Crates

Origins
Crates have been around since 2016 as a method of controlling diamond block inflation. Prior to obtaining keys from voting, by using a shop chest at spawn you could purchase a key, then use that key on the chest to win rares from within. All stacks of diamond blocks collected in the chest would be destroyed. Crates also had a longer life cycle with a minimum of several months.

Crates Today
Crates are now commonplace on the server with a new one being released each month. Rather than purchasing keys at spawn, keys are now obtained through voting. Players used to see the chances of winning each key using the /vote rewards command, but since that command has been removed, it is uncertain the chance of winning keys. Prior to the command removal, it typically either 1/200 or 1/300 and most likely still is today. Vote rank and donor rank do not increase chances of winning keys.

Crate List
2017 2018 2019 2020
 * Spawn Chest
 * Lucky Chest!
 * Mythic Crate
 * Epic Chest
 * Epic Crate (April)
 * Dragon Crate
 * Disguise Crate
 * July Crate
 * Lava Crate
 * Halloween Crate! (2018)
 * Aqua Crate!
 * Advent Crate! (2018)
 * Birthday Crate! (2019)
 * Valentines Crate!
 * Spring Crate!
 * April Fools Crate!
 * Easter Crate!
 * Architects Crate!
 * Wizard Crate!
 * Warrior Crate!
 * Space Crate!
 * Explorers Crate!
 * Halloween Crate! (2019)
 * Library Crate!
 * Advent 2019 Crate!
 * Birthday Crate (2020)
 * Nature Crate!
 * Engineer Crate!
 * Superhero Crate!
 * Pirate Crate!
 * Fantasy Crate!
 * Void Crate! / Deep Void Crate!
 * Brimstone Crate!
 * Wildcard Crate!
 * Halloween 2020 Crate!
 * Library 2020 Crate!
 * Advent 2020 Crate!