Pangi 1

May 29, 2025

Lecture Notes: Starting a New SMP

Introduction

  • The lecture introduces the start of a new SMP (Survival Multiplayer) server called Realm SMP.
  • The speaker is nervous but excited about the server starting soon.
  • They express a desire to be extroverted and engage with new people on the server.
  • The server is opening in 22 minutes from the start of the lecture.

Objectives for the First Day

  • The speaker is considering what to do on the first day of the server.
    • Suggestions and Objectives:
      • Interact with other players and make new friends.
      • Possibly use a "fake diamond skin" or give other players therapy as a joke.
      • Consider starting a cult as a humorous social experiment.
  • Emphasis on pushing oneself to interact with new people rather than sticking to known individuals.

Friendship Book

  • The speaker decides to create a "friendship book" to break the ice with other players.
  • Details of the Friendship Book:
    • Players are asked to fill out personal information such as name, age, favorite color, and humorous questions like frontal lobe development, favorite animal, superpower, etc.
    • The speaker adds humorous and outlandish questions like credit card information (as a joke).

Social Dynamics and Interactions

  • The speaker discusses their approach to socializing with others on the server.
  • Desires to be known and make an impact on the SMP community.
  • Humor is used heavily to engage and entertain others.
  • Interactions are described as awkward and humorous, highlighting the speaker’s self-awareness.

Contributions and Gameplay

  • The speaker is also interested in contributing to the game in meaningful ways.
  • They mention mining and crafting as part of settling into the server.
  • Discusses plans to upgrade skills and attributes.

Meeting Other Players

  • Players are introduced in a circle, with each giving a brief introduction.
  • The speaker participates actively, making jokes and engaging with others.
  • Emphasizes the importance of friendship and learning about other players.
  • The speaker shares humorous interactions with other players, further solidifying friendships.

Challenges and Conflicts

  • Encountered conflicts with certain players like Bilu, involving playful theft of a friendship book.
  • Describes moments of deception and negotiation, maintaining a light-hearted tone.
  • Demonstrates the playful and competitive nature of the SMP environment.

Conclusion

  • The speaker concludes the session with a reflection on the number of friends made and experiences shared.
  • They express satisfaction with the day’s social interactions and look forward to future days on the server.