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Vanilly 2.0 - A New Era

Vanilly 2.0 - A New Era

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It's been a month since the launch of Vanilly 2.0, and we’re thrilled to share the changes and improvements we’ve made to the server! The update marks a significant milestone, allowing us to start fresh with a cleaner, more refined system. Here’s a summary of what’s new and why we made this leap from 1.0 to 2.0.

Why the Update?

The move to Vanilly 2.0 was born out of necessity and ambition. Over the last two years, we’ve gained invaluable experience managing the server on a medium-scale production. Vanilly 1.0 became increasingly difficult to maintain due to a growing list of band-aid fixes and workarounds. These quick solutions, while functional in the short term, made further development and improvement nearly impossible.

A fresh start with 2.0 allowed us to clean up the code, implement better systems, and focus on creating a more engaging experience for players. Additionally, we’ve embraced new features like cosmetics, improved mechanics, and better player customization to keep Vanilly exciting and fun for everyone.

Key Changes in Vanilly 2.0

  • Proximity Voice Chat:
    Immerse yourself in the game with proximity voice, now available on Discord.
  • Crates and Keys:
    Introduced the Emerald Crate, new custom models and textures for crate keys, and refined rewards across all crates.
  • Improved UI and Menus:
    Added confirmation menus for redeeming tags and vouchers.
  • Cosmetics:
    Added weapon and tool skins, pets, and seasonal items like the Advent Calendar.
  • Chat and Rank Overhaul:
    Redesigned vote ranks, added store ranks to /ranks, and migrated most old tags from 1.0.
  • Adjusted mob limits and introduced better management tools to improve server performance and gameplay balance.

Fun Server Stats

Vanilly has seen incredible activity since the launch of 2.0! Here’s a look at what the community has accomplished so far:

  • 3,292 Player vs Player Kills
  • 1,008,913 Mob Kills
  • 27,537 Deaths
  • 3 Years, 3 Months, 25 Days, 9 Hours, 15 Minutes, and 37 Seconds Total Playtime
  • 9 Hours, 8 Minutes, and 47 Seconds Average Playtime Per Player
  • 3,176 Unique Players
  • 79 Player Peak (Server Record)

These numbers highlight the vibrant and active community that makes Vanilly so special.

What’s Next for Vanilly?

Vanilly 2.0 is just the beginning. Our goals include rolling out more features like a player options menu and enhancing the online map with toggles for player visibility. We're also listening closely to community feedback to keep the server growing and evolving.

Thank you for joining us on this journey! We’re excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to see how you’ll make Vanilly your home.