LibraryCraft is a free Minecraft Server for WA players aged 7 to 17. The server is provided by multiple WA local governments and is safe, secure and moderated.
You will need to purchase your own copy of Minecraft to play – it is available on PC, Mac and Linux using Minecraft: Java Edition.
January
January Bed Wars Tournament
That's right, it’s time for another School Holiday Bed Wars Tournament.
Registrations are now open for the January School Holiday Tournament. All matches (including the Grand Finals) will be a double elimination knockout. You must lose twice in order to be out of the competition. If you lose once, you can still come back and win the whole thing. All matches will be played on the Forest map, and there will be no grace periods - the match will play as default.
This time we are running one Solo tournament over a week: 9th to 16th January
Registrations close at 9pm on Friday January 6th, and the brackets will be created and available by Sunday January 8th. It is up to the players to schedule their matches during the week, and report back to JohnsanGeezo, preferably through Discord in #tournaments, or using in-game mail if you do not have Discord access. Something that is crucial at this time of year - talk to your parents about your availabilities during the week. It's the January school holidays. If you have something on, you need to find out so you are aware. You need to be available to play, or it inconveniences the rest of the players, and the organisers. You need to mail JohnsanGeezo in game to register.
Forfeiting If you cannot make your match during the allocated dates, you will forfeit the match. Report it as soon as you know. Don't leave it until the last minute! It's a lot of work to organise tournaments, and last minute forfeits can be annoying.
Once a new match has been confirmed and the players have been tagged/messaged in game/Discord, you have 24 hours to PLAY the match, or it will be deemed a forfeit. The player that is causing the delay will be the player that forfeits. If this can't be easily determined, it will be a 50/50 decision by the Mod Team.
Prizes There'll also be prizes for the winner - a $50 JB HiFi Voucher, plus two diamond blocks for the runner up. The final two will also receive a bonus Mega Crate key.
FAQ What should I report to John?
1. Report if you are unable to schedule a match during the allocated week.
2. Both players must report the results after the match, in either Discord (#tournaments) or using in-game mail. John will then update the bracket, so the next match can be scheduled.
Are you sure we can't delay the matches we can't play to a different week?
Yes. You must complete your matches in the tournament week. This is so results and prizes can be finalised in a timely fashion, and stops a lot of confusion.
Can we use a different map, like Castle?
No, all matches must be played on Forest, so it's fair for everyone.
Can we have longer grace periods before PvP starts?
No, the default game settings must be used. All matches must be played fair and according to the rules. If exploits or cheats are seen to be used, the player using them will instantly forfeit the match, and the player will be placed in jail according to server rules.
Can we add custom rules?
No, no other rules are to be set. These include extended grace periods, using golems or certain items etc.
Can another player (registered or not registered) play instead?
Yes. This time around we're having a substitutes list. The first 16 players to register will be in the tournament proper. Any registrations before the close date over the initial 16 will go on the Substitutes list. Any late registrations (between the close date and tournament start) will also be on the Substitutes list. You MUST be available to play during that week at short notice if you are a substitute.
Why 16?
To stop the need for byes and automatic forfeits, it's either 16 or 32. If we get to 32 we'll just extend the size of the tournament! It'll just last longer.
What are the brackets?
They're not made yet - you need to register first.
February
February Creative Competition
Here's the topic for next month. We're celebrating Valentine's Day in our own way with Something You Love! This one was also suggested by TYP3D.
The February Comp world gate – located in the Creative Lobby – will replace the January gate which will close to building at 9pm on Tuesday January 31st.
The gate will open in the Creative Lobby on the morning of February 1st, so get thinking about something you love!
Season 1 Prizes
As you know, each month we give away the following prizes:
1st Prize: 4x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 15 Emerald Points
2nd Prize: 3x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 10 Emerald Points
3rd Prize: 2x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 5 Emerald Points
Each month the Emerald Points are tallied up and can be seen in the Emerald Hall on the Survival Lobby world. At the halfway point of the season (March for Season 1 and September for Season 2) we give away prizes to the current top three Emerald Points winners:
1st Place: 1x $25 JB HiFi Voucher
2nd Place: 1x $10 JB HiFi Voucher
3rd Place: 1x $10 JB HiFi Voucher
At the end of the season (June and December), the grand prizes are awarded to the final top three Emerald Points winners from across the 6 months of competition. These are the big ones! This season we're giving away:
1st Prize: $350 worth of LEGO! The winner would let us know what to order (dependent on availability of course), up to $350 and we'll get it delivered to you.
2nd Prize: $100 JB HiFi Voucher
3rd Prize: $50 JB HiFi Voucher
Exciting times!
March
March Creative Competition
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April
April Creative Competition
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May
May Creative Competition
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June
June Creative Competition
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July
July Creative Competition
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August
August Creative Competition
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September
September Creative Competition
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October
October Creative Competition
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November
November Build Competition
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December
December Creative Competition – Christmas Carols
This December we are going for a twist on a December classic - Christmas Carols.
Thanks to CountDoDo for the Gate build for this month! It's a lot of fun. The December Comp world gate – located in the Creative Lobby – will replace the November gate which will close to building at 9pm on Wednesday November 30th. The gate will open in the Creative Lobby on the morning of December 1st, so get thinking (and singing Christmas Carols) Just as a reminder, here are the major prizes for this season:
SEASON 2 PRIZES
As you know, each month we give away the following prizes:
• 1st Prize: 4x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 15 Emerald Points
• 2nd Prize: 3x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 10 Emerald Points
• 3rd Prize: 2x diamond blocks, 1x mega crate key & 5 Emerald Points
Each month the Emerald Points are tallied up and can be seen in the Emerald Hall on the Survival Lobby world. At the halfway point of the season (September for Season 2 and March for Season 1) we give away prizes to the current top three Emerald Points winners:
• 1st Place: 1x $25 JB HiFi Voucher
• 2nd Place: 1x $10 JB HiFi Voucher
• 3rd Place: 1x $10 JB HiFi Voucher
At the end of the season (June and December), the grand prizes are awarded to the final top three Emerald Points winners from across the 6 months of competition. These are the big ones. This season we're giving away:
• 1st Prize: $350 worth of LEGO. The winner would let us know what to order (dependent on availability of course), up to $350 and we'll get it delivered to you. This was a highly requested prize last year, so we're thrilled to be able to offer it.
• 2nd Prize: $100 JB HiFi Voucher
• 3rd Prize: $50 JB HiFi Voucher
Get busy building.