We created Blackstone Arcadia based on a memory, a faint memory of how Minecraft servers used to be. The servers used to be simple and more community-based. In-Game purchases did not overpower those that did not purchase anything. There was no fancy HUD or busy and obnoxious chat. There were no crazy minigames or objectives. Playing on a server used to mean one simple thing: enjoying Minecraft as it was designed with friends.

To bring back our memory, we set out to create our own server. Blackstone Arcadia is an SMP server with a few plugins to protect our players from griefing, preserve long-term enjoyment by blocking mob grinders and automatic farms, and allow for a simple way to trade with other players in an economy. First and foremost, we strive to create that community we had a decade ago by having an active Discord and cooperating in-game. To encourage cooperation and trust, PvP has been disabled in the overworld and the end, while preserving it in the nether and our PvP arena. Additionally, we brought back the 1.8 PvP configuration on our 1.19 server!