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== 2017 ==
== 2017 ==
* '''Early 2017''' - RetroMC is restarted by an admin named https://minotar.net/helm/jetpackingwolf/16.png jetpackingwolf (https://minotar.net/helm/JohnyMuffin/16.png JohnyMuffin) as a whitelisted server, and he would then advertise it in a Discord group consisting of ex-[[Oak Glen|OakGlen]] members (a town from the original RetroMC).
* '''Early 2017''' - RetroMC is restarted by an admin named https://minotar.net/helm/jetpackingwolf/16.png jetpackingwolf (https://minotar.net/helm/JohnyMuffin/16.png JohnyMuffin) as a whitelisted server, and he would then advertise it in a Discord group consisting of ex-[[Oak Glen|OakGlen]] members (a town from the original RetroMC).
* '''Late-June 2017''' - https://minotar.net/helm/Swetz/16.png Swetz launches BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3).
* '''19 November 2017''' - RetroMC becomes un-whitelisted and is publicly [https://web.archive.org/web/20180128163654/https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers-java-edition/pc-servers/2872525-2018-beta-1-7-3-survival-server-retromc advertised] on the [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Minecraft_Forum Minecraft Forum].
* '''19 November 2017''' - RetroMC becomes un-whitelisted and is publicly [https://web.archive.org/web/20180128163654/https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers-java-edition/pc-servers/2872525-2018-beta-1-7-3-survival-server-retromc advertised] on the [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Minecraft_Forum Minecraft Forum].


== 2018 ==
== 2018 ==
* '''28 March 2018''' - A custom-generated version of SkyGrid is added to BetaLands.
* '''13 April 2018''' - BetaLands and RetroMC [[RetroMC_and_BetaLands_Merge_and_Split_(2018)|merge]] forming Retro Lands.
* '''13 April 2018''' - BetaLands and RetroMC [[RetroMC_and_BetaLands_Merge_and_Split_(2018)|merge]] forming Retro Lands.
* '''3 June 2018''' - [[RetroMC_and_BetaLands_Merge_and_Split_(2018)|RetroMC and BetaLands split due]] to differing opinions of https://minotar.net/helm/Swetz/16.png Swetz and https://minotar.net/helm/JohnyMuffin/16.png JohnyMuffin, but the "Retro Lands" name is still kept for the time being.
* '''3 June 2018''' - [[RetroMC_and_BetaLands_Merge_and_Split_(2018)|RetroMC and BetaLands split due]] to differing opinions of https://minotar.net/helm/Swetz/16.png Swetz and https://minotar.net/helm/JohnyMuffin/16.png JohnyMuffin, but the "Retro Lands" name is still kept for the time being.
* '''16 June 2018''' - The [[Skylands]] is added to BetaLands.
* '''16 June 2018''' - The [[Skylands]] is added to BetaLands.
* '''27 June 2018''' - https://minotar.net/helm/Swetz/16.png Swetz launches BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3).
* '''27 June 2018''' - https://minotar.net/helm/Swetz/16.png Swetz launches BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3) for a second time after the first one being shutdown for a while.
* '''28 June 2018''' - The [[Removed features|Towny]] plugin is set-up on Retro Lands.
* '''28 June 2018''' - The [[Removed features|Towny]] plugin is set-up on Retro Lands for a second time.
* '''10 July 2018''' - A new [[Ranks|default & donor rank system]] is introduced on Retro Lands.
* '''10 July 2018''' - A new [[Ranks|default & donor rank system]] is introduced on Retro Lands.
* '''3 September 2018''' - The [[Overviewer]] plugin is set-up on Retro Lands as a replacement to [https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/dynmap Dynmap].
* '''3 September 2018''' - The [[Overviewer]] plugin is set-up on Retro Lands as a replacement to [https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/dynmap Dynmap].

Revision as of 01:29, 23 September 2024

The Journey of RetroMC and BetaLands
Key Events from Inception to Present

This is a chronological timeline capturing the significant milestones, achievements, and key events in the history of RetroMC and BetaLands from their creation to the present day.

2014

  • 18 June 2014 - RetroMC is originally created by 16.png SpaceWolfE (SuperSheriff).

2015

  • May/June 2015 - BetaLands is originally created by 16.png Swetz.

2016

  • 9 September 2016 - RetroMC is shut down unexpectedly. Communication attempts with 16.png SpaceWolfE went unanswered.

2017

  • Early 2017 - RetroMC is restarted by an admin named 16.png jetpackingwolf (16.png JohnyMuffin) as a whitelisted server, and he would then advertise it in a Discord group consisting of ex-OakGlen members (a town from the original RetroMC).
  • Late-June 2017 - 16.png Swetz launches BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3).
  • 19 November 2017 - RetroMC becomes un-whitelisted and is publicly advertised on the Minecraft Forum.

2018

  • 28 March 2018 - A custom-generated version of SkyGrid is added to BetaLands.
  • 13 April 2018 - BetaLands and RetroMC merge forming Retro Lands.
  • 3 June 2018 - RetroMC and BetaLands split due to differing opinions of 16.png Swetz and 16.png JohnyMuffin, but the "Retro Lands" name is still kept for the time being.
  • 16 June 2018 - The Skylands is added to BetaLands.
  • 27 June 2018 - 16.png Swetz launches BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3) for a second time after the first one being shutdown for a while.
  • 28 June 2018 - The Towny plugin is set-up on Retro Lands for a second time.
  • 10 July 2018 - A new default & donor rank system is introduced on Retro Lands.
  • 3 September 2018 - The Overviewer plugin is set-up on Retro Lands as a replacement to Dynmap.
  • December 2018 - 16.png JohnyMuffin renames Retro Lands back to "RetroMC".

2019

  • 15 March 2019 - The Skylands is added to RetroMC.
  • 9 June 2019 - BetaLands Factions (b1.7.3) is shutdown and rebranded as BetaLands Anarchy.
  • 10 June 2019 - The MobArena plugin is set-up on RetroMC.
  • 18 June 2019 - RetroMC turns 5 years old.
  • 26 June 2019 - The StarGate plugin is set-up on RetroMC.
  • 20 September 2019 - BetaLands & BetaLands Anarchy is shutdown.
  • 20-21 September 2019 - 16.png LeeTaeJun gains ownership of BetaLands and restarts the server except for BetaLands Anarchy, which remains permanently shutdown.
  • 18 November 2019 - 16.png Swetz regains ownership of BetaLands and decides to rebrand it as Gravel Beach.
  • 24 November 2019 - The Skylands and "Mars" (a custom-generated map based on the planet Mars made by developer 16.png HappyWaffle) is added to Gravel Beach.
  • 8 December 2019 - RetroMC acquires Gravel Beach, which is rebranded as BetaLands again.

2020

  • 21 January 2020 - BetaEVO, a RetroMC client mod made by 16.png JohnyMuffin is publicly released.
  • May/June 2020 - BetaLands turns 5 years old.
  • 25 December 2020 - A custom-generated version of the Farlands is added to RetroMC for a holiday event.
  • 28 December 2020 - JBans is rolled out as a replacement to EasyBans on RetroMC.

2021

  • 5 January 2021 - The Farlands is no longer public on RetroMC due to the holiday event ending.
  • 25 October 2021 - The Farlands is made public on RetroMC again.

2022

  • 24 December 2022 - JVillage is rolled out as a replacement to Towny on RetroMC.

2023

  • 1 January 2023 - J-Stats, a RetroMC statistics website made by developer 16.png notsui is publicly launched.
  • 7 May 2023 - The RetroMC Wiki (a one hosted on MediaWiki) is privately launched by 16.png notsui. Soon after, staff members 16.png CruxyMC, 16.png Noggisoggi, 16.png thecow275 and et al starts documenting stuff on it.
  • 23 June 2023 - The RetroMC Wiki is made publicly available.
  • 26 June 2023 - The RetroMC Staff Policy Manual is drafted.
  • 7 July 2023 - BetaLands' second shutdown is announced.
  • 1 September 2023 - The BetaLands Sendoff event occured; it shut down for the public, but it still remains accessible by staff members for transfers.

2024