so; the server just went down after a colossal random lag spike.
i initially thought this was just a problem with my internet and or router, but seeing as how the problems lasted even after i closed blockland, it wasnt.
it's very likely due to a dos/ddos attack on my network as the problem continued until my router was reset and ip changed.
not going to host again today as this is really discouraging.
dont worry about lost progress as there was a backup made during the mega lag spike.