Announcements & Messages

Stay updated with the latest news from our server leadership! Here are recent announcements from the Minister of Leisure and the Moderation team.

Oakay's 6 Month Celebration was a Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration! We reached a peak of 24 players online at once, and were thrilled to hand out custom Oakies to each participant. Special thanks go to Puffa, Spartan, and Elphie for organizing and introducing these unique trophies—and to Alonzo for designing the Oakie heads. Your efforts made the event truly special!

The Nether Hub is complete!

The brand new Nether Hub is officially open for travel and tunnel building! Huge thanks to the Build Team for bringing it to life, and a special shoutout to Kathi and Pudds for leading the design and construction. We also want to thank everyone else who helped along the way—your contributions made this hub something truly special.

Please make sure to follow the building guidelines found in #zoning-guidelines.

New Ministers Elected!

Our second Ministerial Election has concluded—thank you to everyone who voted! Please welcome your newly elected leaders:

• EphieWest returns as Minister of Commerce

• Elfmage1011 as Minister of Relations

• Alonzo_Falafle as Minister of Leisure

We’re excited to see what this new team will bring to Oakay!

Welcome Aboard!

We’re excited to share that 9 new players have had their applications accepted and are now official members of the Oakay community! Make sure to give them a warm welcome!

1 player has been permanently banned for rule violations. Thanks for helping keep Oakay safe and respectful!

New Additions

The Happy Ghast

Want to soar in style? While you can't ride a ghast just yet, you can gear up for it at Happy Ghast Supplies, located in the New York Strip's dark oak building. For just 15 diamonds, grab everything you need to craft your very own Happy Ghast. First-floor shopping and restocks as needed—happy flying!

Here are the latest additions to the shopping district from the past two weeks.

String Theory

Founded by Ep1c_BuRg3r & ZoeytheToey, String Theory is your one-stop shop for all things string. Whether it's fishing rods, tripwires, or flying machines, string holds it all together. Find us in the rundown brownstone in the New York Strip Shopping Center, surrounded by cobwebs and controlled chaos. Buy brilliance, not bugs.

Broadway Basalt Co.

At the Broadway Basalt Co., we’ve got you covered for all your building needs.

Regula Basalt: 1D for 6 stacks / 4D for a shulker

Smooth Basalt: 1D for 4 stacks / 6D for a shulker

Forget the grind—stack up today!

Are you interesting in seeing your shops and services here? Make sure to post them in our #shops-and-services channel on our discord!

From memes to masterpieces, Ep1c Map Art transforms carpets into incredible custom images! Opening Sunday, June 22, in the New York Strip, each piece starts at just 4 diamond blocks. Custom commissions, classic art, and gallery-level designs—come claim your pixel-perfect decor today.

Ep1c Map Art

The New York Strip

Alonzo’s got you covered for personal style and landscaping.

• Player Skin Shop – Custom skins made to order, located in the white building.

• Custom Tree Shop – Order your dream tree(s) from the orange building.

Pricing available inside each shop.
Want to open your own shop on the New York Strip? Alonzo is also offering design help to expand this growing district. Let’s build something great—together.

The Iron Sentinel

The fan-favorite Iron Shop is back and better than ever with fresh pricing:

• 16 Iron Blocks for 1 Diamond

• Shulker of Iron Blocks for just 10 Diamond Blocks

• Now featuring the mysterious Compressed Iron Block?!

Drop by and stock up!

The Living Statue!

Need a micro diorama or a full-blown scenic showcase? Get your custom armor scene built to fit any vibe—from cute picnics to dramatic battles. Packages available in all sizes—reach out today to get started!

Events

Don't miss out on the action in Oakay! This section features updates on upcoming official server events planned by staff, as well as fantastic events organized by our talented community members.

JEOPARDY! Again!

To celebrate Oakay’s 6-month anniversary, Jeopardy is back for another round! Join us on June 23, 2025 6:00 PM for fresh questions and two brand new categories. Want to be a contestant? Sign up at the Jeopardy set!

Official

Are you interesting in seeing your community events here? Make sure to post them in our #player-run-events channel on our discord!

Cost & Donation Information

Recent Donations

Before Fees: 106.35$ USD (146.01$ CAD)

Deductions:

• Sales Tax: 6.35$ USD (8.72$ CAD)

• Gateway Fee: 5.08$ USD (6.97$ CAD)

• Platform Fee: 5.32$ USD (7.30$ CAD)
  

After Fees: 89.60$ USD (123.01$ CAD)

145.15$ USD (199.38$ CAD)

Total Remaining Balance

Server Costs

Total Cost: 56.25$ USD (77.22$ CAD)

• Owner Contribution: 36.25$ USD (49.77$ CAD)

• Oakay Supporter Contribution: 20$ USD (27.46$ CAD)

Player Spotlight

Every two weeks, we recognize a player who's made a meaningful impact—and this time, we're spotlighting Ep1c_BuRg3r!

From creating stunning map art to building a sculk farm that supported the Nether Hub project, Ep1c_BuRg3r's contributions have been invaluable. He also lent a hand during the Hub’s construction—and have now officially joined the Build Team. Congrats and thank you for your hard work!

Media Spotlight

Here's an amazing screenshot from the past 3 weeks captured by Azrythiel!

Are you interesting in seeing your screenshots or videos here? Make sure to post them in our #server-screenshots-and-clips channel on our discord!

Everything will be Oakay!

Big thanks to everyone for keeping our community vibrant and full of life!