Minecraft Thread

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:53 pm

GLOW wrote:I think there is a tool you can get to save chunks, so you won't lose everything.

Yes, I did figure out how to save a backup copy of the map on the server, so if I do reset it to generate a new map I can put a copy of the old map up for people to download... but I still have no idea how to reset the map on the server :)

jaguar · Post by **jaguar** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:25 am

I would vote to restart, but I wouldn't be losing too much =D. Not sure how exactly you access your server but for servers I have run off my own computer I can simply go to the folder the server application is held in and find the folder that matches the world name. You can then rename/move/delete that folder and restart the server. It should generate a new map.

#Minecraft server properties
#Thu Oct 20 22:58:49 PDT 2011
level-name=LAN <--- The folder of your active world will match this name

Alternatively, you could go into single player and gen a map look around a bit then transfer that over if you are happy with it. To get that world's folder, go to run -> type %appdata% ->open .minecraft -> open Saves -> copy/paste the folder for the new world and paste it into the server folder.

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 2:34 am

I don't have any direct access to the files on the server (hosted by multiplay.co.uk)

My argument against restarting a new world (playing devil's advocate here) is because of the nifty constructions some people (including myself) have put a lot of time into, and because so far I have not heard any confirmation that anything is will be missing. I know if any of the three Strongholds that could have spawned in 1.8 have already spawned, they will not get Ender Portals, but all the rest of the Strongholds will have them I also know that already-spawned villages won't have villagers, but I think newly spawned villages will have them (not that they do anything) And I know that the old parts of the Nether will not have Nether fortresses, but all unexplored parts of the Nether will have them.

The only downside (that I am aware of) to sticking with the current map is that we have to explore further. That doesn't seem like a bad thing.

Gizmog · Post by **Gizmog** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:27 pm

If there were more people around, I'd suggest a server restart but most of the time I don't see anyone in there, and a little exploration's good. Couple day's walk in any direction the game starts generating new terrain, and it's even quicker if you utilize the nether.

So barring some terrible horrible incompatibility that has yet to pop up, a sudden influx of new users or a sudden outflow of old ones, I think things are good the way they are and we'd just be torturing ourselves to restart.

mjohnson092088 · Post by **mjohnson092088** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:41 pm

my mom says i shouldnt hang out with you guys. you are bad influences for my addictions. on a related note, i hear you can get your first hit of minecraft for free in single player... is this true? if so, i totally want to try it. if i like it, i might join you guys online one day.

Post by **Mogri** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:58 pm

Yeah, single player's free.

mjohnson092088 · Post by **mjohnson092088** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:38 pm

is that just minecraft classic? i downloaded the game, but i can't play it that way. i'd have to buy the game to play it right?

Post by **Mogri** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:25 am

I'm not sure if things have changed in the past year, but you used to be able to create an account (which is free), log in, and play single player locally.

mjohnson092088 · Post by **mjohnson092088** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:06 pm

unfortunately, it appears that you can only play the java based minecraft classic.

that version kinda sucks. i guess i know what i'm getting for christmas.

Gizmog · Post by **Gizmog** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:50 pm

I did some exploring last night and I can confirm that villages with NPCs, Nether Fortresses, and snow biomes are spawning. I can also confirm that I've built the world's ugliest plantation house and most creepered ranch.

Iron armor is amazing now.

Gizmog · Post by **Gizmog** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:20 am

Oh, and could someone add my brother "Snodrvr" to the whitelist?

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:57 am

Gizmog wrote:I did some exploring last night and I can confirm that villages with NPCs, Nether Fortresses, and snow biomes are spawning. I can also confirm that I've built the world's ugliest plantation house and most creepered ranch.

Yay! I am delighted to hear this (the NPC,s Nether fortresses, and snow biomes part, not the worlds most creepered ranch part)

Snodrvr is added to the players list now.

@Mogri: minecraft classic (which I think was version 0.3) is free to play. Single Player of the full game is not free. (although I think you can play demo mode for free, but I have no idea how long that lasts)

@mrjohn: The Java version IS minecraft. The only versions of minecraft that are not Java based is Minecraft Mobile Android/iOS and the not-yet-released Minecraft for Xbox 360. You can download a standalone version of minecraft to your computer and play it without a separate Java installation, but it is still written in Java

mjohnson092088 · Post by **mjohnson092088** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:53 am

ah. well that's okay, i stand by my "minecraft classic sucks" remark.

i'm all for new minecraft.

Post by **Fortis** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:54 am

HELLO I would like to be whitelisted.
My username is terrible, as I picked it in a fit of frustration that Fortis, TheSlimeKing,The_Slime_King, and Seb (including Seb_, Seb__, Seb___, etc) were all taken.

It is Troll_Bromance.

I will regret it forever.

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:01 pm

Fortis, your delightfully regrettable name has been added to the whitelist. :)