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OpFactions - PikaNetwork 2023
November 17th, 2023, 18:00 GMT / 13:00 EST / 12:00 CST / 10:00 PST / 23:30 IST
We're thrilled to announce the reset of the latest OpFactions season!
This update is loaded with fantastic improvements and bug fixes, enhancing the factions server in exciting ways.
So, mark your calendars because a fresh season of OpFactions is right on the horizon!
Prepare to dive into a world of exciting new features and improvements that await you!
Are you ready to hop into a new season?! Say no more. The update will be released on:
November 17th, 2023
18:00 GMT / 13:00 EST / 12:00 CST / 10:00 PST / 23:30 IST
play.pika-network.net
Please note: The release time can be a couple of minutes later, we are trying to reach 7 PM CET.
Grace Period (no explosions): 7 days.
First hour: No flight, No wilderness command, No hunger loss, No ender pearls.
World Corners: 20
Faction shield: 18 hours
Cannoning speed: 3 seconds
Season length: 3 weeks
November 17th, 2023
18:00 GMT / 13:00 EST / 12:00 CST / 10:00 PST / 23:30 IST
play.pika-network.net
Please note: The release time can be a couple of minutes later, we are trying to reach 7 PM CET.
Grace Period (no explosions): 7 days.
First hour: No flight, No wilderness command, No hunger loss, No ender pearls.
World Corners: 20
Faction shield: 18 hours
Cannoning speed: 3 seconds
Season length: 3 weeks
GiveawaysWe've got you covered if you would like to start the season on the right track! We are running a giveaway that includes ranks and store coupons! If you would like to enter the giveaways, go ahead and visit our official post!
End of the worldWe will be hosting an end-of-season event to celebrate the end of the season. At around 3 days before the release, we will be placing reset signs at spawn which you can click and claim a number of rewards; Free items, Free gkits, Millions of in-game money, Tons of free experience to level up your overpowered armor. Everyone will be able to finish their rank-ups because you can get everything for free. You can fight with everyone without the fear of losing your gear you have weeks to gather. So clearly this is the event everyone should participate in! Hop on OpFactions and have fun!
Important! 3 Week Season
For this season, we're shaking things up with a unique twist – a map that will run for a shorter duration of just three weeks.
While this isn't going to be a regular feature, it's a special decision we've made to ensure we have ample time to create and host an absolutely epic Christmas map coming your way this December.
1-week grace
2 weeks TNT.
We hope to see you around for this short, but exciting new OpFactions map!
Changelog
The most important features/modifications implemented towards this season's map and functions are the following.
New! SpawnPrepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient world of OpFactions, where the grandeur of a Roman theme reigns supreme!
Our spawn area has been meticulously crafted to transport you to an era of opulent architecture, majestic coliseums, and the rich history of the Roman Empire. Step into the footsteps of gladiators and emperors as you explore this remarkable world of grandeur and legacy.
A new spawn with a Roman theme.
Capture the outpost for some extra rewards.
Are you looking for some help? There are plenty of NPCs explaining all the features.
The PVP arena is filled with supply drops that you can capture.
A new seasonal crate has been added again.
Payouts! Faction Top RewardsIn this new season of OpFactions, we will have bi-weekly rewards for the top factions!
This will go on until the end of the season which will last exactly 5 weeks or 35 days and end with the final payout.
View all the dates in the /payouts menu.The season will end 1 day later, on a Saturday, to give everyone a full last day to participate.
End-of-the-season rewards
First place: $350 USD PayPal and €500 worth of Iron currency.
Second place: $150 USD PayPal and €350 worth of Iron currency.
Third place: €250 worth of Iron currency.Bi-weekly rewards
First place: €75 worth of Iron currency. Second place: €50 worth of Iron currency. Third place: €25 worth of Iron currency.
Updated! WorldsFrom towering mountains to treacherous caves, our worlds are waiting for you to conquer them.
So gather your tools, rally your faction, and get ready to embark on the ultimate adventure!
There will be a total of 20 corners, these being the following: Overworld |  The End |  Samurai World |  Roman World |  Pirate World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
To enter this world head to /spawn. | To enter this world head to /warp end. | To enter this world head to /warp samurai. | To enter this world head to /warp roman. | To enter this world head to /warp pirate. |
 The border will be 10,000 x 10,000 (5,000 to -5,000) | The border will be 10,000 x 10,000 (5,000 to -5,000) | The border will be 7,500 x 7,500 (3,750 to -3,750) | The border will be 7,500 x 7,500 (3,750 to -3,750) | The border will be 7,500 x 7,500 (3,750 to -3,750) |
 The spawn will be in the middle of the border. | The spawn will be in the middle of the border. | The spawn will be in the middle of the border. | The spawn will be in the middle of the border. | The spawn will be in the middle of the border. |
 There are 4 KOTHs, located North, East, South, and West of spawn. | There is 1 KOTH near the world spawn. | There is 1 KOTH near the world spawn. | There is 1 Outpost near the world spawn. | There is 1 KOTH near the world spawn. |
New! Crown Top
Starting this season, we're introducing a new competition called the Crown Top, also known as PvP Top.
This competition is open to all players and happens every season.
It's all about battling it out and proving your skills.
How to earn Crowns?Earning crowns is a simple process – you can earn crowns with your faction or alone by participating in server-wide events. You will earn crowns for completing various tasks:
| Capturing a KOTH |  Holding an Outpost |  Winning the Stronghold |
|---|---|---|
| Each faction member participating in capturing a KOTH will earn 25 Crowns. | For every 15 minutes your faction is holding the outpost every online faction member will earn 1 Crown. | Each faction member participating in capturing the Stronghold will earn 100 Crowns. |
At the end of the season, the top 3 crowned players will receive a reward in the form of Pika Iron.
First place: €125 worth of Iron currency. Second place: €90 worth of Iron currency. Third place: €50 worth of Iron currency.
New! Combo Enchantment
Say hello to the brand-new Combo Enchant for your weapons – a real game-changer that boosts your damage depending on how long your combo streak is! The more hits you link together, the stronger your attacks become, releasing immense power as you build those combos.
But, here's the twist – this thrilling enchantment can only be found in the limited-time loot crate. So, be on the lookout for the opportunity to get your hands on this rare and powerful addition to your weaponry. Don't miss out!
New! PetsWe've introduced two brand-new pets to OpFactions, adding an extra layer of excitement to your gaming experience.
These new additions are sure to spice things up and offer you fresh challenges and companions to enhance your adventures.
 Jack o Lantern Pet |  Lochness Monster Pet |
|---|---|
| Level 1: When activated, your faction members within 8 blocks will receive Strength 3.0 for 2 seconds. Cooldown: 15 minutes Level 2: When activated, your faction members within 8 blocks will receive Strength 3.0 for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 15 minutes Level 3: When activated, your faction members within 8 blocks will receive Strength 3.0 for 4 seconds. Cooldown: 15 minutes Level 4: When activated, your faction members within 8 blocks will receive Strength 3.0 for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 15 minutes | Ability: When activated, you will deal 15% more damage while in water for 30 seconds. Cooldown: 1 hour. This pet only has one level, it can not level up. Level 1 is the maximum and strongest level. |
Updated! Factions Top
Our most recent Faction Top update has made it a breeze to access in-depth information about every member in your faction!
All you need to do is click on the book icon in the value menu, and voilà – you can effortlessly check out all the members along with their relevant details within a faction.
And there's more – you can access it immediately. Plus, you have the option to use the command /f members <faction> to open this menu directly without having to go through the faction top menu first.
Updated! Pets Experience
We've made improvements to how the pet experience functions, guaranteeing that you receive a reasonable amount of experience every time you use your pet's abilities.
This adjustment is designed to create a balanced and satisfying experience for pet owners, enabling you to fully maximize the potential of your faithful companions.
Here's a breakdown of the experience you'll now earn with each ability cast:
Scarecrow: 40 EXP
Bear: 75 EXP
Camel: 150 EXP
Munch: 90 EXP
Cow: 25 EXP
Spider: 35 EXP
Rhino: 40 EXP
Duck: 150 EXP
Bee: 35 EXP
Updated! Coin FlipWe've made updates to our beloved Coinflip system!
Now, you can go even bigger with a higher maximum amount allowed for your flips.
Plus, we've added a broadcast feature that announces the winners and losers of each game, along with the amounts involved, once the game has ended.
Now every coinflip is an even bigger risk, are you willing to risk it that all online members see you lose millions of your money again in-game?
Updated! Chunk InfoWe've revamped Chunk Info to provide you with a much clearer and more user-friendly overview of your world.
Spawners in a single overview.We've also made some changes to how spawners are displayed.
Now, all spawners of the same type are grouped together, making it easier for you to see their combined levels and the total number of spawners in that category.
A complete summary ready from the get-go.And to top it off, there's a new addition at the bottom – a summary item that shows you the total count of spawners and their respective levels across the chunk.
Updated! Ingame RanksIn-game ranks have been a longstanding feature, but over time, they've become somewhat out of sync with the current economy.
An increase in pricing.To address this, we've taken steps to make necessary adjustments to the costs associated with each in-game rank. These changes are designed to better align with the present economy, ensuring that the progression and acquisition of ranks are in harmony with the overall in-game experience.
Fixed! Bugs
We did our best to polish and fix as many existing bugs inside the OpFactions server. We have looked through all the bug reports and managed to fix them. If you come across any bugs with the new release, make sure to report them at our forums under the bug reports section.
Here are a few of the bugs we squished out:
- Fixed being able to dodge raids by raiding another base while a faction is raiding you.
- Fixed custom crop quests not working.
- Fixed chunk buster quests not working.
- Fixed parrot pet having wrong abilities.
- Fixed being able to use pet abilities without getting a cooldown.
- Fixed anyone being able to access /f perms.
- Fixed grappler not working while running.
- Fixed dark zone sword not being able to be upgraded.
- Fixed /pet and /pets being a different menu.
- Fixed some unique keys not working.
- Fixed world border information showing wrong world info.
- Fixed spawners in darkzone being broken.
- Fixed punch bows lagging you back.
Misc. Updates & Changes
Multiple small changes have been made, some of these small changes are the following:
- Updated supply drop locations.
- Added 3 new tags
- Added a new seasonal loot box
- Added a new seasonal crate.
- Added a broadcast with rewards for seasonal crates.
- Added a broadcast with rewards for Boss Loot Bag.
- Added more info menus.
- Removed some NPCs from spawn and merged them together.
- Added a new settings menu.
- Made the first hour and grace period end automatically.
- Coinflip maximum allowed amount is now increased
- Coinflip now has a broadcast when a game ends.
- We added a lot of new custom weapons in game.
Please note: Any suggestions for changes feel free to leave them in the comments.
Question and Answers
Why did OpFactions reset?
OpFactions is already up for some time. A reset has to happen to change and improve with new features, to make the game more exciting for you all! This then allows players to have a fresh start and new players can begin to play without any significant disadvantage.
This means all items, money, and the map will be reset. Nothing will be kept leftover from the previous map. I know this must be a disappointing revelation for a lot of you, but think about the exciting new changes, the new alliances you can forge, the new map, the new features and updates the different kinds of gameplay, and the style provided with this update will surely make it a worth-while and exciting reset!
Below you can find what you will lose and what you will keep.
What will I keep?
- Purchased Ranks & Rank Upgrades
- Purchased Perks
- Won out crates commands/ranks
What will I lose?
- Your claims
- Player level & premium reward pass
- All items in your inventory and ender chest
- Any currencies such as money and exp
- Chatcolor permissions.
- Seasonal ranks and perks
We hope to see you on our new OpFaction server soon!
If you have feedback or any suggestion, let us know we'd love to make this as good as we can.
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