Friends of the Server Minecraft Podcast

As Minecraft server owners, we are constantly looking for new plugins, add-ons, resource packs, and mods to make our servers unique. Today, I have the honor of interviewing a developer of some of the highest rated Minecraft plugins in the SpigotMC Resource Directory, someone who has also done custom plugin development work for me, TechsCode. Follow TechsCode:Discord: https://discord.gg/33UAaQUTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechsCodeInstagram: https://instagram.com/TechsCodesSpigot Plugins: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/authors/techscode.29620/Show Notes: Here are a few of the questions I asked throughout the podcast:4:25 - Who are you and what do you do?11:05 - How has the Minecraft player base changed over the years?13:16 - How difficult is it to make money selling Minecraft plugins?15:22 - Tips and motivation for new plugin developers19:00 - What is the most important thing you look for when building plugins?21:00 - Making yourself available for supporting players and plugin customers with a Discord Bot.26:15 - What tips can you give to server owners who want to hire plugin developers?30:35 - What is the biggest mistake you've seen server owners make?33:05 - Any final tips for developers or server owners?37:40 - Is Minecraft Dying?Ask your questions in the Server Owners United Discord server and I may feature it in a future interview! https://discord.gg/K7UUm5fIf you would like to be interviewed or know a server owner who should be interviewed, head to http://friendsoftheserver.com and send me an email.Welcome to Café Stifflered! I create content that will help you build better Minecraft Servers, grow a strong Minecraft Community, and take all of your Minecraft Creations to the next level. Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube

Minecon Earth 2018 has come and gone, but not without exciting all of us about the future of Minecraft. With Pillagers and Biome Villages, Pandas and Cats, Bamboo and Taiga revamps all on the way, Minecraft Server Owners may be wondering what they can do to prepare for the next year of updates. I'm joined by ArZor of DareToSurvive.net as we tackle the biggest updates and discuss the implications for server owners going forward.ArZor and DareToSurvive:Discord: https://discord.gg/fMCAX6KServer IP: daretosurvive.netPrevious Podcast Interview: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15270524Show Notes: Here are a few of the questions I asked throughout the podcast:4:30 - What was the transition to 1.13.1 like for your server?11:01 - New Biome Villages and Villagers19:29 - Will Pillagers be a new mechanic that griefers will use?28:10 - What's the use for Pandas and Bamboo?32:46 - More Cats brings more attention-grabbing content.34:50 - Does Minecraft Dungeons present new opportunities for server owners?37:00 - Add-ons, APIs, and the future of Bedrock Server Ownership52:00 - A brief look at the new Taiga revamp56:17 - Will Inspiration Island help the Minecraft community overall?58:27 - Easter Eggs and Final ThoughtsAsk your questions in the Server Owners United Discord server and I may feature it in a future interview! https://discord.gg/K7UUm5fIf you would like to be interviewed or know a server owner who should be interviewed, head to http://friendsoftheserver.com and send me an email.Welcome to Café Stifflered! I create content that will help you build better Minecraft Servers, grow a strong Minecraft Community, and take all of your Minecraft Creations to the next level. Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube

Are you treating your Minecraft Server like a business or a hobby? Depending on what your goals and plans are for your server, you may want to hear what my guest, AlexzanderFlores of Opal Gaming, has to say on the matter. If you're looking for tips about advertising, engaging your players and community, building custom plugins, or managing your time, this guy has a lot of great info heading your way during this episode.AlexzanderFlores:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexzanderFlorsOpal Gaming:Server IP: mc.opalgaming.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Opal_GamingDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ycbtbaShow Notes: Here are a few of the questions I asked throughout the podcast:5:45 - Who are you and what do you do?11:12 - What did you learn from working with YouTubers that will help you succeed today?15:57 - Should every Minecraft Server be treated like a business?17:50 - Will you track analytics on your server?18:50 - How will you be advertising your server?25:45 - How can small servers with low budgets advertise to new players?29:00 - Are servers being forced to stick with Minecraft 1.8?32:50 - What's the hardest part of building and keeping an engaged community?41:50 - What advice can you give to brand new server owners?43:34 - Is Minecraft Dying?Ask your questions in the Server Owners United Discord server and I may feature it in a future interview! https://discord.gg/K7UUm5fIf you would like to be interviewed or know a server owner who should be interviewed, head to http://friendsoftheserver.com and send me an email.Welcome to Café Stifflered! I create content that will help you build better Minecraft Servers, grow a strong Minecraft Community, and take all of your Minecraft Creations to the next level. Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube

Is Minecraft Dying? Are Minecraft YouTubers struggling? Is the Minecraft Community healthy? These are all questions that I tackled today with pro Minecraft YouTuber, PandaFire11, who has 7 years in the YouTube game and plenty of experiences to speak on in this Minecraft Podcast Episode #6."State of the Minecraft Community" by Ashvinelf - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoQi6kuHHIcPandaFire11:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PandaFire11Twitter: https://twitter.com/PandaFire11Instagram: https://instagram.com/PandaFire11Snapchat: PandaFireYTMoondustBri:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRKeAfAZwdNbMlq_agZnW7gTwitter: https://twitter.com/bbrriixShow Notes: Here are a few of the questions I asked throughout the podcast:5:30 - Who are you and what do you do?10:35 - Should YouTubers create videos that are super honest and transparent?13:55 - How has the Minecraft community changed over the years?19:35 - Are there big YouTubers that keep small channels from growing?27:52 - What are some tactics that small channels can use to grow?34:19 - What is good that is happening in the Minecraft community?41:15 - What is something you wish you had known before you started your channel?44:00 - Is Minecraft Dying?Ask your questions in the Server Owners United Discord server and I may feature it in a future interview! https://discord.gg/K7UUm5fIf you would like to be interviewed or know a server owner who should be interviewed, head to http://friendsoftheserver.com and send me an email.Welcome to Café Stifflered! I create content that will help you build better Minecraft Servers, grow a strong Minecraft Community, and take all of your Minecraft Creations to the next level. Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube

Have you ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes for a Minecraft YouTuber? Today I had the honor of interviewing, MrsSystemZee, who is SystemZee's girlfriend, and talk to her about what life is like for full time career Minecrafters. She also gives tip to Minecraft server owners about running their community, and some encouragement for new YouTubers who are looking to launch a creative channel. Overall it was a fun and fantastic interview that I thoroughly enjoyed! Here are a few links that you should check out if you'd like to connect with MrsSystemZee or her boo - SystemZee. :)MrsSystemZee:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsSystemZeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/MrsSystemZeeSnapchat: MrsSystemZee"Life as a YouTuber's Girlfriend" Blog: http://mrszeeblogs.com/SystemZee:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sysZeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SystemZeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/SysZeeSnapchat: SystemZeeBecome a SystemZee Sponsor: https://www.patreon.com/syszeeShow Notes: Here are a few of the questions I asked throughout the podcast:7:07 - Who are you and what is your role with SystemZee's server?16:38 - What is your fondest memory with the community?20:47 - What are some pros and cons of living with a Minecraft YouTuber?24:57 - What are some ways that someone can help encourage a YouTuber?32:00 - Any tips for how to approach YouTubers as a fan or to hire them?35:10 - Lightning Round!40:20 - Final words of advice for Server Owners and YouTubers49:06 - Is Minecraft Dying?Ask your questions in the Server Owners United Discord server and I may feature it in a future interview! https://discord.gg/K7UUm5fIf you would like to be interviewed or know a server owner who should be interviewed, head to stifflered.com and send me an email.Welcome to Café Stifflered! I create content that will help you build better Minecraft Servers, grow a strong Minecraft Community, and take all of your Minecraft Creations to the next level. Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube