different. Interested in joining? Reply to this thread!
