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Issue 1, 4/19/2023 - Hermitcitizen Hub Online!

Issue Masterpost About The Overseer

This week, the Hermitcitizen Hub launched to the joy of Hermitcraft fans across the internet, providing a space for all of us to geek out about Hermitcraft and our own newly-minted Hermitcitizens.

Since its debut on Tumblr on April 12th and subsequent spread to Twitter on April 13th, the Hub has grown to a staggering 500 citizens, a number that has only increased since the writing of this article.

With this influx of new citizens, the Admins are looking for more moderators in order to keep the server safe and fun for everyone involved! More information on applications is available in #announcements, for all those interested.

This week has been productive to say the least, and with each passing day comes new things in the Hermitcitizen Hub! For starters, mod applications are open! Full information can be found in #announcements.

PluralKit was also recently added, which we would also like to remind is not to be used for roleplay! PluralKit is created for systems in the server who would like to use it- again, more info can be found in #announcements or #bot-channel!

Limited Life episodes are in full swing, so any and all talk about it should be kept to #Limited Life: Spoiler Zone so if people haven’t watched it yet they don’t get unnecessary spoilers.

Lastly, please make sure you update your internet browser for safety reasons- Safari and Google Chrome have both released updates that are important to keeping your internet time safe. Here’s to another great week, citizens!

Now onto other news below the cut!

Please keep in mind there are many news featured today and will take a bit of scrolling.

BREAKING NEWS - Former King’s Court Makes Plans for Revenge

By Virtual

Former members of King Ren’s court held a meeting this week that could spell disaster for the fallen King of Hermitcraft. The court has scattered to the corners of the server in the weeks since the fateful revolution, but they have gathered once again with a single mission in mind: Making Ren pay.

In the wake of King Ren’s rise to and subsequent removal from power, the lower members of the court have seen their diamonds and status go down the drain. As it would seem, being on the losing side of a monarchy does very little for one’s coffers. Some would expect a meeting of the King’s former court to end in schemes to return Ren to the throne, but it seems that the former King’s disastrous reign has soured the hearts of the people against the possibility of King Ren making a return. An anonymous source from within the king’s court notes, “There [has] always been a huge dissatisfaction…between the lower court members.” They then went on to describe at least five separate counts of espionage against King Ren. This dissatisfaction does not seem to have disappeared with the monarchy, and many are willing to go far to get their pay.

However, though the former King’s diamonds are surely as far gone as a Scarland worker’s sanity, the ex-monarch’s court doesn’t seem to be looking for material payment. Instead, they’re looking for something more like karmic retribution. Another anonymous member of the court summarized their mission with the phrase: "Karma is a bitch, and today we shall be bitches.” It’s not quite a worker’s union, but the newly formed Court of Vengeance is looking to get their fair pay just the same.

For those concerned about the impacts this may have on their chances of death, fear not. Reliable sources say that much of the court has sworn off true violence against former King Ren and any other server members. Citizens should be on the lookout for the occasional trap, but beyond that the Court of Vengeance doesn't seem to be taking their lost diamonds and dignity as an invitation for all-out-war. What they do seem to be looking for is something more dramatic, fantastic, and royally frightening for Ren the Dog. Safe to say, watch out for fireworks, and stay tuned this week for what is looking to be one hell of a show.

Weekly Weather Report

By Rainy N. Autumn

Thursday - SUNNY, 40% chance of falling anvils serverwide between 6AM and 6PM (GMT)

Friday - STORMS, 95% chance of the Limited Life finale. Frequent lightning strikes anticipated

Saturday - RAIN, 2-5cm of precipitation expected. Flash floods possible. Perimeter residents are advised to stay off the bedrock until 9AM Sunday (GMT)

Sunday - CLOUDY, be aware that low visibility may make it harder to spot Scar’s dragon if it gets loose again

Monday - SUNNY, 75% chance that Tango returns to streaming on Mondays. Expect phantoms around Deep Frost Citadel after sunset

Tuesday - SUNNY, the chance of getting hit by a falling anvil is low but never zero

Wednesday - WINDY, citizens are advised to exercise caution near Nether portals that are outdoors in the Overworld, as strong gusts may travel through

Days Since Last...

By Il

We all know that Hermitcraft is basically a safety haven and no OSHA violations have ever happened so let’s see how this week our table of days since last work accident are doing:

Ancient Ruins (BdoubleO base): 0 - please walk in caution, holes in the floor are not part of the final design we hope.

Total Chaos: 0 - we would like to remind everyone that tunnel to Total Chaos shoots fireworks that will kill you.

Perimeter: 0 - flying anvils, dragons, slimes, wardens, the usual stuff.

Etho’s alien base: 0 - do not sleep under trees inside the building, they are a tree farm.

False’s base: 0 - getting ominous banners is a hard job and we salute all of you.

Scarland: 0 - HotGuy still going strong with his shots, if you still have arrows stuck in you ask someone for help with removing them.

Rift/Grumbot laboratory: 0 - if you get stuck inside Grumbot please scream loudly, and if you are stuck behind the Rift then pray, we will try to get you out.

Gem’s village: 0 - sparring with your boss is technically not an accident, but it still causes workplace death so we count it. Aside, someone got stuck inside the head of the Gem statute.

Hypno’s base: 0 - dear beekeepers, remember that bees actually can sting and are not huggable.

Jevin’s cathedral and castle: 0 - fall damage is strong in this one, remember about your elytras.

Dwarven Keep: 0 - railings are there for a reason, and the reason is to stay behind them.

OMEGA cave: 0 - I know that iskallium looks tasty but it is in fact inedible.

Pinball Machine: 0 - you cannot parkour on the letters on the side, we checked.

Keralis’ base: 0 - lava pool may look tasty but it is not soup, please restrain from eating.

Mumbo’s Vault: 0 - falling into the screeching crevice will not end well same with being squished by vault door.

Pearl’s Alien Landscape: 0 - I know that the trees look tasty, but they are not edible and the hospital in there is not working, so please refrain from that.

Gigacorp: 0 - going inside creeper farm will blow you up and going into pumpkin farm will squish you. Crastle: 0 - the warden is still in the Vault and it is hungry

StressMonster101: 0 - drinking expired enchanTEA will end with tummy hurting or worse.

Decked Out: 0 - splashing into redstone will not end well, falling down unfinished landscape will not end well, falling down the Citadel will not end well and last but not least cuddling the ravagers usually ends up poorly.

TFC’s branch mine: 0 - when you stumble upon a ravine, look up.

VintageBeef’s map island: 0 - beware, phantoms and entity cramming. TCG Arenas: 0 - guys, you will get squished by an anvil if you stand for five seconds.

Welsknight’s Village area: 0 - do not go near Garry, there is a huge hole under there.

xB’s base: 0 - the ravagers in the zoo are not a part of mini zoo, do not pet them.

Xisuma’s ribcage: 0 - when you step out of his portal, stop, think and then move.

Zedaph’s place: 0 - whatever Zed asks you to drink is probably an OSHA violation.

Atlantis: 0 - we encourage you to be careful when walking on the high spaces and generally when walking because you never know when Jevin will strike.

Shopping district: 0 - it is encouraged to be careful while doing anything as there were seeing if loose wardens as well as wild HotGuy, when throwing away loose TCG packs stay behind the chains, when leaving iBuy go through the door and when going close to the Entity - don’t.

Spawn Village: 0 - the ravager near the mattress store is not a great cuddler, Elven Cookies are not mob proof and try not to fail at Octodrop next time.

Game Updates

By Winter @winterwhipbird

Welcome back to the Games Update! Decked Out just saw its first test runs! Zedaph went 3/12 in testing, giving him a 25% win rate. I’m sure the wranglers are proud of their ravagers! Decked Out is still being worked on and we’ll be delivering an update when it opens.

TCG on the other hand is wrapping up with the tournament. Currently for the Semi-Final bracket we have ZombieCleo vs xBcrafted and Docm77 vs EthoSlab. Viewers are reminded that if you do choose to go see either match, beware of falling anvils, as it is not a Scar safe area. If you’re not one to look up, or you’re a zombie, make sure to bring a hard hat, and always remember to wear sunscreen. If you’re looking to get some snacks during the games just pop by Prickly Punch! You can purchase cactus drinks and prickly pears for one diamond each.

For the Results we’ll be sure to bring you coverage of these exciting matches, so stay tuned! Send your predictions to [email protected].*

The high scores are as follows: With the Most Games Played is iJevin with a total of 15 games. The Most Wins go to iJevin with 9 wins. The Most Losses goes to Joe Hills with a total of 8 losses. The best win percentage currently goes to EthoSlab with an 80% chance of winning.

*not a real email address

Now lets look to some interviews and going-ons with the hermitcitizens day-to-day lives!

Affiliate Happenings

By Roo @nova-skittle and Jamie

What Have the Citizens Been Doing?? The affiliate channels, put in place with the rest of the server, give citizens the opportunity to connect with other citizens living near, working for, or otherwise connected to specific Hermits!

BdoubleO100: Nothing important. Morning Gorgious. Cubfan135: Good news, they’re fans of Cub. Nothing has changed. All is well in the world. Docm77: They’re planning to start a union. Finally, the dragon is dangerous as hell. Also! It has been discovered that the perimeter is indeed radioactive. Better think carefully about going to work for him, it seems all of the staff are starting to be radioactive themselves. Oh, and Doc is afraid of catboys. EthosLab: “Ninjas work in the shadows”, apparently. Aka, no one feels like working for him. FalseSymmetry: They’re just discussing how awesome False is. Dw, we fully agree. GoodTimesWithScar: This just in - cat ears or elf ears are now part of the Scarland Staff uniform! All of the Scarland staff have been shot by Hotguy at least once, seems a bit sus, no?? Visitors eating the gravel and cobble paths has become an increasing problem at Scarland and staff says they will revoke your visitors path if you are found nomming! Staff repeatedly says they are not liable for any harm, sickness, or strange curses that come to you after visiting! After the many incidents with Hotguy, staff has printed out a pamphlet stating how to avoid such attacks, and deal with those that are unavoidable. Grian: One of Grian’s fixers got stuck inside of Grumbot! Lemon is unhurt, but may be slightly traumatized after being unable to get out of the giant robot. The Fixer robots were quick to the scene and easily got them out. Now that the Rift is closed, a member of Grian’s staff is ALSO stuck behind it! We don’t know how they got behind the Rift in the first place, but there’s no foreseeable way to get them out now. Other staff members have been contemplating ways, but nothing stands out so far. We should likely be concerned about Grian’s staff, given that these incidents happened within a week of each other. GeminiTay: The only thing that has gone on is that only two people are Geminis. I MEAN WHAT WE’RE ALL GEMINIS!!! We are all Geminis who just so happened to be hired by GeminiTay! Hypnotizd: No news! Currently hiring: Hypno affiliates. I know you’re out there. Where are you hiding. iJevin: There’s been no activity. Wheres the Jev affiliates huh. ImpulseSV: They’re been nice and discussing their shifts :)) And where they work in iBuy, which is fair, considering how large of a building it is. Iskall85: hallo! JoeHills: They’re just enjoying themselves. Keralis: They’ve come to the conclusion that Keralis is just a creature. Just a guy :) MumboJumbo: They ate a lot of redstone and discussed their favorite redstone components. Mumbo am i right. PearlescentMoon: Announcement: she’s just a silly guy in a silly world. The end. Rendog: They might be rising an army. Don’t worry tho they’re a bunch of friendly theater kids. StressMonster101: They say hello :D TangoTek: Ravagers seem to attack workers despite being trained! Also I think a sleepover is being planned? In Decked Out? Which will be very safe I’m sure. TinFoilChef: They’re miners :) VintageBeef: They’re just chilling! Dw there will be plenty of TCG talk soon. Welsknight: They’re posting various images of welsknight. I dont know what else was expected. xBCrafted: They say hi as well! Xisumavoid: he do be rockin. Zedaph: They’re taking photographs of everyone around. By the end of this week they’ll probably have more Zedvancements than the man himself. ZombieCleo: They’re talking about working in a flower shop :) also i missed the episode of limited life where ZombieCleo dies in a glue trap, when’s that one going to be up? HC Recap: People sure are there!

Decked Out 2

By Winter @winterwhipbird

The greatly acclaimed game is continuing in steady progress! Winter has talked with several of the employees of Decked Out 2 to give us an interview from within the Deep Frost Citadel

<Winter> First of all, thank you for joining me today to tell me about how Decked Out Two is going. I have a few questions about how the game is going. First of all do you even get paid?

<ShadowsCome> In diamonds? no, not at all <redstoneman> Paid in experience! <glypharia> I’m not sure if he knows half of us exist <Azalea_Bush_Heart> I don't think half of us are even employed imma be honest <ShadowsCome> In here you either get paid in experience, emeralds or whatever you can find on chests. (In response to Azalea) Yeah that's fair... we ain't technically employed here. <rainyinautumn> I'm literally just doing this for fun, so…

<Winter> Oh, that certainly breaks some workplace laws(in reference to the no pay thing). Does anyone plan on playing the game once you finish it?

<Azalea_Bush_Heart> absolutely not :D <glypharia> Nope! <ShadowsCome> I've died to enough ravagers while fixing hazard doors, don't need more of those on my stats <redstoneman> Nope! I am afraid of ravagers. I don't go inside the caverns at all. <rainyinautumn> I've seen the ravager death statistics from testing. no plans to play it myself, I'll be busy anyway

<Winter> Does anyone have a favorite place in the citadel?

<Azalea_Bush_Heart> Pearls room on lvl 2, I eat lunch there a lot :D <glypharia> The back entrance! I like the stairs <ShadowsCome> outside of the game? Gotta love the middle tower, you can see most of the server from there <rainyinautumn> My office. It's way down in the basement by the game itself, but it's where I do all the reviews of game footage and sort stats. Very cozy. <redstoneman> i kinda like just being in the spaghetti!... the redstone stuff, that is <Azalea_Bush_Heart> I got lost in the spaghetti once <ShadowsCome> yeah the spaghetti is fun to be in <glypharia> it’s so weird in there

<Winter> is there anyone that you're excited to see in the dungeon?

<ShadowsCome> Etho. 100% <Azalea_Bush_Heart> I used to be excited to see revenger #3, but they've been replaced by a fake :( <glypharia> Scar, just to see him die every time <redstoneman> shh ... whaat... nothing happened to beast 3... <glypharia> rest in peace ravager #3 <rainyinautumn> Can't wait to run stats on Etho. <ShadowsCome> I want to watch the crazy strats some people are going to try to pull <Azalea_Bush_Heart> hermit wise I guess Scar? I like his building style and its the only chance I get to see him where he's not shooting me <redstoneman> i'll second etho, he was great in the first one! keralis as well!

<Winter> has anyone placed bets on who will be slain the fastest?

<ShadowsCome> not yet, but I think some of us will want day 1 stats before betting <Azalea_Bush_Heart> hey guys we should place bets on who dies fastest, I vote scar <rainyinautumn> I mean. I don't think anyone can outdo the wranglers honestly.(There was a lot of agreement on this point) <glypharia> i don’t think we’ve placed bets yet but i vote scar <redstoneman> common opinion is scar! Lol

<Winter> is anyone going to be monitoring the tango cam/will you use DO2 as a haunted mansion?

<redstoneman> i'll definitely watch some games! and it's already pretty haunted lmao so yeah <ShadowsCome> I would love to manage or monitor the camera for a bit! <glypharia> honestly watching the games sounds like a good down time activity <Azalea_Bush_Heart> I would rather not watch the camera but might for funsies if I get bored <rainyinautumn> I monitor cams all the time. Great for data collection. <ShadowsCome> we might have to set up a watch party for some players I think <redstoneman> we can place bets on those

<Winter> Will you allow other citizens to come watch/place bets on those matches, and if so who will they be able to contact?

<redstoneman> i don't see why not! <ShadowsCome> televised runs? We would have to ban hermits from getting in those in case secrets get revealed... but otherwise I don't see why not <rainyinautumn> Personally I frown upon betting on matches, but I'm not going to stop people from doing it. For me, the joy is in watching the game play out instead of hinging on certain outcomes! For others it might be different. <ShadowsCome> you just have to find whoever's on shift at the moment and they might be able to tell you where we're watching <redstoneman> hm true, so long as the viewers aren't looking to cheat by watching the games. maybe at the end of the game we can make a highlight reel or something lol <ShadowsCome> we all trust the honor system, Mr. Tek included

<Winter> That is very good thing to do. I guess in a few more weeks we will have to check back in on you guys and see if your predictions change. Thank you so much for this interview.

<Azalea_Bush_Heart> of course, please let the public know we are in desperate need of diamonds <redstoneman> thanks for interviewing us! <glypharia> thank you! <rainyinautumn> It was fun! I think most of us are like the dungeon master and don't get out very much, so it was good getting to talk to you!

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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“Looks like things are getting saucy in the Perimeter! Residents continue to ask for ways to be rid of tomato stains. Please feel free to send in any tips or tricks you may have!”

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“Do you find yourself getting lost thousands of blocks away from your home? Has your elytra been breaking at the most inconvenient of times? Not to worry! Melody is willing to fly you back at all hours of the day! Just give her a text at [email protected]!”

“Have you ever come across a mob that makes you go “hm?” Ones that are not acting right, or ones that you haven’t seen before. Well, next time you do call over Azure! They’re here to research any odd creatures you want them to! Just give them a buzz.”

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“If you’re good at PvP this job may be for you! Scarland workers are in desperate need for more security personnel and you could be hired as soon as today! Come on down to Scarland to complete your interview.”

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“Having trouble with accidental mob farms? No worries! Let the Scar Safety Service light up your base so that you can get back to the grind fear free!”

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“A Plea From Various Hermitcitizens, PLEASE CALM DOWN FOR ONE DAY. JUST ONE. PLEASE. Many thanks, The GGG"

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“Looking for a bouquet of daises. Meet Honeysuckle and Thistle at (coords for somewhere around G’s base) if you’re willing to help!”

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"Have you been infected with sculk recently? Are you interested in figuring out how it works and potentially finding a cure? If so, talk to the Sculk Research Team! We're more than happy to help new people out!"

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Fun and Games

Little games brought to you for a little bit of fun! Word Search and Crossword courtesy of Sirius @aurhisaurelio, Coloring page courtesy of Morph @imorphemi

Word Search and Crossword answer keys can be found in the Pinned of the Hermitcraft Citizen Newspaper The Overseer (OOC) post within #citizen-connections

Finished coloring pages can be shared in #citizen-art!

A transparent version for your coloring needs!

Please refer to #Nova North and #Nic in #citizen-information for references to Nic the cat and Nova the Avian!

And that's all for this first issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

#issue #hermitcitizen #hccn weather #hccn days since last...#hccn affilate happenings #hccn advertisements #hccn fun and games

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Issue 2, 4/26/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week in the Hermiticitzen Hub has been nothing less than eventful! Citizen numbers are still growing, having reached above 600 as of the writing. Voting for music bots have opened, with Pancake immediately taking the lead and winning the race! Go enjoy your pancakes and music in #music-commands. There have been debates about hiring Quinn and Joe Hills, as that would be lovely, however that seems to be out of the Hermitcitizen's grasp, for now.

In addition to this week's news, The Hermitcitizen Grapevine is also now up and reporting stories about your fellow citizens. Go check them out at @hccn-grapevine!

Have a lovely week and respect your fellow hermitcitizens!

Warden Accidents: How to Deal With Them

By Lee

A week ago, an accident happened regarding a Warden. A prank on Hermitcraft's most masterful prankster, Grian, was done by the GGG via placing multiple Wardens on his base. However, one of the Wardens was accidentally aggravated and followed one of the pranksters to the Shopping District. This caused havoc and death for many of the players alongside those who tried to help. After much struggle, it was finally slain by Patch9649.

There have been many accidents regarding Wardens. This is just one of the most recent incidents. In this article, a list of tips will be given on how to deal with them. To have concrete advice for those reading, I interviewed an expert Warden wrangler from Decked Out named Glypharia who agreed on an interview about wrangling Wardens.

1. The More People, the Merrier.

If you decide to wrangle Wardens, it’s always best to have people with you to help you out in moving not only the Warden, but also due to other factors that would be a struggle dealing on your own. It’s not the best idea to wrangle one on your own due to its dangers and risk of losing inventory.

There is not a specific amount of people really needed, other than that it should be more than yourself.

2. Snowballs, Always Have Snowballs on Hand

Whether it be Warden wrangling or simply getting away from Wardens in the Deep Dark, Snowballs are one of your most important tools needed in your inventory, to the point that it was mentioned not once, but thrice in the interview due to how important they are.

Simply throw the snowball away from your direction and it will be distracted by the sound, letting you get away or making the Warden go to a certain area that you want it to go to in an easier manner

3. Wool Paths and Swift Sneak Are Your Saviors

Added to the second tip, wool paths are extremely important if you want to make a quick getaway or simply want to have a safe place to walk across on without being noticed by a Warden (especially if it is after wrangling one, as to make sure it does not follow you).

Swift Sneak in your leggings or pants armor is also a good way to help you sneak away from a Warden. It helps in making you go faster while sneaking, which is good for those who at times get antsy with how slow sneaking may be.

4. Deal With Mobs First

Glypharia suggests that it’s best to deal with mobs first when wrangling a Warden, as it makes things easier for the wrangler and ensures that they do not get distracted from moving the Warden due to mobs attacking them. That would make things much more difficult and more prone to respawning multiple times and losing your stuff. Light up the place or have others continue to deal with the mobs so that you and the remaining people can focus on wrangling.

It’s also good to be rapidly moving backwards, but to make sure not to put yourself between a wall and the wall. They say from personal experience it is a bad idea.

5. Do It One by One, Be Patient

If there are multiple Wardens to be wrangled, do it one by one. It is way safer to do so than doing it all at once, as it lets you put all your focus on each individually, just in case something goes extremely wrong and it needs to be quickly fixed.

Wrangling all the Wardens at once will cause more accidents, more deaths and more despawned inventory, so it’s best to do it one at a time.

Those are all the tips given, and we hope this helps you out in the near future. Just remember to keep quiet and be careful. If not, you’re more likely to lose all your inventory and get several death messages in global chat for all to see.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Hermitcraft’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Places

By Virtual

We all know that Hermitcraft is the pinnacle of Minecraft server safety, but in such absolutely secure lands, one must wonder about the places on the server that are a bit more… exciting. For this week’s issue, we’re breaking down the top ten most dangerous places on the Hermitcraft Season 9 server.

(Note: This list is not to be used as a travel guide. Travel guides for dangerous places can be found in the Shopping District next to the Empires brochures.)

(Note 2: Electric Boogaloo: The danger level of this list is not in order. Danger level fluctuates by the hour and may go up or down depending on if Grian is online.)

Decked Out Decked Out is a legendary feat of redstone engineering. It is also a death trap. Out of 456 ravager deaths reported this week, 375 occurred within the bowels of Decked Out. We would like to remind the unpaid interns living in Tango’s walls that the ravagers, though friend shaped, are not for cuddling.

Spawn Ghasts in the sky, Wardens on the ground, and only a matter of time before something is in the water, Spawn Town is a favorite holding spot and dumping ground for any dangerous mobs people happen to be carrying around. In addition, it is a certified Not Scar Safe area.

Scarland Studies show that the moment you step within render distance of Scarland that your chances of being Hotguy-ed go up by 67%. Do not let the beautiful facades, fun rides, Jellie-themed popcorn, kind balloon vendors, dubiously employed tour guides, and path-eating security guards lull you into a false sense of security. Hotguy has been known to frequent the skies above Scarland for reasons unknown to those of us at The Overseer, and he tends to make target practice out of staff and visitors alike. If you hear a distant call of “Hotguy,” duck and cover. We would say to avoid the area, but the view of Main Street may be worth a respawn.

Doc’s… Whole Thing We’re not sure what he’s doing. DocM77 is a mystery not even the devs could unravel. If you want to catch sight of anything that this weird creeper goat man has been up to, remember to wear your best helmet and leave before the radiation poisoning sets in. The Perimeter is an astonishing sight, but it is also radioactive, explosive, and filled with bosses. Enter at your own risk.

The Shopping District The Shopping District is the lifeblood of the server. Citizens come to this hub to buy materials, relax at the coffee shop, and sell their wares to their fellow citizens. The Shopping District is also radioactive, explosive, and full of Wardens. We’re also not sure what the entity is, but it’s probably dangerous. Get your concrete and get out as fast as you can.

Decked Out Many incidents have been reported of staff getting caught in the machinery and pursued by Vexes. This is bad for both the machinery and your inventory health. Please report all Vex and Evoker related deaths. (Somebody completely unrelated to the newspaper, with no conflicting interests whatsoever, has made a bet that Vex-related accidents will outnumber Warden-related accidents in the next issue.)

Grian’s Weird Robot Dungeon We’re not quite sure of the extent that Grumbot’s cavern actually exists on this plane, but your own likelihood of existing drops drastically the moment you dip beneath the sculk tunnel and catch sight of Grumbot and the Rift. The evilness of both Grumbot and the Rift is still up for debate, but we can confirm that touching either of them is a gamble of your mortal soul. Furthermore, we are looking for people who know how to get someone out from behind the Rift, as all attempts at freeing Grian’s employee have thus far been unsuccessful.

The Nether Hub Essential to traveling the far reaches of Hermitcraft, but dangerous nonetheless. Though free of the hellish monsters and flaming pitfalls typical of the Nether, this area has a secret weapon up its sleeve: Lag. If you don’t want to lose your items to kinetic energy a thousand blocks away from your spawn point, and then die again because you got distracted by the time-stopping creeper, then we suggest flying through the Overworld instead.

Gem’s Base While the base itself is lovely, we must remind citizens that, no matter how charming she is, to stop accepting duels from GeminiTay. You will lose, and your head will be added to her collection. Learn from the mistakes of Ethoslab, dear citizens, and walk away from a fight.

Zedaph’s Base Entering Zedaph’s base is a lesson in the odd and whimsical. You will see wonders unlike anything you’ve ever known. Dangling horses, flying melons, and rainbow beacons enchant all those who come across them. This is not where the danger lies. Entering Zedaph’s base could involve you in Zedvancements, which are likely to end up with you or someone you know exploding, as creepers, TNT, fireworks, and lightning bolts are often involved. This also increases your chances to get a Zedvancement trophy, which could be worth it. Approach with caution.

Honorable Mention:

Etho’s Base Despite the inherent danger of being anywhere near this mad genius, Mr. Etho S. Lab has been unable to beat back the washed up allegations. Though the honorable Bdubs has attempted to help him, Mr. Slab has been absolutely destroyed. From all of us here at The Overseer, we wish him a swift recovery.

Astrology Corner

By Corundumcat

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday and look up your star sign and wonder, “Does this mean anything?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: You have just found out that you will be paid by whoever you are aligned to. However, if you are born on the odd day of the month, you will have to go on a Warden clean up.

Taurus: This week you will be very productive. This is not in a negative or positive light. Get a lot done.

Gemini: It will rain inside where you go. You’ve annoyed someone this week.

Cancer: You will start a war at Beast #003’s funeral. :0

Leo: One day this week, you will take part in an ethical experiment and be forced to sign an NDA. Don’t worry. This will happen again next year.

Virgo: This week you will start an investigation into who let the Wardens out.

Libra: You will find out some great news. Someone you know has obtained a child.

Scorpio: You will be shot by Hot Guy for standing still in iBuy. (It rhymes.)

Sagittarius: You will have a week to remember. It will be a week. Flip a TCG token to determine the outcome. Heads are good, tails are bad.

Capricorn: You will get to see the stars up close and personal. Take that how you will.

Aquarius: You will get to commit one(1) act of pranking, you get to choose the scale of it.

Pisces: You will see a horrifying vision. That vision is Beast #003 being kidnapped. When you come to, you will figure out that you saw the past. Given that you saw this, you now must go to the funeral of Beast #003.

All star signs: Don’t worry, you are not being watched… yet.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

From the Sidelines

by StarryFelix Cats and Pearl-affiliates

Who doesn’t like cats? That seems to have been the thought someone had when changing all things they could to cat related names on the server this week. The mischievous little furballs of which we know GoodTimesWithScar to be a big fan (we all also love you very much Jellie) have taken over specifically the moderator role names! As someone who is now dubbed a trial-meowderator it was an interesting return on the server after this was changed. Allegedly (read: we got an immediate admittance of trying to catgirl-ify the server) this was done by someone with a plant related name…

Honestly, just wandering around seems to be giving me a lot of odd impressions of what continues to go on on the server, even if I have been wandering around since season 6. You’d almost say nothing would surprise me anymore, however the people working and living around Pearl’s place have started calling her just “She <3” . This phenomenon has been going on for quite a while now. I have to agree that that is indeed a very correct way to describe her, I am however not sure what Star Soup and Nebulas in soup colours are supposed to mean, maybe I will be able to figure that out by observing them more closely. They seem friendly! Albeit a little supportive of Pearl committing war crimes in the life-series…

That was it for me for this week, as I have to rush off someplace else, but maybe this column will return with some more insights and observations of the different groups and beings running around on this server.

P.S. Please don’t forget to remind your Hermit/boss to eat this week! And make sure to tell them Sculk is not good food to consume, we don’t want another Cub-situation.

Lost and Found

By Virtual

The following items and chest monsters were found across the server, and nobody knows who they belong to. If you recognize one of these as yours, please contact The Overseer’s lost and found office at (fake email here ig)

Item 1: A Hotguy bow, found on top of The Entity All attempts to contact Hotguy about this bow have been met with radio silence, and since citizens are being Hotguy-ed as normal, we assume that he has found a suitable replacement, or this bow was never his to begin with. If you are in need of a bow or Hotguy memorabilia, collect this item within the next week, or we’re keeping it.

Item 2: A chest monster made of exclusively purple shulker boxes, found below Joe Hills’ pinball machine. Joe Hills has denied any ownership or knowledge of this chest monster, and has handed it off to The Overseer office. Within the shulker boxes are several stacks of end stone, seven pairs of nearly-broken golden boots, twelve feathers, and a block of obsidian. If this chest monster belongs to you, please pick it up from The Overseer office, as the boxes have taken over all available desk space.

Item 3: A spyglass renamed “Peekaboo” and enchanted with Curse of Vanishing, found on the doorstep to The Overseer office. The intended recipient of the telescope is unknown, and since it was not addressed to our office, we can only assume it was not meant for us to receive. When in the same room as the telescope for too long, a palpable feeling of being watched settles over your shoulders. Attempts to cover the telescope do nothing to diminish this effect, and we have settled on keeping it inside of Item 2. If “Peekaboo” belongs to you, we will pay you to take it.

META REPORT: MONO-PRANKSTER

Written by Arsène

The deck that everyone’s been talking about (especially when it comes to potential nerfs and building around), Mono-Prankster has been a definite set that has single-handedly changed the way tournaments rule for deck-building. Now, with the current 42 token-cost rule for fan games, and the upcoming limit on the number of rare Hermits that can be put into the deck, it’ll look very different from how it may have over the last few weeks of play. I’m here to deep dive with you into a current state of it, the point of the deck, and why it’s been so strong recently!

DECK LIST ( ® denotes a rare version of the card in the case of hermits!)

Grian ® x1

Mumbo ® x3

Stress ® x2

Gold Armor x3

Mending x3

Milk Bucket x1

Water Bucket x2

Iron Armor x1

Knockback x3

Looting x2

Chorus Fruit x1

Curse of Vanishing x1

Lead x1

Double Prankster x4

Prankster x14

PLAYING THE DECK

When building and playing a deck, I like to look at three different factors, and Mono-Prankster delivers on three fronts. Versatility, Consistency, and Win Conditions.

The deck has many different tools at your disposal for forcing opponents into poor positions off the bat, running three Knockbacks, Curse of Vanishing, and Lasso. All three, with opportune use (and potentially with the effects of Mending up to do it again) can easily put the opponent on the backfoot, forcing them to rely on an AFK hermit instead of the main one they may have already set up on. The deck also runs defensive options in three Gold Armor and Iron Armor, meaning that you’ll most likely draw into at least one, and with how much HP all three of your Hermits have, there’s good options for all of them.

The deck is certainly not short on win conditions, with Mumbo ® having a very strong second attack for only two Prankster items. Quite Simple, with good luck, has potential to sweep a game when you have another Hermit on board with him. However, consider using Moustache if you are in a position where you do not need to push, whether it be trying to do consistent chip damage and set up a quick double knock-out with Knockback or guarantee a knockout to Chorus Fruit into another Hermit who can swiftly take a kill, like Stress ®.

Speaking of Stress ®, this is your finisher if you have her on board. A well-timed Chorus Fruit into YOLO when you’re ahead can guarantee a win, whether it be completely knocking out the opponent’s board or taking their last life. Just be careful, as taking yourself out also means that the three Prankster blocks put on her are gone with her. Consider solely using YOLO as a finisher, as a strong tempo move when you are up a heart, or if there is a high-priority target on the board that needs to be dealt with.

Lastly, the main kicker in the deck for defensive prowess and potential, Grian ®. Grian tends to be my target for my double Pranksters, since Borrow is not only a strong offensive tool against opponents running armors or strong upholding effects like Mending, but also great for offensive plays. Because the Hermits in this deck take up so many token spaces, we do not have room for good defensive cards like Diamond Armor, so a well-timed Borrow from Grian on a Diamond Armor lets you take it for yourself.

The deck has a few floating cards, mainly in Milk Bucket and Water Bucket (x2), so if you’re playing into a definite matchup in which you are not worried about fire or poison, these can safely be rotated out for other strong single-use effects, such as Invisibility Potion or another Looting.

Expect more changes to the deck through the upcoming weeks, whether it be through changing game mechanics like token costs or limits on how many rares can be put in a deck, or direct nerfs to cards that make Prankster worthwhile. Also, word through the street says that a new set may be hitting us soon that might work to heavily counter the Prankster strategy! For now, though, Mono-Prankster is a strong option for people wanting to learn the game, provided you get lucky enough to pull the cards from the trading packs offered around the server! Good luck, and may you forever draw your Mumbos on turn one!

Who is Hot Guy?

By Corundumcat

Who is Hotguy? Many citizens wonder this day in and day out. We all know for certain that Hotguy is … something. Shooting the workers in Scarland, shooting those who stay still for too long, it's hard to figure out the truth from the lies. Here are the top 5 theories on who it is and one theory on who it isn’t.

THEORY NUMBER 1: Grian. Some might recall a few years ago that, to the shock of the citizens, Grian was revealed to be Poultry Man. Now you may be wondering, didn't he get tired of the Vigilante stuff? And I raise you the point of what if he decided he wanted to start something. What if he saw how Scar was having such a wonderful time and why can’t he have some fun. It was rumoured that he became a single dad for a while, so why not while Grumbot was asleep he started this life of crime. We have never seen Grian and Hotguy in the same room together.

Theory Number 2: Joehills You all know how Joe Hills doesn’t go for all the LARPing. He never fully commits to the bit. Except for one time. Remember when there was the universe wide beauty contest? Remember how he put up posters which none of us had seen before. Honestly it shocked us all that he could come out of the woodwork and do some Lore. The thing is, he won that contest. He won the beauty contest. Hence the name of this persona, Hotguy. Also, have you met the guy? Joe Hills NEVER gets shot by Hotguy. Either they are friends OR Joe Hills is Hotguy.

Theory Number 3: Cub Have you met Cub? Cub loves to cause chaos. Heck, he even has a game called Total Chaos. Hotguy has caused so much chaos that it only seems fitting. One citizen brought up the point of Hotguy having Vex Wings. I know Hotguy has vex wings. ‘Shame he didn’t match his wings. I feel like I also need to point out, they have the same hair colour. Remember, once you take off the glasses you are a completely different person.

Theory 4: Yes. It’s every Hermit EXCEPT Scar One theory that was brought up is that it's everyone but Scar. It would explain why Hotguy has changed targets AND has different ways of aiming. We have seen Scar in the same room as Hotguy, so it can’t be him. Hotguy changes height all the time, who knows what they are doing and who they are. Only the Hermits know.

Theory Number 5: ZloyXp Have you met Zloy? Zloy works their way around town convincing people to video for them but never videos Hotguy. ‘Seems suspicious, never getting the Recap team to video Hotguy. How strange. Also, a few of the team have said that Zloy is never at their desk when Hotguy is committing crimes too horrible to mention in this newspaper. Perhaps Zloy got tired of recapping everyone else’s story and is finally writing their own?

Theory Number 6: Scar is not Hotguy. Scar is not Hotguy. He never was. Have you met him? He is such a sweetheart, and a clutz. He always checks in on everyone, making sure they are ok after the villain tries to rip the server apart. A few Scarland residents saw him pick up a bow and almost drop it on his foot. Why would Scar attack his own residents? Scar wants Scarland to be the Happiest Place on the server and Hotguy is ruining that. Another thing is that he came second place in the beauty contest without campaigning. I do believe he was nominated as beauty of the heart. He has even started having Hotguy evacuation zones.

Decked Out 2 Workplace Conditions

By Nes

Spurred on by rumours of Decked Out 2 workers going without pay from their employer, Tango Tek, the Overseer launched an investigation into working conditions at the beloved minigame. Seven of the twenty workers currently employed at the site volunteered for an interview, with their answers bringing new light to the situation. However, it’s questionable if their answers quelled our worries or only made them worse.

Of the seven workers interviewed, none of them could confidently say they were officially employed by Tango Tek. The closest to a solid ‘Yes’ regarding being employed was from Golden Latina, stating “I would hope so, unless he thinks a ghost is working the effects. So, yes.” Other answers varied from definite no’s, to maybe’s and unsure’s. This raises many questions concerning if they’re entitled to payment seeing as they don’t seem to legally be employed at the location or by the owner.

Regardless of if they’re employed or not, it is important to note the conditions they are working under. While the majority of those interviewed said they made their own schedule, it seems the workers are just as obsessed with the game as their alleged boss. Of the seven interviewed, two said they had a good work-life balance, two would have good work-life balances if not for other duties outside of their alleged employment at Decked Out 2, and the remaining three could have a good balance if they weren’t workaholics. Despite the concerning lack of personal time outside of work, it does not appear to be an issue caused by the employer but rather the workers needing a lesson in self-care.

Returning to what spurred this research in the first place, and the answer all of Hermitcraft is hoping to be answered today, do the alleged Decked Out 2 Employees get paid? No. Of the seven I spoke with, zero were being paid, with four not minding the lack of payment. Shadowscome presented an interesting perspective on the lack of payment, discussing in length the logistics of being paid by the brokest man on the server. When asked if there were plans to acquire payment for their work, Shadow said this: “Tango would have to start charging a fee to play DO if he were to gather enough diamonds to pay us all... and that would make the game unfair, so I don't think so.” Another worker, RedFeather, commented that “The wranglers deserve hazard pay, at least…”

Not enough information was gathered to comment on the effects that lack of payment has had on employees outside of the workplace.

In conclusion, Decked Out 2 workers appear to have a friendly and tight-knit work environment. However, it’s questionable if the workers are even employed. Most agreed that Tango Tek is aware of their presence, but no official employee documentation has ever been signed or submitted. Due to this lack of official employment, it is debatable if the crew at Decked Out 2 is even eligible for pay, which is unfortunate considering the amount of work many have put in fixing redstone, building rooms, and caring for the ravagers and soon-to-be Wardens being housed at the minigame.

Ask The Seers

Needing lovelorn advice? Having nightmares you don't understand? Being followed by Horrors you cannot stand? Come tell The Seers Now, and take the weight off your shoulders! A burden is always light if it is carried by more people. Inquiries are accepted via the ask box and are collected every Monday!

Dear The Seers, Everyone wants to know, WHO are The Seers? - Inquisitive In Overseer HQ

Hey! I'm Seer Jester, she/it, plus neos to taste, and The Seers are... Well, let's find out, shall we? This'll be fun.

The Seers are visionaries who know the secrets you wanna keep hidden. And when we don't, we promise it's just a matter of time. You may call me Seer S, it/its pronouns, your local messenger.

Who are The Seers? Well, to be honest, we’re just a bunch of cryptic gossips. I’m Vindemiatrix, though you may call me Seer Vi, any and all pronouns. From my time working with Hermitcraft’s resident mad scientist (no, not that one, no not the other one, it’s Zedaph, for goodness sake) I’ve had to come up with my fair share of creative answers to strange problems. So if you want to hear all of your options, I’m your Seer.

The Seers are actually just four people not qualified for this job, which makes us the perfect people to have these positions. Me, personally? I’m Seer Nes. I go by She/They/He pronouns and am a master of terrible jokes, not having a sleep schedule, and not having a life. I will give you the worst advice possible, Hermits honour!

- The Seers

I fell down a hole Hi The Seers, I fell down a hole and was near the Perimeter. How do I get out of this situation? I was supposed to go the Beast #003 funeral. - Stuck In A Hole

Hi Stuck In A Hole, I have good news and bad news! Good news is you’ll still make it to Beast #003’s funeral, bad news is the only way out is via respawn so you too will be having a funeral very soon. Sorry about that! - The Seers

Dear Overseer, How does one deal with the shock of a fully formed building popping up overnight, right in your own backyard? - A Very Confused And Mildly Concerned Citizen

Dear Confused in Construction: Ah, just moved in? It can be disorienting at first to see your landscape changed so dramatically - but it's all part of the local charm! I would suggest watching the constructions during the timelapse - just look around when you hear the music - and then go poke around later and explore, get more familiar with this new structure in your environment. Pretty soon it'll feel like it was there all along! If it being right in your backyard is the issue, just work around it. Or move your house several blocks in any direction, if that's an option. Also, a fence around anywhere you wish to keep your own could help discourage people from placing structures in it, as (most?) builders will respect a clearly delineated claim. Best of luck! - The Seers

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All Hermitcitizens are cordially invited to the wedding of The Evil Goblin and Azalea! We’ve been eagerly awaiting this celebration for quite some time and are thrilled the event is finally going down

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Are you in need of a Piglin trading hall but don’t want to build one? Well, you’re in luck! Our friendly neighbourhood Piglin Geek, has a trading hall in the west tunnel of the Astral Library! Bring your gold over and she’ll give you some goods!

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Do you think your boss doesn’t pay you or give you workers rights? Find Corundumcat in the Astral library! They will be happy to help you.

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Hey, you - YES, YOU. Are you in the market for a little trouble? Do you enjoy stirring up danger? Well then, join the Scar Unsafe Services (SUS)!! We are a brilliant group working to make sure that Hermitcraft keeps everyone on their toes!

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There’s a sale going on at the Enchantea Shop! Bring some daisies and your favourite book on the 28th to enjoy some of the best tea on the server!

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Unfortunately, Decked Out’s Ravager #003 was tragically killed by Melody on April 21st as an act of self defense. The funeral will be hosted at the shopping district on Saturday the 29th. #003 was loved dearly by everyone at DO2, had the highest kill count out of all the ravagers, always had a braided tail, was a wonderful picnic guest when not committing murder, and was definitely a ravager!

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Fun and Games

And now some fun and games brought to you by Sirius for the crossword and wordsearch and Morph for the coloring page yet again, as well as Azure adding another coloring page as well!

Coloring pages:

Transparent versions

Thank you to Snuffy for this week's comic!

And that’s all for this issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 9, 6/14/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week’s news is once again accompanied by a PDF version of your latest news brought to us once again by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up right here for your viewing pleasure!

Announcement: Please Participate in the Citizen Census Survey!

By Lydia

All Citizens of the Hermit Citizen Hub are being counted in the Hermit Citizen Census! If you are a past or present participant of the Hermit Citizen Community, no matter how much or how little you have participated, we ask that you fill out one response per each of your Citizens (one survey response per character) in the Hermit Citizen Survey linked here:

If your Citizen does not have a Citizen I.D. Card, please create one and place it in a new post in the #Citizen-Information forum thread on the Hermit Citizen Hub Discord Server in addition to filling out this Survey.

This Survey asks for each Citizen’s name, species, age, height, pronouns, base location, occupation and included duties, Citizen affiliations, Hermit affiliations, and the names of any shops that are owned by each Citizen. Please answer each question to the best of your ability, and fear not if you do not have a definitive answer for each question. For example, if your Citizen does not have a base, you are more than welcome to state this as well.

We ask that you answer all of the questions OUT of character from the perspective of you as the creator, NOT as your character. For example, if your Citizen tells everyone that they are a human but they are really a shapeshifter, you should still state their species as “Shapeshifter” in the Survey. In addition, we ask that you keep each response separate for each Citizen you are referring to. For example, if you have created five Citizens, take the survey five times to ensure that all of your Citizens are accounted for accurately.

This Survey is imperative to ensuring that every Hermit Citizen is accounted for and that you can see your Citizen in the final Census. You and the Citizens you have made have crafted the history, lore, and livelihood of the Hermit Citizen world. Regardless of whether you have made a single Citizen and moved on, or if you are a daily voice in this community, the goal of this Census is to celebrate the inimitable creativity of each artist, writer, crafter, and builder who has participated in the Hermit Citizen Community.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Weekly Weather Report

By Lydia

Weather Forecast for the Hermit Citizen Hub, week of Wednesday, June 14th to Tuesday, June 20th. Temperatures are written in Celsius Format.

Wednesday - Mostly Sunny. Temperatures range from 18 degrees to 25 degrees Celsius. Earthquakes may happen more frequently than usual near The Perimeter. Flight courses will be held at 1 PM around the large floating rocks.

Thursday - Sunny and warm. Temperatures range from 22 degrees to 31 degrees Celsius. Park rangers may appear sporadically to warn Citizens of potential wildfires developing across the Server throughout the month.

Friday - Downpours. Temperatures range from 8 degrees to 15 degrees Celsius. There is a small chance of these downpours turning to thunderstorms early in the morning. If this is the case, expect skies to clear up very quickly if Bdubs is in the area.

Saturday - Cloudy, foggy during the morning and afternoon. Temperatures range from 12 degrees to 17 degrees Celsius. Growling may be heard near both Cleo’s and Cub’s museums during the evening hours.

Sunday - Sunny and hot. A heat wave is expected. Temperatures range from 29 degrees to 34 degrees Celsius. Citizens are advised to stay hydrated and limit outside exercise. This is a great day to visit the beach. Whirlpools continue to appear occasionally, so take caution if you are planning on swimming.

Monday - Partly Cloudy. Heat continues, with temperatures ranging from 31 degrees to 39 degrees Celsius. All ice cream stands in Scarland will be half-priced. They will also open two hours earlier with an additional assortment of flavors. Dust devils may be seen in all desert areas from late morning into late afternoon.

Tuesday - Rainy. The heat wave is expected to end. Showers on and off are expected among clouds throughout the morning. Temperatures range from 19 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius. Flash floods are possible throughout the evening hours. Citizens are advised to take caution if they are traveling on foot.

Astrology Corner

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday, look up your star sign, and wonder, “Is The Overseer in need of a checkup?” “Am I able to timetravel? ” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: You will find a series of messages in your room which will point to a podcast that was discontinued in 2014. In that, they discuss a missing person report, which in a later episode was resolved.

Taurus: You read a book on how Newspapers work and why people misuse paper clippings of newspapers.

Gemini: When you checked in on the singular Home Depot of the server, all the duct tape and rope were sold out. You then get to do an off-server trip to get that duct tape.

Cancer: You were watching your favorite documentary, “Why Hermits Do The Things Hermits Do” and it talked about how they were being a bit silly and to always forgive and forget. Forget What?

Leo: Your birthday is on the horizon, but try not to throw a party. Things may go deeply wrong and there’s nothing you will be able to do about it. Watch the magazine articles, they’ll be the only thing that can give you a clue. Do not let the moon see your work.

Virgo: You should be wary of Aquarius. They may seem harmless and always want to help but there have been a lot of articles revolving around them lately.

Libra: Bring popcorn to the Perimeter you will need it due to what is happening with Virgo and Aquarius.

Scorpio: You notice there’s a lot of tension between Virgo and Aquarius lately that no one seems to know the reason behind it. You may want to dig into it and find out what’s the matter before something explodes.

Sagittarius: Make sure to prepare the shelter, do not deny you don’t have it. You do.

Capricorn: You never knew the origin of your family, and maybe that was for the best. You should not look into it as that will not help your situation.

Aquarius: Don’t mind Virgo’s suspiciousness, there’s been a lot of rumours going around lately and they’re probably nervous. Maybe you should bake them something to calm their nerves!

Pisces: Somethings coming…

All star signs: Help.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

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Lost and Found

By Lydia

All of the following items have been brought to The Overseer staff’s office for safekeeping until they are claimed. If you recognize one of these items as yours, please visit us to receive your items, or contact us at [email protected]*. Thank you! *Not a real email address.

Item 1: A set of watercolor paintings all depicting builds from other servers. These watercolor paintings measure approximately 16 x 20 inches each, all featuring various structures built by the participants of our server. Each of these paintings has a thin black frame. The bases depicted include the following:

A large, whimsical house with a heavily detailed interior, basement, and bright roof next to a custom-built copper tree, created by Redfeather.

A cozy medium-sized tree house with pink doors and dark wood framing nestled among several cherry trees, made by Sami Bear.

A sturdy iron farm built in the desert with red decor and two massive turrets, made by Okami.

A tall wizard’s tower with stained-glass windows, several complementary textures, a full telescope, bookshelves from floor to ceiling and a spiral staircase inside, and conical roofs, located in a spooky forest, created by Redfeather.

A spacious section of a village featuring a large family home built from stone and wood and three-row houses, perfect for any roaming travelers to settle down, created by Roo.

If these paintings are yours, by all means, continue painting after you have picked these up, as your skills are quite remarkable!

Item 2: 50 Assorted origami dragons. Small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, these dragons were made from paper of every color you can imagine, with each fold carefully placed to give these miniature depictions a reflection of fine-tuned craftsmanship. These dragons include Albanian bollas, Slavic dragons, wyverns, sea dragons, and cockatrices. If these dragons are yours, we admire the patience it must have taken to design such a wonderful collection!

Item 3: A wood carving sculpture in the shape of a 500-type rotary telephone. This sculpture is about the size of a real rotary telephone, painted in pink and cyan. Due to the medium used, a telephone coil was created from aluminum craft wire to connect its two pieces. The creator of the sculpture has somehow made it possible to dial the numbers, and static plays through the holes depicting the phone’s speakers.

Item 4: A series of journal notes written in black ink with a calligraphy pen. These journal pages appear to be ripped out of a book and have yellowed with age. The writing speaks of several events of someone’s journey through various servers before making their way to Hermitcraft. While some of the writing is difficult to read, we can parse that the person writing them was on the run from an overarching being and was not certain that they would survive much longer due to the number of hunters chasing them down.

Item 5: Several yards of fabric of many colors and patterns. These fabrics come in gold, blue, green, purple, and red, and depict patterns of polka dots, stripes, small butterflies, paisley, loops, confetti, and leaves. The fabrics that do not depict any patterns at all include chiffon, velvet, polyester, and crepe. No sewing tools were found with this assortment. A set of notes regarding a costume design were found with the fabrics, noting specific details about which ones are to be used and how.

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Get ready for the biggest party of the social season! On next Sunday, the 24th, The Garden Masquerade will finally open in the Astral Library. The event is going to last a week, so there’s no need to rush, but try not to stay in the ballroom the whole time.

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Psst, hey you. Yeah, the one reading this. Are you an Avian? Y’know, one of the people with the flap flaps that can’t see glass panes? Ye, we have a place for you to not feel judged and will always be supported. The Birdhouse is always open for fellow Avians to come hang out.

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Break out your pumpkin heads for this week’s Garden Club meeting! We’re going on a trip to The End to help out the Grian Affiliates within our group. Their adopted dragons could use a trip home.

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Are you worried about one of the Hermits judging your build? Worried about not meeting some kind of secret standard or code? Well don’t worry! The SSS is here to help you! We’ll make sure that your base is secure, and if there’s nothing wrong with it we’ll fight for your sake.

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Azure and Snuffy

Word Search and Crossword by Azure

Coloring Page by Snuffy

Brain Teasers by Azure

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Issue 32, 12/06/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

News from the Shopping District

By Mateo

There has been a lot of activity in the Shopping District as of late, with shops getting busier likely due to the time of year, so I’ve decided to make a little recap of the past few weeks!

Several newer citizens have been taking the time to tour around the shopping district to explore and meet potential friends, and many citizens are seeing familiar faces in nearby shops. There are people that may or may not be going on dates, and others learning that they have more freedom to be who they are and enjoy life more, and yet more who are just visiting their shopkeeper friends.

Our own Roo has been venturing around, meeting new people and making friends, and we are all very proud because socialization is difficult.

Open Mic Night at Get Vexed Diner, run by citizen Atelo, is always an amazing option if you want to sing to your favorite song without getting judged. Citizen Stitches, a plushie shop, is temporarily closed so that co-owner Jax can have a day off. Nox, of Nox’s Flowers (and Sculk Clearing), could probably use some positivity in these trying times.

There are several shops open dedicated to clothing, a few bookshops with mysterious owners, places where art drives the entire shop, several bakeries, and the well known Overseer Headquarters, among others like the pirate ship off in the distance that sells various treasures and trinkets.

There are so many talented shopkeepers that if we were to name all of them, the list would be longer than the wait for someone to get home so you can see their response to your latest message.

Not everything is fun and games, however. A shop has had to close down in the past few weeks due to a shift in management and repairing damage done to various parts of it. The Pharmacy™, formerly run by citizen Ender, has been taken over by citizens Avid and Cordelia (a new addition to the server) because of an incident last week involving sculk catalysts, a frying pan, several unsuspecting bystanders, and a mooshroom island. The two have been giving their best efforts to de-sculkify the shop and fix it up so it can get up and running again, but it is a slow process.

Other places have been affected by sculk spread, with several shops, including The Pharmacy™ and Nox’s Flowers (and Sculk Clearing), being visited by a citizen by the name of Mos, who is having a midlife crisis at the ripe old age of seventeen, but that is about par for the course of the Hermitcitizen Lifestyle™. If anyone sees them, just be careful.

I also write bearing a suggestion from Raidne of Raidne’s: Tailoring and Outfits for All Occasions and a newcomer, a skeleton named Roman with a pretty cool cape and active hatred of the sun. Please consider, if you haven’t already, that there are a lot of people on the server who can’t be out during the day due to the lack of shade and being partially or fully mob. If you can, if you have a shop, it might be a nice idea to have covered walkways in the shopping district so that people who are hurt by the sun can still come around and say hello.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Affiliate Summaries

By Mateo

Mumbo: Send help they're making the Josh Hutcherson whistle edit with irl Mumbo and it's scary, and also they're luring British people with tea— OH GREAT HEAVENS

Pearl: Soup (in the soup bowl)! And Wet Cat Wednesday!

Scar: The Scarland art book has been released and affiliates are celebrating! Go check it out— it's full of very talented artists.

Grian: A chandelier with birds on it. Don't ask, it's just majestic.

Joe Hills: Joe Hills (Joevember has ended).

Anyways that's all that news! See y'all next week!

Weekly Weather Report

by: Mateo

These are in Celsius! Apologies, fellow Americans!

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach highs of -1° and lows of -12°. Light snow is expected with little wind.

Thursday: Temperatures will reach highs of 0° and lows of -9°. Skies will be cloudy with wind speed of 20 miles per hour

Friday: Temperatures will reach highs of -3° and lows of -11°. Expected flurries and wind speeds of up to 30 miles an hour.

Saturday: Temperatures will reach highs of 2° and lows of -4°. Skies will be partially cloudy with little wind, but about a 50% chance for light rain later in the day.

Sunday: Temperatures will reach highs of -1° and lows of -8°. Expected thunderstorms early in the day but clearing up in the afternoon. Wind speeds from 10 to 15 miles per hour.

Monday: Temperatures will reach highs of 0° and lows of -7°. Skies will be clear with little to no wind.

Tuesday: Temperatures will reach highs of -4° and lows of -12°. Skies will be clear with higher wind speeds of 15 miles per hour.

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach highs of 3° and lows of -10°. Skies will be cloudy with wind speeds of up to 30 miles per hour, with chances of snow later in the evening.

Scarland Volcano ready for action!

By Azurecake16

Following the recent opening of Scarland, work has begun on the park's next area, Adventureland! Alongside stunning gardens, and Ellie the Elephant, this area will feature the long awaited Volcano of Scarland! Made using almost 50 000 blocks, this attraction towers over even the main castle, and is surrounded by seemingly charred forests, and is buried deep in the jungle! Wander through Adventureland to see it for yourself, it’s impossible to miss!

With many rides, plenty more secrets to come and more areas being built up, we here at the Overseer can’t wait to see where Scarland will take us next!

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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Greetings to all citizens! As you all very well know, Scarland is one of the fastest growing places of fun on the server, with dozens of our friends and fellow hermits working there! This past week the official Scarland Art Book was published and is open for FREE download. Please go check it out at the link!

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To all Garden members : This Friday there shall be a meeting in the sculk bolder amongst Dwayne (Grian's Base). Please bring a mandatory daisy for entry, as well as any other florals you deem fit. Do not be late. —————————————————

CALLING ALL AVIANS! There shall be a council meeting held at the treehouse in two weeks time to discuss the possibility of a flying (elytra) course! If you have any ideas on the theme or how the trials should be set up please be prepared to present them on the 20th.

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Azure and Rookie!

Brain Teasers by Azure

Coloring page by Rookie

And that's all for this week folks! Big thank you to our new writers and contributors and thank you to you all for reading!

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Issue 12, 7/5/2023 - The Overseer

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This week’s issue is accompanied by a PDF version created by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up here to check it out!

This Week at The Overseer HQ: Issue 12

By Lydia

After The Masquerade, our writers, editors, artists, and graphic designers have returned after non-stop chatter, dancing, tasty snacks, and showing off their most glamorous costumes. All of them had stated that they had enjoyable excursions, many of them having been to multiple black-tie events in the past that had proven to be rather lackluster in comparison. They also noted that the decor and preparation were admirable, and would like to extend a thank-you to everyone who contributed to them!

The Incident Count rose significantly because of their attendance, rising from a mere 28 to a total of 136. Aside from the previously failed kidnappings, the staff was seen celebrating both their evasion skills as well as enjoying the biggest social event of the month, diving headfirst into starting a dance-off with all of the other guests at The Masquerade. This was conducted through a challenge in which stamina was the key, rather than skill, and the last person standing on the dance floor was declared the victor. Despite their best efforts, absolutely no one from the staff won the competition, as the last staff member standing was knocked down with a metal pipe to the kneecaps. The victor of the whole competition was none other than Berry of the Decked Out Crew, completely through fair play. He had nothing to do with the sabotage of the other contestants. Multiple staff members were also seen falling down the frozen stream into the Void in the Purpur Pavilion, their evident yelps as they had fallen proving to be quite amusing to the other partygoers.

An article written by Nes also covers the many costumes presented at The Masquerade, noting favorites of The Overseer staff as well as the detailed craftsmanship of these outfits, as almost every single one of them was designed entirely by each individual participant. The staff has collectively dropped their jaws at the sight of the artistic abilities of all who have sent their Citizens down the Red Carpet. We are thrilled at the way all of the participants have seized the chance to show off their innovative creativity regarding their Citizens’ personalities and how they are presented through each piece!

A collection of stray cats, more of which have been added over the past week, have been living at the office since Tuesday, June 22nd. Luckily, none of our staff members are allergic to cats, and the majority of our staff members have taken a very quick shine to them. Several staff members were seen quickly rearranging their offices to suit the comforts of these creatures. Some of them have gone on an extended shopping spree for the most high-quality cat food, multi-tier cat towers, the latest cat toys, cat beds, blankets, and many treats. Aside from the great affection being given to these cats, Lydia had threatened to shave any cat that walked into her office, which successfully kept almost every cat at bay from that particular room, but three cats are now hairless and terrified. Some of our visitors asked if these stray cats were up for adoption, and the staff had very reluctantly given away six of these cats. One of these cats has taken to sleeping upon the largest printer in the office, much to the chagrin of the other cats, who have begun an ongoing battle for the warmest sleeping place in the building.

The Overseer staff is pleased to announce that the Citizen Census has been completed for the first week of July, and hopes that all Citizens so far have enjoyed their time on the Server, whether they are newcomers or have been here since the very beginning! The staff would note that this was well worth it. We do not call ourselves The Overseer without good reason, and while we do not consider ourselves Watchers, none can escape our ubiquitous gaze.

Despite the overall jovial week, a few of our staff members had attended a game show on July 1st in which the rules were incredibly loose. This would not be of important notice until they had all decided that to show the opposing team what for, they should raise the stakes and put the entire newspaper on the line in a bet, with the victor of that night’s game show taking on full ownership of the paper for the next week and a half. The opposing team had placed their large apartment suite on the line for their side of the bet, to show that they were just as serious about this competition. After many rounds of trivia questions, guessing games, and obstacle courses, The Overseer staff members lost the final competition of the game show. As the credits rolled, the entire audience, as well as the opposing team, joined in the vicious mockery of The Overseer team. Those staff members of our newspaper were seen collapsing on the ground in shame, cartoonishly shouting, “Woe are we!”

Now onto other news under the cut!

Hermitcitizen Census

Written by Nes and Lydia Data compiled by Lydia With help from Corundumcat and Morph Meme by Coffee

Over the past month, we here at The Overseer have scoured the Citizen Information threads in order to compile a mostly complete Hermitcitizen Census. As of the posting of this article, we were able to collect data on 671 citizens. Some of this information was submitted via our Google Form, and others were sought out by Lydia. For the sake of this article, we are not taking into account whether or not an individual is being paid for their job, because the answer is most likely no, and we do not feel like asking 600+ people this.

Raw data for this article can be found here for those interested. Otherwise, enjoy our condensed version.

Hermitcraft has a 10% unemployment rate, 8% of those being unemployed while 2% have an unclear employment status. Additionally, 2 citizens were exempt from this count due to lack of information. Scarland appears to be the most popular employment location with 68 citizens, approximately 10% of the population. 45 citizens are shop owners, although most of these shops were not given specific names in the citizen census. Customer Service is by far the most popular form of work, with this trait occurring in approximately 121 employed citizens’ jobs. Odd Jobs took second place with 106 citizens, and Scientific Research took third place with 74 citizens.

281 citizens submitted their age to the census, leaving 388 citizens unaccounted for, or 58% of citizens. The youngest citizen is 9 months old while the oldest is 1572 years old, among those that provided specific numbers. There are citizens who are several thousands of years old, however, they did not specify exact numbers. The median age is 20 and the most common age is 19, with 38 citizens submitting that age, or 13% of those who submitted an age.

The most common species on the server is the Avian, with 77, or 11% of the server self-identifying as one or more variations of the hybrid. Several species only have a single inhabitant on the server and therefore we are unable to name the least popular species. Approximately 100 citizens present themselves as human, whether they really are human or prefer to be under the radar regarding their species. 86 citizens were noted to have a specific real-world basis of an animal or creature for their species by their participant, with most of these creatures being various species of birds.

Scar is the most popular Hermit in terms of Citizen Associations, with approximately 124 citizens identifying as Scar Affiliates. Grian has the second most Citizens identifying as affiliates to him with 80 citizens, and Pearl has the third most citizens identifying as affiliates to her with 77. Pearl is also the most popular Hermit of the Soup Group, due to both citizens living in or near her bases and citizens who work jobs related to her or her bases.

83, or approximately 12% of citizens do not have a base or consider themselves nomadic. This number significantly outweighs those who do have a base. Among those that do have a base, Scarland is the most popular Hermit-related base location, with 52 citizens living there. Gem has the second most popular Hermit-related base location count, with 34 citizens living in or near her bases. Doc has the third most popular Hermit-related base location count, with 33 citizens living in or near his bases. 28 citizens are Dual citizens of both Hermitcraft and another server, with several being citizens of Empires. One citizen noted only living in Tumble Town but not the Hermitcraft server.

Additional fun facts: the tallest citizen is 13’5” while the shortest is just two inches tall. Four citizens admitted to crimes on the census, ranging from being a tomato thief to a cult leader. Someone listed their occupation as ‘Grian’s 1 Braincell,’ their species was a Waffle. Finally, the most popular first letter for a name is S with 67 total citizens, or 10% of citizens submitted. U was the least popular first letter, with 3 names or just under 0.5% of citizens having a name that begins with U.

The Overseer would like to acknowledge that all data listed above is prone to human error and numbers may be slightly off. We do not believe any major errors were made, however, we encourage you to peer review our stats to ensure they are accurate.

Affiliate Summaries

By Roo :)

Bdoubleo: It’s been announced that Bdubs most certainly has the best sleep schedule in ever, but we as The Overseer staff must beg to differ as we are, in fact, spectacular at getting to bed on time. We don’t talk of the incidents of the past week.

Docm77: He's got butterfly wings now, which makes us wonder if he's gone through metamorphosis recently. At any rate, we've been told he looks like a watermelon, which is a perfectly true fact.

Ethoslab: I think we should be glad that, in Season 8, Tango went to blow up the moon and not Etho, although if our sources are correct (and they always are), he would've been quite close had he not been given free range of the shopping district.

Grian: I don’t know what the world would be without Grian noises. Quiet, I suppose.

ImpulseSV: If anyone sees their little guy around, please alert them, as they miss him very much (but wish him a very lovely break).

JoeHills: (Impatiently) Joe Hills.

Pearlescentmoon: I think that there have been requests for The Overseer to get cats in its office. Lots of cats.

Welsknight: He has been squished and Shakespeareified? It has been a busy week for him. Maybe he could cuddle up with a new office cat to relax.

Zombiecleo: All Cleo affiliates are boarding a big ol’ school bus and driving around to museums and wherever else. The former teacher in Cleo would be proud.

Weekly Weather Report

By Lydia

Temperatures are written in Celsius Format.

Thursday: Temperatures are expected to cool with a high of 18 degrees and a low of 13 degrees. Drowned mobs may appear sporadically near large bodies of water, so be careful if you plan on swimming today.

Friday: Temperatures are expected to rise with a high of 28 degrees and a low of 19 degrees. Showers may come in the early morning but will clear out before 12:00. Fire whirls will be visible throughout the entire afternoon.

Saturday: Temperatures are expected to stay warm with a high of 27 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. A colorful, cloudy haze will fall upon the server in shades of teal, orange, and purple, and will last for approximately three hours. This haze will have no ill effects, but may make those who stand in it feel mildly rejuvenated.

Sunday: Temperatures are expected to be mild with a high of 25 degrees and a low of 18 degrees. Hot Guy sightings are expected, and archery classes will be held around 1:00. It is likely that Hot Guy will remain in the area throughout the afternoon to sign autographs and promote his new book.

Monday: Temperatures are expected to rise significantly, with a high of 34 degrees and a low of 28 degrees. Both fire whirls and dust devils will be visible, so make sure you have a way to cover your face. If you look hard enough into a fire whirl, you may see the face of an unfamiliar but unnerving foe.

Tuesday: Temperatures are expected to stay very hot, with a high of 36 degrees and a low of 30 degrees. There is no rain expected, and skies will be clear throughout the entire day and the evening. A meteor shower is expected around 9:00, visible to everyone, so step outside for stargazing!

Wednesday: Temperatures are expected to fall back to a mild range, with a high of 26 degrees and a low of 20 degrees. Light rain is expected throughout the entire day. No storms are expected, but are not impossible.

Masquerade Fashion

By Nes Art Compiled by Lydia, drawn by all participants

Last week the server took part in their first ever event, The Masquerade. With 53 participants, the event was a huge success that brought in citizens from all over, all of them in unique and stylish outfits. This article will cover some of the most stunning looks from the evening.

Roo was the first to arrive in a stunning blue ensemble that seemed to shimmer gold as the avian hybrid moved. His gown was a rather simple shape and blue in colour with star-like specks throughout, though the accents adorning his wings made up for that fact by being the real eye grabber with various golden decorations. The mask paired with his outfit covered his entire face, with one side being a simple blue with gold specks and the other had golden wire wrapping to resemble a bird. The look seemed to match the Astral Library, where the event took place, and was an amazing start to the evening and a tough look to top.

The next outfit to catch our eye was put together by City, entering the venue rather early in the evening with a black iridescent gown that swayed as she walked. The dress itself was rather simple, a standard ball gown with just a little more poofiness than one would expect and fell just past her ankle. She wore silver accessories that complemented the look, and her mask covered about half her face and seemed to be inspired by orcas. Truly a unique ensemble that caught other participants' gazes.

Nerd made a valiant attempt to enter the masquerade unnoticed, but we here at The Overseer are determined to bring to you everyone's ensemble and were able to jot down what she wore. Our first suit of the evening, Nerd’s two piece had a purple almost blue in colour jacket with golden trimming, a silvery shirt underneath, and black dress pants. She wore her usual boots to the event, and black gloves with the same gold trimming as her jacket. Her hair was braided, and she opted for wearing her usual all white mask that covers her entire face, and decorated her wings with a sheer fabric that shimmered in the light. With such a gorgeous look, we’re sad we didn’t get to see it more, but we’re sure those who did catch a peek would agree that it was a highlight of the evening.

Arriving not long after, Winter was also a treat to see. She wore a pale lilac gown that glowed as though enchanted, with simple heals and a mask. Although a very standard look compared to the others, it truly brought out Winters beauty as it matched her hair and complimented her eyes. Additionally, it was a wonderful contrast to everyone else at the masquerade making her stand out.

Arriving as a trio, KP, Erina, and Flayre were certainly a sight to behold. KP appeared in a gorgeous green floor length gown with a silver cat mask that covered the upper half of their face, which complemented one another shockingly well. Erina arrived perched on KPs shoulder in a sparkly blue dress with a golden mask that covered the left half of her face. Her hair was done up in space buns with star clips, but the true show stopped were the blue and green feathery boa decorating her shoulders and brought the entire ensemble together. Additionally, she appears to have redone her cane just for the occasion. With a fresh coat of teal and a million sequin stickers, the entire look was truly awe inspiring. As for Flayre, the blaze hybrid followed behind her two friends in a beautiful purple suit with a sparkly undershirt and matching gloves. Her mask resembled that of HotGuy, both in shape and colour with contrasting cyan and orange that fit the suit well. Her blaze rods seemed to form a crown above her head. Overall, the three were quite a trio, each with such a unique look that no one but them could have pulled off.

Budgie arrived in a floor length gown that contrasted everyone else, with its emerald green colour. The top of the dress resembled a corset, and was decorated with various floral laces and gems that really drew your attention. The lace and gems could be found on the gown portion of the dress, and the sleeves were sheer and bell shaped on the avian's arms. To compliment such a stunning dress, the mask was simple in design with a matching colour to the gown, decorated with only floral designs. It’s a look that stood out from everyone else, and gave ample room to show off the avian's three sets of wings without it being too much.

Taking the cake for the most creative look of the evening is Mercury, with a black button down jacket and blue accents one may think the look was standard. Though the true charm and creativity comes from the bottoms, which was a poofy skirt that seemed to mimic skulk and shined blue and green as he walked. The front of the skirt was altered to show off the simple black slacks underneath, and the entire ensemble seemed to glow. We can’t imagine a more creative look that perfectly shows off ones personality!

Cara arrived in a simple black dress accompanied by a split top with one pink and one green sleeve that almost reached the floor. She had on a white mask with lace attached to it hanging down to her stomach. Although simple, the ensemble had so much personality and seemed almost hand crafted, giving it an immaculate vibe, and it complements Cara’s green hair so well!

Fleur's outfit is a personal favourite of mine and had me fangirling the moment I saw it. She entered with a sleeveless black dress with a v-shaped neckline. The dress has small white stars that give off a faint glow, and is tailored in such a way to show off the shiny black boots accompanying the dress. Her mask was truly a showstopper, in the traditional masquerade style, one eye is modelled after the sun while the rest of the mask resembles the night sky. Such a classy look that not only matched the Astral Library, but also the one wearing it.

Opting for a more subtle look, Hopper arrived in his usual clothing but with an additional bow-tie. His prosthetics’ had been decorated in glitter and they had a beautiful fox shaped mask on which covers their entire face. Simple yet effective, the look was truly one of a kind.

Patchwork’s look was also more subtle, switching out his usual vest for a dark purple embroidered version with a swallowed tail back. Their moth wings, which are typically green, were purple as well to match the look. His mask resembled a black cat, with golden designs and some purple and blue accents to really draw your attention. His cane was made of warped wood and had some stunning gold accents to tie it in with the rest of the look. Although not as showy as some others, the outfit truly complemented Patchwork and had a certain charm to it.

The last person to arrive was Anura, wearing a plain black dress that reached just below her knees. The only shape given was a small bit of poof, and very few details accompanied the look. Her mask appeared to be made of plastic and was a simple black. While the most subtle look of the evening, we here at The Overseer do appreciate the effort put in and can say for certain that it complimented the hybrid's wings!

That’s all for the fashion we saw at The Masqurade last week. Additional looks have been provided by Lydia who has compiled several artist renditions into one collage! Original artists for each piece can be found by going to the server, event submissions, the red carpet, and looking for the matching piece there. Unfortunately there are too many for us to properly credit in this article!

Astrology Corner

By Corundumcat

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday, look up your star sign, and wonder, “What medieval piece of food am I from The Abbey Medieval Festival Banquet 2023?” “Am I gonna be dropped on the ground?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: Braised beef in red wine with herbs. This meal was a favourite among the guests, some even asked for more. However if you are vegetarian, vegetable and barley stew in an open pie was served.

Taurus: Pastries of duck & root vegetables. This was one of the earlier meals so it got eaten up quickly. The vegetarian option was pastries of root vegetables.

Gemini: Maids of Honour – tart of curd & almonds. Sorry to those who are nuts intolerant.

Cancer: Platter of cheeses, fruit paste, dried fruits, nuts. Apologies to the lactose intolerant AGAIN. Vegetarians had the same meal.

Leo: Mushrooms stuffed with cheeses, spinach & leek. This smelled pretty epic.

Virgo: Tarts of pears & apples with spice & honey. These were smaller than I expected, however it makes sense because it was a 10 course meal.

Libra: Lamb shank roasted in camelyn sauce (cinnamon & ginger). It was the hardest meal to serve, because the meat was willing to drop. The vegetarian option was tart of eggs, cheese and spinach.

Scorpio: Salad of greens & herbs with orange vinaigrette. This ended up being a snack for people in between courses.

Sagittarius: Fruitcake with fondant on top. This was the final course.

Capricorn: Roasted root vegetables with honey & spice.

Aquarius: Leg of chicken roasted in fruit wine and spices. The vegetarian option was Cabbage with apple & spices

Pisces: Glazed carrots & peas

All star signs: Revel in the night that was once there.

AN: I hope that you enjoy your meal, and if you want you should make it yourself. I know these haven’t been your normal Horoscopes but after all the server is not normal. On a more serious note I will still be sort of here next week.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

From the Sidelines

By StarryFelix Horses and Chickens… ChickenHorse?

Hello, and welcome back to 'From the Sidelines!’

Today, we will mainly be talking about how to properly handle animals. Seeing the (alarmingly) growing incidents regarding horses, the ever loving struggle of strangling wardens and a very actual issue with how to deal with chickens... eyeing Poultry Man because he should know better, it is the time to address the elephant in the room.

While keeping pets and holding pets has a couple of different reasons, most of which are justified and understandable, there currently is an apparent server-wide need to address that. You do not try to crash and fail the server by spamming it with chickens. (This may even cause the need for a respawn.) Doing this will also affect your neighbours. "I really don't like being your and Grian's neighbour right now," is very much a sentence that has already been muttered, and understandably so, seeing the chaos that this mistreatment and forceful re-allocation of chickens may cause. (I, as a writer, would also like to state that it is still uncertain whether we actually know who Poultry Man is and whether his constant affiliation to the person that is Grian is not actually factual.)

The larger problem at hand is the fact that a significant amount of horses have been lost to rogue arrows. In past seasons, this has never seen as high rates as it has now, and it is important to remind people that you do not use arrows on horses or anywhere near horses, for that matter. Sometimes, it seems to be surprising that there has not been a law for this yet. The loose 'vigilante' causing the main issue may not even listen to these laws in the first place, however, doing our best to avoid the death of horses server wide, vouching for better treatment of some of the creatures wandering it is a rather active topic. It is very much encouraged to talk to anyone who holds any type of weapon close to a horse specifically when a moss-covered figure is nearby to avoid further retaliation and to stop the rise of the chance of cursing by 378%. The main point in this story being: please watch out for loose arrows, take care of one another and please look out for one another (and the horses, I am afraid the chickens are already an unavoidable problem).

Lost and Found

By Lydia

Item 1: A “snack bouquet” This “snack bouquet” is made with several candy bars as well as an origami heart with a bow inside, held together with what appears to be colored wax paper and tissue paper in maroon, orange, and white. If this item is yours, please pick it up before our staff members eat it. You do not have very long, so visit us as soon as you are able!

Item 2: Several posters depicting various Citizens for Artfight Several posters were found of various Citizens, many with notes attached to them regarding their specific skin markings, fur patterns, creature-specific features, and accessories. The Citizens depicted include the following: KP, Byro, Clementine, Ender, TV, Flayrian, Scythe, Khalid, Raidne, Lemon, Arcade, Kare, Gene, Kaze, Hyo, Phantom Irene & Cirrus, Juneau, Ozzy, Nerd, Budgie, and Jay. If these posters are yours, we wish you the best of luck in Artfight this year, and hope that you receive many attacks! [Citizens drawn by Kier, TV, Lemon, Arcade, Kare, Kit, Gene, Kaze, Juneau, Nerdi, Elodie, Hyo, Moonixi, Grim, Okami, Juneau, Lydia, Seven (Mateo), and Tony. ArtFight links are posted in a thread within the Art Studio chat!]

Item 3: A jukebox disc containing a Masquerade Playlist These songs include waltz songs from a collection compiled by Martin Vargic and are as follows: Aram Khachaturian’s Masquerade Waltz, Under the Sky of Paris, Johann Strauss II’s Voices of Spring, Tales From the Vienna Woods, and The Fledermaus Waltz, Eugen Doga’s Gramophone Waltz and My Sweet and Tender Beast, Dmitry Shostakovich’s The Second Waltz, and Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers and The Swan Lake Waltz, Iosif Ivanovici’s Waves of the Danube, and Juventino Rosas’ Over the Waves Waltz. [This playlist can be found here: https://youtu.be/WnWQ56zEuko Note: Songs are not listed in the same order as the Playlist.]

Item 4: A pair of black lace gloves These black lace gloves were found near the East Gate, intricately detailed with depictions of flowers and vines. Upon trying them on, our staff members noted feeling as if they could float in mid air, though they were unsuccessful upon trying to do so. If these gloves are yours, please tell us if you have enchanted them!

Item 5: Photographs depicting gifts given during the Masquerade These photographs depict various gifts that were given to different Citizens, including but not limited to two color-changing pens and a pendant of a Sniffer for Mateo’s birthday, a promise ring given from Pen to Raven, a cane given from Eloise to Z, and a small red dragon illusion-turned-familiar created by and for Terra. All of these photographs were taken with a Polaroid SX-70 camera and left in one of the bookshelves of the Astral Library.

Item 6: A horn that plays a chant of the Joe Hills affiliates This horn may or may not be cursed. When blown, it plays a chant used by the Joe Hills affiliates and makes the staff question the origins of Joe Hills himself, though they know they will likely never find the answer. If this horn is yours, you surely must be one of his many associates!

Item 7: A music disc of eerie lofi This music disc has a surprisingly long playtime, lasting approximately seven hours, and plays entirely lofi-sounding music, all of which is noted to sound slightly eerie. The staff has been playing it in the background, much to the joy of the stray cats that are still wandering around the office.

Item 8: A screaming sword This sword screams with a volume level proportional to how fast it is being swung, and seems to be used to set off Sculker Shrieker pranks. If the sword is swung very quickly, it can reach approximately 95 decibels. Our staff members are having a great time with it, and are running amok setting off Sculker Shriekers with reckless abandon! If this sword is yours, your fellow Citizens would greatly appreciate it if you would pick it up to help them return to some form of quiet!

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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Things are going back to where it all started during this week’s Garden Club meeting! Stop by Spawn this Friday to show off your best or rarest plants! Now that v20 is here we expect quite the collection of specimens to get shown off.

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Do you have trouble getting your mob farms to work? Need an extra hand with your redstone? The SUS is more than willing to help you get it up and running, no worries! Your farm will be overflowing with monsters, guaranteed!

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Fun and Games

This week's word search, crossword, and brain teasers are brought to you by Lydia!

Hello, lovely readers! The Overseer staff would like to make sure everyone knows that next week's issue will be very heavily themed on kidnapping. We do love surprises, but want to make sure everyone knows ahead of time. Hope you enjoyed this week's issue, and stay safe, everyone!

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Issue 10, 6/21/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week's issue is accompanied by a PDF version created by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up here to check it out!

This Week At The Overseer HQ

By Nes

Welcome to a new segment here at The Overseer where we keep you updated on the mishaps here at The Overseer HQ! Ever wonder what your favourite writers and artists are doing between issues? Well, now you’ll be able to tell!

The HQ was incredibly hyped this week as we approached our 10th issue, a big milestone! We ended up naming this week our official birthday, so be sure to wish all writers, artists, editors, etc, a very special day if you see them! If they act confused, assume they have been replaced with a clone and act accordingly.*

Incidents this week were shockingly low with only 28 reported. These incidents include a food fight in the breakroom, multiple fires thanks to a failed baking attempt, and multiple failed kidnappings. The Overseer would like to remind people that no, our writers are not up for adoption and you cannot take them home. That goes for artists and beta readers as well.

The Seers are ecstatic this week as they are back in business with three asks to answer! Be sure to give them lots of love and consider leaving an ask of your own via the ask box, they’ll be answered as soon as we receive enough to warrant an article.

We’re also busy at work on the Citizen Census which is set to be released the first week of July, huge thanks to Lydia for leading the charge in gathering the information needed! If you have some citizens who haven’t completed the census form yet, then you can do it here! The Census Forum is set to close on the 28th. We can’t wait to finish the article and see the employment rate on the server!

The Overseer would also like to note that we are always seeking new writers, artists, and proofreaders. To apply, simply pop into The Overseer channel on the server and let us know you’re interested in taking part in the newspaper!

*for legal reasons The Overseer would like to state that no one has been replaced with a clone and this is a joke

Articles on the Overseer this week:

The Overseer Newspaper Celebrates 10th Issue!

Affiliate Happenings

Throwback #1

Weekly Weather Report

Yet Another Birthday Article

Astrology Corner

Ask the Seers

Now onto other news below the cut!

The Overseer Newspaper Celebrates 10th Issue!

By Lydia

The Overseer Newspaper releases its tenth issue today, June 21st, 2023! This fan-created project has brought over 500 Citizens the latest updates regarding everything from the inner community’s events, changes, and overarching evolving presence on the Server overall to frequent updates about their favored Hermits’ recurring content. The dedicated staff appears overjoyed to be able to celebrate the newspaper’s tenth “Birthday” and has stated that this is an incredible milestone. Previous conversations within the organization have included wishing to commemorate all of the work that the team has contributed to this ongoing collaborative project. Through each issue, The Overseer solidifies its identity as “Made by the Hermit Citizen Community, for the Hermit Citizen Community,” through its recurring columns featuring Horoscopes, a Lost and Found, an Advice Column, Server Affiliate Summaries, retrospectives from On the Sidelines, Citizen Organization Advertisements, Weather Forecasts, its Games and Puzzles, and its aesthetically detailed Coloring Pages and Comics. This newspaper releases both a textual version and a PDF version of each issue through its Tumblr page and garners an increasingly growing readership of the Hermit Citizen Hub.

Roo, the Editor-in-Chief of The Overseer, has guided the Newspaper collective through each issue’s weekly progress, providing suggestions for new articles, keeping track of the present staff members and their engagement, structuring the order of the articles for their public releases, providing the Affiliate Summaries, frequently updating the staff about the ongoing news regarding both the Hermit Citizens and the Hermits themselves, answering endless questions from both outsiders and staff members, organizing special events for The Overseer’s future issues, and bolstering consistently high morale among the staff through encouraging and welcoming leadership. The task of keeping each staff member accountable while also ensuring that they are not overworking themselves to the bone is far from an easy one, with over twenty staff members and an enormous passive viewership of approximately six hundred participants of the Hermit Citizen Hub. The comprehensive duties of this volunteer position can easily rival those of a full-time paid occupation, and it is incredibly generous of Roo to provide these extensive services without monetary compensation. The Overseer staff and the Hermit Citizen Community would like to extend a long-overdue “Thank You” to Roo, the ever-determined visionary, and cat-herder of The Overseer!

While each newspaper issue varies in length, the written voices of each contributor have become increasingly distinct over the past ten weeks. Frequent readers of The Overseer may very well be able to guess the writer of each article by merely a single paragraph, and the subject matter of each article. Corundum Cat and Jamie create ominous, humorously written Horoscopes each week. Sirius, Ilea, and Azure make Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, Coloring Pages, and Comics that invite readers to test their wits and their knowledge of color theory. Roo brings the most prevalent Hermit Affiliate groups to the center of attention through the bi-weekly Affiliate Summaries, all with the reporter’s commentary. Jester, Nes, Vi, and S all provide lighthearted assistance for all Citizen problems through The Seers Advice Column.

Rainy brings readers full Weather Forecasts to help Citizens prepare for thunderstorms, rip tides, and the odd sandstorm, as well as predictions for Hot Guy sightings. Lydia shines the spotlight on Citizens’ artistic pursuits. Two previous issues also included Lydia’s Spectating Science column, which ran capacious reports covering scientific researchers of the Server. Virtual ensures that all missing items are tracked down with perfectly descriptive articles in the Lost and Found. Felix provides Op-Eds full of wonder and boundless enthusiasm for life itself in the On the Sidelines column. Jamie organizes advertisements from all around the Server in the Citizen Advertisements column. Cheer shows off her affinity for graphic design through the PDF versions of each issue, including adapting the titles and formatting each article.

With over fifty articles published in total for The Overseer, every writer’s level of finesse and skill comes to light through their efforts to make an entertaining, informative, and personalized newspaper. In addition, the majority of the staff also shares the task of writing recurring topics with each other, allowing for a varied writing group each week. It is not an accident that readers may see various recurring articles written by different members from one issue to the next. While not seen as nearly as challenging as performance art, the act of providing one’s written word in a public setting can be nerve-wracking to any number of viewers. The Overseer wishes the best of luck to all of the writers, all of whom are trying very hard to develop their creative literary experience to the best of their ability in the public eye!

The assiduous team of designers, editors, reporters, writers, and organizers of The Overseer, including Arcade, Azure, Berry, Cheer, Corundum Cat, Felix, Fool, Ilea, Jamie, Jester, Lee, Light, Lydia, Mewie, Morph, Nes, Nika, Rainy, Roo, S, Sirius, Snuffy, Styx, and Virtual, would like to share their thanks to each of their readers for the steadfast support they have received for the past two and a half months! They would also like to thank the overall Hermit Citizen Community for effortlessly maintaining such an altruistic and vivacious space for all of their fellow participants.

Affiliate Happenings

By Roo

Bdoubleo: There has been a sighting of the Bdoubleo in his natural habitat. All is well with the world.

GoodTimesWithScar: Apparently, literally all the Hermits are the tallest possible, even not counting various extra limbs. The good times keep timing.

Grian: They’re planning a trip to Omega Mart. Please don’t look up commercials, as from what I’ve gathered, they are extremely concerning and honestly, probably the worst thing I will see in my life, if you don’t count the newspaper’s lack of storage. Nobody worry, we’re still debating on whether or not to call Pearl, as we’re all broke enough already.

JoeHills: (Non-threateningly) Joe Hills.

MumboJumbo: As a direct quote, “Mumbo Jumbo should compete in a stache' contest,” which, while having a multitude of grammatical and spelling errors, we at the newspaper fully agree with.

PearlescentMoon: They’re studying her under a microscope. They’re taking notes. They’re running full-level tests and then wiping up the extra soup spills so as to not ruin their hard work.

ZombieCleo: Cleo has been turned into a lofi girl (gender neutral) and honestly, I think we should be scared.

If your affiliate channel has not shown up this week, it is, as always, and I should really not have to keep saying this, but it’s become a tradition at this point- it is because it has been inactive or the activity has been minimal. Have a lovely week, citizens!

Throwback #1

By Ilea

With the rise of museums on Hermitcraft (and us at The Overseer covering briefly what is in them), the local Hermit-history nerd of The Overseer (that’s me) decided that covering some of the artifacts collected in detail would be interesting. It will probably be a series showing up now and then.

So, welcome to the first edition of this trivia thing, I may manufacture the name in the future. This week we are looking at the season 9 big Iskall head in the implications of Iskallman being back.

Firstly, who is Iskallman? Technically, Iskall with an extra Iskall head on his head. However, what is more important is that said head implies that Iskall will give someone a gift that is of help. The character originated from Hermit Challenges after Iskall got dared and has been carried over to season 9.

Now the big head was made to give Stress a gift and later to use in his King’s court audition tape.

Questions that we cannot answer are ‘How is Iskallman?’ and ‘Will Iskallman be back?’ We only may hope to learn that in the future, but that has been your quick history throwback for a week.

I have been your host, Il, thanks for reading.

Weekly Weather Report

By Nes

Temperature will be presented in Celsius format, sorry, Americans

Thursday - Cloudy skies with a high of 21 Celsius is expected to last throughout Thursday, with winds picking up in the evening. An excellent day to do outside work as the clouds will prevent a lot of the suns UV’s from reaching you, plus the slight wind ensures you won’t overheat.

Friday - Light showers are expected to begin Friday afternoon alongside a high of 32 Celsius. Showers will last until around dinner time before clearing out to reveal clear skies. Might be best to choose an indoor activity.

Saturday - Clear skies with a high of 34 Celsius is expected for Saturday and will last the entire day, be sure to hydrate properly and consider avoiding labour intensive work while outside during the day.

Sunday - More clear skies with a high of 38 Celsius, seems like a bit of a heatwave has hit Hermitcraft. Be sure to drink lots of water, avoid unnecessary labour, and try taking showers if you feel real groggy.

Monday - The heatwave continues with clear skies and a high of 34 Celsius, as always be sure to hydrate and take care of your bodies needs.

Tuesday - Clear skies continue but the heat seems to have gone down as the high is expected to be 26 Celisuis, might be a good day to get anything you put off during the heatwave done.

Wednesday - Light showers are expected in the morning before making way to clear skies by noon with a high of 25 Celusuis, perhaps consider visiting a nearby body of water for a swim.

Yet Another Birthday Article

By Roo

The Overseer was an idea suggested by Hermitcitizen and mod Void on April 15th, 2023, the idea coming from a dream, if our sources are correct. Not even a week after the Hermitcitizen Hub was up and running, the first issue was posted on April 18th. The three days between the newspaper's founding and first issue were full of pure chaos, name suggestions, and a growing group of various citizens contributing in their own ways.

The name "The Overseer" was suggested by Shroomgun, and for the last ten weeks, the crew at The Overseer has been working to produce a newspaper each week, complete with games, weather, articles, coloring pages, a PDF version, and even a recent expansion to Twitter.

The newspaper consists of less than 30 citizens, and honestly, if I were to pick a newspaper crew, i sure as hell wouldnt pick them I would pick them every time. These citizens are all people who put in extra time for no paycheck (we're all unpaid interns, any donations would be welcome) and make amazing creations. Thank you so much for everyone in the newspaper crew, because if it was just me and one or two other people, it'd be a really crappy newspaper. I may be herding cats, but if I'm fully honest, I'm more of a cat person anyways.

Here's to many more weeks to come.

Astrology Corner

By Winter

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday, look up your star sign, and wonder, “Do I need to bake a cake?” “Are the horoscopes gonna be wholesome this week?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: You will find a pet and adopt it. You will then become lifelong friends.

Taurus: You will find a really nice coffee shop and become friends with the co-owner.

Gemini: You will adopt an introvert and make them feel welcome.

Cancer: You found this epic cat cafe and wanted to book it for your birthday, but someone else has booked it. Weird.

Leo: You get a message from a long-lost relative with an inheritance sum of “more than Docm77’s” diamonds. So, a lot. Are you the richest Hermitcitizen?

Virgo: You approached Capricorn about Cancer. You also got paid by your employer.

Libra: You have arranged (after Decked Out is complete, of course) for TangoTek to do the groundhog thing he did last time Decked Out was being built. If he comes out, you and the Decked Out people get to go on extended leave.

Scorpio: You have been gifted 20 pugaliers. Take good care of them.

Sagittarius: You get to be adopted by The Rift. Congratulations!

Capricorn: You will be approached about throwing a birthday party for Cancer. If you choose to take on this task, make sure it is at a cat cafe.

Aquarius: You get adopted by Gemini, and they then will accept the cupcakes you make in response.

Pisces: You are somehow significant to the lore and get an exhibit dedicated to you in one of the museums.

All star signs: Did you think I could be wholesome?

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

Ask the Seers

By Seers Jester, S, Vi, and Nes

Life can be confusing and sometimes we don’t hold all the answers, but that’s ok because The Seers are here! Have you recently adopted a Warden and don’t know what to do with it? Do you believe yourself to be in danger due to your affliate Hermit blowing up our resident mad scientests machine? Ask us for advice and we’ll be sure to get back to you… eventually!

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Dear Seers, um.. every time I pass the tree of whimsy, I hear voices, is this normal ? - Talking to the voices in my head

Dear Talking to the Voices,

While mildly disquieting, hearing voices isn’t too uncommon on the hermitcraft server, particularly when near a build with as much residual whimsical energy as the Tree of Whimsy (Whimsy Anomaly Center of Knowledge [W.A.C.K.] site OO100) or The Entity (W.A.C.K. site CON412). Though if you are still concerned, here’s a quick checklist to determine the severity of your situation:

Do the voices remain even when you have left the W.A.C.K. site’s radius?

Do the voices imitate either your voice, or the voice of a friend/loved one?

Are the voices accompanied by music? Particularly acoustic covers of your favorite and/or least favorite songs.

Do the voices become panicked or even scream when near large redstone contraptions?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, please stop by the W.A.C.K. research center (located below the end island) for testing treatment - The Seers

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Dear Seers, can we adopt the horse-curse horses from Scarland? - Really wants a horse from scarland

Hello Really Wants A Horse From Scarland! What is kidnapping if not surprise adoption? Just be sure not to get caught by Scarland staff and take proper care of the horse - chances are they’re safer in your hands then his given his track record of keeping literally anything alive. - The Seers

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Dear Seers I work and live in Scarland, and need to find a new place to go after the incident, what are the safest places to live? - Someone who has probably already faced Docs wrath since sending this in

Assuming you are not already one with the ground due to this delayed response, perhaps consider moving into The Perimeter! Shockingly there is no place safer for you right now than the most dangerous place on the server. Good luck! - The Seers

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ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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Requesting some Angelica Flowers at Dwayne! While Scar has given us permission to lock Grian out of his base, the plan is yet to be determined. All chaotic gremlins please make your way over to the rift this Friday (do NOT lick anything) for some mandatory shenanigans.

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Ever get tired of hunting for a mob spawner to get the tiniest bit if XP to finish enchanting? Well, with SUS's free anti-mob-proofing service, the spawner can come to you! No matter where your base may be located, it can always be made more unsafe. Scar Unsafety Service takes no responsibility for lost or damaged items, lives, or bases. Call 1-800-SUS to book your free anti-mob-proofing today!

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Lydia and Azure!

Word Search and Crossword by Lydia

Brain Teasers by Azure

And that's all for this week folks, thanks for reading and have a wonderful week!

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I 13, 7/12/2 23 - The seer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Hello, everyone, and welcome to a very special edition of The Overseer. We would like to begin this week by including a trigger warning for kidnapping and very heavy talk of it. Please consider your own health before reading if this is a topic that is sensitive or triggering for you, and take care of yourselves above all. Normal issues resume next Wednesday, so see you then! - Staff of The Overseer

This week’s issue is accompanied by a PDF version created by the lovely C̴͇͆ẖ̶͂e̶̛̬e̶̜͘r̸͇̀! Pick it up here to check it out!

Now onto othe news n the cut!

W̷e̵e̷k̵l̷y̴ ̴W̸e̸a̷t̴h̵e̸r̷ ̵R̴e̵

The Hermitcraft Charity Event!

By Ỉ̸͍l̶̥͋e̶͚͑a̸̮͠ Zei

Well welcome back to The Overseer™!

Today’s talk will be about the Charity event that was held here on Hermitcraft server not long ago and specifically about the games that were built for it.

The games that were built were:

Basalt Assault by non-other than Tango of The Tek variety

Battle Bane by Etho Slab (Ethos Lab)

Bucket Rush by Ex-I-suma-Vojd (Xisuma Void)

Derailed by ImpulseSV (author definitely didn’t laugh alot about the game name.)

Dunk Tank by CubFan one tree five (spelling mistake is for a reason. It’s funny.) (One of the game by him was also Total Chaos!)

Ice Bucket challenge by non other than queen of heads, hearts and body parts! (False Symmetry!)

The Horse course by The married couple (Etho and Bdubs)

And the finally, the last but not the least: Panda Rescue by GTWScarrrr (GoodTimesWithScar!)

Let’s see what some people think of those, shall we? [Quotes taken directly from subjects]

“I dropped my popcorn as soon as Basalt Assault started, and I wasn’t even sad! The game was worth dropping my popcorn tenfold. In fact, I’m gonna go home, make some popcorn, and drop it on the floor in *honour* of the game.”

“I was working in the Entity the day of the event so I couldn’t watch it. But I kept hearing bang after bang outside the window. It was terrifying, but invigorating. It’s impressive how an event can make you excited even if you’re not watching it.”

“I almost pooed myself when the first bang in basalt assault went off – it was bloody terrifying. But a 10/10 show nonetheless.”

“The whole charity event was an absolute blast and it was amazing seeing Hermits and the community come together as a whole to raise money for Gamers Outreach, which was the charity they chose to support! It was absolutely a blast how much was raised all together‼”

“So I will say battle bane because I am an Etho girl and it was great to see it being played.”

“i don’t know why but i got very much into bucket rush, definitely one of the highlights for me. Its hard to describe the feeling but watching was a mix of being extremely funny, extremely stupid, and extremely nerve racking.”

“i have got to say i have a soft spot for horse course, it was such a funny game to watch since No One seemed to know what they were doing. A few of my coworkers and i heard of the racket that was leading to the games, and i had seen the games before they were played, i remember myself along with some other people were crowding around to get a glimpse of the games being played. because of that and the non-stop energy i have got to say watching and experience some games up close has got to be a special experience for me."

Well it certainly seems like people like these games and the Charity event as a whole! I certainly do and I’m glad everyone came around to help with organising and helping the event to happen.

That would be it for now! Join us again in reading next .

ADV RT MEN S

By J̷̺̚a̴̧͝m̷̖͗í̸͕ê̴̠ Uncle Rob (He is now everyone’s uncle)

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If you’re like me and not artistically inclined, then feel free to stop by Painted Wings. They’ll paint your elytra any colour you want! It’s like tattoos but for wings. Don’t you want to spite your parents just a little?

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Are you good at getting plants to cooperate? Cool! I haven’t been able to grow anything since 9th grade biology. If you want to gather at a totally safe space this Friday the Garden Club will be behind Impulse’s shop.

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Do you like the Scar Safety Services? Well, I identify as a threat. Be sure to call your local Scar UNSAFE Service office to get your base fixed up and ready for any type of visitor.

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G̸͙̓ă̵̞m̴̖̔è̷̤ŝ̵̳ ̵̭̂à̷̖n̴͎͛d̸͓̉ Fun and Games

By Kidnapper (Fizzello)

What's a better way to appreciate our many contributors this week, by making a word search using their names! The goal is to find all the names at the bottom of the word search. And if you see any "questionable" words in there; do what anyone would do. Ignore it! You can't see them if you don't acknowledge them.

Good luck, fellow citizens!

Did you find all of them? Congratulations! Did you not find all of them? There's always next time! Did you find some words you probably shouldn't have? No you didn't!

Anyway, onto the answer key!

Wow, that's a bunch of names! And no other words. If you see anything circled that is not one of the names; ignore it! Those are errors that were not able to be filtered out in time for this week's paper. And nothing else!

Nothing else.

Weekly Weather Report

By Nes

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to report the weather how we typically do, however you’ll be pleased to know this week we here at The Overseer offer you an indepth look on the weather in a basement!

Thursday - Basement is expected to be damp in the morning, dew is likely to seep through the cracks in the ceiling. Hopes are high it will dry up during the day so we don’t soil our socks… again. High is estimated to be a cool 5C down here thanks to the air conditioner we were so kindly provided.

Friday - It continues to be damp in the basement, luckily today there appears to be minimal leakage from the upper floors. However the air conditioner is either broken or has been unplugged, leaving us at a miserable 20C temperature throughout the day.

Saturday - As the days pass I would like to humbly suggest that whoever kidnapped us get someone down here to look at their basement, as there is a lot of leakage due to the rain today. With a high of 17C, we are in dire need of more buckets.

Sunday - Rain continues into the morning and fills the basement to about waist level for most of us. Good news is the air conditioner is back on and gives us a lovely breeze and a high of 10C.

Monday - False alarm, air conditioner was broken by the flooding. While the rain has stopped, what replaced it isn’t much better. It’s rather dry in the basement if you ignore the flood, and we have a high of 30C.

Tuesday - Flood is mostly gone today thanks to the work of everyone tossing buckets out the small window we have. Sun appears to be out, the conditioner continues to be broken, and it is a high of 34C, hopefully that will help dry off our clothes.

Wednesday - It did not help dry off our clothes. Instead they smell rather musty, no one is amused. Air conditioner continues to be broken, skies continue to be clear, and we have a high of 40C today. 0/10 would not recommend staying in the basement.

Editor's Note: Found these scraps of paper lying in my office along with the other articles. Not sure if I'm supposed to print these too but at this point I'm too afraid to ask. At the back of one piece of paper it says 'Astrology Corner'

And that's all for this week's news folks! Thank you for reading and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 8, 6/7/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week’s news is once again accompanied by a PDF version of your latest news brought to us once again by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up right here for your viewing pleasure!

As the newspaper settles into a rhythm, you may find yourself thinking, "What comes next? You've conquered the Hermitcitizen Hub, you've nearly conquered Tumblr–so what will the newspaper do now?" Now, it's unlikely you're thinking this, but the newspaper staff has been thinking this, and rather than doing something drastic and stupid, we've decided to expand. Yes, expand. Where to, you might wonder? None other than the archenemy, the place of limited characters, the worst place on the internet.

Yes, we're talking about Twitter.

“WHY,” you may be wondering. “Why on earth would this place, of all places, be the spot to expand to?” If we're going to be fully honest, it's because someone proposed it and we couldn't come up with a good reason not to. If you ignore the immense numbers of CC's hiding in the corners, it's perfectly safe for a little fan–made newspaper like us.

While Tumblr has been lovely, and yes, we are still staying–it's our home base, have no fear–Twitter will give opportunities such as…well, not really any new opportunities, other than a possibility that more people will see it! Hopefully this is true, and we will keep you up to date with the process–as is the job of a newspaper. Maybe a handful of new staff members will need to be hired to help oversee the new section of the newspaper, but of course, expect no pay. Nobody gets paid at the newspaper, even if you have to deal with Twitter.

As for how we're planning to carry this out, with the limited character count, because no, not even half the newspaper–hell, not even half this article–would fit into a singular Twitter post, the answer is that it's very likely that mini announcements will be posted there, especially throughout the week, mayhaps, as well as the PDF versions, for easier viewing!

Thus, The Overseer would like to announce that it will be expanding towards Twitter in the near future, as that will surely bring nothing but joy.

Here's hoping we might survive, because we really can't afford to hire even more staff, we don't even pay them in the first place, but there are a limited number of citizens out there willing to be unpaid interns. See you at the worst place on earth, citizens!

Written by Roo

Now onto other news below the cut!

Affiliate Summaries

by Roo

FalseSymmetry: They’re making puns. This is greatly worrying, and honestly, I don’t know what was ever expected.

GoodtimeswithScar: He has a gun, and Pearl has adopted Scar. Apparently.

Grian: He is gobsmacked! He is appalled.

JoeHills: (Wearily) Joe Hills.

MumboJumbo: Just look for yourself. Honestly, maybe don’t do that? I think the Mumbo affiliates need therapy. YouTube thumbnails have ruined their lives.

PearlescentMoon: They’re hosting a marriage?

ZombieCleo: Cleo and Gem on the same team in Pride MCC? Yes indeed, you heard it here first folks, totally, this information hasn’t been given anywhere else, but that’s what a newspaper’s for.

AS ALWAYS!!! If your affiliate group isn’t here. You simply weren’ t talking. Apologies for the short update this week!

Astrology Corner

Flowerscopes by Winter

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday and look up your star sign and wonder, “Do I need to invest in your flower club?” “Will I need to plan out my life looking at the floral arrangements in my future?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Hydrangeas: The reader is suggested to arrange an Apple Blossom with Belladonna and Bittersweet, and adorn their room with Hibiscus.

Lillies: Go for a walk and while you are on the walk you may need to look after some Aloe. While you may feel alone, you will never be Anemone.

Orchids: Look to the sky and dream of Yarrow. If you need a bit of help Ivy may be useful.

Carnation: If you feel lost plant Clover. Do not look back on life with Marigold.

Gerberas: Plant Lily-Of-The-Valley, it will help. Look at Lilac and savor it.

Peonies: Trust in life Hyssop will end in Honeysuckle. You will achieve Holly.

Tulips: Look forward you can and will have a Larkspur. Look at the Newspaper staff with Lemon Balm.

Daisy: Go volunteer you will achieve Goldenrod. You may find some Ferns.

White Chrystanum: To cleanse your home smoke Dill and perform a ceremony to keep yourself safe.

Baby’s Breath: You will find underneath your pillow Clematis and Corriander.

Rose: You will experience a Lotus Flower.

Iris: You will understand a Spearmint and a Snapdragon.

All star signs: Don’t worry. Current Sign off.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing will happen to you. Hydrangeas = Aries Lillies = Taurus Orchids = Gemini Carnation = Cancer Gerberas = Leo Peonies = Virgo Tulips = Libra Daisy = Scorpio White Chrysanthemum = Sagittarius Baby’s Breath = Capricorn Rose = Aquarius Iris = Pisces

Op-Ed: Avians and The Watchers

By Lydia

A great number of Avians have taken refuge in The Birdhouse as they have either recently escaped from or recently rescinded their status as Watchers. This development has taken place over the past several weeks since the construction of The Birdhouse itself. During this time, the lavish structure has seen a large group of displaced individuals staying inside for multiple nights at a time, as they slowly transform the area into their sanctuary from the dreaded (seemingly) omnipotent beings. While The Birdhouse was never officially announced during its initial construction days as a haven from The Watchers, the treehouse has found itself to be one of the most crucial structures on the entire server, being the championed landmark of over thirty citizens.

A recurring discussion among this eclectic cast is their ability to accommodate the psychological repercussions that The Watchers have given them, both to the group as a collective and to the individuals themselves. While many of them struggle with the aftermath of having been manipulated and deceived by The Watchers as mere Players, or are recent escapees of the omniscient ensemble, their troubles were far from over upon their arrival. Malevolent Watchers are known to be notoriously sadistic towards those that dare defy them, acting in retaliation through possessing Avians who have been claimed by The Watchers as their puppets, and through physical attacks, kidnappings, and the erasure of memories of said puppets. This is only the surface of their nature and does not cover the entirety of torture methods used by The Watchers.

The consequences of both the past and the present harrowing events cannot be understated. The preponderance of Avians who have dealt with The Watchers harbors several growing internal conflicts. These conflicts cover a variety of personalized disquietude, such as guilt over having been a part of The Watchers themselves, the struggle to control Watcher-given powers, increasing anxiety over the possibility of the Watchers returning to attack The Birdhouse and its inhabitants, distrust between those who are former Watchers and those who are not, the need to ensure that their companions are protected at all times, survivor’s guilt, the knowledge that their loved ones are still in The Watcher’s captivity, and the growing lapse of memories in the minds of those who are Watcher’s Puppets, among other mental dilemmas.

Despite the ongoing crisis regarding malevolent Watchers, the Avians have made great efforts to fight back against them, both through self-defense and the use of another outstanding ensemble that is perhaps on par with The Watchers in terms of their overarching presence: The Listeners. An invisible barrier, serving as a mystical security system for The Birdhouse, was invoked by the de-facto Birdhouse guardian, Ayre, an assistant archivist, and coordinator at The Perimeter. Ayre has also been named as the de-facto “parent” of The Birdhouse for extrapolating their wisdom and caring instincts towards the other members.

Ayre, having previously encountered The Watchers when they were kidnapped and placed into a Third-Life-structured Server, was rescued by The Listeners after refusing to give The Watchers a violent and callous show of competition as a Player. Due to Ayre's affiliation with The Listeners, an imperfect but necessary group for the Avians’ protection, they had gained the ability to use a Listener Incantation to cast a permeable unseen shield over The Birdhouse. This barrier allows only those who have absolutely no harmful intentions toward The Birdhouse members to stay inside the treehouse for longer than a few minutes. The incantation applies specifically to those who are Watchers, cast in hopes of both providing both a practical use and a psychological one to put those who are suspicious of Watcher Avians at ease.

Ayre does not carry the task of helping their fellow Avians alone, thankfully. With everything from personal crafts, baked goods, home-made meals, preening sessions, the arrangement of many blanket forts, and personal décor, The Birdhouse has the mark of not only the citizens who seek a moment to rest, but the mark of those who have overcome incredible horrors. Those who have come to The Birdhouse now show not merely desperation, but the determination to make it an introductory testament to their survival. They engage in all manners of jovial discussions, camaraderie, and creative pursuits, with the addition of meals, music, and medical treatment sessions. A sense of normalcy, whatever that may be, can be elusive during times of both tangible and intangible terror. Despite this, the work that the Avians have put into making their presence in the overall Hermit Citizen community prevalent does not go unnoticed by our reporters at The Overseer. Though these citizens are under the gaze of The Watchers, they are also in the vicinity of those who would seek to bolster them from the sidelines, no matter how far away they may be. While our impact is significantly limited, we firmly believe that they have everything it takes to overcome the trials of the malevolent Watchers, and the expectedly nonlinear recovery processes throughout their time as Hermit Citizens.

Weekly Weather Report

By Nes

Thursday - Thunderstorms are expected to hit the server early Thursday morning and continue into the evening. Citizens can expect a high of 7 degrees Celisuis (45F) and are advised to stay indoors if possible. Flooding is expected for those in valleys and close to the ocean.

Friday - Clear skies are expected Friday with highs of 18 Celsius (65F), chance of rain is low and conditions are optimal for outdoor activities such as building, hiking, or gathering resources.

Saturday - Clear skies with high winds is expected Saturday with winds reaching 20kph and a high of 21 Celsius (70F), chance of rain is moderate and citizens are advised to take caution when flying as windspeed could peak in some areas.

Sunday - Cloudy skies is expected with the wind from Saturday continuing at 20kph and a high of 11 Celsius (52F), rain is highly likely and citizens are once again advised to take caution when flying.

Monday - A thick fog with light drizzles is expected Monday morning before clearing up some time in the afternoon to clear skies and a high of 15 Celsius (59F), citizens are advised to take cation when traveling in the early hours and to enjoy the moderate temperatures of the afternoon.

Tuesday - Clear skies in the early hours with moderate rainfall around noon and a high of 26 Celsius (79F) is expected Tuesday. Citizens are advised to get any outside work done early in the day to avoid being soaked.

Wednesday - Rain is expected to continue until Wednesday morning before clearing up into cloudy skies with a high of 24 Celsius (75F), citizens are advised to enjoy the nice weather with a beach episode or picnic.

Days since last...

A few issues ago, we had a great list of days since the last accident on the Hermitcraft server. As the server is still an OSHA violation, we are happy to inform you that, once again, the list is here and the record currently held is still 0.

Ancient Ruins (BdoubleO’s base): 0 - We salute everyone who got killed by HotGuy while protecting the horses. You are the backbone of our society.

Total Chaos: 0 - The fletching table still has no functionality and witches on the sides of Total Chaos still are deadly.

The Perimeter: 0 - Going too close to the wither cage is your own fault.

Etho’s Alien Base: 0 - We know and love the speedy running, but falling from the platform on which the base is, is your own fault.

False’s Base: 0 - The elytra course and kinetic energy are claiming many victims.

Scarland: 0 - Do not touch the funny flying skulls.

Rift/Grumbot Laboratory: 0 - Jumping into the pen with many chickens will kill you.

Gem’s Village: 0 - Trying to recreate the barrel diorama doesn’t end well.

Hypno’s Base: 0 - Gravity will work if you jump down the pit.

Jevin’s Cathedral and Castle: 0 - We know that Jevin is looking for artifacts, but, important note, do not try to show the fabricated artifacts to actual historians. They will not appreciate it and they know how to use weapons.

Dwarven Keep: 0 - The lift is fun, it is great, and easy to fall off.

OMEGA Cave: 0 - The slimes in the pit are not hungry, you don’t have to feed them.

Pinball Machine: 0 - Blowing up the area under the base ended up with many casualties.

Keralis’ Base: 0 - Remember that there are many holes in the walls and floors.

Mumbo’s Vault: 0 - Somehow, many people got bitten by a particularly blood-thirsty horse.

Pearl’s Alien Landscape: 0 - The area with chest monsters is still down there and you can get out. Please get out of there.

Gigacorp: 0 - Don’t run around working tree farms. Crastle: 0 - Trying to hide artifacts from Cub/Cleo will never end up well for you.

StressMonster101: 0 - Do not talk to the people you don’t know in the new forest, and do not give them your names.

Decked Out: 0 - I could make a montage out of all of the Decked Out workers falling to the bottom of level three while trying to decorate the walls.

TFC’s Branch Mine: 0 - Look under your feet when walking around. Ravines are your enemy.

VintageBeef’s Map Island and Cottage: 0 - Group hiding in the outside toilet is heavily discouraged. TCG Arenas: 0 - Watch where your elbows go while cheering. Too many people have gotten an elbow in the face treatment lately.

Welsknight’s Village Area: 0 - Do not go outside the area that is lit up. Mobs exist.

xB’s Base: 0 - Do not go into the pens of animals in the Zoo.

Xisuma’s Base: 0 - Be careful when going through the rainbow corridor as colors may distract you and you will fall off. (Happy Pride everyone!)

Zedaph’s Place: 0 - That bed is not safe to sleep in.

Atlantis: 0 - This is an actual creeper, not the Scar’s costume. Run.

Shopping District: 0 - Twinkly Trash expansions contain redstone, and huge falls, and cars. Just be careful. Also, when the sign says “Do not cross the line,” listen to it.

Spawn Village: 0 - The pig slime is not bouncy. And using Cub’s tunnels is safe for Cub and him only.

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Scar Unsafe Hermits

By Nes

Hermits’ bases are often judged based on whether or not they’re considered Scar safe, and rightfully so, because this man dies a lot. If anyone could die in one block of water, it would be him. But one thing we rarely consider is whether the Hermits themselves are Scar safe. Which Hermits get Scar killed the most? Which ones are currently out to get him? Does he just randomly implode near some of them? Well, dear reader, today we bring you a list of the top 5 unsafe Hermits for Scar to be around.

#5 - JoeHills

While Joe is not inherently a threat to Scar, he is immune to the good times as demonstrated during the 2023 Sexyman polls, where he beat the builder in scitty to scitty combat. We praise his valiant victory and also advise he keep his distance from Scar lest his power to resist the good times kills him.

#4 - Cub

Although they were partners via Convex for a while and seem to be on good terms, we here at The Overseer have no doubt Cub would kill Scar if given the chance. He has already replaced Jellie with a clone. What if Scar is next? Be Cautious.

#3 - Grian

Grian may have kept him alive throughout 3rd Life and a few other series, but at the end of the day, he is also the cause for a lot of Scar’s deaths. Just to name a few, killing him with a creeper in 3rd Life, killing him with a creeper in S8, almost killing him with dripstone several times, pushing him off cliffs, etc. Additionally, Scar is a hazard to Grian. Despite this, they can not be separated, it would destroy the fandom.

#2 - Doc

Docm77 is typically unsafe for Scar to be around solely due to the fact he can break the laws of reality. However, this week he is an extra risk to the builder thanks to The Incident where Scar and Grian blew up his machine. It is advised that Scar runs, and never stops, because Doc will find him eventually.

#1 - Scar

… Who else did you think #1 would be? You could put this man in a 1x1 room with no hard surfaces and unlimited food and water, and he’d still die. We’re convinced his life goal is to die as often as physically possible, and it scares us. Scar needs to be protected from himself.

And that’s our list of the top 5 Scar Unsafe Hermits! Thank you for reading, and if you’re interested in if you’d make the list take the quiz: Are you Scar Safe? (https://uquiz.com/08u8h4)

Lost and Found: Issue 8

By Lydia

Item 1: A garden sculpture of three frogs. This sculpture appears to be a garden decoration that was found turned upside-down near one of Rendog’s race tracks. The sculpture has faded green, orange, and pink paint with several geometric patterns painted in many different colors on the backs of these frogs. It is said that they have a low harmony when placed in the sunlight. If this sculpture belongs to you, we hope that you still have room for it in your garden.

Item 2: Six pool floatation rings. These pool rings all differ in shape, some being created for toddlers and some being created for fully grown adults. They arrived in various bright colors with patterns of pineapples, flamingos, ghasts, allays, and dolphins on them. They were found near Pearl’s largest Alien tree covered in dirt and have since been thoroughly cleaned. If these are yours, enjoy your next trip to the ocean, or the lake!

Item 3: An iron robot with bright blue eyes. This iron robot measures approximately 4 and a half feet tall and was found wandering through the Shopping District, asking if anyone had seen its owner. When asked the name of its owner, it stated a series of letters and numbers unknown to us. SB-129. If this robot belongs to you, please take your time in picking it up, as it has been very helpful around the office during the past week. We are fully stocked on coffee, tea, and junk food, thanks to our new underling.

Item 4: A pile of music discs, all of which contain original instrumental music. These music discs do not have titles written on them, however, they do play a selection of genres, including electro-pop, bluegrass, southern gothic, bossa nova, jazz, and reggae. They do not have an artist’s name on them. They were found without any container or sleeves to hold them. Staff members note feeling unexpectedly impressed at the quality of the music. If these discs are yours, please continue your musical pursuits, and send us a copy of your first album!

Item 5: A large lava lamp. This lava lamp measures approximately five feet tall, with a black base and lava from the Nether inside of it. Upon being plugged in, it was revealed that several miniature depictions of Striders and Ghasts were placed inside. If this lava lamp is yours, we hope it can continue to serve any groovy purposes you have in store for it!

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You and your cat are invited to a tea party this Friday! Yes, the little rascal can come too. Mumbo has “lent” The Gardening Club his vault and said we’re allowed to do whatever we like! So, come on down to our one-time-only cat cafe! There’s enough tea and coffee for the entire server.

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Please do not accidentally take home a Pearl Affiliate instead of your pet, we need to return them by 9.

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Still unsure of whether or not your base is safe? Call Scar Unsafety Services, and we will make sure it is NOT. Every new build is a potential MOSHA violation waiting to happen.

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Issue 3, 4/29/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week's news is once again accompanied by a PDF version of your latest news brought to us once again by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up right here for your viewing pleasure!

The Hermitcitizen Hub seems to have tapered off growth right around 640 citizens, but we may have jinxed it, please keep us up to date. This week, a new set of roles has been added so you can let your fellow citizens know if you can be pinged! New rules have been added for your comfort, safety, and pleasure, so ensure you go check those out! Mod applications are still open, and ModMail has been added so you can contact existing Mods easier. On to the news!

We are gathered here today due to the passing of Sirius_Buisness. It led a long and wonderful life. The cause of death was Geminislay. While it was surprising, it was not shocking. While it worked for The Overseer it was fought over, with many of the Newspaper Club declaring their love and fighting for who was Sirius’ favourite. Sirius mentioned that its list of favourite people were in order: People who bribed it, Newspaper Club, and then everyone else. It started after the fall of the court, a Gardening Club in which it grew Anemone and Sampaguita. The deceased is survived by The Overseer and the Gardening Club. The Overseer asks the readers to please give Sirius’s family and friends some peace at the moment.

The deceased asks for you to bring 12 shulker boxes of Sampaguita to The Crastle. Donations of customised socks with its face printed on them and one pair with a photo of King Ren when he was asleep and looked silly would be greatly appreciated. The more socks, the merrier. Donations of clicky pens and diamonds would be greatly appreciated at The Overseer. Sirius’ debt collector has been told to go to the Gardening Club and ask for Tulips.

The readers are reminded that at Sirius’ funeral, there will be jousting to determine who will get to marry Sirius once it decides to make its return. Please remember to bring your anvil protection gear and/or your anvils. To remember it, we ask that you wear neon colours.

Written by Winter

Now onto other news below the cut!

Affiliate Happenings

By Roo

The affiliate guilds of the Hermitcitizen Hub have been busy, discussing important things, pranking anyone who crosses their path, and just plain chilling and drinking tea! So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what they’re up to!

Bdoubleo: He's just a little guy!! They’ve been discussing their favorite silly moments (as they should).

Cubfan135: Apparently it’s 1,508 days since fletching table functionality was promised. Mojang, for your safety and ours, please listen to the Cub affiliates. They are right.

Docm77: I think we should be concerned. They’ve decided that instead of making a union or merch, they’re just going to replace all redstone diamonds with magenta glazed terracotta. Please steer clear of the perimeter if you’re the sort to blindly follow directions.

EthosLab: The only reason anyone goes to his area is to check on the dolphins.

FalseSymmetry: They're excited for False, Ren, Scar X, and Joe Hills to be playin some No Man's Sky together! Sounds like a blast. (Please tell us we're funny. We're unpaid interns, we take anything we can get.)

GoodTimesWithScar: Someone hired a charged creeper. Please. Again, for your safety and ours, a charged creeper is not a good employee.

Grian: The Rift tastes like grape juice, battery acid, wasabi peas, and has the texture of stale Cheerios. No, don’t ask how they found that out. Yes, The Rift is right down there if you want to pop down a medical services tent. The Fixer team is also experimenting with ways to play Just Dance and DDR on Grumbot’s monitor! Bribes are in order, including the promise of letting Grumbot control the difficulty of dance. Join in at your own risk.

ImpulseSv: They had a lovely stream watch party!! And discussed falling off of walkways?? Hi, Minecraft, OSHA called, they’d like to schedule a tour for no reason whatsoever.

Iskall85: Hallo.

Joehills: Affirmative nodding. Yes. Joe Hills indeed.

Keralis: Keralis has a hype squad now! That’s awesome, ngl. :)

Mumbo Jumbo: Mango Jumbo. The sus has returned. They’re still talking about redstone. I got scared even looking in the channel.

Pearlescentmoon: She <3!!!! (got squished in a hydraulic press)

Rendog: I can see the founding of the King’s court. This will surely lead to good and not suing the former king. Surely.

Vintagebeef: They’re just chilling! Chillin’ ‘n chatting, how lovely.

Welsknight: They’re going to make a Wels scrapbook! Drawings, anything he’s dropped in the past week, screenshots of the man himself, the hydraulic press that squished him (yes he got squished too).

Xisumavoid: Frenchsumavoid. Need we say more.

Zedaph: According to a scientist, there is a 31% chance that the reason you randomly think of Zedaph out of nowhere is because of a phenomenon known as mind control.

Zombiecleo: They’re discussing Cleo’s TCG tournaments. All is well.

Recap affiliates: How’d they get into reporting?? Oh, that sounds right up our alley. Maybe the newspaper should hire more recap reporters. We already have a couple, but hey, what’s a couple more?

Other affiliates: Most are homeless or live in the shopping district. Living in the shopping district, I must say, is a horrible idea. Warden attacks are many and days without accidents are zero.

If you do not see an affiliate channel on here, it is simply because nobody was active in the past two weeks, or that activity was simply claiming the first message.

Weekly Weather Report

By Virtual Note: Rainy has been kidnapped for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, we don’t have the funding to pay their ransom. We wish them the best of luck on escaping.

Thursday - SUNNY, 25% chance of being challenged to a TCG match in the shopping district. Citizens are advised to bring their best decks.

Friday - WINDY, Citizens working in high areas should be wary of strong gusts. Elytra flight may be difficult to control.

Saturday - CLOUDY, GeminiTay sightings expected around Spawn Town between 1PM - 3PM (GMT). Duels are sure to follow.

Sunday - RAIN, Light showers anticipated across the server, followed by periods of clear skies. Carrying an umbrella is recommended.

Monday - STORMS, 95% chance of Bdubs sleeping before the storm gets serious. Expect clear skies by 10AM (GMT).

Tuesday - SUNNY, Fireworks expected around the Crastle between 6PM - 9PM (GMT). Avoid flying directly above the area during this time.

Wednesday - CLOUDY, 45% chance of HotGuy strikes. Note that clouds may make it more difficult to spot the vigilante from a distance.

Astrology Corner

By Winter

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday and look up your star sign and wonder, “Will I get challenged by Geminitay?????” “Will I get to choose whether my horoscope will be weird?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: You will attend a very sirius funeral :) Flip a TCG token to decide whether you will attend in a clown costume.

Taurus: You will attend to a Red Carnation which was sent to you.

Gemini: You will start a successful business. That business teaches first aid.

Cancer: Understand that once upon reading this you will be challenged by GeminiSlay to a battle. Send regrets to loved ones and respond in two-three business days.

Leo: You will become mortal enemies with the Decked Out Crew.

Virgo: You will follow a Joe Hills Tutorial on how to win a beauty contest.

Libra: You will learn how to become a babysitter.

Scorpio: On Thursday at 3:21 PM you will run into a new friend or foe, only time will tell

Sagittarius: You will provide a meditation class to combat Etho’s washed up allegations.

Capricorn: Congrats. You get to do Bungee Jumping in the Spaghetti IF you are born on the odd days of the month.

Aquarius: You will adopt something. Ask a friend for advice and whether they consent to being adopted.

Pisces: Someone you used to know will meet you in the most unexpected place. Whether it is a good or bad thing will be up to you.

All star signs: Don’t worry, you are not being watched… yet.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

META REPORT: BOOMING BOOMERS!

By Arsène

After covering the top of the top, we move into a deck that (in my opinion) is just as strong, but hasn’t gone around too much. The Booming Boomers, as I’ve decided to call them, is a high-paced aggro deck focused around getting your hermits on the board and setting up a strong sweeping Impulse ® to Boomer his way through the competition! The deck certainly has other options, with the amount of extra cards it runs to mill* quickly.

*For people who do not play card games a lot, I will sometimes use terms common in other games. Milling refers to the act of quickly drawing through your deck through cards that discard cards and let you draw more. In the case of this deck, our mill cards are Fishing Rod and Flint & Steel.

DECK LIST ( ® denotes a rare version of the card in the case of hermits)

Tango ® x2

Tango x3

Impulse ® x3

Milk Bucket x1

Water Bucket x1

Diamond Armor x3

Looting x1

Bow x1

Flint & Steel x3

Fishing Rod x3

Instant Health II x3

Double Farm x1

Farm x7

Double Redstone x2

Redstone x8

PLAYING THE DECK

Like stated above, this deck is aggro and looks to set up Impulse ® with a double redstone and two Tangos on board to start using Boomer, dealing 70 damage baseline and +40 for each of the Tangos with him, up to a bonus of 80 damage. 150 damage a turn is enough to two-shot every single Hermit in the game currently. Enabling this strategy is the copies of Flnit & Steel and Fishing Rod letting you look through your deck quickly. Fishing Rod is fairly straight forward to use, with the two cards being put in without any downsides, but Flint & Steel is a bit harder, so let’s talk about using this optimally.

Flint & Steel discards your hand and allows you to draw three cards to replace this. Using this is a last case scenario, so be smart with how you use it. Do NOT use Flint & Steel if you’re going to discard Hermits while you do not have your setup on board. Once you have an Impulse ® plus any two Tangos on board, make sure you have enough items to stock up Impulse to get to Boomer. If you do not have any of the Hermits you need to set up on board, Flint & Steel becomes a priority card, as milling your hand to find them allows you to set up and sweep.

As usual, this deck has a few floater cards that can easily be swapped out for others. Both Buckets, Bow, and Looting can all be swapped out for any other active effects. Try not to grab anymore equipment cards, since your goal is to keep Impulse ® on board doing damage as much as he can, and the Diamond Armors do a great job of this. Alongside well-timed Instant Health Potions, Impulse can stay on the board for a long time with a Diamond Armor. I like holding onto one copy of the Bow because very often, an enemy can switch if a Hermit is in kill-range of a Boomer, and Bow is very often enough to kill most Hermits after one or two attacks. It also synergizes very well with the back-up plan of this deck, Tango ® and Extra Flee.

The big thing to keep in mind with this deck are your win conditions. Find Impulse ®, find any Tangos possible, equip Impulse ® to Boomer and start swinging. Start slamming items on Tango ® as a backup just in case. With the right draw and a strong start, you can quickly end a game by knocking out all Hermits on your opponent’s board before they can draw any more.

Play fast, play quick, play deadly.

That’s all for the Booming Boomers! As always, good luck players, and may you forever draw your Impulses on turn one!

Lost and Found

By Virtual

To the representative interested in claiming “Peekaboo” from last week’s Lost and Found, please meet Paint by Wings & Things in the shopping district. They will be carrying a purple shulker box and three diamonds. We will happily provide any necessary assistance to get “Peekaboo” off our hands.

The following items were collected from across the server over the past week. If you would like to report an item missing, or if you recognize any of the below items as your own, please contact us at [email protected]*

*not a real email address

Item 1: A pufferfish in a bucket named “Charles,” found in the bushes behind Twinkly Trash. Though several people have expressed interest in adopting Charles, we are making an effort to find his original owner. The fish has been temporarily relocated to an impromptu fish tank inside the Overseer offices. The tank is already being used as a desk. If Charles belongs to you, please come pick him up. He misses you.

Item 2: A piece of bedrock, found in the screeching crevice. The item was delivered to the Overseer offices late last week after a resident of Grumbot’s cave found it in the screeching crevice. The item appears to be bedrock, aside from the fact that it can be held in the palm of a player without incident. Though the bedrock is most likely fake, the implications of its existence have sparked more than one crisis in the citizens who beheld it. If it belongs to you, please collect it, and consider destroying it.

Item 3: A dusty book written in galactic, found within the bowels of Joe Hills’ pinball machine. Joe Hills, when confronted with the book, denied any ownership of the item. When translated, the book appeared to contain a list of horoscopes stretching for the next several years. Each horoscope was highly specific, to the point of being disturbing for our translator, who refused to interpret past a prediction for Libra set three weeks from the writing of this article. If the book is yours, please reach out to collect it. If you do not own the book, but can translate galactic, we encourage you to try reading a few passages for scientific purposes.

Item 4: A collection of fourteen chests in minecarts, found abandoned in the woods surrounding Scarland. The minecart chests were found when a Scarland employee tripped over them on their way to work. Despite this area of the woods being clear the previous day, the minecarts were sunk half into the ground and covered in vegetation, as though they had been slowly buried over the course of several years. Within the chests were three clocks, a diamond hoe, thirteen stacks of cobblestone, and four blocks of red concrete powder. All efforts to remove the minecarts from their half-sunken state have failed. If this chest monster belongs to you, please collect it in the woods behind Scarland Castle.

Item 5: A red shulker box stained with a rusty brown substance, found washed up on the shore near Grian’s base. The box appeared two Fridays ago and was dropped at our office door by someone claiming to be one of Grian’s employees. The player vehemently insisted it not be thrown out before vanishing as quickly as they appeared. When opened, the box smelled faintly of seawater and contained several red corals, all stained with the same brown substance as the shulker’s exterior. The stain spreads to anything the box is placed on and smells faintly of rust. When collecting this item, we suggest bringing a pair of thick gloves and perhaps a face mask.

Ask the Seers

By Seers Jester, S, Vi, and Nes

Has your favourite little guy been put into a situation they can’t get out of? Do you have questions about how a mountain appeared on top of your house last night? Question no more, for The Seers are here to help! Questions can be submitted through the ask box and are collected throughout the week.

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Dear Seers, Hello! I keep finding myself waking up from a daze in random places and almost exploding! Is there any possible way to stop this from happening? - :D

Hello, dear smiley face. It seems I have the honour of answering your question today. Tying yourself in your bed is a highly recommended idea, as is simply finding someone who will accompany you at all times of the day. Looking for wither roses in a tavern will let you meet many who are interested in such jobs, as long as there is payment on the table. You may, also, simply try not being in a daze. I have heard that a well-timed swim in a cold river could wake up even the sleepiest of beasts. - The Seers

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Dear Seers, How do you fill up someone's walls with TNT and make the said TNT not explode their house just give them a little scare? - Avoiding Property Damage

Hi, Avoiding Property Damage! You have three options here! First and foremost, have the TNT explode in a block of water so it doesn’t cause any damage to the blocks around it. This can be down in many different ways, but I suggest the ol’ single block stream of water method. Downside is unless if you’re present you can only realistically do 1 piece of TNT this way, due to all TNT having to be lit at once. Option two, ignore the walls go down under! By digging 5-7 blocks below the persons base and placing TNT you can get the full effect of how ever many TNT you want with minimal damage. However, it is possible for the TNT to push one another up into the floor causing a lot of damage. Option 3, ditch the TNT! Shriekers are your safest bet, as they cause just as loud of a noise with zero risk of property damage. However, they do cause a risk to your safety due to the method of collecting them. For legal reasons The Seers would like to clarify that it is not responsible for any property damage caused due to someone following our advice. Have fun! - The Seers

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Dear Seers, I had the most AWFUL day at spawn :(((( somebody set glitter traps EVERYWHERE and I got caught in what feels like at least twelve of them!!!! Do any of the Seer have advice to get rid of glitter? The glue is making it really hard to get rid of! And any idea whose fault this is? - The Very Sparkley, Not Vampire

Hello Not Vampire, hopefully I can be if some assistance, Hmm, I wonder if there’s a glitter related Zedvancement somewhere in the archives that could be of use… I’ll have to get back to you on that. In the meantime, step one is to figure out what type of glitter and glue is in use. I’m talking metallic, plastic, or biodegradable glitter, glue of the washable, super, or hot variety? Step two is to then design a contraption to remove both the glitter and the glue. I personally would suggest a shower or either water or acetone (depending on the type of adhesive) alongside an apparatus for removing the particles. Perhaps some sort of full body lint roller? Now that I think about it, this would be quite the useful device, I’ll look through some records and workshop some blueprints and get back to you ok? - The Seers

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Dear Seers, I’m stuck in someones walls. How do I get out? - Does This Count As Breaking And Entering

Hello Does This Count As Breaking And Entering! I hope you like the walls you’ve become trapped in, because like Grian in S7 and S8, you now live in them! Can you get out? Yes, you can. Is if funnier if you just live there until you’re discovered? Also yes. I hope you’ve enjoyed this non-help! - The Seers

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UNLIKE the Scar Unsafe Services, we will help out around your base! The Scar Safety Service is here for all of our fellow citizens, and will ensure your home is safe from various mobs! All damages or scares committed by pranks and unknown vigilantes cannot currently be remedied by the Scar Safety Service, but experiments are ongoing.

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Do you have a name that can be shortened to Cal? What about Kal? Are you willing to grab one or perhaps pretend a little? The Cal-ition - a Coalition of Cals - is reaching out to any and all potential members among our cal-low citizens! If you'd like more information, simply contact your lo-Cal representatives. Regard-cal-ess of your interest, though, have a wonder-cal day!

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Bring your daisies and coriander to the Crastle this Friday to join in a brief mourning session for RenTheKing. He may have messed up our currency system, but he shall be missed.

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Fun and Games

This weeks fun and games are brought to you once again by Sirius, Morph, Virtual, and Azure! Unclear if Sirius created these before or after succumbing to the grave, but please remember to attend its funeral to honor its passing.

Word Search - By Sirius

Crossword - By Sirius

Coloring page - By Morph

Comic - By Virtual

Brain Teasers - By Azure In this game, there are four images of some sort and you need to figure out what each Brain Teaser is trying to say! For example, a brain teaser could be the word READ with lines above and below, and it would mean 'read between the lines'. Have fun!

And that’s all for this issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 31, 11/22/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Affiliate Summaries

By Roo

JoeHills: Joe Hills (The day i stop this is the day I die. I'm not a Joe affiliate, but I hope I am in your heart.)

Pearlescentmoon: Happy wet cat Wednesday to all, and I hope all your soup is the best it can be.

That's all the affiliate summaries for this week! See y'all in a little <3

Now onto other news below the cut!

Weekly Weather Report

By Lydia

Temperatures are represented using Celsius. Sorry, Americans!

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of -4 degrees and a low of -8 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy with winds of 18 miles per hour.

Thursday: Temperatures will reach a high of -5 degrees and a low of -10 degrees. Skies will be sunny but windy, with winds of 36 miles per hour.

Friday: Temperatures will reach a high of -2 degrees and a low of -12 degrees. Skies will be snowy throughout the day with little to no wind.

Saturday: Temperatures will reach a high of -3 degrees and a low of -9 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy with snow in the early to late afternoon going into the evening.

Sunday: Temperatures will reach a high of -4 degrees and a low of -11 degrees. Skies will continue to be snowy throughout the entire day.

Monday: Temperatures will reach a high of 6 degrees and a low of -3 degrees. Skies will be cloudy with high chances of snow throughout the afternoon once again.

Tuesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 2 degrees and a low of -7 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy with low chances of precipitation throughout the day.

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 4 degrees and a low of -6 degrees. Skies will continue to be cloudy with very low winds and high chances of snow throughout the evening and overnight hours.

Lost and Found

By Lydia

All of the following items have been brought to The Overseer office for safekeeping until they are claimed. If you recognize one of these items as yours, please visit us to receive your items, or contact us at [email protected]. Lost items will be sent to Twinkly Trash if not picked up after two weeks. Thank you! *Not a real email address.

Item 1: A flier depicting a traveling exhibit This flier is an advertisement stating that a traveling exhibit featuring historical replications (but no real artifacts) and set designs resembling that of ancient Egypt will be passing through very soon, particularly on the next several weeks on rotating weekends. The exhibit features a walking tour and hired actors playing the parts of famous historical figures.

Item 2: A case of water bottles This case of water bottles appears to have never been opened, though each bottle is flavored with various food dyes. A note attached assures that there is nothing unusual about these water bottles despite the occasional black smoke seen surrounding them. The staff is failing to resist the temptation to drink them immediately, so please claim them soon.

Item 3: A list of Decked Out strategies This list of strategies is written in thick green marker with handwriting that is quite difficult to read aside from the title. The paper’s edges appear to have been chewed off as well, and there are various doodles of ravagers littering the piece. It is uncertain as to whether these strategies are successful as the staff is unable to read them.

Item 4: A bag of marshmallows This bag of jumbo-sized marshmallows was found near Mumbo’s base and appears to have been eaten about halfway through. Next to it is a list of notes exchanged between three people arguing about the best way to make S’mores.

Item 5: A bag of marbles This bag of marbles was found near Joe’s arcade and contains marbles of a variety of different sizes and colors. They come with instructions for different games that can be played with said marbles, though the staff has taken to using them to spread all throughout the shopping district to make people trip.

Item 6: A staff made of glass This staff has the names of its previous owners written on it and has an inscription listing elements from the periodic table. It glows in the dark and feels very cold to the touch. The staff plans to have a field day with it to see if it can control every element on the periodic table if it is not claimed within the next two days, so be wary!

Fun and Games

By Lydia

And that's all for this week folks! Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day!

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Issue 6, 5/24/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Before our wonderful stories, I would like to give a shoutout to one of our writers, Lydia! You will notice, she wrote most of this week's stories and made many of the games as well to help cover other people who are busy this week! Lydia, you absolute madlad, we appreciate you so much on the team and this server, please do not do that again.

This week’s news is once again accompanied by a PDF version of your latest news brought to us once again by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up right here for your viewing pleasure!

Show Off Your Citizen Creations with Citizen Jams!

By Lydia

Creative minds of all kinds, listen up! The Hermit Citizen Hub has introduced a weekly community event, inviting all artists and writers to participate through a series of prompts released each Friday. If you are looking for an excuse to draw your citizen but are feeling shy about it, or you feel you are running out of ideas, here’s a way to scratch that itch to create with the Hermit Citizen Hub’s new Citizen Jams! All forms of artistic mediums are welcome!

Citizen Jams, or creative prompts focused on encouraging all members of the Hermit Citizen Hub to show off their citizens, were created by Gene, also known as FireApyr, on May 11th. Found in the Discord server, these prompts have encouraged a greater number of people to broaden their citizens’ horizons through various scenarios and costumes. This thread, Citizen Prompts, can be found under Citizen Art, with a specific thread linked in the initial post to Citizen Prompt Suggestions. Your fellow citizens have added several suggestions and there is always room for more!

These suggestions have a wide range, including but not limited to displaying your citizen wearing their favorite pajamas, participating in Zedvancements, showing up in Empires, appearing in pixel art, appearing as a Villain (or a Hero if they are already one), attending a board game night, during their favorite season, drawn with the opposite color scheme of their design, cosplaying a Hermit, and training a Warden.

Two prompts and many submissions have debuted on the server as of May 24th, much to the delight of our server member participants! The first prompt, suggested by Hyo, was “Your Citizen as a DND Character,” prompting artwork of citizens as paladins, rangers, wizards, and more. The second prompt, suggested by BitterTea, for this week, is “Your Citizen at a Tea Party.” Please leave your submissions to the Citizen Prompts in the overall Citizen-Art thread. We look forward to seeing your citizens in all kinds of situations and costumes!

Now onto other news below the cut!

Affiliate Summaries

By Roo

Bdouble0: Bdubs has shark grabbers, platform boots and a stepladder now.

DocM77: They’re plotting something. There’s been no further explanation.

GoodTimesWithScar: New HotGuy merch!! Not IRL, which has been a disappointment, but they’re enjoying the new graduation hats nonetheless. Hotguy may have a shotgun in future events, it is unofficial.

Grian: They anime-d Grian?? I think. It’s honestly really concerning.

ImpulseSV: He’s sweeping your chimney right now. No, it’s not a threat. Goats are great at sweeping chimneys.

MumboJumbo: They joined the biker gang and also predicted the future. Mumbo affiliates, if you are looking for a job that is NOT in a biker gang, the Seers is always open. (/j. Kinda.)

PearlescentMoon: She’s so small!!!! Itty bitty pearl :)

Rendog: They’re all so excited about the boat race! Yay for boat races. The newspaper should probably cover that, huh.

Welsknight: They’re working hard on the scrapbook! It’s looking splendid so far.

XisumaVoid: He’s a hermitcitizen now? Apparently. He’s also adopted everyone, so if you’re looking for a father figure, we’ve got one right here. He’s at the Scarland lost and found.

ZombieCleo: They’re just vibing and getting absorbed into other games! A lovely time, really.

If you do not see your affiliates here: Yet again, this is because some channels have not been active or are not notable. Please notify us if there have been any typos or misinformation.

Citizen Appreciation: Topaz, the Quintessential Patron of the Arts!

By Lydia

If you have ever visited the art channels of the Hermit Citizen Hub, you know that every artist is on the edge of their seat as they read the latest compliment from our endlessly hardworking artistic cheerleader, Topaz. Since April 19th, our fellow citizen and adamant patron of the arts, Topaz, has tracked down each art piece posted in our Citizen Art channels on our Discord server and to leave positive affirmations for each artist’s piece. She points out specific details and praises each piece for the artist’s personal flair, highly motivating the spirits of every drawer, painter, pixel artist, and crafter who crosses the threshold from merely observing others’ art pieces to sharing their work with a larger audience in that of the Hermit Citizen Hub.

Topaz is a fellow artist herself, having depicted her own Hermit Citizen as a member of Pearl’s cleaning team, who also takes care of Bdubs’ horses and leans into her medium as a video game character, providing her own sound effects when jumping and upon deaths. She lives in a treehouse north of Mumbo Jumbo’s vault and shows her skill strengths in Mining, Exploring, and Overall Dexterity in navigation. She is also a very decent prankster and builder. Many citizens recognize her art style for its high emphasis on bold shapes and straightforward colors, with thick outlines to give her work that extra punch of polished realization. In addition to her own citizen artwork, she has also created fanart of The Life Series, Empires SMP, fellow citizens of the Hermit Citizen Hub, has shared her own artistic improvement in redrawing her older character art, and has drawn several Hermits for the Hermit A Day art challenge. Topaz also crochets in addition to drawing traditional and digital artwork. All citizens are encouraged to take a look at her pieces in the art channels if they have not done so, yet!

Topaz’s eye for both her own and others’ artistic traits is exceptionally perceptive. In her affirmations, she highlights every wonderful peculiarity and characteristic that each artist wishes to convey. Everything from the details of how meticulously textured a character’s costume is, to the dynamic color choices of each character’s design, to the uncanny lifelike nature of a character’s eyes, and anything else that you may not say aloud but want to make a known idiosyncrasy of your artwork, will be featured in Topaz’s assessment of your piece. Another staple of Topaz’s affirmation is the returned “Thank YOU!” to each person’s gratitude, turning it back to the artist for sharing their inimitable creative styles and depictions of both their own and others’ characters.

Topaz’s unbridled enthusiasm towards her fellow artistic community is returned as frequently as the awestruck members can muster, many of whom had insisted that she receive recognition for her crucial influence on the server. Because of this, Topaz has received a special role in the Hermit Citizen Hub in honor of her foundational presence as the quintessential patron of the arts: Hermitcity Art Society, as a seal of appreciation from the moderation team. This was given in reflection of the thanks that the community would like to show her. We would like to congratulate Topaz for her emotional labor, support, and dedication to this community, and we wish her all the best!

Weekly Weather Report

By Lydia

Wednesday - MOSTLY SUNNY, High 19 Degrees, Low 10 Degrees. Balloons in the shape of Withers are expected to fly through all areas.

Thursday - WINDY, High 22 Degrees, Low 9 Degrees. Several sets of DND dice will roll through all areas. Enjoy your free dice!

Friday - RAINY, High 26 Degrees, Low 11 Degrees. There is a 65% chance of rain to be iced tea instead of water.

Saturday - SUNNY, High 24 Degrees, Low 12 Degrees. Whirlpools may form in all oceans.

Sunday - PARTLY CLOUDY, High 18 Degrees, Low 7 Degrees. Temperatures are expected to drop in the early afternoon. A low growling may be heard from The Rift from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Monday - RAINY, High 23 Degrees, Low 12 Degrees. Umbrellas will be provided to any passers-by in the shopping district, courtesy of The Overseer.

Tuesday - MOSTLY CLOUDY, High 26 Degrees, Low 9 Degrees. Jellyfish are expected to wash up on many shores. They will be entirely transparent.

Wednesday - WINDY, High 20 Degrees, Low 11 Degrees. Sand storms are expected around 4:00 PM. Make sure you have a way to cover your face.

WARNING: Explosive Wither Skulls Hovering Over Scarland Central Square All citizens in Scarland are recommended to remain on high alert due to Docm77’s retaliation to The Incident (Grian and Scar breaking his Redstone). Several explosive Wither Skull Mines have been transported to Scarland’s Central Square by Docm77. They hang ominously over Scarland’s main central street. They will very likely reign destruction upon Scarland in the near future.

Editor's note: Again, if any of our readers are rich and generous, we ask for assistance in paying Rainy’s ransom. The kidnappers’ identity is still unknown, but leaving a pile of diamonds on the doorstep of the Overseer offices may be enough to reach them.

Come and Visit the Citizen Shops and Services!

By Lydia

A number of citizens in the Hermit Citizen Hub are hard at work making sure that their shops and services are in tip-top shape for the benefit of all who visit the Hermitcraft server. With the addition of an officially documented list of shops and services, we are happy to share the wares and whereabouts of our community’s bustling businesses, many of which are always on the move for your convenience! Enjoy exploring and meeting your fellow shop owners, for there is always help right around the corner! The following is a collection of official citizen businesses that help us liven up the server with everything from materials in bulk, to clinics, researchers for hire, and more!

Do you need to send a package, letter, or perhaps a collection of prized trinkets to your favorite citizens? 10K Blocks is a delivery service run by Hyo the Human that can handle everything and anything YOU need to be sent to anyone on the server! Diamonds are the commonly accepted form of payment, but if you’re short on diamonds, sentimental items will also suffice for anything you’re looking to swiftly ship to your companions! If you would like to make a delivery order, come and visit the Hyo Delivery Interaction thread!

Do you think you might have a slight touch of Watcher Trauma? Do you experience growing anxiety over your safety as an affiliate of Grian or Scar? Are you getting a twinge of bloodthirst, but afraid of hurting your companions? Glowberry Therapy, with multiple locations across the server for your convenience, is here with open arms to help you process everything from finding that your companions have been captured by The Watchers to recurring guilt over setting off an unfathomable chain of events in your past! Therapy from Theseus of Glowberry Therapy is available if you only ask him with a message in the Citizen Talk thread. Therapy is free, but donations are especially appreciated.

Do you crave cookies, pies, cakes, muffins, or any small pastries? You’re in luck because Z (or Zee) has your perfect fix with Painted Wings, their mobile vendor cart running all through Scarland! For just a few diamonds, usually within the 1-5 range, you can taste just a lovingly baked magical treat! Send Z a message in the Citizen Talk thread if you find your stomach growling!

Is your curiosity about a certain mob or biome itching the corners of your brain? Come to Cloud’s Office, located in the Shopping District, and see Azure Clouds to find yourself a researcher who will tell you anything you want to know about these creatures and locations! Send them a message in the Citizen Talk thread for any of your creature and environment studies needed! Any chance for them to share their knowledge is a chance for you to look at your chosen subject with brand-new eyes. All they ask for is 1-10 diamonds (depending on the level of danger) and an attentive ear!

Do you need any medicines or potions? Come to The Pharmacy, located in the center of the shopping district, run by Ender R. Enderwoah! Prices fluctuate based on Ender’s mood and your own demeanor, so put your best face on when you stop by! If you’re pleasant enough, you could even find common items for just a diamond a piece! Find Ender’s thread, The Pharmacy, and leave them a note!

Are you looking for materials from the deep dark areas of the Overworld? Sculk Shriekers, Deepslate, Glowberries, and more are available just east of iBuy at The Quarry Crop, run by Ashes! Give them a message in Citizen Talk, and keep your inventory open for materials in bulk! Prices vary depending on the danger factor, but are well worth it!

Are you looking for a prosthetic or mobility aid from one of the most skilled crafting citizens on the server? Look no further! You can find something perfectly suited to yourself and your style from On the Move! Located at a small workshop near the beach behind iBuy, you can purchase individually customized, hand-crafted, efficiently made, personalized prosthetics and mobility from Fin! Find their Citizen I.D. card and leave a message for them!

Do you need a child, pet, or an inebriated companion to be looked after? For 2 diamonds per hour (or a stockpile of building supplies), you can drop off your ward at The Copper Clinic and Daycare, run by Doc Zero in the Shopping District! In addition, if you are injured or looking for a medical check-up, you may receive a free referral to The Pharmacy as well, though donations are appreciated! Find Doc Zero’s Citizen I.D. card and leave him a message or leave him a message in the Citizen Talk thread if you’re looking for a sitter or clinic!

Many of these shops and services are just getting started, and are more than ready for a full string of customers! We hope you all enjoy your stay in the Hermit Citizen Hub, no matter how long you plan to be with us!

Lost and Found

By Lydia

The following items were brought in from across the server this week. As nobody knows who they belong to, they have been categorized as lost. If you recognize any of the following or would like to report a lost item, do reach out to us at [email protected]*

*Not a real email address

Item 1: A blue glass bottle with a scroll inside. The scroll shows a blueprint for a hot air balloon station. This bottle was found near Keralis’ shipyard. The blueprint seems to be recently drawn, however, the paper is turning yellow due to age. When asked about these blueprints, no one in the area had claimed them, nor had they heard of any plans for a hot air balloon station. The blueprints are drawn in colored pencil and the bottle itself glows in the dark. If this bottle belongs to you, please tell us if you are still planning to create a hot air balloon station when you come to claim it!

Item 2: An old notebook containing transcripts of a quiz show. This notebook is a spiral notebook with an orange and yellow cover that contains several transcripts and notes from a quiz show of an unknown name. It is unknown what the title of the show was, as it was never written down. The transcripts of the show appear to involve a tumultuous style of hosting which involves bringing in contestants to fist-fight each other before answering questions related to various Minecraft mobs. To the person who owns this book, please know that we have been very entertained by its contents!

Item 3: A cloth doll found near Enchantea depicting a gothic baseball player. This doll was found in near-perfect condition just outside of the shop. It is approximately 11 inches tall and has a black baseball uniform with gothic jewelry around the neck and wrists, with four ear piercings. It has curly green hair and silver button eyes. A patch of a peanut shell is sewn onto the back of its shirt. Neither a baseball nor bat was found with it.

Item 4: 6 2-inch coins made out of brass, all depicting images of fish tails and birds’ wings. These coins are green and surprisingly heavy. Four of them appear brand new, but the others appear to have rusted over many years. Each coin depicts two fish tails and four sets of bird wings, specifically the tails of Rainbow Trouts and the wings of California Condors. Anyone holding these coins notes that they feel as if they are about to be chased down by a threatening being, and everyone we have asked refuses to touch them. If these coins are yours, please claim them as soon as possible.

Item 5: A beige amphora made of clay, depicting the image of several Striders walking across a lava lake filled with dominoes. This amphora was found near Total Chaos. The artwork is painted in shades of orange, red, and dark turquoise. The images are crudely drawn and one of the handles is missing. Nothing was found inside the amphora, and it appears to have never held anything at all, as the inside is perfectly clean. If this amphora belongs to you, please consider displaying some of your plants inside of it!

Spectating Science: Warden Science with Tango Tek for Decked Out

Recapped by Cirrus, the Shoebill, written by Lydia

Scientific advancements throughout the Hermit Citizen Hub and among the Hermits themselves continue onward, allowing greater insight into familiar faces. Any citizens who are interested in the instinctual behaviors and idiosyncrasies of creatures of the most dangerous caliber are invited to share their theories related to the focused mob of this article. Wardens today are not as mysterious as they were during their first debut on all servers, however, this does not deter many from inquiring more about the aspects that we do not fully understand, or that we may elaborate upon concerning these sensory beasts.

While last week’s edition of Spectating Science focused on the study of Ravagers from the perspective of your fellow citizen, a biologist and animal behaviorist, Redfeather, this edition focuses on a single day’s experiments conducted by your Hermit, Tango Tek, as he fine-tuned his knowledge of Wardens and continued the early planning stages of his hand-crafted dungeon-crawler game, Decked Out.

Wardens are set to be integrated into the third and fourth levels of Decked Out as the primary threats to Players attempting to collect their artifacts and escape the game with their life. In addition, Wardens were stated to have many intimidating traits that can be used to strike the right level of haste and panic in these Players, but they needed great adjustments to their environment due to their many setbacks. Tango Tek’s live broadcast from May 17th featured trials and experiments conducted on these Wardens in a two-and-a-half-hour session. These experiments centered on necessary changes to increase Warden sensitivity and aggression to make the levels a greater challenge than the previous ones.

One of the Warden’s most significant obstacles, according to Tango Tek, is the extended length of time that a Warden takes to find a Player. This required several assessments of both traversal and sensitivity ranges at the beginning of his broadcast. His initial tests aimed to assess the traversal capabilities of the creatures, finding that the presence of lava slows down a Warden’s walking and running speed, causing it to struggle through its presence. Soul sand will also slow down a Warden’s walking speed. A flow of lava will also easily push a Warden in the stream’s direction, making it unusable for a Warden’s pathing. Wardens do not take damage from lava and are capable of swimming up walls made of lava, but this is not an ideal construction. Instead, Tango Tek settled on using fire in the place of lava for the time being, because it works well to slow down the Player while allowing the Warden to walk and run at its normal pace.

A given advantage for Wardens is their ability to move in a path toward a Player despite their inability to see, and this remains consistent even with the presence of trivial, small dead ends in maze settings. Larger dead ends may cause issues for Wardens, which affects the layout of the third and fourth levels to accommodate a Warden’s initial patterns of pathing. Tango Tek stated that he would likely make each corridor 2 blocks wide at a minimum. He also added that railings are imperative to any staircases if a Warden may risk falling off of them when chasing down a Player.

The next tests conducted centered on Darkness and the sound of Wardens’ heartbeats. Wardens give Players within a 20-block radius the effect of Darkness, which lasts for twelve seconds and is reapplied every six seconds, in addition to creating the sound of an audible heartbeat from approximately 50 to 60 blocks away from a Player. Each Warden’s heartbeat accelerates depending on how aggravated it is, meaning that multiple Wardens will not synchronize their heartbeats with each other. These heartbeats come in tandem with the effect of Darkness given to each Player. The level of Darkness pulsing can physically be changed by each Hermit through their out-of-world settings, and can even be set to not pulse at all. Tango Tek stated, however, that this is not an ideal way to play the game and interferes with the way that he wants them to experience the game’s environment. He also confirmed that the primary heartbeat sound effect that was added to Decked Out overpowers the heartbeat of the Wardens, but he does not see this as a large issue and prefers the sound of the Decked Out sound system to take priority in order to build up the Player’s sense of urgency.

The most intensive tests during the broadcast related to the aggravation and ability of a Warden to track down and kill a Player. With the help of a data pack created by his friend, Grifter, Tango Tek proceeded to measure the way that Wardens’ aggravation becomes affected by different factors. The first section of these intensive tests related to distance, a Warden’s sense of touch, projectiles, and a Warden’s use of scent. Wardens sniff when they are idle and can detect all Players within a 25-block radius. This does not make them aggravated, but it does send them on the path to the Player. A Player walking is the first step to aggravating a Warden, with the others being a Player throwing a projectile that physically contacts the Warden and touching the Warden with one’s bare hands or a weapon. A Warden that is hit with a projectile is easily aggravated faster than in any other way that a Player may antagonize it. A Warden’s roar is also a sign of its aggravation rising. Sneaking is the Player’s first line of defense against aggravating a Warden. If a Warden is not able to reach a Player with its long arms, it will release a Sonic Shriek, dealing a heavy amount of damage as well. A Sonic Shriek has a range of 16 blocks horizontally and 20 blocks vertically.

The second part of this intensive period related to environmental sounds and how they affect a Warden’s attention. Wardens always prioritize the vibrations of a Player over the vibrations of other objects but are also drawn to other objects that create sound within their vicinity. Wardens will not use their sniffing ability when they are distracted by noise-making objects when the Player is over 16 blocks away, which limits the way that Tango Tek may use such elements in relation to Wardens.

The third part of this section involved Tango Tek running through a maze of three-block-tall walls to get to the other side and successfully outrun a Warden. He then added more Wardens upon realizing that merely one Warden proved to be unsatisfactory. The testing area ranged approximately 70 by 70 blocks, the approximate size that Level Three is planned to match. Level Three may be larger, and will also include vertical portions. The goal of creating Level Three is to make the terrain harder for the Player to navigate, but easier for the Warden to traverse and track the Player down. Due to the set of Wardens placed within the testing area taking a longer amount of time to track down the Player and become aggravated, Tango Tek needed a solution to enhance the Wardens’ sensory input. These tests confirmed the need for a new set of experiments to increase the Wardens’ range of aggravation and tracking time.

The final portion of the broadcast showed Tango Tek’s solution to these timing issues. Tango Tek, through the use of calibrated sculk sensors (a future addition to the game), amethyst blocks, and pistons, successfully increased the range of a Warden’s aggravation from 16 blocks to a full 50 blocks. Through the connection of these “nodes” (single units consisting of a calibrated sculk sensor, amethyst block, and piston), he not only increased the range of aggravation but significantly increased the speed of a Warden tracking down a Player and shortened the time in which a Warden would become aggravated by said Player. He describes this grid format of nodes in the way of activating them through the pistons, set off by the amount of clank generated by each Player. During the Player’s run, they will activate the connected calibrated network depending on how long they stay in the dungeon. Despite this critical improvement, Tango Tek must moderate the nodes that are used throughout the entire dungeon to ensure that the game is not too difficult for the Player to complete.

The broadcast ended shortly after this experiment, leaving its viewers with a greater understanding of the capabilities, setbacks, and potential enhancement of Wardens. With this research and experimentation, Tango Tek has greatly enhanced the intelligence and threat levels posed by Wardens to Players for Decked Out, specifically through increasing their range of traversal and aggravation towards the Player. Thanks to Tango Tek’s use of calibrated sculk sensors, Wardens will be a more formidable presence as they take center stage in Levels Three and Four of Decked Out. The overall goal in this endeavor is to encourage the Player to be stealthy and quick, rather than to frustrate them and tempt them to brute force their way through the dungeon.

We invite any applied researchers to bring forth any growing developments that they would like to share in this segment and look for Cirrus, the Shoebill, for an interview about themselves and their work. In addition, tangents and rambles are more than welcome. No discovery is too small, and it is never too late to teach your fellow citizens something new!

[If you would like to be interviewed for Spectating Science, please look for Cirrus’s Citizen I.D. card in the Discord server and leave a note for them.]

Ask the Seers

By Seers Jester, S, Vi, and Nes

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Dear Seers, I took your advice and got things done :] Bobby now has a better room with much more space, and the cats are finally getting along with him! Too well actually. Call me paranoid, but what do I do if I feel like my cats and warden are trying to plot something against me? I feel like the snack barrels aren’t gonna safe anymore. - Paranoid Cat And Warden Parent

Hello Paranoid Cat And Warden Parent,

Apologies for the delayed response, we here at The Seers all mysteriously disappeared to a death game. But we’re back now! Hopefully just in time to save you from your scheming pets…

The most important thing is to find out why they’re plotting, have you not been feeding them their favourite snacks often enough? Are they not getting enough attention? Did you step on one of their feet last week? Figure out why they’re mad and try to bribe them with extra of whatever they’re mad about.

If that fails, separate them. They may be friends, but if they’re dangerous they cannot play together. I’m not saying rehome any of them, just maybe move Bobby away from your base until things blow over!

If you try that and Bobby ends up escaping and returning to plotting with the cats, make a noise machine. It will entertain him long enough for him to forget about whatever they were plotting about.

If all else fails, pack your bags and leave. Perhaps consider the perimeter, because that’s probably more safe then your house right now. - The Seers

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This week’s Garden club meeting is being held at Etho’s Alien Gateway! He may be washed up and late to the season but things are going swimmingly for this wet cat! Members please remember to bring your most exotic flowers so we can make Etho feel a little bit better.

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Have those pesky SSS members lit up your base without your permission? Are you losing your mob buddies at night because of safety precautions? Here at the SUS we can fix that! Your base will go back to exactly as it was before, and you’ll no longer be lonely on cold nights.

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Lydia once again and Azure

Word Search by Lydia

Crossword by Lydia

Coloring page by Lydia

Brain Teasers by Azure

And that’s all for this issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 16, 8/2/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This Week At The Overseer HQ: MCC Madness!

By Lydia

The announcement of Minecraft Championship 33, taking place on Saturday, August 5th, has brought with it a very enthused and competitive wave to The Overseer staff members, many of whom have either crafted or bought merchandise to support their preferred team. Everything from foam fingers, T-shirts, paint, and team-branded (non-alcoholic) drinks are currently filling up almost every room of the office. A quarter of the popcorn, over half of the hot dogs, eight pizzas, and a few of the large specialty pastries from Scarland were taken by The Overseer staff as well in preparation for the event’s afterparty. Bets are being placed to predict the winning team of this month’s Minecraft Championship, with the winning pot containing previously lost items that the staff has taken a liking to and special commissions from one of the Citizen Shops of the winners’ choices. The rats in the office, not wanting to miss out, have also taken part in the bets to predict the winning team of this month’s championship.

The rats in the office have continued stealing all of the pizza during the past two weeks,, and they were very pleased at the addition of both more pizza as well as the other snacks that the staff has collected. The rats remained perfectly safe from the office cats. The cats, rather than attempting to catch them, have taken to actively avoiding them, though the staff cannot figure out why. Regardless, all of the office pets have been given their own miniature T-shirts and hats to support the staff’s favorite teams.

Staff members were seen around the server flipping various vendor carts, climbing buildings, and shooting off fireworks corresponding to their preferred teams’ colors during multiple nights of excitement. They also blasted music that they had declared to be “team anthems” at various bases as well as in every public district. The Shopping District is covered in crepe paper, spray paint, streamers, confetti, and team flags for various teams, and over a fourth of the Citizen Shops have been left in a similar state. Some of the shop owners are refusing service to The Overseer until the championship has ended. Citizens should be warned that this will only increase tenfold as the championship draws closer with the intention of encouraging Citizens to root for their preferred teams. Though this will likely have the opposite effect, attempting to tell the staff members will not mitigate the pandemonium.

The staff has reserved seats well in advance in the stadiums. Being able to attend the games at all is considered a notable achievement in and of itself, as purchasing tickets took over a week. This was in part due to the staff members needing to comb past scalpers and being scammed by them no less than fifteen times. Another reason that this took longer than anticipated is that a few of the staff members had insisted upon taking the entire animal menagerie with them, and therefore chose to buy tickets for every cat and rat in the office.

The final piece to complete The Overseer staff’s demonstration of team spirit before the games begin is the collection of superstitions that they must fulfill in hopes of helping their teams win. This denotes specific beverages and food items that must be eaten as well as clothing colors that must be worn on the day of the championship games. These superstitions also include newly-made rituals, ranging from traversing an ancient city to collect various materials (it is against the ritual rules to buy them at any shops), setting at least thirty traps of any kind throughout the server inside other buildings, to challenging Citizens outside of The Overseer to fight to the death if they are rooting for opposing teams. One ritual in particular, sending three stray cats and six rats through The Rift, with the intention of their return with items from each team member’s inventory, is currently in progress and will conclude on the day before the championship games, provided that the animals have not gotten lost along the way.

With the conclusion of this week’s office update, The Overseer wishes the best to all Citizens attending the Minecraft Championship as audience members and hopes that they enjoy an excellent performance from their favorite teams this month.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Joe Hills Support Weekend

By Roo

Joe Hills is a lot of things: undisputed MCYTblr sexyman, calligrapher, poet, eldritch being, musician, pinball machine creator, and a ghost, among many other amazing things.

As you all may know, this weekend, other than being a Saturday and Sunday, was known to many of us as Joe Hills Support Weekend.

Joe had mentioned that he had been trying to keep up his standard stream schedule even though he was struggling to find the financial means to do so, and this weekend, when Joe did a TCG stream each day, many community members supported him through both Patreon and Tips, with Joe reporting over 75 new Patreon signups and pledges.

Not all support has to be direct donations- subscribing to him on Youtube or following on Twitch means a lot, and he makes amazing content on both platforms. Whether a new Joe fan or old, even if the official support weekend may be over, it is Joe Hills time all the time. Continued support is just as, if not even more important, and the Joe affiliates in the Hermitcitizen Hub would always welcome more friends.

Affiliate Summaries

By Roo

Docm77: Things sure have been happening. I'm actually not qualified to disclose to you what Doc has been getting up to, and in turn, the Doc affiliates, but things sure are happening.

Ethoslab: A lot of hype about him in MCC, Etho affiliates are placing bets on whether or not he will change his skin, with the majority of bets on a strong, resounding no.

Joe Hills: (This is the eighth time I have had to report on this. Joe affiliates, are you okay?) Joe Hills.

Mumbo Jumbo: Eat your veggies and never, never watch the realistic Mumbo video. Not again.

Pearlescentmoon: The Pearl affiliates are discussing being cats again. Don't worry, this is perfectly normal and healthy behavior.

Welsknight: He's turned into a Pokemon? Someone explain this to me.

Xisumavoid: Pears? Pears.

Weather Report

By Lydia

Temperatures are represented using Celsius. Sorry, Americans!

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 26 degrees with a low of 20 degrees. Winds will be very high today, with gusts of up to 58 miles per hour. Be sure to secure any of your loose items.

Thursday: Temperatures will reach a high of 27 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms are expected, however, it is very likely that they will pass within minutes due to Bdubs sleeping them away.

Friday: Temperatures will reach a high of 29 degrees with a low of 21 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy with very mild wind gusts. Evening skies will be clear.

Saturday: Temperatures will reach a high of 28 degrees with a low of 22 degrees. Skies will be partly sunny with very low wind gusts.

Sunday: Temperatures will reach a high of 31 degrees with a low of 24 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain during the late afternoon.

Monday: Temperatures will reach a high of 27 degrees with a low of 19 degrees. Skies will be mostly sunny. There is a predicted increase in whirlpools and rip tides, so be careful if you are swimming.

Tuesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 26 degrees with a low of 18 degrees. Early morning showers will take place, however skies will clear by the early afternoon.

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 30 degrees with a low of 22 degrees. Skies will be clear throughout the day with light showers throughout the evening and overnight.

Astrology Corner: MCC-Scopes

By Corundumcat

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday, look up your star sign, and wonder, “Will I be called out this week?” “Who am I in regards to the usual MCC goer?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: You were convinced by your friends to come to MCC. You don’t know who these people are and why Kakashi sounds Canadian. You are also confused why Naruto is not here as well. Also, Not Kakashi has a Canadian flag where you would put the captain's armband.

Taurus: Your favourite player will come 29th or they won’t. You don’t know. Regardless, you will get them to sign the life size cut out of themself. The cutout seems to be breathing.

Gemini: You are the unpaid intern of Noxcrew who always fixes the elevator and for the majority of the time, the people playing break the f-ing elevator. You have gotten so good at being an elevator mechanic the Noxcrew have sworn that they won’t make a ‘joke’ this time. You have made sure of that. You used bedrock-lined red stone this time.

Cancer: You are the singular MCC stall worker who has been given a box cutter to easily get the merchandise that always sells out, except for the novelty Noxite Plushees. There are always so many that the merch store donated a whole bunch for The Overseer to use as decorations.

Leo: You went in full cosplay to support your favourite team (Kakashi's team). You see that Bdubs, the Bdubs Affiliates, and the Kakashi Affiliates are all dressed as Kakashi Girls. Bdubs seems to be really excited and has told everyone that Etho is only lacking in Limited Life. They all have posters that say “KAKASHI IS NOT WASHED UP.” A rather polite Kakashi affiliate with lilac and duck egg blue hair comes up to you and hands you a poster. It has two photos of a guy called Etho. One looks animated and the other is of him sitting in Bdubs basement, legs up, reading a book called “How to deal with your identical twin.” You also enjoy MCC a lot.

Virgo: You are part of the Kakashi affiliate group and you have cupcakes with you. It has Ethoslabs’ face on it. It is lemon and rose flavoured with elderflower buttercream. It is Bdubs approved.

Libra: You are a Pearl affiliate. MCC is way too early, so you tough it out with 10 cups of caffeine, one shot of sriracha, one cup of peppermint and an Etho cupcake. People fear for your mouth. Why? Because you have drunk stuff that has made people build for months.

Scorpio: You are the underpaid food service worker. The people who work with you ALL claimed to be sick. You are now being paid quadruple your normal wage of 50 diamonds. Nice.

Sagittarius: You have been randomly selected to be the person tagged at the end of TGTTOSAWAF. You decide to wear a suit and tie and bring a deck chair cause you don’t know how long it will take them.

Capricorn: You are on first aid. You know how to deal with injuries and are on call for when they stab each other. If some people get really bad, you force a respawn on them. You also make sure that you have grease and oil for those with mobility aids. You also have anything and everything people would need. You don’t get paid. :)

Aquarius: You got to help create the games this time. You were in charge of hiding a photo of each of the crew. You’ve done it and people will not see it. :( SO, you have replaced the cats so they will notice. You changed them so there are missing photos. Hopefully you won’t be fired.

Pisces: You give a flyer to this person who’s looking very lost. Like, the lost you get when you are told that Etho is not Kakashi and that The Overseer is not paid (please donate in the donation box in the entrance way). You have also brought a friend to grip onto when it gets rough.

All star signs: Comment who you think will be ranked with the most deaths this MCC!

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you. However the team you are rooting for may loose… just like in The Ashes or the Soccer World Cup

Hermits' MCC Statistics

By Ilea

In the light of recent events (Etho in MCC) we here at Overseer come with a spreadsheet of all the prowess that all the Hermits have shown us in MCC!

From iJevin in MCC 1 to Etho joining just now in MCC 33 Hermits have shown us a variety of skills, gained new names and became a nightmare for some other players. You may think that they all are great at Buildmart, yet their statistics have us corrected.

Basically this is a Hermits in MCC appreciation post and an introduction to the spreadsheet, present right underneath. To all the nerds: Enjoy!

View the MCC spreadsheet here!

Lost and Found

By Lydia

Item 1: A statue of a crocodile This statue is one foot in length and appears to be made out of marble. It is painted with a set of gray and green shades. It makes an excellent large paper weight for our many MCC notes from previous championships that are being compiled for Ilea.

Item 2: Bouquets from Nox’s Flowers and Sculk Clearing These four bouquets include tulips, chrysanthemums, peonies, delphiniums, hyacinths, orchids, and calla lilies. They are tied with multi-colored bows and each have 15% off coupons for sculk clearing attached to them.

Item 3: A very old poster of a science fiction rock band Found in Scarland, this poster features a lead singer in a full metallic costume, a keyboardist in armor akin to the Star Wars storm-troopers, and a Wookie-like drummer. The year 1981 is printed at the bottom of the poster next to the name Halyx printed in a large block font. One of the staff members suggested that it may belong to someone who collects various theme park paraphernalia, perhaps a staff member of the park or Scar himself, however, the staff cannot be certain.

Item 4: Medical research notes regarding sculk infections and Wardens These medical notes were found sixteen blocks from the Sculk Research lab. They state that it is very likely that Wardens may thrive off of the sculk rather than succumb to its damage. The notes also discuss a symbiotic relationship between the Warden and the sculk itself, while also stating limitations on enchantments.

Item 5: A pack of greeting cards These greeting cards depict various mobs, all with phrases related to celebrating birthdays of different ages. Some of them are for children, others for teenagers, and a few of them are for adults.

Item 6: Two giant Gnome Depot skeleton sets These skeleton sets are the 50-foot variety. One of them appears to be partially sculk-infected. The other one is covered in glowstone dust. It appears to have been covered with glue and sprayed with glowstone dust. Both of them have glowing diamond eyes.

Item 7: A lifetime rocket supply coupon This coupon’s right side is slightly burnt off, likely from a nearby launched rocket. It is unclear which shop or outlet will accept this coupon, as the burnt side makes the details unreadable. It may be acceptable at iBuy, but this is uncertain.

Item 8: A pixel art clipboard for sporting events This pixel art clipboard has about a dozen sheets of statistic charts for an upcoming sporting event, pleasantly color-coded and easy to read for the untrained eye to sports.

Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Lydia!

And that's all for this week folks! Wish you a wonderful time with the upcoming MCC, remember to cheer for Etho! Have a great week!

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Issue 5, 5/17/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week has shown the Hermitcitizen Hub settling into a rhythm, with an art compilation being created for the lovely ZombieCleo's birthday! Citizens are also encouraged to apply for mod, as more are welcomed! Please check announcements for more details. On to the news!

The Employment Guide to Season 9 and What to Put on Your Resume to Get The Job

By Winter

You may be wondering like I did a few months ago, “How do I get paid? Will I have anything to retire on?” The answer to all your financial questions will be answered by someone who did a little bit of digging to find the answer to the eternal question. So here is a step by step guide on what businesses will pay you.

At Number One we have Az’s bakery. You help her bake, and just generally help out. The one caveat is that you cannot eat the batter. Under no circumstances.

Coming in at Number Two we have Grian. Grian will pay you to work at any one of his many Un-Grianproof areas. You do have to be able to not be afraid of the dark, possibly perishing, and overall weirdness. You will be paid in life insurance and grian orbs.

Coming in at Number Three we have SUS. Scar Unsafe Services will pay you to mess with SSS, SUS pays you in whatever you can find in SSS’s chests. A quote from one of the members reads “We do not claim responsibility for anything that may happen if you choose this payment option”. They also pay in free mob farms.

Coming in at Number Four on the opposite end of the spectrum you have SSS who will pay you handsomely. Yes I repeat, HANDSOMELY to light up very dangerous things. The pay rate will go up depending on the difficulty.

Coming in at Number Five we have The Hermitcraft Recap. As a member of the recap filming team, the recap definitely pays you. You have the ability to live on sight and you are given 3 meals per day. If you are like me and don’t live in the recap housing units, then you get compensated in what you may ask, Health Insurance, and a diamond a month.

Coming in at Number Six we have Beef’s TCG shop. You get paid in TCG cards and learn the skills necessary. That’s pretty much it.

Coming in at Number Seven we have Impulse’s Mega Base. You will not be paid at IBuy. At the mega base you will be paid in the diamonds you dig up. You may also get some cool ores.

Coming in at Number Eight we have Mumbo K(illsalot) Jumbo. As he is the richest hermit you will get paid, in what who knows. You get paid in diamonds, and A LOT of work holidays. Last this writer heard the Mumbo Affiliates went on a BIG biking holiday.

And finally The Overseer. This writer can confirm….

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THAT YOU DON’T GET PAID.

In all honesty, I have been paid in the experience of a lifetime, and we also get baked goods so pretty nice. You also do get paid in fun times.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Weekly Weather Report

By Virtual

Note: If any of our readers are rich and generous, we ask for assistance in paying Rainy’s ransom. The kidnappers' identity is still unknown, but leaving a pile of diamonds on the doorstep of the Overseer offices may be enough to reach them.

Thursday - STORMS, hail expected between 3 PM and 5 PM (GMT). Helmets are suggested for all those working outdoors.

Friday - PARTLY CLOUDY, 75% chance of Doc messing with Grian and Scar. Citizens near Scarland and Grian’s rocks advised to watch for anvils and charged creepers.

Saturday - CLOUDY, fog expected around Zedaph’s base between 1 AM and 10 AM (GMT). Reduced visibility may obscure ledges, increasing risk of death by fall damage.

Sunday - RAINY, hordes of Drowned expected around Spawn Town. Watch for tridents from every direction.

Monday - SUNNY, high temperatures expected to reach 36 Celsius by 11 AM (GMT). Dry areas at risk of wildfires.

Tuesday - SUNNY, high heat continues. Citizens advised to carry water and watch for signs of heatstroke.

Wednesday - WINDY, elytra flight may become unsustainable at high altitudes.

Additional Notes: Increasingly strange copper structures expected to appear around Grian and Mumbo’s bases throughout the week. Citizens are to continue working around them as normal. Do not attempt to wax the copper.

Astrology Corner

[The Horrorscope Theme - Intro]

WINTER The Overseer Presents The Horrorscope Edition 5 [The Magnus Archives Theme – Intro - Continues]

WINTER Test… Test… Test… 1, 2, 3... Right. (Sounds of Winter clearing her throat) My name is Winter. I work for the Horrorscope, Astral Library, an organizsation dedicated to academic research into the esoteric and the Paranormal.

I work for the Horrorscope and have been asked by my superiors to record my thoughts on the coming week. I have been working at the Horrorscope for a few weeks and have not got to voice my thoughts so far. As of current we have ten cases still ongoing.

Statement begins.

(Pause)

Our first case is of the star sign Gemini… While searching through the previous weeks records I noticed that star sign was advised to invest in (disgust) Etho Heads. While this may seem merely harmless, it seems foolhardy to invest in something that multiple people already have invested in. While Etho Heads may make great gifts for family members off server, this reporter suggests ridding yourself of these interesting collectables, if anything give a few to the Hermit known by ZombieCleo.

(Pause)

(Sound of Winter taking a breath)

Our second case is of the star sign Cancer. Cancer was suggested previously to fight GeminiTay. The same week an obituary was released of one of the Cancers. A suggestion for the Hermit Citizens under the star sign of cancer is to invest in life insurance.

(Pause)

Our third case is of the star sign Leo. Leo is often associated with the symbolism of a lion and the colour red. According to one record, Leo was described as “Lucky” for this year. I doubt the likelihood of that occurring. To improve the chances of this happening, it is suggested to obtain a lion, and then set it free in a friend's house.

(Pause)

Our fourth case is of the star sign Virgo… Virgo was advised previously to follow a Joe Hills certified beauty tutorial. While this was previously suggested, it is now suggested to spend time away from the entity, and other paranormal beings.

(Pause)

(Sounds of the newsroom, brown noise if you will)

The crew seem up in arms about something, however that is not my business, my business is delivering this to the listener.

(Pause)

Let’s get back to business.

(Sounds of Winter taking a breath in and out)

In the case of Libra it has been written down that they should bring an umbrella with them and open the umbrella up in inconvenient moments. The rest of the suggestion is scribbled out, with some words, which are indistinguishable.

(Sounds of Winter flipping through pages)

(Beat)

For Scorpio it seems as if they are suggested to start pooling diamonds?? together. So sorry for the confusion but I cannot understand for the life of me what is written here.

(Sounds of Winter flipping through even more pages)

For Sagittarius it is suggested that they have-

(sounds of a wet being squelching up beside the recording device)

(Sounds of a thud before the sound of Winter slumping onto the ground)

(Static)

Editor's Note: This transcription was not written by the editor. Due to its disturbing nature, the editor would like to exclude it but it is above her pay grade (the pay grade being nothing at all). Sincerest apologies.

The Birdhouse

By Azure

Citizens may have taken notice of many avian and bird-adjacent persons flocking to a treehouse in the forest near the shopping district. One of our interviewers, Azure, has spoke with some of the avians who often use the birdhouse for more information on this new gathering area.

1. What is your favorite part of the bird house? Z: I'd say its how inviting everyone I've met here so far have been! Budgie: Similarly, I like the closeness of it. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, an avian is an avian Raven: Definitely [the living room], it so comfy and I may or may not have not left it in weeks except to necessities due to that

2. Who built it? Z: I don't actually know that one, do you know who built it? Budgie: Well, when I got here, nobody really knew, either. It just kind of… existed. A lot of the accommodations and decorations you see were brought in after we settled. We’ve built crash-landing pads around the entrances, we’ve put ladders for those who can’t fly… I believe we changed some of the glass to stained glass so nobody would run into it. While it doesn’t change how I view the Birdhouse, I would certainly like to know who to thank for this building, it’s provided such a welcoming community Raven: No, not really. It's just kind of always been here.*

3. How did you find the bird house? Z: I just got here recently, and after getting a home set up i just- went looking for some community, and heard there was one for avians. I’m glad i looked into it Budgie: I was on my way home from working when I flew past it, I saw what looked like an avian-based build, so I got curious. I wanted to explore, but I didn’t know others were inside until I stumbled upon them. I believe it was Pen and Nerd I found… Raven: Oh, I was out flying a while back and it caught my eye. I went it to check it out and I haven't really left since than

4. Roughly how many citizens are living there and how big is the Birdhouse? Pen: None of us live here per se, at least I don't think so! We all just come around to hang with each other, this is a space to meet other Avians after all. The birdhouse is quite big, that's for sure, quite accommodating too. Can't tell you the exact amount of avians that come by, the amount varies everyday and I'm personally sure I haven't met them all yet Budgie: I’ve so far met… maybe 10 other avians? I’m not sure how many of us actually live here, but many of us will stay the night on occasion! We have a designated ‘comfort’ area for nests and other sleeping arrangements. Z: I’ve only met about 4 so far, 6 counting these two (referring to Pen and Eagle)

6. Is there anything else you'd like to mention about the Birdhouse? Eagle: Well it’s a very nice community space and we’ve kind of formed a flock here. I won’t name names, but some of us can be very bad at remembering to preen or have never learned how, so a lot of times another avian will offer them help. And the avians here are always welcoming, even if I haven’t quite met all of them yet. Budgie: The Birdhouse is always open— I don’t think there will be a time where anyone would be turned away, We’re a welcoming community. As I’ve said before, an avian is an avian. It doesn’t matter if they’ve got full wings or lost or damaged ‘em, they’ll always be welcome to settle in. Pen: I'd say that the Birdhouse is a great place for everyone, especially the birds, it's... I'd have to admit, it's very nice to have a place filled with others that can understand you, ya know? Still working things out and hopefully more things could be added for the others, like how the stairs are a recent addition for those that are grounded. Can't wait to see how this place grows honestly. Z: I've only really been here a very short while, but from what i've seen and heard from the others here, the birdhouse seems like a sort of safe space, and i'm just really glad i joined here

*Editor's Note: The Birdhouse was designed by Morph and built by Redfeather. Canonically, whoever built the basis of the Birdhouse is not definitively known but many other avians helped make the Birdhouse what it is today. You can find a tour of the Birdhouse here.

Lost and Found

By Virtual

The following items were brought in from across the server this week. As nobody knows who they belong to, they have been categorized as lost. If you recognize any of the following, or would like to report a lost item, do reach out to us at [email protected]*

*not a real email address

Item 1: An iron sword that has rusted up to the hilt, found buried in the desert. The sword was excavated by a citizen collecting sand for a mega project. Despite its poor condition, the sword appeared to have full durability and whistled when swung, as though it was extremely sharp. Tests have shown that the sword is exactly as sharp as it sounds, and it is now being kept safe in a leather scabbard in the Lost and Found office, where it has temporarily become a coat rack. If the sword belongs to you, we hope you are up to date on your tetanus shot before you come collect it.

Item 2: A book with a yellow cover, found in Welsknight’s base. Nearly imperceptible patterns weave their way through the fabric cover of this book. The pattern seems to have no beginning or end, and when we attempted to find one, we found the shapes repeated infinitely, like fractals. This cover appears to have been layered over an older leather binding, which peeked out when the book was opened. The inside cover did contain a bookplate, but the name of the library it came from was too smudged to make out. The book itself contained no words, only a series of impossible mazes that bled over onto each consecutive page, creating a hundred page long infinite spiraling puzzle. If this book belongs to you, perhaps you can show us the solution.

Item 3: An amulet in the shape of a stylized eye, found in the Overseer Offices. The sound of running tape spills from the amulet at a steady volume. When a citizen listened closely, they could hear a voice layered beneath the static. They reported an unmistakable feeling that, whoever this is, they are talking directly to the listener. Their words are faint and unintelligible, but their tone and repetition strikes a sense of urgency. They are trying to tell you something. Can you hear the whisper? Come to the Overseer offices, and listen closely. Maybe you can pass on the message.

Spectating Science: Ravagers and Environmental Behavior in Decked Out

Recorded by Cirrus, the Shoebill

Scientific studies of the Hermit Citizen Hub have been steadily developing over the course of the past month, allowing insight into subjects that have drawn both applied researchers and their fellow citizens towards a dedicated journey of curiosity. These growing developments include but are not limited to observing mob behavior, the radiation of The Perimeter, the transformative effects of The Rift, the fungal nature of the Sculk and its symptoms of infection, the possible existence of The Watchers and their relation to their citizens, and experiments related to the enigmatic Zedvancements.

This edition of Spectating Science focuses on the behavior and care of Ravagers, several of which are heavily integrated into the up-and-coming dungeon crawler game, Decked Out, and features an interview with its highly experienced laboratory technician and beast keeper, Redfeather.

Redfeather, a researcher who specializes in the fields of mob biology, health, and behavior, also keeps watch over a variety of experiments focused specifically on animals and has been working as an applied scientist for two seasons. After several months of assisting other prominent figures with their experiments, Redfeather conducts his own calculated routines of Ravager observation, care, and experimental study.

Ravagers play a vital role in Decked Out, as they are used to increase the game’s difficulty and instill a fearful sense of urgency in its participants. Originally herded by the creator of the dungeon, Tango Tek, these creatures are known to be aggressive towards players and notoriously bloodthirsty, making them a perfect addition to the intended pulse-pumping chases of Decked Out. Despite their brash demeanor, those who are persistent enough to study their instinctual reactions to an ever-changing internal environment have brought an intriguing perspective.

The following interview with Redfeather was recorded on May 12th, at approximately 8:45 AM in The Birdhouse by Cirrus, the Shoebill.

“Good morning, Feather! Have a seat and tell us where your work hails from. How long have you been an applied scientist?”

“Well, I’m just a lab tech, I work odd jobs here and there, mostly taking care of experiments and other captive mobs, feeding them, recording any growth, monitoring health issues, and recording their behavior in studies! I’ve been working as a scientist for two seasons.”

“Please, elaborate on what makes you passionate about your work. Our listeners [and readers] and I are enamored with any enthusiasm.”

“I’m especially passionate about studying mob behavior. For example, the way Ravagers react in a controlled environment is fascinating!”

“Ravagers, such rambunctious creatures. Have you made any particularly notable discoveries about their behavioral changes, perhaps related to their environment, in this case, or their keepers?”

“Well, for example, their varied reactions can depend a lot on different variables! Depending on the keeper, their past experiences, how hungry they are, the space they’re in, temperature, the presence of other Ravagers, they can be wildly different in their levels of aggression! Sometimes they can seem downright cuddly! Of course, you must always still exercise caution with an unpredictable animal. Illagers may ride them, but they are far from tame.”

“Bulls of their own unruly destiny, they’re not to be tamed by those who dismiss their spirited minds. You say they can be quite affectionate, yes? What are the ideal conditions that could bring them into such a state?”

“I’ve yet to arrive at a precise conclusion, however, I can draw a pretty confident line between docility and whether you have food. Also, if they have recently quenched their bloodthirst, they seem to enjoy a bit of ‘celebration’ so to speak. Other Ravagers treat them with more respect for having won the hunt. Also, while not great for their general mood, a Ravager in a smaller space is less likely to attack right away, granting you the opportunity to distract it with food. Thus, why letting them out of the stable right at feeding time is the perfect time to sneak in pets. They also love a good brushing, providing you can get close enough.”

“Bloodlust for Ravagers, it can’t be removed any more easily than a decaying body seven feet into a bog, after all. A sociological development of a hierarchy among these creatures must be more intricate than those of mere slow cows and sheep if respect for victors is considered imperative to their moods. You have an observant instinct about you to notice such previously undiscovered details. Now, you’re also affectionate towards them from a domestic pet standpoint, just a smidge, from what you mention about brushing them. What is it about them that draws you in with such a sensitive approach?”

"Yes, well, I am one of the keepers as well and have taken on the job of making sure their health is well as they live in Decked Out. I have grown fond of them, though they, I think, feel less towards me and are fonder of the food I bring. Nevertheless, they enjoy their pets and brushes at least as much as a picky cat enjoys being pampered. And that prickliness is what draws me in, I suppose. It's lovable in a way to see them go after their prey so enthusiastically!"

“Cats, what an intriguing comparison. Chasing and devouring their prey gives them a common ground with many, I suppose Ravagers included. Being in such a controlled environment as this ‘Decked Out,’ I suspect, requires Ravagers to relearn their instinctual routines to freely roam. Did you and the keepers work to build a Pavlovian response to their controlled living quarters?”

“For right now, I can say that the Pavlovian response is clearly observed when bringing food, however, for their bloodlust, no additional training is needed! They will go after the keepers or testers or developers alike.”

“Listeners [and readers], take note. Feather, have you recorded any developing changes in the behavior of any other mobs?”

“The only other mobs in the dungeon are the Vex, and they are very instinctual, familiar with Ravagers, and are only let out on occasion when the runner is out of time.”

“Decked Out runners, your time is fleeting from the moment you enter, in that case. Now, if you were to attempt to socialize these controlled Ravagers with other mobs, do you think that they could co-exist in that same environment in Decked Out?”

“I believe other mobs would adapt quickly, given they don't have any natural hostilities aside from Villagers and Iron Golems.”

“Excellent for them! How about if they were to live among each other in the wild? Are they too far changed in this environment to readjust to living in the wild, say, if Decked Out does not last forever?”

“I'm unaware of any extant wild Ravagers aside from their cousins, the cows, but given their natural herding instinct, they would likely do just fine on the plains. The future of Decked Out after the game is currently quite uncertain, but I'm certain we could free the Ravagers at the end for some fun."

“The release of these capricious Ravagers will certainly receive quite the fanfare! […] Each and every second of your time in this interview is one I am grateful to have shared with you. Those are all of the questions I have for you at this time, though I have no doubt that another interview will come along your way in the future.”

“Pleasure to have you! Yes, I can't help but invite you back when you please, not for work, but as a fellow avian! This place is both for the community as well as for avians to be themselves. Have a good day!”

Spectating Science would like to thank Redfeather for providing such a detailed perspective on the idiosyncrasies of these bull-like creatures! We invite any applied researchers to bring forth any growing developments that they would like to share in this segment and look for Cirrus, the Shoebill, for an interview about themselves and their work. In addition, tangents and rambles are more than welcome. No discovery is too small, and it is never too late to teach your fellow citizens something new!

[If you would like to be interviewed for Spectating Science, please look for Cirrus’s Citizen I.D. Card in the Discord server and leave a note for them.]

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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The most magi-cal place on the server is opening soon! In just a few days, the Calnival will be opening in the south side of the shopping district. Opening night will have half-off ticalets and exclusive acts! All members of the Calition will be present for the show of a lifetime. Staff positions are open.

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To honour Mi Amore, the Garden Club is hosting a meeting at Bdubs’ new Horse Mountain. Guests are expected to bring Pink Carnations, Marigolds, Roses, or Rosemary in his honour. Hopefully things go down less explosively than the last time Bdubs’ pasture was used.

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Have you accidentaly created a mob farm in your empty interior? Don’t worry! The Scar Safety Services is happy to come in, clean it up, and light up your base! While we can’t help build your base, we can ensure that you won’t die trying! :)

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Roo, Snuffy, and Azure!

Word Search by Roo

Crossword by Roo

Coloring page by Snuffy

Brain Teasers by Azure

And that’s all for this issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 29, 11/01/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Weekly Weather Report

By Lydia

Temperatures are represented using Celsius. Sorry, Americans!

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 12 degrees and a low of 4 degrees. Skies will be cloudy and windy.

Thursday: Temperatures will reach a high of 15 degrees and a low of 3 degrees. Skies will be mostly sunny, though there is a chance of passing light showers later this afternoon.

Friday: Temperatures will reach a high of 17 degrees and a low of 6 degrees. Rain will be prevalent throughout the entire day.

Saturday: Temperatures will reach a high of 11 degrees and a low of 2 degrees. Skies will be persistently cloudy and rainy until the early evening, in which stars may be visible after 8:00.

Sunday: Temperatures will reach a high of 16 degrees and a low of 4 degrees. Skies will be hazy with no precipitation today.

Monday: Temperatures will reach a high of 14 degrees and a low of 6 degrees. Skies will be mostly rainy with occasional passing thunder, but Bdubs will promptly sleep it away.

Tuesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 12 degrees and a low of 5 degrees. Skies will be mostly clear today with occasional haze.

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 8 degrees and a low of 0 degrees. Skies will be cloudy today with a very, very low chance of snow in the early afternoon.

Now onto other news under the cut!

Lost and Found

By Lydia

Item 1: A recording of a musical performance This recording of a musical performance appears to have been made in a modern theater of an amateur singer accompanied by a very small orchestra. She is a mezzo-soprano and sings a song from an unknown cartoon show. Audience members are heard applauding raucously and join in singing with her towards the end of the four and a half minute recording. Although there is a cartoon listed on the disc, it is not one that contains any music resembling that of the recording.

Item 2: A map of a discount department store This department store, modeled off of a common American version, holds a majority of unusual items according to the map, covered in copious scribbled notes. Sections listed include: cleaning supplies for extraterrestrial bugs, medicine for those undergoing mutations, large plush items of undiscovered creatures, living mannequins, Knick-knacks and display items of insufferably round shapes, DVDs of mildly crude mutant media, and muscle strengtheners for fatigued legs.

Item 3: A personal essay about living alone in old age This treatise appears to have been written by an elderly denizen of a highly populated town in the grasslands, and states the pros and cons of living alone in old age, and the societal changes that have performatively reduced the stigma of elders not being married. The author states that although progress has been made to support unmarried citizens, it is not enough on a substantial level to prevent countless others from bombarding them with pitying and sometimes hostile statements regarding her lifestyle as an unmarried and childless elder, with no one to call their grandchild nor younger relatives to ensure their health is overseen at ninety-six. The author has noted that they have many relatives and friends who ensure that they are not living in a lonely state, but these companions still struggle to comprehend their staunch independent lifestyle.

Item 4: A copy of Charles Addams: A Cartoonist’s Life This copy of a biography of Charles Addams, creator of the newspaper cartoon that would later become the famed fictional Addams Family, delves into heavy details about the cartoonist’s early life, dating history, artistic passion, and career history. While it focuses heavily on his personal romantic relationships, it also offers observations upon who he must have been among friends and colleagues, with personal accounts from these figures in his life. Noted to be easy-going, jovial, and passive in his marriages (one of which became abusive towards him due to his spouse’s enactments of psychological and physical abuse), he was beloved by many people as one who took interest in each person he met. He was stated to have had a way of making them feel important and listened to, regardless of if others would brush them off due to gender expectations at the time.

Item 5: A list of insults This list is handwritten in heavy pencil and records several insults taken from various video games according to the note on the top. Whether all of these games are real is unknown. The listed insults include the following:

You were never burdened with intelligence, but your load seems especially light, today.

Your ass is jealous of your mouth because of how much shit comes out of them.

You make shit look like Beyoncé.

I could bash your head in with a sledgehammer and you’d be so high you wouldn’t even feel it.

Oh, look, it’s mommy’s eldest mistake!

Think you’re a person because you’re walking on two feet?

You’re running your mouth because your lymphedema-ridden legs are too useless to get you anywhere! (Under breath) Useless whale of flesh.

If you tasted anything with even a hint of spice, you would have a heart attack and die!

I heard your reaper refused to take you. Your soul is so rancid, they threw up upon looking at you!

You have more earwax than brain matter!

Why would your gods love you when no one else does?

Think you’ve won the genetic lottery? Cute. You’re suffering delusions of adequacy because your ears are longer than your dick. (Alternatively) You’re suffering delusions of adequacy because your ears are larger than your brain.

Item 6: A can of raviolis This Chef Boyardee can of raviolis was found unopened near Tango’s Deep Frost Citadel, Pictures of crabs have been placed on the can and are depicted raising their claws in the air. The miniature raviolis inside have already been eaten by the staff, but if you would like to reclaim your can, please feel free to do so, and thank you for the free snack!

Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are once again brought to you by Lydia!

That's all for this week folks! Thank you for reading and have a wonderful November!

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Issue 4, 5/10/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

This week’s news is once again accompanied by a PDF version of your latest news brought to us once again by the lovely Cheer! Pick it up right here for your viewing pleasure!

The Incident and What it Means for You

By Virtual

News of The Incident has been making its rounds around the Hermitcraft server this week, and citizens have been left wondering what carnage will be wrought as a result.

To those concerned about a second (third if you count the Mycelium resistance) civil war, rest easy. It is likely that the two perpetrators will be the only ones Doc targets. For those not affiliated with Grian or Scar, congratulations! You have free tickets to the show of a century. To those unlucky citizens affiliated with the troublemakers, it is likely The Horrors will be unrelenting. The last time Grian touched DocM77’s redstone, the Hermitcraft server experienced a civil war unlike any it had ever known. Since then, Doc has acquired new weaponry and game-breaking mechanics. The serverwide anvil launcher, goat mech, and living, breathing ender dragon have the potential to make any coming wars very bad for Grian and Scar specifically.

Sources from within the Perimeter say that Doc’s strategies will be psychological until he prepares his heavy weaponry for launch. Efforts currently seem to be focused on Grian, making his base a very dangerous place to be. The charged creeper launcher is once again an active threat, and citizens can expect everything to start breaking in ways that defy physics, reality, and all common sense. Those working for or living near the affected area may want to take shelter within Grumbot for the time being. Though Scarland is yet to be targeted, workers are already beginning to post evacuation routes and vacate the theme park, demonstrating a collective survival instinct far greater than that of their boss. This is an advisable course of action.

All citizens will be watching the events following The Incident with rapt attention. Though the consequences coming towards Grian and Scar will be fun and games, citizens should still be on the lookout to keep themselves safe. To those citizens who want to avoid all possibility of being caught in the crossfire, the safest option will be to change your identity and begin working for Joe Hills.

Now onto other news below the cut!

Astrology Corner

By Winter

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday and look up your star sign and wonder, “Will the market fall, and due to my investments, I will become broke????” “Am I the capitalist?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries: Do not invest in the button, it may blow up in your face.

Taurus: I wager that you will need to invest in your local newspaper.

Gemini: Due to the rise of Etho heads across the market, you will be paid in Etho heads this week. Make room on your counter.

Cancer: Due to the rise in your boss's anger, you will take out a loan.

Leo: Your life insurance just went up due to your affiliation with GTWS/Grian.

Virgo: You will cash out on the prediction on how the TCG matches worked out.

Libra: You should invest in Redstone as it will increase rather soon.

Scorpio: You will start to see a decline in profits. Pray to the button.

Sagittarius: It will become profitable to become a ghost hunting agency.

Capricorn: You will be tipped a diamond to convince your boss to take part in the war.

Aquarius: You are advised to invest in a protection shield.

Pisces: No one will notice if you sit in front of the button all day.

All star signs: Don’t worry, you are not being watched… yet.

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

From the Sidelines

By StarryFelix Scar, Grian, Bdubs and Doc affiliates+

The last week on the server was chaotic to say the least. With the recent happenings on the server, several of the affiliate guilds are either in shambles or laughing about the shenanigans of their employers. Bdubs’ guild is wondering if dearest Scar’s comment section will ever recover.

The Stress affiliates are happy that she has finally returned to the Hermitcraft server, and Iskall is welcomed back with massive warmth as well. Beside some of the chaos there are most definitely some good and heartwarming moments.

Now… Grian and Scar’s little accident, which I assume people have written about already, is making the citizens in Scarland question the extent of their safety. While they are celebrating all the beautiful new visitors throughout the park (courtesy of Cleo’s amazing armour stand work) and the rising of the absolutely stunning castle, the tensions are visible.

After the intervention for Grian and the back of his base, the people in the area are questioning whether he will even get to finish it. The affiliates do not seem to be too concerned about their own safety, but this might be mainly because so many of them live underground, close to The Rift. Perhaps they’re more used to dangerous situations? The ever unexpectedly weird Grumbot might have influenced their way of looking at the world, and we may never know if this is the truth. This is, for the most part, speculation.

Generally, there still seems to be peace. The question is for how long because last time, “It all started when Grian touched my redstone,” so we don’t know what will happen. The citizens are following all of the events, the rise of tensions, the Tweets, and Youtube Comments of their affiliated Hermits on foot to partially ensure their own safety.

On a happier note, the Beef affiliates are happy that there is finally a solid base instead of just the TCG area or the starter base. It has been both a busy and calm week, and it seems that soon there might be more interesting stuff happening to report about.

For now, it seems most citizens are waiting in anticipation for what might happen next. The speculations of war are ever more present than they usually are on the Hermitcraft server… many affairs and mishaps this week.

I will be heading off and will be keeping an eye on how the citizens take all the sudden commotion that is going on. For now, this was From the Sidelines and I hope to see you in the next column!

Museum Opening!

By Ilea

This week on Hermitcraft we were able to witness an opening of a museum. Of course all of the artifacts in it were ethically sourced and through some serious convincing (and sneaking into it through the back door) we managed to prepare a short guide to it.

Starting with none other than the TCG cards, that have been taking the server by storm. The exhibit was of course donated by VintageBeef himself and we absolutely want to shine more light on it as the TCG tournament is coming to an end.

Then we can see quite a collection of artifacts that are connected to the King's Rules on the server, which includes things like the infamous "No No No No" disc and an invite to the party at which it was played. From the same collection we may find heads of both evil and good King Ren as well as multiple King's Banners and even a shield with it. Probably our favorite artifact from this collection is the "You speak when spoken to!" horn, that over the months has brought a lot of joy and earplugs to many of us.

In a carefully secured glass box we can see the "Begin?" button that opened the Rift and had us connect with the Empires. Right next to it positioned is "King Sausages Diamond of Peace" to remind us about our Empires friends. For now the button is unclickable and we can safely say that this is an actual Grianproof casing.

What is not Grianproofed are Mumbo's vaults and right next to the button we see the first vault key of the season. We are sure that he is not using it anymore, but if anyone would ever feel like trying to get into it, then copying this exhibit should work.

Right opposite we can see a mysterious creeper that had us run away scared not to break something, but then we read the label. As it turned out this was Scar's prized creeper costume that managed to scare the life out of many people. We are really glad that it is safe in the museum now and no longer in his hands.

Speaking of Scar, in this museum we can look at the Scarland VIP pass, which we all can only dream about. What lies close to it is a Zedvancement trophy that had us wondering about what it was for and an old stream day torch, that quite honestly is a blast from the past.

Upstairs we firstly can see the giant dragon head of a Dragonbro that was given to Cubfan by Bdubs. Through the great Hermit Vine we have managed to find out that it was a prize for Cub completing a quest and later used by him as his Royal Magician attire.

After that we are greeted with an array of heads, starting with the ultra rare Baldubs(Bald Bdubs) head from his head shop. Quite honestly upon seeing this we were too stunned to speak. Right next to it there is an awful lot of hair provided by a dwarven beard. We absolutely love the style of it, the braids on this thing are incredibly intricate, but we do not recommend making pictures with it.

Lastly there hangs a sad proof of how washed up our old, but still beloved Etho is. Once again we give our condolences to his pvp skill and wish him a swift recovery.

That is all of the exhibits that we managed to find, hopefully it will grow over the next months, and who knows, maybe we will have a chance to visit it again.

Lost and Found

By Virtual

Item 1: A green shulker box, found on top of Zedaph’s netherite beacon. Though Zedaph seemed reluctant to give up the box, one of his affiliates delivered it to the Overseer offices last week. When opened, the box contained twelve anvils, a pair of green leather trousers, and three goat horns, all renamed to some variation of DocM77’s username. The purpose of these items is unknown, and their existence raises some concerning implications. If this box belongs to you, collect it at the Overseer offices as soon as possible.

Item 2: A nether portal without corners, found in the lagoons below Scarland Castle. The nether portal was found completely submerged yet still functioning. The portal was originally suspected to belong to DocM77; However, the goat has denied responsibility for it. When swam through, the portal dropped citizens into a strange, dark corner of the nether disconnected from any visible nether hub, despite its proximity to Scar’s portal. If this anomaly belongs to you, consider relocating the portal or putting up a sign.

Item 3: An unusable ender pearl, found in Cub’s TCG arena. When thrown, this ender pearl will not teleport the player. Instead, it returns to the user’s inventory in the same hand it was thrown from, regardless if a player is already holding something different. The ender pearl also puts out a constant stream of End ambiance no matter what biome it is in. If this item belongs to you, pick it up before next Friday. Cub has plans to begin experimenting on it.

Ask the Seers

By Seers Jester, S, Vi, and Nes

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Dear Seers, Today, I was just doing my usual shift at Scarland, and then BOOM!! I got Hotguyed!! And also died!! This is a near daily occurrence. My back is killing me from all the repeated injuries. Send help/advice, please. I can’t keep doing this! - Porcupine of a Popcorn Vendor

While I'm aware of a pamphlet of advice produced by the associated Scarland staff, I presume you're needing more than that. While it's not exactly feasible to never be Hotguy'd again, there are some tricks that could make things easier for you.

Option number one, actually, is to complain to your boss. While OSHA doesn't really apply here vis-a-vis entitlement to a safe working environment, he'd probably be willing to move you to a position working indoors if this is really affecting you. I heard once that he was actually able to pull some strings and ask Hotguy himself to stop bothering a particular staff member after they mentioned all the sharpness arrows were, respawn or no, making their chronic back pain flare up really bad.

Another option, if you wouldn't like to talk to your boss about it (understandable), is to get your hands on a mascot suit. Hotguy has never shot someone in a Jellie costume (I suspect some sort of deal with Scar?) and you can use that to your advantage. I'm at least ninety percent sure all employees of Scarland are entitled to wear a Jellie fursuit if they can stand it in this weather, but policies could have changed, I don't know. Maybe enough merch would be close enough?

Final option - desperate option - is to try and wear camouflage with your environment. This means being out of uniform, but also not being an obvious target for aerial attacks (or at least less obvious than someone else). This might mean breaking dress code a bit, but… Well, if someone talks to you about it you get the opportunity to explain yourself and how the Hotguy attacks have been a genuine problem for you lately, which routes back to "complain to your boss" option, minus the part where you start the confrontation. If no one bothers you about being out of uniform/in a dyed-light-maroon uniform, you're now less of a target for random velocitay attacks.

Best of luck! If this advice can't help you avoid Hotguy attacks entirely, I hope it at least lessens them!

- The Seers

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Dear Seers, Back at it again, I used your advice on the shriekers! But I kept the TNT a bit, tested it out, and your advice worked! Now I have a tiny problem. I got a Warden chasing me around and I don't wanna kill him. I've grown attached to Bobby the Warden.. but he scares my cats and I don't have any place to keep him. Any suggestions? - Crazier Than The Beast Wranglers

Hello, Crazier Than The Beast Wranglers!

So glad our previous advice helped. Hopefully the receiver of your prank appreciated it as much as you did!

As for Bobby, I suggest asking your local beast wrangler about appropriate care tips for a Warden of his size and age. You can typically find them in or around Decked Out 2! They can also provide you with advice on housing, or you can refer to how other citizens and Hermits are housing their Wardens - such as Scars pet Warden in the tower.

The cats are an entirely different issue. You could try desensitizing them to Bobby by having them in rooms next to one another, sort of like how you’d introduce a new cat by having the new one and one room and the old cat can smell them and get used to their scent before meeting them.

Side note: keep Bobby away from fishing rods

- The Seers

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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Come by Tango's Citadel today to get some of the best baked goods on the server! Fellow Citizen, Azelea, has opened up a bakery and shall be catering the Hermitcitizen Masquerade Ball later this year. Don't miss the first week’s sale!

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Watcher issues? Hello, there! I have experience avoiding Watchers and having them not be able to actually convert me. If any researchers, scientists, or people struggling with the Watchers want to come by, please do! I'll try my best to pass along what makes me unable to be converted. Location: The small house in the birch forest near Grian's base Owner: Fleur

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Calling out to all book lovers! This Friday we shall be meeting at Bdubs’ Moss Cafe to discuss our favourite books and give out any and all recommendations! Personally, I’m looking forward to ‘The Secret Life of Sunflowers’.

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Snuffy!

Crossword

Brain Teasers

In this game, there are four images of some sort and you need to figure out what each Brain Teaser is trying to say! For example, a brain teaser could be the word READ with lines above and below, and it would mean ‘read between the lines’. Have fun!

And that’s all for this issue folks! Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful week!

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Issue 14, 7/19/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Bi-Weekly Overseer HQ Report

By Nes, art by Z

Welcome back to another normal issue of The Overseer, and with it our Bi-weekly HQ update! In this article, I like to run through the mayhem and mishaps that have occurred in the Overseer HQ these past few weeks. I hope you enjoy our antics as much as I do.

First up on the list, last week we discovered the office has a basement! Why Roo never informed us of this is unknown, but there were lots of amazing finds down there, such as an old school globe which is now proudly presented in my office. Is it accurate to the modern borders? Absolutely not, but it looks cool.

Additionally, alongside our cat infestation, we also appear to have a rat colony living in Roo's office. They’re allegedly stealing all his homemade pizza. How do you have a cat and rat infestation at the same time? We here at The Overseer aren’t sure, but we sure have managed it. Thankfully, the rats seem contained to the one office and have not caused any troubles outside of their pizza heists. I personally vote to allow them to stay.

I’m sure you’re waiting for me to address the elephant in the room, and I’m glad you’re just as excited about the new coffee machine as everyone else in the office is. As a non-coffee drinker, my opinion towards it is neutral, but writers, artists, and proofreaders alike are overjoyed at the addition. The old machine was from the 80’s and tasted like mold according to a writer. The new one is much more modern.

Lastly, the most important news of the week: The Overseer’s fursona would be a raccoon.

Thank you for tuning in to this week's issue of the Bi-weekly Overseer HQ Report. We need a new name for this due to that one sucking, but I don’t have the time to fix it. Have a lovely rest of your week, and see you next time!

Now onto other news under the cut!

Affiliate Happenings

By Roo

Docm77: It appears that he is very creature-shaped. Maybe this creature likes eggs.

GoodTimesWithScar: Mistakes were, apparently, made, but Scar is also simply a creature, so he cannot be blamed for this.

Grian: Mumbo has turned into a redstone-powering helicopter. The fact that this happened in the Grian affiliate channel is ignored.

ImpulseSV: He is so small. A little guy. Creature, even.

JoeHills: (Only slightly concerned that this bit has been going on for months) Joe Hills.

MumboJumbo: Please let me never see realistic Minecraft Mumbo again. Mumbo affiliates, I am begging you.

ZombieCleo: Forbidden cinnamon roll bath bomb. I'm sorry, what?

Weekly Weather Report

By Nes

Temperature is depicted using Celsius. Sorry, Americans.

Thursday - Clear skies are expected for Thursday with a high of 21, and wind is looking to be minimal with high humidity. Clouds are expected to come in during the afternoon, with the chance of rain being moderately high around dinner time. Be sure to apply sunscreen before going out for the day, and pack an umbrella or rain jacket if you expect to be out in the late afternoon.

Friday - Cloudy skies and rain are expected to arrive early Friday morning, with a high of 10 and strong winds. Flying is not advised in these conditions, however, you should be able to perform outdoor work if needed. Rain will last throughout the day and is expected to become worse in the evening.

Saturday - Rain continues into Saturday with a high of 11. Areas of the server may experience thunder and dangerously high winds. Citizens are urged to stay inside and save water in case of a power outage. A storm is expected to last the entire day.

Sunday - Thunder is expected to continue into Sunday and spread across the entire server as rain continues, a high of 12 and strong winds will accompany the storm. Once again, citizens are advised to stay indoors until the rain clears in the late evening.

Monday - Cloudy skies and light drizzles are expected with a low humidity and moderate winds and a high of 16. It is now safe to leave your home, and there are crisis services available if your property was damaged during the storm.

Tuesday - Cloudy skies with a bit of sun and a high of 21 is expected Tuesday, humidity will be moderate and winds low. This is an optimal day for outdoor work and citizens are advised to take advantage of it.

Wednesday - Clear skies return to close out the week with a high of 27, humidity is moderate and winds are breezy. A perfect day for the beach, so grab your swimsuits and head on down!

ArtFight Citizen Artwork

By Lydia

With the month over halfway through, participants of both the Citizen Hub and the annual ArtFight competition, held from July 1st to July 31st, have been vigorously creating digital and traditional art pieces for this special event. As we have observed a significant amount of pieces depicting Citizens of the Server, this article features a collection of portraits, many of which are drawn by your fellow participants, as we have progressed through the competition.

ArtFight is an artwork gifting game focusing on celebrating original characters created by internet users of all genres. Taking place during the same month every year, the concept began in 2007, although the website that hosts the event, ArtFight.net, did not come to fruition until 2016. Upon entry to the competition, all participants are divided into two teams, each with different themes for every year. This year’s teams are the Vampires and the Werewolves, and in previous years have featured the themes of Bloom and Wither, Sugar and Spice, Dream and Nightmare, Magic and Technology, Sun and Moon, and Land and Sea, to name a few. Participants then place their original characters on their profile that they would like to receive artwork depicting, and will create pieces for others who have done the same.

Points are earned based on the number of art pieces created, the levels of character visibility, shading, and background work, as well as whether the pieces are drawn in return for a piece received. Artwork that a participant creates for someone else is called “Attacks” and artwork that is received from other artists is called “Defenses.” A piece drawn in return for someone’s attack on a participant is called “Revenge.” With the current standings, the Werewolves team is currently taking a very large lead, though the exact points expectedly change each day.

Some participants of both the Server and the competition have chosen to feature their Citizens as characters in their ArtFight profiles. Due to the surrounding enthusiasm that has developed regarding participants’ Citizens and their respective artistic depictions, competitors have seized the opportunity to share their artistic visions for twice the benefits. During this month, artists are both bringing joy to the strangers, acquaintances, and companions that they have met and are racking up points for their teams. Artwork depicting a Citizen that was not created by the artist is not uncommon and has been swiftly making the rounds since the first month of the Server’s existence in April. Our gregarious community took no time at all to become enthralled with each others’ creative voices. With the incentive of ArtFight, however, The Overseer staff members believe that this is the perfect time to showcase this particular flavor of Citizen depictions.

If you are interested in signing up for this year’s ArtFight, it is not too late! With the final day being July 31st, there is still plenty of time to join. ArtFight welcomes artists of every skill level, from novices, hobbyists, and youths to professionals in their artistic careers. Unfortunately, if you do not have an account, you will not be able to view anyone’s profile or artwork from the website itself. It is believed that the purpose of this inaccessibility to outsiders is meant to prevent data scraping, but the true motivation remains unknown. Despite the inconvenience, it is not required of a user to participate in any ArtFight competitions to have an account.

View the collection here!

This collection is organized in chronological order with the exception of a final piece featuring many Citizens at once, and the time-frame ranges from July 1st to July 17th of this year. Each piece depicts a Hermit Citizen in some way, shape, or form, according to each artist’s interpretation. The Overseer hopes that all recipients of the artwork have enjoyed seeing their Citizens through an alternate lens! We commend all of the efforts that each artist has contributed to shaping their pieces into their idiosyncratic depictions of each Citizen showcased in this exhibition.

Astrology Corner

By Lydia

Do you feel you are lacking guidance? Do you look up your birthday and star sign and wonder, “What travels await me? Will I come into a windfall of a resource I’ve been looking for? Will my weekend be exciting or mundane?” Do not worry. Here at The Overseer, we can help.

*Ignore how specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you.

Aries: You will visit the thrift store in the near future. Inside, you will find many artifacts that you have previously dreamt about. If you choose to buy any of them, you will feel a euphoric burst of creativity.

Taurus: You will attend a fishing trip during the coming weekend. You will catch several types of fish, and if you choose to release any of them, you will receive a stack of potions of water breathing.

Gemini: You will attend a small folk concert in the near future. The band’s music will be very clearly amateur. If you choose to stay through to the end of the concert, someone you meet there will reveal a secret about The Watchers to you.

Cancer: You will attend a carnival featuring a new ride. It will be advertised as a “tour through hell” but perfect for thrill seekers. If you choose to ride it, you will gain a lifetime pass to Scarland.

Leo: You will meet a private eye detective investigating the Listeners organization. They will ask for your assistance in helping them sabotage a plot by The Watchers in a Life Series. Should you choose to accept, you will find yourself deeply emotionally attached to another contestant.

Virgo: You will be asked to volunteer as a janitor for a local restaurant. If you choose to accept it, you will find yourself in a scheme in which you are desperately trying to cover up the restaurant’s many health code violations.

Libra: You will find yourself on a winning streak at the local arcade. Just when you earn enough tickets to win yourself something exciting, whether it be a particular piece of artwork, a load of diamonds, or a rare artifact, you will be chased by several children at the arcade for your tickets. There will be approximately 20 of them. Good luck outrunning them all!

Scorpio: You will embark on a tour of all of the castles on the Server. You will be asked to give a full summary of everything you have learned about them to both Cleo’s and Cub’s museums. You must choose one museum to lie to and one museum to tell the truth to. Choose wisely!

Sagittarius: You will soon find a bowl of fruit at your doorstep. If you choose to eat it, you will find yourself levitating approximately ten inches off the ground at different times of the day for the rest of the week.

Capricorn: You will go to the beach on your next day off and encounter several abandoned metal detectors, seemingly all defective. If you choose to attempt to repair any of them, several local beachcombers will pay you a handsome fortune.

Aquarius: You will find several travelers attacking mobs in a Nether fortress. They will offer you some of their loot if you are able to stay and help them over the next few days. If you choose to accept, you will awaken on the final day to find that they all appear faceless and many inches taller, and will offer you protection in future times of trouble.

Pisces: You will encounter a very chatty hairdresser over the weekend who will offer to give you a free haircut. They will show you photographs of all of their previous haircuts, all of which will appear quite bizarre to you. If you choose to accept their offer, you will find yourself able to understand a handful of common mob languages.

Lost and Found

By Lydia

Item 1: An assortment of items made from chicken feathers Due to the incident of Poultry Man’s influx of chickens, various items have been created using chicken feathers, whether they are practical or not. These items include a feather duster, a collection of quill pens that do not write very well, two feather boas, a feather fan, and many fishing flies. They were found scattered all throughout the Server, including Doc’s base, the Shopping District, the Birdhouse, and the Sculk Research Center.

Item 2: A lamp depicting a mermaid sitting on a conch shell This lamp takes the form of an orange conch shell that stands approximately six inches tall and features an ivory sculpture of a plus-sized, curly-haired mermaid sitting on top of it holding a small anchor. It was found near Atlantis but was not claimed by anyone for the last five days. Our staff members stated that they can hear unsettling whispers in gibberish when standing near the lamp. They also state that they believe it moves when no one is looking. Please, somebody, claim it.

Item 3: A postcard with a photograph of a sailor on the open ocean This postcard depicts an Albatross Avian sailing on a very small boat. The boat’s sail is made of sewn patchwork, and the sailor appears with an enthused expression, leaning back to catch the wind. The written note on the postcard states that the Avian owns a shop called Surf and Sky, and mentions their vested interest in all things related to sea animals.

Item 4: A collection of 1970s patterned clothing A collection of outfits featuring shirts with large, geometric asymmetrical patterns, bell-bottomed pants, large round-tinted sunglasses, brown vests, and flower-patterned bandannas were found scattered throughout the Scarland ride areas. The staff had a fun day playing dress-up with these costumes, but it is time for us to return them to their rightful owner.

Item 5: A sword named Roastisserie Blade Found on the Nether Roof, this wooden sword has Mending, Unbreaking 3, Sharpness 5, Looting 3, and Fire Aspect 2. It also has the scent of slightly burnt rotisserie chicken. The staff concludes that it must have made for an interesting spit to roast such a meal.

Item 6: A list of criteria of base accessibility and a photograph of a moth person This list was found near Impulse’s Dwarven Keep, filled with check marks and written notes regarding this particular base. Attached to it was a photograph of a green moth person with purple eyes and a very dapper suit. They wear a relaxed smile and are holding a contour cane, and are lounging in a wooden chair.

ADVERTISEMENTS

By Jamie

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Calling all rat exterminators! Chief Editor of the Newspaper, Roo, is in the midst of an invasion! Various rats aka the unpaid interns have come in and started stealing their pizza! If you can help and/or want some freshly nibbled on pizza contact Roo today.

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This week’s meeting is for the gardeners AND gamers! Meet up with the gardening club this Friday for an exclusive tour of Joe’s pinball machine. Daisies are required for entry.

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Here at the Scar Safety Service we are here for YOU. We can help with any of your base-protection needs from fighting off hordes to cleaning up creeper holes.

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All possible deaths during the cleanup process are defaulted as the fault of the base’s owner. The SSS recognizes the hazards of the job and will not be paying for them.

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Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you by Lydia and Azure!

Word Search and Crossword by Lydia

Brain Teasers by Azure

And that's all for this week folks! Thank you so much for reading and have a lovely week!

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