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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: stealth on July 03, 2011, 08:52:56 AM
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Now you may have heard of this game. I've been having fun with this game it's a load of fun and very addicting. It was announced at E3 it was going to be on XBOX360. Anyway what the game is for who don't know. It's a block building creative making world. You can build to your minds desire. I've built aircraft carriers on this thing. If each square was to = half of a foot it would be real size. It's in the Beta right now. You pay something like $15 once then your done forever. It's questionable if 30 or older men or women would like this game. It's fun as hay though.(because we all love hay) If you have a young son or daughter though it's a very kid friendly game. Mostly a singleplayer game though unless you make a server.
You can create your own servers, that your family and friends can play on. You can download it or just play the free version on the http://www.minecraft.net/ (http://www.minecraft.net/) website.
Website-http://www.minecraft.net/ (http://www.minecraft.net/)
Minecraft Wikipedia(Every thing you need to know)-http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki (http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki)
How to Start out-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylVtj-1Ccgg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylVtj-1Ccgg)
What Makes the game worth it-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixEvWNEOh8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixEvWNEOh8)
Minecraft Adventures-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gi9-UZKYo4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gi9-UZKYo4)
Anyway just google minecraft and you'll find some cool stuff.
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Love Minecraft! I made a server for me and my friends to play on and having more people makes all the more fun! Anyone watch the Yogscast?? :D
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I've been looking at minecraft for a long time now. It looks good, but I'm worried that I'll grow bored. I watch the Yogscast, though. They're hilarious!
-Penguin
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Love Minecraft! I made a server for me and my friends to play on and having more people makes all the more fun! Anyone watch the Yogscast?? :D
Me and my best mate have been looking for a good reliable server, mind if we hop in sometime?
I've been looking at minecraft for a long time now. It looks good, but I'm worried that I'll grow bored. I watch the Yogscast, though. They're hilarious!
-Penguin
The game is limited ONLY by your imagination and free time.
Some people have made simple computers and alarmclocks within the game.
You can learn a lot about simple circuits as well.
Some prefer to create grand castles or huge bridges, massive towns or TO SCALE
sculptors and arwatermelonecture found in the real world. I simply prefer to roleplay as
the last man on the world -- collecting supplies from the land and constantly
building and improving on my humble abode. Each different 'world' I've played in, my
houses have been considerably different and unique.
VERY fun game, great for all ages. Think of it as advanced legos with environments and
physics thrown in.
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My favorite thing about the game was mining (as the title suggests :D). Some people like to play like survivalists living off the land, some like to build towns, some like to build mega-structures and statues, some like the online role-playing aspect, but I'm the kind of guy who'll be underground for hours at a time only surfacing to stash all my loot and to get more wood. I started learning circuits and such in hopes of being able to create a reliable minecart system but the task was just not that feasible at the time.
I played on an excellent server for a while where they role-played and built cities together. It was pretty wild, they eventually started working out plans to build a massive subway system that connected all the cities throughout the map. Unfortunately that community died due to drama. :( I'd really like to start playing again with a good group of people on a good server sometime, but it's too hard to find those good servers.
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Definitely a build your own fun thing. Airflyer and I rent a Server from Servercraft (Little overkill being that it's a 16 player server for 3 people) and have a world of mayhem right now, one thing gets built then moved on, or blown up....or both. Building is where I normally get the fun, which is troublesome when TNT is a certain someones favorite item. We have a few large buildings, and an extensive Railway system (~2Km) to connect em. :)
"Well they aren't called heavy footed basta--s" :D
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I play the free version online with my friend, my main server I played on went down months ago so I kind of gave up, I do Lava Survival alot though, its fun. :D
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It took you (or anyone else for that matter) THIS long to post about it? Now you may ask, "Why didn't YOU post something about it?". Answer is easy, "Too busy being ON IT.". :D I was watching SeaNanner's (The one who got me to get Minecraft) playing it, that is when I stumbled onto Lewis and Simon (YOGSCAST). :lol The Shadow of Israphel is funny as hell. I've also watched all of their Minecraft uploads, and some of them made me laugh so hard that I literally could not see because my eyes were so teared up. :rofl :rofl
The thing about Minecraft is, for me, I WILL get bored with it after a little while. I will log off and do something else for a little bit but then it hits....the itch. I'll start thinking of something to build, then BAM!, I'm on Minecraft, TRYING to build it. :lol What can help with the bordem are mods and texture packs. If anyone who has Minecraft and hasn't taken a look, DokuCraft (Texture Pack) is really nice. Armor and Zombies are not done/finished, but the rest if it looks fantastic. http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/207781-32x17-dokucraft-23-beta-450k-downloads/ Until 1.7 came out, I had the NOW MOD. Oh boy...that was a doozy. I had a bit of fun using that MOD plus it came with it's own Texture Pack.
I've been thinking about joining a server however, it's not easy finding a server where the OP is willing to "start from scratch". It takes a LONG time to gather some resources and until recently, the only way to get Netherrack, Soul Sand and Glowstone was to have the OP /give it to you. Now Nether Portals work in MP. Using the /give command.....I just don't feel it. When I mine enough Diamond for full Diamond Armor, Weapons and Tools, yeah...a good feeling. :aok
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I sadly can't build on my map until the SDK mod is updated. The maps got some kind of Corruption error so I can't play on it until the gun mod is updated. CRYS....found a whole cave system in my new map though of just sand and sandstone 80 blocks undergound.
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Lego's for bigger kids.....
I love it. just great cause you can do whatever you want.
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With the resources Lego has and that they've obviously been pouring into their Lego Indiana Jones and Lego Star Wars games they could make a real Lego game that would put Notch out of business.
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It took you (or anyone else for that matter) THIS long to post about it?....
I've seen at least three other threads on the game, including one I started myself...
They all died quick. Not enough interest here perhaps.
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We could start a CoD vs Battlefield thread, that'll get to 20 pages by Wednesday.
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Me and my best mate have been looking for a good reliable server, mind if we hop in sometime?
I only have the server up for me, my brother, and sister, and a few friends right now. I have been thinking about letting more people in but there are a few problems with that.
1: I don't know how many people my server and computer will support before it just crashes.
2: The server is not dedicated and I only have it up whenever I'm online.
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There are already made servers for people that you can manage that are free unless you want more people on em.
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I only have the server up for me, my brother, and sister, and a few friends right now. I have been thinking about letting more people in but there are a few problems with that.
1: I don't know how many people my server and computer will support before it just crashes.
2: The server is not dedicated and I only have it up whenever I'm online.
Depends on how much RAM/internet speed you have mostly. The server needs 1GB minimum for itself; Plus you need a fast internet to keep up with the users. Really 5 is the max you can host locally unless you have a really expensive computer on FiOS internet. I was pushing it at 3 people on 3MB DSL.
Would have to ask Airflyer since it's really his Server (he's really the one paying, I cover the Vent server), but he may not mind extra people on, think 16 is our max.
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I just bought the game yesterday, and I played until 1:30 AM. Minecraft is addicting! I can't wait to start building my epic cities of the sky.
-Penguin
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I just bought the game yesterday, and I played until 1:30 AM. Minecraft is addicting! I can't wait to start building my epic cities of the sky.
-Penguin
:rofl :rofl :rofl
Just read my previous post in this thread and get the DokuCraft Texture Pack. :D I recommend it. :aok I only wish he would get those armor skins up. :x
If you don't wish to take the slow route (mine ALL the materials to make your various buildings and things), you can get this MOD, http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/140684-172-toomanyitems-in-game-invedit-july-1/.
It came with the NOW pack that I was using for 1.6.6 and will make it FAR easier to build MASSIVE things in short order (which will be quite long depending on what you are trying to accomplish). One fun bit about this MOD is, UNLIMITED TNT! :x :devil I once managed to trap a Creeper in a 3x3x5 pit, then surrounded it with 130 blocks of TNT. It was a perty explosion. :D Playing with TNT Cannons is also fun! Just don't screw up... I blew up my last 3, each which created a hole that was big enough to KILL you if you fell in... :bhead I know, I know, "Why didn't you use Obsidian?". I much prefer to use Cobblestone or Smooth Stone. Was going to build a Mossy Cannon, or try to, (Cannon made out of Moss Stone), but the update hit.
Right now I'm just playing regular old Minecraft (no mods, just the texture pack) and got me a good diamond mine going plus a decent house complete with a basement that has my underground farms. For the spork of it, I created a basic 7x7x4 12 story dirt tower. :) Damn Creepers blew it up 3 times already.... :bhead Currently running around trying to find Sugar Cane though, so I can get a map created. I've gone four Minecraft days away from my tower trying to find the stuff.. :cry Good thing I have me compass. I only need ONE sugar cane...Just ONE!!! :furious But NOOOO... Four friggen days so far and I'm finding a fat load of NOTHING! :bhead
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One other thing, Minecraft can be extremely scary! If you made the mistake I did, and played all alone in the dark, the noises that come from caves are downright terrifying. I installed a Nether portal right near my house, and that wasn't one of my brightest ideas. So many scary noises came out of that thing that I had to break it.
On another note, I had read about Minecraft for months, studied it, and thought that I had developed a foolproof plan to survive my first night on my first try. Nope, I failed three times before I succeeded. Then, I had my first fatal encounter with a creeper- I was carrying all my valuables (another big no-no). Then, I tried to fight lava, and lost. Thereafter, I installed a danger sign over the entrance to the tunnel that read:
DANGER: LAVA
LIVES CLAIMED
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One thing that I think is really cramping my enjoyment is the fact that I play on hard. Perhaps I should just create a new world for building, because just surviving takes up a huge amount of time.
However, whatever I do, Minecraft rocks.
-Penguin
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Hard only makes the enemies hit you harder. They don't have more HP and you do less damage kind of thing nor do they spawn more often on hard (at least that is what I understand if I read it correctly). If they at least spawned more often vs just hitting you harder, I'd go with Hard. I play Normal personally though as critters kill me plenty fast on Normal. If you just want to get to building stuff, Peaceful is the way to go. I find it a bit of a challenge trying to build on Normal though.
Yeah, Lava is a fun one. Wait till you accidentally mine the block under you and fall into a huge arse lava pit. :bhead Dem da breaks though. :lol Really bites when you find a nice diamond vain....only to find out it's practically surrounded by lava. :cry One of Lava's Two For One Specials...the diamond and you. :lol I've told myself, "Leave a large enough opening so you can get away...", but once you spot that diamond... :x
After I find me some reed (sugar cane), I intend to create a roller coaster and/or subway/surface train system. I've been wanting to do that for a little while. Didn't do it when I had the NOW MOD on 1.6.6 because of TNT Cannons and Explosive Arrows. :devil
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On another note, I had read about Minecraft for months, studied it...
:rofl Its not brain surgery there pal, island at night will keep you outta trouble, along with a 2 block high dirt wall.
then just sit back and wait. simple.
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Depends on how much RAM/internet speed you have mostly. The server needs 1GB minimum for itself; Plus you need a fast internet to keep up with the users. Really 5 is the max you can host locally unless you have a really expensive computer on FiOS internet. I was pushing it at 3 people on 3MB DSL.
Would have to ask Airflyer since it's really his Server (he's really the one paying, I cover the Vent server), but he may not mind extra people on, think 16 is our max.
I have 6GB of RAM installed on my computer and have comcast cable internet. On a good day I can get up to 9MB/s download speed, 4MBs/s upload
One other thing, Minecraft can be extremely scary!
Too true! I will never get over being jumped by Creepers while in dark caves. Minecraft makes me paranoid the second I see a new, dark, unexplored cave.
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Don't they have a forum?
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Don't they have a forum?
Yep.
Oh you gotta LOVE how the Creepers just seem to just pop right out of the black void... They also have a nice little habit of sneaking up behind you while mining. Just mining along and you hear that, "SSsssss...*BOOM*!!! AHHHHH!!! *spills drink*". I haven't ran into a Charged Creeper yet, but I do know what they look like (youtube vids). Just one problem, with MY luck, it'll find me when I'm in a position where I can only do one thing, die. :lol :bhead
Now, if only I can find a Skeleton Spawner, I will have unlimited arrows. A Spider Spawner would be nice as well but so far I've only found a Zombie Spawner. Now an interesting thought, running into a Creeper Spawner. :O Unfortunately, unless you use a MOD, you won't find Creeper Spawners. :cry I've THOUGHT about creating one of those monster towers, but that seems like a major pain in da arse. The "0" chunk doesn't spawn more than anywhere else now...
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Holy cow! I just found an epic cave system. Here is the seed: greenbarnes
It's so big that I don't know how on earth I'll get out. The epic cave system is very near the spawn, and its entrance is just a few blocks below the surface.
-Penguin
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We could start a CoD vs Battlefield thread, that'll get to 20 pages by Wednesday.
only problem is keeping it on topic :lol
minecraft is one of my favorite games when im bored
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I have not bothered to put in anything for world generation. What I read is, if you don't, it uses the time on your computer as the seed, but that it will ALWAYS be random when you do it this way (even if you managed to get the same exact time). I prefer the random you get. :aok I also am aware that I COULD type in random things into the world generator to see what I get. And now that I think about it, I think I will create a new world with Aces High as the world generator. :lol :D
I've been looking at getting one of the 256 texture packs, just to see how good they really look. Has anyone used one of the 256 packs yet? Recommendations?
UPDATE: Oooo...a floating island (very small) made of sand? Now that's trippy. :x Found lava not but 12 blocks away from my spawn and 2 possible dungeons just under the sand. I'll have to do some digging to confirm this, but it would be awesome if they were dungeons. I hope to hell I find some fuggin reed close by though.... :bhead
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Minecraft is ok...
But Terraria is the bomb....
:rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drAi35ipbnA
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I have not bothered to put in anything for world generation. What I read is, if you don't, it uses the time on your computer as the seed, but that it will ALWAYS be random when you do it this way (even if you managed to get the same exact time). I prefer the random you get. :aok I also am aware that I COULD type in random things into the world generator to see what I get. And now that I think about it, I think I will create a new world with Aces High as the world generator. :lol :D
I've been looking at getting one of the 256 texture packs, just to see how good they really look. Has anyone used one of the 256 packs yet? Recommendations?
UPDATE: Oooo...a floating island (very small) made of sand? Now that's trippy. :x Found lava not but 12 blocks away from my spawn and 2 possible dungeons just under the sand. I'll have to do some digging to confirm this, but it would be awesome if they were dungeons. I hope to hell I find some fuggin reed close by though.... :bhead
The 256 bit graphics are great up close, but only if you can force anti-aliasing at long range. Otherwise it looks very, very grainy when viewed from far away. I have an ATI graphics card, but the only cards I know of that can be forced to perform antialiasing are those from Nvidia.
-Penguin
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Now, if only I can find a Skeleton Spawner, I will have unlimited arrows. A Spider Spawner would be nice as well but so far I've only found a Zombie Spawner. Now an interesting thought, running into a Creeper Spawner. :O Unfortunately, unless you use a MOD, you won't find Creeper Spawners. :cry I've THOUGHT about creating one of those monster towers, but that seems like a major pain in da arse. The "0" chunk doesn't spawn more than anywhere else now...
Have you thought of making a mob farmer? They do take a while to make, but are well worth it if you want lots of gunpowder, string, bones, arrows, and feathers.
I've been looking at getting one of the 256 texture packs, just to see how good they really look. Has anyone used one of the 256 packs yet? Recommendations?
I've used a 64x64 pack before. Looks nice, but I prefer the regular 16x16 that minecraft was made for. Painterly Texture Pack is by far my favorite for keeping the 16x16 and still having very nice textures. :)
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Need I say more?
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu148/Spinnich/javaw2011-07-0612-31-30-27.jpg)
Personally I use the "LB Photo Realism" texture pack. It comes in 64x64, 128x128, and 256x256 flavors.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/127377-64x-128x-256x172-lb-photo-realism-17-compatible/
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That sure is a good lookin' sheep.
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Have you thought of making a mob farmer? They do take a while to make, but are well worth it if you want lots of gunpowder, string, bones, arrows, and feathers.
I've used a 64x64 pack before. Looks nice, but I prefer the regular 16x16 that minecraft was made for. Painterly Texture Pack is by far my favorite for keeping the 16x16 and still having very nice textures. :)
I have thought about making a mob tower, and I also know that good ones are rather huge. As for texture packs, the NOW MOD came with Painterly, and I was happy with it (since DokuCraft wasn't made for the NOW MOD which had SEVERAL other items in it, like Airships and Explosive Arrows :devil). But if DokuCraft was available with the NOW MOD, I would've used it over Painterly.
Need I say more?
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu148/Spinnich/javaw2011-07-0612-31-30-27.jpg)
Personally I use the "LB Photo Realism" texture pack. It comes in 64x64, 128x128, and 256x256 flavors.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/127377-64x-128x-256x172-lb-photo-realism-17-compatible/
I was thinking about LB, but the critters freak me the hell out... :noid Will probably get it later anyways. :aok
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I've actually been considering renting a server, if anyone is interested let me know. It will probably be a 4-8 player.
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I've actually been considering renting a server, if anyone is interested let me know. It will probably be a 4-8 player.
Depending on the Host you may not want a 4-8. When Airflyer and I were looking it seemed to get the best deal was to spend more on a ~16 player server. Typically that is the 1GB rented server, and is the recommended for MC Servers. It's why he pays so much for just 3 of us, runs nicely. :P
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I'd seriously consider a subscription fee if I could get access to a good stable server with people who have microphones and and some sort of chat program. I don't know about $15/month like we have for AH, but anything less than that that would put a fair dent in the owner's upkeep costs would be great.
I always preferred playing the game online because I liked how I could see other people's work and be able to cooperate with them on large projects, and I never had any motivation to try to build something cool if someone else couldn't ogle it while I check out their stuff too.
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I always preferred playing the game online because I liked how I could see other people's work and be able to cooperate with them on large projects, and I never had any motivation to try to build something cool if someone else couldn't ogle it while I check out their stuff too.
I feel the same, it's the main reason I've been considering a server but I don't know many people that play.
Depending on the Host you may not want a 4-8. When Airflyer and I were looking it seemed to get the best deal was to spend more on a ~16 player server. Typically that is the 1GB rented server, and is the recommended for MC Servers. It's why he pays so much for just 3 of us, runs nicely. :P
Which host are ya'll using?
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Which host are ya'll using?
We use Servercraft.
If you wish, Airflyer doesn't seem to mind more users on ours. Not giving that information out in the open though, don't need greifers. If someone's interested use PM. :)
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We use Servercraft.
If you wish, Airflyer doesn't seem to mind more users on ours. Not giving that information out in the open though, don't need greifers. If someone's interested use PM. :)
How does he run the server? Are MODs used or is it straight server? Is the use of the /give commands very rare or used often? If it is MOD free and the use of the /give command none to extremely rare (depending), I would not mind taking a look if you all do not mind. I do not have any MODs for MC at this time. The only MODs I was using came with the NOW MOD Pack for 1.6.6, but I have not bothered to update it since 1.7 (if they have updated it that is. Haven't checked.).
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How does he run the server? Are MODs used or is it straight server? Is the use of the /give commands very rare or used often? If it is MOD free and the use of the /give command none to extremely rare (depending), I would not mind taking a look if you all do not mind. I do not have any MODs for MC at this time. The only MODs I was using came with the NOW MOD Pack for 1.6.6, but I have not bothered to update it since 1.7 (if they have updated it that is. Haven't checked.).
>The server is hosted via Servercraft.co
>Some mods are used (Such as wall clocks, Permissions)
> /Give is used for certain events, such as a massive constructions that one users makes, and for items that were previously unattainable
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>The server is hosted via Servercraft.co
>Some mods are used (Such as wall clocks, Permissions)
> /Give is used for certain events, such as a massive constructions that one users makes, and for items that were previously unattainable
Sending a PM, if only to peek in and see how my performance would be on it and if the settings are to my taste.
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Having a bit of fun in the server. 17 and I got a basic port established for a new town and he's started on something above the port. Our good friend Creeper made it's usual appearance too... :bhead
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Having a bit of fun in the server. 17 and I got a basic port established for a new town and he's started on something above the port. Our good friend Creeper made it's usual appearance too... :bhead
Hah, I stepped outside during the rain, admiring the effects that I've never seen before, turn right- BOOM! I retread inside and next time I peek out another one sees me and chases me all the way inside and almost wrecks the train station! :uhoh
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All I have accomplished so far is falling in lava ... twice. I know I shouldn't dig straight down but its so much faster when your trying to get to bedrock.
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All I have accomplished so far is falling in lava ... twice. I know I shouldn't dig straight down but its so much faster when your trying to get to bedrock.
Dig in a 2x2 column straight down. Meaning you make more or less a spiral staircase to hell.
Allows you to destroy the next layer down without falling through :aok
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Well hope those who have dropped in to check it out are having fun, I know I've had fun with the extra people online. Puts a breath of life back in the game with some fresh faces. :)
Anyone else who wants to check it out feel free to ask, we've still got plenty of room.
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This game is incredible and really serves as a fantastic outlet for pure creation. The best games are ones that are limited only by your imagination and will.
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This game is incredible and really serves as a fantastic outlet for pure creation. The best games are ones that are limited only by your imagination and will.
Why I really enjoy it. I've seen quite a few things done on Minecraft video's that really makes me sit back and go, "Woah.". :aok
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Why I really enjoy it. I've seen quite a few things done on Minecraft video's that really makes me sit back and go, "Woah.". :aok
I always ran into those videos and they peaked my curiosity of the game, they can definitely be credited with my purchasing the game. Now that I've started messing with circuits and stuff, the complexity of some of those builds are astounding.
Oh, by the way, I find this video way funnier than I probably should. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dild9s2c94&feature=channel_video_title
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I always ran into those videos and they peaked my curiosity of the game, they can definitely be credited with my purchasing the game. Now that I've started messing with circuits and stuff, the complexity of some of those builds are astounding.
Oh, by the way, I find this video way funnier than I probably should. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dild9s2c94&feature=channel_video_title
:rofl :rofl :rofl
But it's oh so true!
:rofl :rofl :rofl
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Me and a freind set up a server to trap all the BKs in, with the new pistons is makes raining lava a lot easier!
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(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l215/krudisjo/Demotovational%20Posters/Dd/Dorks-1.jpg)
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(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l215/krudisjo/Demotovational%20Posters/Dd/Dorks-1.jpg)
The double jointed dork might be worth meeting.
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just bought the game, having a blast :banana:
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Resistance is futile...
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Kids have been playing it , I watched it a bit , looked old school very arcadish too me. My youngest says come on Dad lets make a world to play on, so I submit. :huh too funny very addicting, played until my hand started hurting, kid steals all my diamonds though :D.
HL
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Kids have been playing it , I watched it a bit , looked old school very arcadish too me. My youngest says come on Dad lets make a world to play on, so I submit. :huh too funny very addicting, played until my hand started hurting, kid steals all my diamonds though :D.
HL
:rofl :rofl :rofl