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SkyMines - PikaNetwork 2024
August 30th, 2024, 12:00 GMT / 7:00 EST / 6:00 CST / 4:00 PST / 17:30 IST
It is finally time for our second season of SkyMines, so grab your pickaxe, and let's dig straight into it.
This second season we will be fine-tuning the existing features and adding some exciting new ones.
Are you and your Island ready for a new season of SkyMines?
Are you ready to hop into a new season?! Say no more. The update will be released on:
August 30th, 2024
12:00 GMT / 7:00 EST / 6:00 CST / 4:00 PST / 17:30 IST
play.pika-network.net
Please note: The release time can be a couple of minutes later, we are trying to reach 2 PM CET.
August 30th, 2024
12:00 GMT / 7:00 EST / 6:00 CST / 4:00 PST / 17:30 IST
play.pika-network.net
Please note: The release time can be a couple of minutes later, we are trying to reach 2 PM CET.
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GiveawaysWe've got you covered if you would like to start the season on the right track!
We are running a giveaway that includes store coupons!
If you would like to enter the giveaways, go ahead and visit our official post!
Changelog
The most important features/modifications implemented towards this season's map and functions are the following.
New! MapWe have some exciting news about the new map for SkyMines!
This map is an improved version of the current one. The islands are now bigger, giving you more space to explore.
We’ve also made the spawn area larger, so there’s more room when you start the game, and more space for helpful NPCs explaining about all the features SkyMines has to offer,
Capture the outpost for some extra rewards.
Are you looking for some help? There are plenty of NPCs explaining all the features.
A new seasonal crate has been added again.
New! Generators
For the next season of SkyMines, we’re introducing new generators that you can buy with beacons.
These generators will produce an ore every 30 seconds.
Each generator corresponds to a different type of ore that you can find on the map.
Make some extra money while playingThese generators will always produce items, even if you aren't on your island they will still produce items, but at a slower rate, which means as long as you are on your Island, or actively playing, these generators will allow you to make extra items, and therefore even more extra money.
New! Island Competition
Introducing the Island Competition, a new feature that keeps the excitement alive even after you've finished your initial grind.
Store Beacons in your Island CrystalTo compete, you will need to mine and store beacons in your Island Crystals.
All the beacons inside the Island Crystal will count towards your value for the Island Top Competition.
A bi-weekly competitionIsland Beacons add a competitive edge to the game. Unlike other features, Island Beacons don’t reset.
Your total number of beacons will always contribute to your ranking on the /is top list.
The top-performing islands will be rewarded with a special prize known as Jartex Iron.
In short, Island Beacons introduces an extra layer of competition and motivation, allowing players to showcase their progress and compete for recognition and rewards, making the gameplay more dynamic and engaging.
The bi-weekly payoutsThese payouts will be automatically given to the Island Leader. It's their responsibility. After every payout the prize increased.
| 1st Payout | 2nd Payout | 3rd Payout | 4th Payout | 5th Payout | 6th Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1st Place Island: 2,500 Pika Iron 2nd Place Island: 1,500 Pika Iron 3rd Place Island: 500 | 1st Place Island: 3,000 Pika Iron2nd Place Island: 2,000 Pika Iron3rd Place Island: 1,000 | 1st Place Island: 4,000 Pika Iron2nd Place Island: 2,500 Pika Iron3rd Place Island: 1,500 | 1st Place Island: 5,000 Pika Iron2nd Place Island: 3,000 Pika Iron3rd Place Island: 1,500 | 1st Place Island: 6,000 Pika Iron2nd Place Island: 3,500 Pika Iron3rd Place Island: 2,500 | 1st Place Island: 20,000 Pika Iron2nd Place Island: 12,000 Pika Iron3rd Place Island: 7,500 |
New! Fishing
A new mechanic is coming to SkyMines: fishing!
Fish are now swimming around in ponds scattered across the map, adding a fresh way to engage with the game.
Gather fish and consumables.When you catch a fish, you'll need to reel it in by clicking enough to build up the power in your pull.
Once you’ve successfully caught the fish, you’ll either get a fish that you can sell or have a small chance to obtain a valuable consumable item.
Those items are:
Sugar Boost.
Haste Boost.
Slime Boost.
Looking for an extra boost?Next to consumables dropping from fish, you can also use the Fish you earn in the Fish Shop to buy boosters to boost the amount of Beacons you earn.
New! CollectionsIntroducing the new collections system in SkyMines!
Every ore now has its own collection, which unlocks a variety of rewards, including new enchants and extra boosts. As you progress and upgrade these collections, you’ll earn even more powerful boosts that will enhance your gameplay.
How does it work?To level-up a collection, simply mine the ore that represents that collection, mining them will automatically count your progress towards the collection.
It's essential to keep upgrading your collections to maximize your advantages and make your island stronger.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock all the potential rewards these collections have to offer!
New! Quest LevelWe're super happy to share a big update: our new Quest Level system!
This new system combines the best parts of Player Levels and Quests.
Climb through the new levelsNow, you'll love what we brought back from Player Levels
You get a new thing called Quest Level. It goes up when you finish quests, which start on their own now - no need to buy them.
Every quest you complete gives you Quest Experience, bumping up your Quest Level, kind of like the old player levels.
A challenge along the roadThe higher your level, the harder your quests will be.
These quests will scale with you as a player, and the requirement to complete a quest will be harder and harder as you rise through the levels. This ensures that there is always a constant challenge waiting for you.
Big rewards are waitingBy leveling up you can reach certain level milestones, these milestones will give you rewards.
The higher the milestone you have reached, the better the rewards will be.
New! Skins
We’re excited to bring you a new range of skins for your tools in SkyMines, each offering unique abilities and effects to enhance your gameplay.
Check out the details below and get ready to upgrade your arsenal with these powerful and visually stunning skins!
Bow Skins Ice Bow |  Spider Bow |  Nature Bow |  Explosion Bow |  Fire Bow |  Angelic Bow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This bow spawns an ice block on your target for 5 seconds, immobilizing them just like in the image. | Ensnare your enemies by spawning a cobweb on them, trapping them in place. | Inflict your enemies with poison, wither, and hunger for 3 seconds, weakening them significantly. | Create a powerful explosion on impact, dealing massive area damage. | Deal 7.5% more damage and set your enemies on fire, causing additional burn damage over time. | Deal 10% more damage, give your enemy levitation for 3 seconds, and make them glow, making it easier to track them. |
Sword Skins Pirate’s Swing Blade |  Tree Infused Blade |  Amethyst Claymore |
|---|---|---|
Deal 6.5% more damage and have a 1% chance to steal 3% of your enemy’s balance. | Deal 6% more damage, gain an extra heart, and have a 1% chance to heal to full health during battle. | Deal 8% more damage, deal 3% more damage to enemies on fire, and have a 3% chance to blind your enemy for 5 seconds or a 2% chance to launch them into the air. |
Pickaxe Skins The Drill |  Fire Bomb Pickaxe |
|---|---|
A 1% chance to destroy an entire cube and a 5% chance to give you the compressed ore related to the block you mined. | Shoot a fireball every 3 minutes to destroy an entire cube with a right-click. This pickaxe brings explosive power to your mining experience. |
New! Compress TablesIntroducing Compress Tables in SkyMines!
You can now simply and quickly compress your ores with the press of a button at the Compress Tables, which are spread across all the worlds.
This new feature makes it easier than ever to manage your resources efficiently, saving you time and effort as you play.
New! Sell MenuWe're happy to announce a new feature that simplifies selling items in the game.
To sell items, just type /sell into the game.
This command will open a special menu that looks like a screen.
Here, you can place the items you want to sell.
After you put the items in the menu and close it, the game will automatically sell those items for you.
The money from the sale will be added to your account immediately.
New! ScrollsHere are three new scrolls in SkyMines that will help you track your stats and protect your items.
You can apply these scrolls to your tools or weapons:
 Kill Tracker Scroll | Block Tracker Scroll |  Revival Bone Scroll |
|---|---|---|
This scroll keeps track of how many enemies you’ve defeated with your weapon. It shows you how powerful you are in combat. | This scroll counts the number of blocks you’ve mined with your pickaxe. It lets you see how much you’ve accomplished while mining. | This scroll protects your items if you die. When you use it, the item it’s applied to will return to you after you fall in battle, so you don’t lose it. |
These scrolls are great tools to help you keep track of your progress and protect your valuable items in SkyMines.
Updated! Passive ModeWe've made some updates to the passive mode system.
New /passive Command InfoWhen you're in passive mode and use the /passive command, it will now show you how much time you have left in passive mode. If you're not in passive mode, the command will tell you how long you have to wait before you can activate it again.
Time ReductionWe have reduced the timer for passive mode, to last 2 hours instead of 3 hours.
Allowing for more frequent action to happen in PvP.
Updated! BeaconsWe've added a brand new purpose to beacons, and have made them easier to use.
The beacons you mine are now a virtual currency in the game.
You can use these beacons to purchase generators, which help you gather resources faster, and to compete in the Island Top rankings.
Collecting and spending beacons strategically will be key to dominating the leaderboard and enhancing your island.
Updated! Shop
We've added a new feature to SkyMines that will make selling your resources even easier.
New Shop for Compressed Ores and BlocksYou can now sell your compressed ores and blocks directly in the shop.
This new addition allows you to quickly and efficiently exchange your hard-earned resources for rewards, making your gameplay smoother and more convenient.
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 open shops in combat.
- Fixed chat colors not working.
- Fixed Grand being able to use /fix.
- Fixed being able to use /fix in combat.
- Fixed coinflip W/L ratio not updating.
- Fixed not being able to apply enchantment books.
- Fixed ranks missing some perks.
- Fixed being able to create a CoinFlip for 0.
- Fixed losing haste boost when you open your inventory.
- ...and much more
Misc. Updates & Changes
Multiple small changes have been made, some of these small changes are the following:
- Updated Pricing for upgrades, Crystal effects and Enchants.
- Updated Supply drops loot table.
- Rebalanced some of the classes.
- Updated the seasonal crate.
- Added more chat colors.
- Added more nick colors.
- Disabled being able to craft netherite ingots.
- Updated the Island Menu.
- Added /payouts menu
- Made it so you do not lose hunger in spawn world, besides the PvP arenas.
- ...and much more.
What will I keep after the reset?- Purchased Ranks & Rank Upgrades
- Purchased Perks
- Won out crates commands/ranks
What will I lose after the reset?- 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 SkyMines server soon!
If you have feedback or any suggestion, let us know we'd love to make this as good as we can.
