Those are both great ideas Brood, aha take your time with doing it so it's done right.
To be honest, I think it'll be well worth the wait, considering that this server is by far the best of its kind. Not only will it be cracked 1.3.1, but it will not lag like some of the others I've tested out.
Patience is a virtue, everyone.
Also, please try to stop creating threads about the server status. I know you're anxious, but instead of making your own thread and cluttering the forum, try to read the already existing threads created by Brood.