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  • Humble News, Volume 37

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    News? News. Hello all! Welcome to a special edition of Humble News! …. . .-.. .-.. — ..–.. / …. . .-.. .-.. — -.-.– / – …. .. … / .. … / .— . … – . .-. / ..-. .-. — — / … . .- … — -. / ..— /…

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  • Humble News, Volume 35

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    After missing last week’s edition, Humble News is back on the news stands today! In today’s edition, we return to our regular coverage of local builds, shopping district updates, and community news. Read on for the full scoop. Some of our Humbugs are taking on Inktober this month with a fun Minecraft twist! The rules…

  • NESB Radio, Volume 2

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    Spinning through the highs and lows of playing Minecraft this week. Some moments it is a party; next thing you know, the party is over… but there are always diamonds to bring you comfort. Playlist Lyrics

  • Let’s Craft and Chill

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    Now available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Lo-fi vibes to fuel any Minecraft session on full-chill mode. Playlist Tracks List track names and link to lyrics below.

  • Humble News, Volume 34

    Humble News, Volume 34

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    Welcome to the latest issue of Humble News, where we are taking a trip down memory lane and digging into server history and lore! In this edition, we’re revealing the details of our first-ever HumbleCraft Yearbook Poll! This is your chance to vote on who is most likely to die by creeper, who is the…

  • Song: Roof on Fire

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    Inspired by Bloodhound Gang’s Fire Water Burn (with a little influence from Love Shack) and something that happens a little too often in Minecraft. Okay. Who put the fireplace next to the wooden wall? Seriously? Built me a house out of spruce and oakLooking real nice till I saw the smokeHad a little fireplace, cozy…

  • Humble News, Volume 33

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    Nine months ago, we spawned into untouched terrain with no coordinates, empty inventories, and big plans. Today, those untamed landscapes have been shaped into the farms, starter bases, and megastructures that bring the HumbleCraft server to life. Before the chests were sorted by systems and golems and the first foundations were placed, every single build…

  • Wilderness Bound EP

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    Nine songs. One questionable sense of direction. There’s something special about heading into a Minecraft world without knowing exactly what you’re looking for. A new trail. A strange forest. An abandoned camp. A map left behind by someone you’ll never meet. Sometimes you find exactly what you were searching for. Sometimes you fall into a…

  • Song: Tomorrow We Dig Again

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    Well… Well, well, well… What’re we doing tomorrow? Pick by the doorwayBoots on the floorSwore when I got homeI wouldn’t leave anymore Then somebody walked inWith a map and a grinSaid, “You ain’t gonna believeWhat I just found out there…” Aw, man. Here we go again. Tomorrow we dig again!(Dig again!)Don’t know whereDon’t know when…

  • Song: Reasons to Stay

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    Been a long way. Funny… Doesn’t feel so far anymore. Map’s getting worn at the foldBoots got a story or twoCompass been spinning so longI stopped asking what it knew Fire burning low tonightMorning’s still hours awayI’ve spent so long looking for somewhere to go Now I’ve got reasons to stay Reasons to stayReasons to…

  • Song: Campfire Stories

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    Alright… Who wants to tell it? I will You told it last time. Yeah, but I tell it better. We found what we were looking forWay out beyond the treesWas it worth the walking? Well… Depends on who you believe We made it back by sundownPut the fire down lowAnd somebody started talking‘Bout the places…

  • Song: According to Plan

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    Everybody alright? (NO!) Good enough! Took a little shortcutSaved a little timeLost the trail completelyBut we’re doing fine Sun went down behind usMoon ain’t helping muchMap says keep on movingSo I’m trusting my gut Heard a little hissingSomebody yelled, “RUN!” According to plan! We’re having fun! According to plan!(According to plan!)Everything’s goingAccording to plan! Don’t…

  • Song: Don’t Set My Spawn

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    Well, come on in. But don’t get comfortable. Sun went down about an hour agoGot nowhere particular I need to goFire’s burning and the night is longYou can pull up a cushion, you can sing along Got a little shelterGot a little strawGot everything we need till dawn You can stay the night, babyThat ain’t…

  • Song: Somebody Was Here

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    Now what’s this? Found a little clearingJust beyond the treesCold fire in the middleSmoke gone with the breeze Bed laid in the cornerChest against a stoneEverything says somebody lived here Everything says they’re gone Somebody was hereSomebody was here Left a little somethingThen they disappeared Don’t know where they came fromDon’t know where they went…

  • Song: Dappled Forest

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    I saw the colors through the treesGold and fire between the leavesAfter miles of stone and rainI forgot about the road again Put my pack down by my feetNever heard the world so sweetEvening falling soft and slowFor once I got nowhere to go Dappled forestHold the lightKeep a little sunshineFor the night We’ve been…

  • Song: Where the Trail Ends

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    One more hill. Left before the morning lightPacked too much, but that’s alrightBread in a bundle, map in my handLooking for a place that can’t be planned Crossed three rivers, climbed two hillsRan from something that wanted me killedCompass says one thing, my boots say noSo I picked a direction And there I go Where…

  • Song: Wilderness Bound

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    Well, you got your pick? Yeah! You got your sword? Yeah! You know where we’re going? No! Good. Sun coming up and the world’s brand newGot an empty map and a worn-out shoeLittle bit of food and a whole lotta nerveHeading for a place that ain’t been heard Leave that old front door behindNo coordinates,…

  • Humble News, Volume 32

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    Special Gaming District Edition! The sound of carousel songs and cheering Humbugs will be louder than ever through the HumbleCraft server soon. The Gaming District is undergoing a wave of expansion. Lead by the creative vision of Gizario, TFZ, and Zanjo, the district has transformed into brand-new games, competitive arenas, and achievement challenges. With new…

  • Humble News, Volume 31

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    Welcome back to Humble News! We’ve got a packed issue for you this week, starting with a huge happy birthday to our HPM, ZanjoBanjo! To celebrate, we’re featuring a custom build and a special song dedicated to her in this edition. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive sit-down with ChillWildBill, where we talk favorite server memories…

  • Humble News, Volume 30

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    Behind a soft haze of smoke sits one of the Humbugs’ most intriguing, and reclusive, magical being. This week, we caught up with The Green Wizard, a chill, quiet force who prefers working on his own, meticulously building his castle away from the noise. As our “Getting to Know the Humbugs” series continues, we look…

  • Song: Pink Llama Club (Parody)

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    I was wandering through the mountainsPickaxe in my handA pocket full of emeraldsAnd absolutely no plan Then I saw a little doorwayPink lanterns up aboveAnd a llama at the entrance said,“Welcome to the club” I don’t know who built itI don’t know whyThere’s a dance floorAt Y one-twenty-five But I walked insideAnd the beat kicked…

  • Humble News, Volume 29

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    A special edition of the news this week! About a month ago, two of our very own Humbugs officially tied the knot IRL. While their actual wedding was an off-server affair, you know our community couldn’t let such a huge milestone pass without proper HumbleCraft flair. Good Deeds HQ Strikes Again: Designing Happily Ever After…

  • Little Adventure for Two

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    Hello, adventurers — and newlyweds! One month ago, you began a brand-new adventure together. And while we Humbugs are certainly not experts on marriage, we do know a thing or two about adventures. The best ones have unexpected paths, beautiful places, a little mystery, and someone worth sharing the journey with. So, naturally, we made…

  • JeStEr’s News, Volume 27 [2]

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    Hello, fools, and welcome to another special edition of Humble News Jester’s News! It’s been a while, so I have… Breaking News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ZanjoBanjo had leftover pizza for lunch!!!! Nether Invades Overworld The Map clearly shows that the Nether is taking the overworld! And also half of Resin Incorporated! Why is the Nether doing this? Could…

  • Humble Jones, Day Four

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    To the Esteemed Fellows of the Humble Archaeological Society, After cautiously sampling the beverages left behind by Mr. Saloon, I discovered a route into the lower floor of King Post’s fortress. I was immediately greeted by a glorious collection of artifacts (fig. 1). It appears King Post was not merely a ruler, but also a…

  • Humble Jones, Day One

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    To the Esteemed Fellows of the Humble Archaeological Society, I am pleased to report that my first day among the people of HumbleCraft has yielded far more questions than answers—a most encouraging start to any proper expedition. My first noteworthy discovery was a curious monument (fig. 1) dedicated to a symbol whose meaning presently escapes…

  • Humble News, Volume 26

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    This week’s news is going to look a little different! Every now and then, we pick a resident Humbug to interview for the paper. This week, The Friendly Zoologist was the lucky winner! She gave us such incredibly thoughtful and interesting answers that we decided she deserved her very own special edition. Editor’s Note: Grab…

  • Song: Blocky Paradise (Parody)

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    [Verse 1]Loaded into a world with a tree and a dream,Punchin’ every log like I’m Bruce Lee.Sun starts droppin’, now I’m racing the sky,Got a dirt cube palace that is barely four blocks high. Thought I heard sheep, but the hiss said “Nope.”Now my front yard’s got another crater to cope.Spent all day mining, came…

  • Humble News, Volume 25

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    The news is back, and, the world on the server is evolving every day. It’s all thanks to the Humbugs. Grab your gear and let’s dive into what everyone has been working on together this week. Now Loading: Fresh Games and Street Eats in the Gaming District The Gaming District has been busy lately, with…

  • Song: Kaboom-Boom

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    Kaboom Boom! [Verse 1]Adding one more layer to my mob farm high,Missed a block, took a step, now I’m learning how to fly.Fell down, hit the ground, creeper waiting in the room—Had about half a second just to whisper— Kaboom! Picked myself back up, said, “I’ll fix it, no big deal.”Grabbed some blocks, patched the…

  • Humble News, Volume 24

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    Welcome back, Humbugs! It has been a bustling week on the HumbleCraft server! In this week’s update, we are diving into the incredible engineering feats of our community. We’ll showcase a new skyline-altering project, sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with one of our most legendary (and famously generous) Humbugs, check out how everyone…

  • Humble News, Volume 23

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    Six months ago, HumbleCraft was just an idea. Today? It’s a thriving community where we all share our pixelated creativity and chaos. This week, we are celebrating our 6-month anniversary! Alongside this milestone, we’re celebrating the birthday of a much loved Humbug and self-described “chaos coordinator”, as well as welcoming several new faces to the…

  • Gizario | Oops!… I Did It Again

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    One tiny mob.One very big mistake. In this episode of HumbleCraft, we dive into the brand-new Chaos Cube update and set out in search of a sulfur cave. After tracking one down, we gather the new resources, capture a few Sulfur Cubes, and bring them back home to see what they’re capable of. As it…

  • How to Die in Minecraft: 42 Essential Mistakes to Make

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    This is my first death in Minecraft survival in over a year… and I committed fully to the folly. Please enjoy my demise in slow motion. *More than 42 mistakes were made. Death of Me It was the death of me.It was the end of me. Signs I ignored.Each dismissed. It was the death of…

  • Humble News, Volume 22

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    What’s new this week? Well, Xrogg reported touching grass, like real grass… which, like really doesn’t seem safe. Are the humbugs even allowed to go out into the real world? Some of the humbugs don’t even seem safe indoors. Sometimes they like die a lot… and in some pretty crazy ways. Sometimes falling… and sometimes…

  • Humble News, Volume 21

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    The waiting game is officially over, Humbugs! The latest Minecraft update was moving at a snail’s pace for HumbleCraft, leaving Chief downright heartbroken and the rest of us practicing our virtue of patience. But just when we thought we’d be staring at the same old horizon forever, BAM! When the morning arrived, the Humbugs logged…

  • Song | Suffer Cubes

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    Got my pickGot my food Got my plansFeeling good Got my mapGot my gear Been waiting all dang year The Suffer Cubes were calling The Suffer Cubes were calling The Suffer Cubes were calling Now I’m the one suffering Cleaned my chestsMended tools Told my friendsSee you soon Coffee madeChair pulled near Been waiting all…

  • Song | We Boom

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    We ready to boom?We ready to boom? We ready to boom?We ready to boom?We ready to boom? We ready to boom?We boom. WE BOOM.WE BOOM.WE BOOM.WE BOOM. We ready to boom?We ready to boom? We boom. WE BOOM.WE BOOM.WE BOOM.WE BOOM. We ready to boom?WE BOOM. We ready to boom?WE BOOM. We ready to boom?We…

  • JeStEr’s News, Volume 20 [1]

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    Hello, fools, and welcome to a very special edition of Humble News Jester’s News! I have a few exciting things that have happened that I am happy to reveal! Humble International Speedway I have no idea what it is, but Zanjo Banjo sounded very excited that she started its construction at the gaming district. It’s…

  • Humble News, Volume 18

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    Greetings, Humbugs! If you thought things were quiet on the server lately, think again! HumbleCraft is bursting at the seams with creativity and camaraderie. Over in the Gaming District, the wheels are turning on some incredible new games, while a quick boat ride away the brand-new Humble University has begun construction. Meanwhile, our Humble Clans…

  • Gizario | Final Countdown

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    One project at a time… the server keeps getting bigger.And somehow, so does the chaos. In this episode of HumbleCraft, we finally finish the redstone work on the Gaming District carousel by adding changing lights, music, and just enough moving parts to make future Giz regret everything. Meanwhile, work continues on our “not so mini”…

  • Humble News, Volume 17

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    This week officially marks Minecraft’s 17th anniversary! It’s wild to think that what started as a simple, single-developer “Cave Game” experiment back on May 17, 2009, has evolved into a global phenomenon and the best-selling game of all time. Nearly two decades later, the game still finds brand new ways to make us laugh, panic,…

  • Song | Wind Charge War

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    Yeah…Server real quiet tonight…Two players online…Then the chat lit up. “Bet’s on him.”Ohhh… okay.Say less. Late night server, not a soul in sightJust two blockheads buildin’ by lantern lightPickaxe swingin’ with the peaceful soundNobody knew drama ‘bout to shake the ground Then chat popped up like a lightning strike“Who gon’ win?” yeah the timing rightThree…

  • Mix Tape: Memoirs of Obsidian

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    Now available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Track List

  • Song | Glimmerthorn

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    Zero, zeroAt the center of it allPurple light callingCan you hear the Nether call? Beauty and terrorSide by sideOne step forwardTo the other side Glimmerthorn GateCalling my nameLost in the purpleLost in the flame Glimmerthorn GateHold me awhileFear in the darknessPeace in the fire At zero, zeroWorlds collideOverworld dreamsNether inside Glimmerthorn GateGlimmerthorn GateBeauty and terrorBeauty…

  • Humble News, Volume 16

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    Happy Birthday to Us Sweet 16! Can you believe we have done 16 of these? After you read this week’s News, be sure to check out some of our past News volumes. Epic Tale of Fire In the crimson depths of the Nether, where the air is thick with ash and the sound of crackling…

  • Gizario | Carousel

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    Round and round we go.Hopefully into the right portal. In this episode of HumbleCraft, work begins on a brand new Nether portal for the Gaming District, this time with a design that’s a little less “ancient gateway” and a little more “questionable carnival attraction.” Back around the base, The Bone Mill officially opens for business,…

  • Song | Nobody Left Me Burning

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    Glass around the killing chamberBuilt to keep the danger inBlazes cracking through the silenceLate night ventures once again Fire proof potions by the chest“In case of emergency”Funny how nobody needs themTill panic hits suddenly One lag spikeOne wrong stepOne disconnectAnd everything changed PanickedStuck in a hard placeMy world on fireFlames lighting up my view PanickedBuried…

  • Humble News, Volume 13

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    It’s another week on HumbleCraft, where the rhythmic sound of the pickaxe echoes through the deep slate and the skyline continues to evolve with every stone block placed. This week, we celebrate the simple joy of the grind, a birthday, and the incredible builds that emerge when we turn raw materials into creativity. Party at…