Introduction

As we step into October, we celebrate the incredible growth and exciting updates that have shaped our community over the past months. With our one-year anniversary just around the corner on November 9th, prepare for more exciting events and announcements.

Let’s dive into this month’s highlights:

Community Milestones

Nearing 5,000 Members:

Our community continues to grow, and as we approach 5,000 members, your support and engagement remain invaluable. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of ATL!

Recent Updates

New Channels:

• #forum: A space for off-topic discussions not suitable for dedicated channels. Share and suggest new topics in the Forum Suggestions sub forum.
• #submit-a-report: Streamlines ticket creation, guiding new members unfamiliar with slash commands.

Staff Changes:

• @atmois, @estralia, and @bee promoted to Mod.
• @owuawo welcomed as our new Admin Assistant.
• Creative Team formation underway with @pseudify and @juniiii; applications opening soon.

Role Adjustments:

Because we are limited by Discord role limits, we've streamlined roles by merging similar ones to improve organization and reduce clutter.

Merged Roles:

• @Arch-based: e.g. EndeavourOS, ArcoLinux, Manjaro
• @Ubuntu-based: e.g. Pop!_OS, Kubuntu, Zorin
• @Fedora-based: e.g. Nobara, Kinoite, Silverblue
• @*BSD: e.g. FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD
• @Universal Blue: e.g. Bazzite, Aurora, Bluefin

Tux and Minecraft Updates

Tux Development:

Exciting features inbound, including a new leveling system and custom automod solutions. Your contributions can make a difference:

Minecraft Server Revamp:

The Minecraft server is back online after extensive upgrades, featuring Towny management, better plugins, and improved hosting. Join us if you meet the Terminal Tinkerer level requirement.

Server Details:

• IP: mc.atl.tools
• Version: 1.21.1, Semi-Vanilla, US West
• Rules and more at #mc-chat.

Read the full announcement here.

Engagement and Rewards

New Leveling System:

Our server now features a robust leveling system managed by Tux with exciting perks and roles:

• XP Roles:
  • Level 5+: Grublet
  • Level 10+: Terminal Tinkerer
  • Level 15+: Daemon Wrangler
  • Level 20+: Penguin Prodigy

You can learn more about the leveling system here.

Additionally, we are happy to share that level 20 and up is now automatically qualified for an @atl.tools email address!

Closing Remarks

Thank you for driving All Things Linux forward with your passion and creativity. As we near our anniversary, stay tuned for more events and opportunities to contribute.

Here’s to continued success and shared experiences as we venture into November and beyond!

Contributors

@atlgreen