Hey nerds!

Since today and this weekend (for some) is a holiday in the US and many players will not be around for weekend event, I have decided to challenge you all to a small bit of PvE trivia.

Head to the Challenge Tent in spawn to enter. You will need an empty inventory.

PLEASE READ THE RULE BOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Once you decide to begin, you can click the sign to be teleported to Question 1 and given 30 Event Tokens.

There are 20 questions about players, places, and events from PvE history. Answer the question right and you move to the next question. Answer the question wrong and you will go back to Question 1 and lose 1 event token.

Make it to the end with at least 20 tokens left for a loot box full of goodies. Make it to the end with 1-19 tokens and you get to keep those and earn a participation box. If you lose all your tokens, no worries! you can still earn a participation box.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

~cujo

Defiex, if you are reading this, Please respond!

I'm a MinecraftOnline player so I'm kinda bummed they didn't talk about us lol, but I flipped through my copy the other day and saw y'all briefly mentioned twice there :)

Chapter I

Everest's eyes blinked open, his breath catching as he found himself lying beneath the ornate roof of a gazebo. The smooth stone pillars that surrounded him were cool to the touch, and soft sunlight filtered in through the gaps. His heart raced as he sat up, taking in his surroundings. The town before him stretched out with cobblestone streets and houses made of timber and stone. The structures had a medieval feel, their high-pitched roofs and wooden beams giving off a rustic charm. Yet despite their age, the town felt oddly peaceful, almost inviting.

Still, Everest couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. This wasn’t where he’d fallen asleep, and the stillness of the place gnawed at his nerves. His hands instinctively clutched his coat as he rose to his feet, the familiar fuzz of the lining grounding him. He adjusted his large green scarf, pulling it tighter as if to shield himself from the strangeness around him.

He took a deep breath, his gaze darting between the tall buildings, a few of which had ivy crawling up their walls, and the narrow alleyways that disappeared between them. There was something almost serene about the town, despite its old-world appearance. No sign of danger, no ominous shadows lurking in the corners—just a quiet, mysterious village. Yet, Everest couldn’t shake the feeling that he wasn’t supposed to be here.

With a cautious step, he moved away from the gazebo, his boots clicking softly on the stone path below. “Where am I…?” he muttered to himself, his voice sounding small in the vast silence around him.

As Everest took his first tentative steps, he noticed a figure casually strolling along the street. The man had slicked-back hair, a neatly trimmed mustache, and a relaxed air about him. He wore a loose tunic and well-worn boots, his hands tucked leisurely into his pockets as he sauntered down the path. The man’s laid-back demeanor was a stark contrast to Everest's anxiety.

When the man’s eyes met Everest’s, they widened in surprise. He stopped mid-step, looking Everest up and down with a friendly, almost amused expression. "Hey! Looks like we got a new person," the man said with a chuckle, his tone easygoing and reassuring. "Don’t worry, new stuff. Everything's good. You're not in danger."

Everest blinked, his tension easing just a little at the man's words. He swallowed the lump in his throat, feeling the knot in his stomach loosen as he adjusted his scarf again. “Oh… really? That’s… good to know.” His voice wavered at first but steadied as he let out a small, relieved sigh. His shoulders relaxed, though he still glanced around cautiously. "Thanks," he added, sounding a little sheepish but far less anxious than before.

Everest, feeling a bit more at ease, took a few hesitant steps closer to the man. "How… how did I get here?" he asked, his brow furrowed with lingering confusion. He wasn’t sure if he was ready for the answer, but the question slipped out before he could stop it.

The man shrugged with a casual smile, as if the mystery were an everyday occurrence. "Nobody knows how anybody gets here," he said with a slight chuckle. "Everyone feels like you do when they first arrive—confused, a little lost. But you’ll get used to it."

Everest nodded, though his mind still raced. Used to it? He wasn’t even sure what "it" was. "But… why am I here?" he pressed, his voice a bit more firm as curiosity gnawed at him.

The man’s expression softened, but he gave another shrug. "No true answer to that either," he replied, though there was a hint of something in his voice—something more. "But… I do have a quest for you, if you choose to accept it."

He left it at that, offering no further details, leaving Everest standing there with more questions than answers.

Everest shifted his weight from one foot to the other, still trying to wrap his head around everything. "What… what’s the quest?" he asked, his voice quiet, almost uncertain. He wasn’t sure he was ready for whatever answer was coming, but the pull of curiosity was too strong.

The man gave him a reassuring smile, his eyes gleaming with a mix of intrigue and casualness. "Ah, well," he said, as if discussing the weather, "there’s a lost civilization trapped in a different dimension. But don’t worry about that for now." He waved his hand dismissively, as if the gravity of what he'd just said was something Everest didn’t need to concern himself with at the moment.

Everest blinked. A lost civilization in another dimension? How was he not supposed to worry about that?

Sensing Everest’s continued bewilderment, the man softened again. "Hey, how about we not get into the heavy stuff just yet?" he offered. "You look like you could use a break. Want a quick tour? Maybe a walk to clear your mind a bit?"

Everest hesitated, but then nodded. "Yeah… that sounds good," he replied, his voice still laced with uncertainty, but he felt a strange comfort in the man’s easygoing nature.

The man gave a slight nod and gestured toward the town beyond the gazebo. "Alright, then. Let’s take a walk," he said.

Everest stepped off the gazebo and fell in beside him, the quiet of the town surrounding them as they walked. His mind still swirled with questions, but the simple act of walking helped settle him just a bit. The streets, though unfamiliar, weren’t as overwhelming now.

After a few moments of silence, the man glanced at Everest again. "You wanna meet the others? Could be good for you."

Everest shook his head almost immediately. "Not just yet," he said quickly. The thought of meeting more people right now felt like too much all at once.

The man just smiled and nodded, understanding without any further questions.

As they continued their walk, the quiet streets stretched out before them, each step easing Everest’s nerves just a little more. He glanced around, taking in the details of the town—the quaint shops, the worn cobblestone paths, the gentle sway of leaves in the trees. It was peaceful, but the strangeness of it all still weighed heavily on his mind.

After a while, Everest gathered the courage to speak again. "Um… what's your name?" he asked, his voice still carrying a hint of timidity.

The man grinned, glancing at Everest with a friendly spark in his eyes. "Roman," he replied easily. "And you?"

"Everest," he responded, feeling a little more confident with the introduction. It felt good to at least know this much about the man who had been so casually guiding him through this bewildering place.

"Nice to meet you, Everest," Roman said with a nod, his tone light and welcoming.

They walked a bit longer in comfortable silence, the sound of their footsteps echoing softly on the stone streets. Everest didn’t feel the need to ask any more questions just yet, letting the quiet give him space to process everything.

As they continued their stroll, Everest suddenly stopped in his tracks, his eyes widening. Ahead of them stood a towering figure—an Iron Golem, its massive, stone-like form moving slowly but with purpose. The creature’s red eyes flickered as it glanced in their direction, and Everest’s heart skipped a beat, instinctively flinching.

Roman noticed his reaction and chuckled softly. "Don’t worry about her," he said. "That’s Dandi. She's the village’s protector. Keeps everyone safe."

Everest swallowed, his nerves still buzzing, but the calmness in Roman’s voice made him take another look. Dandi moved with a slow, deliberate grace, and there was something oddly comforting in the way it seemed to patrol, ever-watchful yet not menacing. After a few moments, Everest felt a small wave of relief wash over him.

He took a deep breath, his fear subsiding as he realized Dandi wasn’t a threat. "Okay… that’s good to know," Everest muttered, feeling just a little braver.

Roman glanced at him, reading the shift in Everest’s demeanor, a knowing smile spreading across his face. "You starting to feel more comfortable around here?", more of an observation than a question.

Everest gave a small nod, his steps no longer as hesitant as before.

"Good, that’s good. Normally people take a while to feel that way" Roman said. "Now that you're settling in, would you like me to teach you the basics of this world? Things work a bit differently here than you might be used to."

Everest blinked, his curiosity sparking again. He still had no idea where he was or what this place really was, but Roman’s offer seemed like a step toward understanding. He nodded once more. "Yeah… I’d like that."

Roman grinned, clapping his hands together. "Alright then, let’s get started."

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Join the Halloween Build Contest! Participate by going to /warp WeeklyBuild

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Begins: Thursday October 10th

Ends: Thursday October 31st

There will be a public vote on Halloween where the winner will be decided. The winning build will be placed in the build contest hall of fame and also in a suitable Spawn City location.

Rules:

• Halloween oriented builds only
• Teams are allowed
• Multiple entries are allowed
• Claim plots by using /nerdplot claim while standing in a plot.

Happy Building!

As is tradition, we laid out some cookies, Andromeda wandered in, and we locked the door behind him!

Andromeda has been with Nerd Nu since August of 2011. He became part of staff as a moderator December 2022 and can most often be found in Spawn City on Creative.

If you see him, please send congratulations! \o/

Cujo and I are once again hosting the annual Halloween Town event!

Halloween Town is located at –2045, 3149 (/place HalloweenTown) and has a portal near-ish the southwest nether road.

The event will take place on Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th at the usual PVE event times.

Festivities will include:

Trick or Treat

*As usual, we have plots available for people to build houses and decorations for the event. There are 30 7x7 plots located throughout town as well as two cave plots in different sizes. If you would like to claim a plot, please let cujo or I know in game and tell us which number plot you want.

*As far as treats go, there are two options. The first is to include a dropper in your build along with a shulker box with nine stacks of treats. We will then fill the dropper before the event starts. The other option is to request an easy sign in your plot! See the instructions here on how to request an easy sign.

*Remember to be considerate of your building neighbors and try to keep your build within your plot. We can usually make exceptions if people want to build a little outside or below their plot, just check with me or cujo first.

Costume Contest

*Be sure to dress up if you want a chance to win some prizes and even better...bragging rights!!!

Mini Games

*We will have a variety of games available to play all night.

*Have an idea for a game? Contact cujo or me in game or on Discord. We can point you to an area to add your game (as long as it is appropriate and follows all server rules). Any questions, you know where to find us!

-Queso and cujo

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We're allowed to pay for signs that hand out a single instance of an item per person. So I've hidden one somewhere on the map!

Here's the single hint you're getting. Good luck!

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