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Golden Sands

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i love playing on this server its a blast and the staff team does really well i would recommend this server to anyone who starts on a new modpack because the player base is really helpful


-V0LDEM0RT
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
I really enjoy the houses or plots you are able to have at the start of joining. It creates a safe haven for doing things while allowing you to tp between the areas. The ranking system is great too, making the time spent on the server be rewarded with more abilities and items. The daily votes is fun for random prizes.
V/R
Shadey3
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
this it truly a great sever, a nice community that is always there to help u with everything u need, even if u never played modded minecraft before if u have a question they will try to explain it to their best they can.
another point is that there is like almost no lag when i play the managment that they do with their point system pet chunk oh man that is a great idea and i wish more server would give this system a try.

regards,
ezel273
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
I have absolutely loved the experience I have had on golden sands. Although I would say the community is a tad less friendly to newer players then other servers, it has been the server with the most experience. With the modified crafting, it has changed the game to a very enjoyable difficulty, it has made things easier and also harder it is posing new challenges to me purely by changing a few recipes. I could not say enough good things about this server
-plasmasquirrlz
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
Goldensands is an amazing server to play for and I enjoy every lag free aspect of it. The rules may be strict but they make the server perform so much better and with the staff always being super generous and helpful I couldn't recommend it more.
IGN: Nicetunes
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
I really like the Golden Sands minecraft server because it's very familiar. The server have many new crafting recipes, what is very awesome. The staff help if you dont know what to do :D. On the other hand the Server lag sometimes after a entity despawn but it's not that bad.
All in all is the server very good.

~written by JoJoPlayYT
:D
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
When I started playing Infinity Evolved, I didn't know which server to choose. When I stumbled across Golden Sands, I knew that this was the server for me. Nicely built spawn, happy, and understandable staff, and just a good community to have fun and play the modpack.

IGN: CarpONtratOR
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_satisfied
Hi, I’m 2scoopsrice and I’ve been playing on this server for a while now. I’m not a veteran by any means, but I do enjoy playing on this server and will keep playing on it. This server has many good traits, but it also has a few things I feel are pretty restricting, but I’ll admit that a lot of these are probably just out of selfishness. One of my favorite things about the server is the ranks. There are two different kinds of ranks, ones based on playtime and ones based on purchasing like normal. I feel the playtime ranks are really smart because as you rank up, you gain access to some items that are potentially more dangerous, or have potential to cause lag, while on other servers these would just be banned outright to prevent people that have just joined to be able to craft a gigantic mob grinder that destroys the server. The purchasable ranks I don’t have too much of an opinion of, they generally just give you a new kit and some items. But what makes them wonderful is the fact that you can purchase them in game without ever spending a dollar, as you get a currency when you vote. The server also provides free lava and water for your generators, and a mineworld to mine and ender quarry in that resets every few months, so the overworld doesn’t become blotchy and disgusting. Now, back to the restricted and banned items. Again, this complaint is most likely because of selfishness, and is for the greater good of the server, but there’s certain restrictions on key parts of gameplay that make it difficult to progress. I reccommend building your base off of chunks, because they’ll become super important when making the technical aspects of your base. There’s heavy restrictions on things like mob grinders, such as only being able to use diamond spikes to kill, building your entire mob grinder in one chunk, and being only able to use limited amounts of cursed earth. My point is some things that would be easy usually are made difficult and obnoxious by the restrictions in place to reduce lag, which I understand as it’s a pretty large server. Another thing I’m kind of toxic about is that there’s not set in stone rules, and each staff member has different standards and can punish you in whatever way they deem fit. For example, one staff member might be totally okay with swearing, while another hates it and might mute or ban you for it. This system usually works out well, as most of the rules are common sense, but sometimes you will get disciplined for something you didn’t even know was wrong. That’s my opinion of the server, mostly positive but with some negative bits in there too. Overall, I would reccomend playing on the server, but don’t be surprised when you can’t do anything you want, and have to work to do good.
The server replied:
Hi 2scoopsrice,

Thank you for your review! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.

It isn't common to 'discipline' someone for something that isn't hurting the server or its players in some way. If that happened to you in the past we are sorry for that. Also our staff always try to draw one line when it comes to following the rules.

You mention swearing - it is allowed but you might be asked to "tone it down" if you go over the top. We think that's part of "common sense" since there are also young people playing on our server. The worst that can happen to you is a temporary mute.

We still hope you have fun on our server!

The Goldensandsmc.com team
Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
I love just about everything the server has to offer. The staff are very friendly and happy to help those who need it, and do a very good job managing the server. There is no lag on the server (unless caused by a player, but that is quickly resolved), and I love not having to worry about anyone griefing or raiding my builds. I give the server 10/10 of my cookies cause I can't really find any negatives about it. :D
~JuniorBullets
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
this Is the best infinity evolved server I have ever played on. The community is vibrant and very welcoming. Staff are hard working and always willing to answer any question you may have about the server. Some mods are restricted or banned, but they are very good reason as to not cause lag or completely destroy the server. In conclusion this server is LIT.

~TheTrumpWookie
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
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This server man let me tell you something man let me tell you something this server is one of a kind i might leave and play other servers yeah but i keep coming back to this.they this time rank thing at 1st i was like really who do you think you are putting items on a time rank really i cant go and just break the world with a staff of power in the 1st day but it helped i got way more into the game and got to try more stuff the player builds are always a fun thing for me. Love the warp gather so you can go wild for does ores.At the end of the day those mods on this server are doing something right if i keep coming back time and time again. If you are looking for a server come on to this one ill leave the light on for you.

Sincerely odstriot
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
So first off, I have never played modded Minecraft before so getting started with all the different mods (and there sure are a bunch) was quite the experience when i first joined the server. First impression was being quickly greeted by almost everyone online which was awesome because I truly felt welcomed. The staff was very helpful in getting me started when it came to questions about the different mods, rules, ranks, etc. Even some of the players helped me out as well. Did I mention they have custom recipes for a bunch of items they hand made?! How cool is that!

Fast forward some months now and I'm still loving the server! Everyone that joins is usually super friendly and ends up sticking around from what I've seen. Mini games are hosted usually every Sunday as well as just randomly beimg hosted with prizes being given out to the winners. I've made a ton of friends whether it be staff or just players and I really appreciate all of them.

The rules MAY seem a bit on the strict side like others here have mentioned BUT there is a methos to the madness. Lag? Nonexistent which is crazy considering that the server has to handle all the different mods at the same time. Economy could use a little bit working on but it's a tricky thing to get right and I understand that but honestly it's at a decent spot right now. No afk machines makes sense when you realize a lot of the ranks based around your in game playtime reward you with access to certain items that would otherwise just be unfair if you had from the beginning.

Overall, I would like to thank Mudge and honestly just all the staff for all the hard work and time they put in to make the server what it is. After all they dont get paid to be online and help everyone but instead they're just genuinely amazing people. Whether it be behind the scenes or online answering a stupid question about something that has been answered a million times before, they are what make the server what it is. So come check it out for yourself!

-Ayaya
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
In-game name: 1two3

This server is by far the best FTB server I have ever played on, in fact it is the ONLY FTB server I play on because no other server comes close.

I've with Golden Sands for over a year now and I've had a blast. The community is fantastic and the staff are incredibly attentive when it comes to player feedback.

Server rules are very fair, and help keep the server running optimally for everyone. Mod selection is great so you'll never run out of things to do.

Now, there is one VERY important rule that you MUST follow if you are to be an active and productive member of the server:

Please no eat Hermal
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
This is hands down the best ftb server out there - The_Real_Noob269
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
SakuraJade
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This server has been the best modded server and community I have played on in a long time (And Ive been playing modded since the release of tekkit) with a staff that is nearly always active, and other helpful players, it is always easy to get help if needed. The rules and restrictions may seem a little crazy, but they really help prevent lag and keeping players bases safe, even then, most restrictions get lifted via playtime ranks. The tech point rule is a bit hard to get used to at first but it does help lag and it is a good way of being able to organize your base better too, just have to put a little more thought into it. The FTB infinity server has many daily players with tons of shops to help you get stuff you need. Voting gives money and a random reward that can really help you along. There is also a stoneblock 2 server that is fairly new but is filled with helpful and kind players that will help if you need it. Goldensands has a discord where you can talk with fellow players, get help from admins, talk about other games, or laugh along with the jokes people make. Overall my favorite modded community.

Sincerely, Shade_Scorpio
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
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My name is Fireboy19795, and I've played o this server off and on for about a year and a half now. They have a fantastic staff and the community is great as well. It is probably the best modded server I've played on in years, and I highly recommend it. If you get on the discord, they also have real time updates on events, games, any changes that happen, as well as unexpected problems they encounter. Overall, very good.
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Posted 4th Apr 2019
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My name is BigEnergy and I played on GoldenSands with my girlfriend over the summer. It was by far the most fun I've ever had. We shared countless adventures and met many long lasting friends. The moderators are nothing but nice as they try to improve the server as much as they can. With minimal to no lag on the server, it surely differs from the other servers who host the same modpacks. GoldenSands go above and beyond to make sure their server is the best. I wouldn't choose any other server, and neither should anyone else. -BDE
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The Goldensandsmc.com team
Posted 4th Apr 2019
xRayne93
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xRayne93 here,

This server has built a community worth sticking around for. It's become somewhat of a second home to me and I would suggest this server to anyone looking for a welcoming, wholesome community to join.
The server replied:
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The Goldensandsmc.com team
Posted 4th Apr 2019
sentiment_very_satisfied
Hands down the best modded MC server I've ever played on. Yes, the rules seem over the top and restrictive at first, but I'd much rather have to keep track of machines-per-chunk than have to suffer with lag. The community is very friendly and helpful, even those who aren't staff are always answering questions from new players. When a staff member IS needed there's almost always one on, and if not, it's easy to get a hold of someone on their very active Discord server.
Posted 10th Dec 2018
sentiment_dissatisfied
Decided to add a few edits and re-upload.
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I'm honestly unsure of where to start with this review. I guess with a quick summary, the server itself is not that bad, it doesn't really lag and it's playable, but the rules, restrictions and staff & some of the community seem to just be bordering on pure garbage & plain bad.

I'll start with the rules, just with a quick glance, they don't seem that bad, however when you look a little closer you'll see how strict they are. In regards to the over-world, you're not allowed to climb up by stacking blocks in a 1x1, you aren't allowed to dig down if you don't cover up the hole, you aren't actually even allowed to dig a small area other than a few trees & ores unless it's specifically going to be used for your base. So, you'll have to go through the trouble of covering up, filling in and making sure not to break more than a few blocks unless you intend to make use of the space. I was unclear on some of these rules, particularly the one that said no mass mining, when I asked a staff member in-game to clarify, I learned that I made mistakes as I was mining for ores in the over-world, as going to a gather world every five seconds to go and get ores as opposed to digging underground is a complete hassle and waste of time. In regards to all these rules that are about digging\mining, I can't really put my finger on it. I've seen some staff talk about land and whatnot over the course of my playing, it honestly seems that the reason they basically don't allow anything in the over world is not because of something like not wanting it to get ruined so that players have a harder time in the future, but because they are in love with how the land looks. It's as if they care more about how it looks as opposed to convenience for players. I could understand not allowing huge giant quarry holes and surface holes, but when you have to nitpick 1x1 holes & the occasional 1x1 towers you seriously bring this into question. I understand that this part may seem a bit hostile or rude, but I with the way staff act I honestly feel that they aren't sincere enough on this server to do it for a positive reason.

I'm personally not a fan of things like free infinite fluids, so it was kind of an upset that those things exist on this server but I understand that things like pumping lava really can be taxing on the server, so there's really no fault in it.

Onto the staff and community then.
I'm a very straight forward and literal type of person, when I say something serious I usually default into grammar and proper spelling but otherwise I don't. I try to make things clear so that a misunderstanding doesn't happen when I ask questions, because some of the things I ask can come off as slightly hostile or stupid to some people & I don't wish to argue or fight with them over misunderstandings. Unfortunately, when I was asking a staff member about mass mining and other things, I used the phrase "strict rules" multiple times for clarity on why I was asking, as I didn't want the staff member to think that I was just trying to randomly ask & annoy him\her. Unfortunately, this lead to the staff member taking a rather rude tone, though it was partly due to their misunderstanding and my lack of clarity due to using the wrong words, I feel like it could have been handled better. I stated multiple times to that staff member I didn't want to argue or cause drama as well. It didn't really escalate beyond that person seeming very angry and defensive, but still, it rather hurt having someone take up an attitude of "I heard you already, you know what I said so shut up" just because of a misunderstanding. There was really no need for it to get that serious. While this staff member was AFK, I asked a question in the open chat and was immediately met with an answer by a person who seemed condescending and kind of self righteous. Unfortunately, I've come across a few people in the community who seemed like they thought they were better than everyone else or had a stick up there ass and only was able to find one person I actually liked that was willing to interact with me. It was rather funny in the case mentioned just before, because he was giving me bad information. I feel like he might have been upset over the previous conversation I had with the staff member as he seemed abrasive when answering me with incorrect information.

There are device limits and stuff (Emphasis on stuff, because it's not just the device limits involved.) mentioned in the rules as well, which is fine of course, but honestly with that and everything else it makes me think that the hardware for the server might be garbage. I personally don't know anything about hardware or software, so I can't say for sure, but when I take a look at all the limitations and restrictions in place, it feels like they are really stingy with what they allow and don't allow in terms of quantity.

As for the economy, it's basically broken. I could vote on a single day and be able to rocket my progress ahead just because of the player shops at the market. It's honestly just gross and not really worth talking about. That said, I don't know how to improve an economy on a server. The admin shop is kind of a let down too, they sell basically all end-game materials and AE 2 stuff, though the prices aren't that cheap compared to the player shops. It really takes away from the game when you can just be given a large amount of stuff for free or for a single day of voting. I was expecting for them to potentially sell things like ingots or saplings, not advanced or "end game"\"mid game" materials & machines.

Reading a few of the reviews from the past has given me some insight and it seems that these problems, at least the ones involving the overly strict rules and limitations & "arrogance" or condescending nature from the staff are a persisting issue. I've only really seen one of the owners once and he seemed like a nice guy\girl despite not directly speaking to him. I've can't speak about all staff members because I haven't met them, but considering others are finding issue with attitude it wouldn't be surprising if the majority of the upper staff and lower staff excluding the owners or managers are just as bad. It's unfortunate that the only positive review that was worth reading mostly sang praises and only touched on a few surface details without providing info. The best reviews I feel are the negative reviews, but hey, that's just me probably.



In short, the environment seems really poor if you aren't like minded. I've only been on for a few days so I haven't met a lot of people of course, but it's rather upsetting that just from the time I've played I can give it this bad of a rating. The staff seem unprofessional and "holier than thou" at times with a quick temper & defensive attitude & the economy is no good. The limits on mobs and machines are reasonable, however they are still 'strict', when a rule has to be something you're constantly looking out for so you don't break it on accident, it helps turn bad experiences into worse experiences.

Unless you're fine adhering to a strict set of rules, I suggest you play elsewhere.
Posted 15th May 2018
sentiment_very_dissatisfied
This Server is very Strikt if you do the a tiny Mistake you
get banned instantly , Mudge the Owner is quite nice
but the Admins and Like Church are arrogant and try to
mute you if you do mistakes. No limits if you want to
give your open opinion to others the Stuffs make you fade away like you never where on this Server !

Stay AWAY !
The server replied:
Dear player,

We apologize if you had a negative experience while playing on our FTB Infinity Evolved Server. We utilise clearly stated rules that allow our server to function in a climate that eliminates as much lag as possible while accommodating a substantial number of players. We respect all players and wish to create an environment where every player can feel comfortable and where everyone is free to enjoy the game in accordance with the rules that we have set. Our server is more of a community; a society where players live out an adventure of building, exploring, crafting and generally, just having a good time. Anything that infringes upon our community and upon the player-experience is not appreciated.

If your actions violated our rules that you were recommended to read, then there is nothing that can be done and it is recommended that you re-read our many policies located on our website to refresh your understanding. If you feel that you were mistreated by any member of staff you are free to join our discord at https://discord.gg/6YAe9p and present your evidence to any of the owners, mudge002 or HalfShotz, or you can do the same on our website www.goldensandsmc.com, though it is recommended that you should have done this a long time ago.

Again, we apologize for what may have happened and hope to hear from you soon. We always love to hear from our players and we hope to see you soon!

- The GoldenSands Team
Posted 22nd Mar 2018
sentiment_very_satisfied
I love playing on this server. Friendly people, lots of support from both staff and fellow players. Griefing (if any) gets dealt with by staff accurately and swift. Rules are extensive but clearly explained on the website.
Posted 22nd Mar 2018
sentiment_very_satisfied
I have been here forever. It is by far the best FTB server I have been on, and I've bounced around plenty to have a good idea of what servers should and shouldn't be like. Allow me to go through my favorite things about this server:
-Staff are highly competent and enjoy their jobs. The server owner is very humble and kind and interacts with players. Staff are also very active both in game and in Discord.
-OVER 25+ CUSTOM PLUGINS. All amazing additions. Kudos to the wonderful developer. Drastically improves the user experience!
-Economy is well maintained.
-You are able to purchase ranks with something other than money. By voting or welcoming players, you earn "Sand Dollars", which you can use to purchase in-game items and ranks!
-Numerous events and minigames held often. Staff hold minigames and events fairly often, providing players with fun activities!
-The server buildings look phenominal.
-The community is active and fun to be in. A very relaxed community, everyone is chill with one another and we all have fun together.

While the machine rules are a bummer for some, the benefit heavily outweighs the bad. The helpful and kind community did it for me. The custom crafting is also a huge plus, makes the game wayyyy much more fun. The custom plugins are awesome. Did I mention that Golden Sands also hosts other modpacks? You should definitely check it out. 10/10
The server replied:
Dear player,

We are very happy to hear that you enjoy playing on our server! As a team we do our best to make it as fun as we can for everyone, while making it fair at the same time with the best performance that we can achieve while accommodating a substantial number of players. Recently we hosted a mini-game building contest which was a very large success! Stay tuned to our discord https://discord.gg/6YAe9p to keep up to date for news and future contests! We appreciate the review as well and hope to see you in-game again soon!

- The GoldenSands Team
Posted 10th Feb 2018
sentiment_very_satisfied
Easily the best FTB Infinity server I've played on yet. Over the one month I've been playing, I've seen major changes for the better. The more I play, the better it gets. The community is close knit, and the staff is friendly while also making sure everything remains in order. I would recommend this server to anyone who wants to truly connect with the community.
The server replied:
Dear player,

We're happy to hear from you! At GoldenSands we strive to provide a comfortable environment where the best of the modded minecraft packs can be enjoyed to the fullest extent possible that a server environment would allow. We are also in the processing of developing our community aspects even further so we can all have even more fun together! Keep in touch via our website www.goldensandsmc.com for news!

- The GoldenSands Team
Posted 16th Dec 2017
sentiment_neutral
If theres one thing this server taught me is to always read the rules before joining.

No disrespect to the owner or mods, they are very friendly but the machine rules are very totalitarian. With a limit of only 16 machines per chunk and a rule that multiblock structures cannot overlap chunks, the possibilities are rather limited for a modpack which is heavily centered around the use of machinery.

I spent a whole day restructuring my apiaries to apply with the 16 machine limit rule only to be told by a mod that they're updating the maximum limit to 10, nowhere in the rule book did it tell me this.

Great staff and community however rather limiting rules.
The server replied:
Hey friend, mudge here. (server owner)

I am sorry that you dislike the server rules regarding machines, multiblocks and such and I will be the first to agree with you, I hate them. Mostly I hate that they are necessary. When the server first opened we tried to let people build whatever they wanted "within reason" and we eventually reached a point where the server's tps was never better than 15. Which is bad.

After installing rules asking players to limit the amount of machines they have per chunk our servers tps usually sits around 18.5 to 20, usually closer to 20.

I just want you to know that I too play this game and my entire base (which is pretty big actually) adheres to all the server rules and it doesn't impede my very large base at all.
Posted 13th Dec 2017