Okay, so some changes are coming. I have installed a plugin that will help me automate the claim process. You'll be able to buy claims by clicking on a sign. That'll make things super easy. It will also mean that I have to fly around and set up the claims before it will work. So, that will take some time. Once it's finished, though, you won't have to wait for me to tell you an area is or isn't claimed before you can start building. Plus, it'll mean you can claim apartments/houses in Spawntown or other areas and towns that may be coming.
One of my main goals is to make sure that everyone already set up with a claim is able to buy their claim (for free of course). Talk with me to get that set up.
I've also installed a plugin for an economy. Right now, unless it's still not working, you should be able to get funds from killing mobs. You can check your balance by typing /money. Claims are the only thing to buy right now, but I'll think about expanding that as we go.
Anyway, just some of the results of the homework I've been doing to make the server more inviting. Also, does anyone know what date Fireslash set up his version of the server? He doesn't know himself, but I'd like to use that as the official birthday for the server.