Mojang Reveals Subscription-Based Minecraft Realms
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The disadvantage of playing via LAN, though, is that it takes a lot more CPU to run than the average family computer can handle. It also eliminates the ability for anyone to access the world at any time, since the world is saved onto one computer.Monsterfurby said:
At least you caught the gist of the article. Frankly I think it's a great idea for parents to let their kids have a safe environment to explore online gaming.CJ1145 said:
Okay, fair enough.Eliwood10 said:
I don't really see how their service will do well business-wise, but that's not my job to be concerned about either
Seems like a nice idea for people who don't want to/can't run their own server.
As for me I have already got my 13 year old sister running her own server for herself and friends on the family PC. I should have the physical home server up and running soon so she can have it going 24/7.
She doesn't have a clue about the networking side of it but she can manage the actual server with no trouble.
As for me I have already got my 13 year old sister running her own server for herself and friends on the family PC. I should have the physical home server up and running soon so she can have it going 24/7.
She doesn't have a clue about the networking side of it but she can manage the actual server with no trouble.
Was there some kind of problem with minecraft as-is? I play the Xbox version so perhaps my view is a little limited, but I can't imagine there's much scope for inappropriate content. Just stick in a swear filter and the option to boot disruptive players and you're good, surely?
For those asking what is the difference between renting a server/playing LAN to getting one of these; its so that parents who have kids who want to play this game with other friends can rent them a server and monitor who joins and what they do. so they aren't renting server space and then setting it up themselves or limiting the fun to just their house and especially having their kids jumping into servers that their kids found posted in the youtube comments and talking to complete strangers.
after all, minecraft appeals to a load of kids and us "bigger kids" can play without censoring our activity on the off chance a kid jumps in because one of our members posted our I.p to the so real world to join.
after all, minecraft appeals to a load of kids and us "bigger kids" can play without censoring our activity on the off chance a kid jumps in because one of our members posted our I.p to the so real world to join.
Why couldn't they just use the single player mode? I guess if you don't know how to set up a LAN...
Now all that I can think is that were this a major publisher everyone would be calling how they are trying to gouge their customers.
Now all that I can think is that were this a major publisher everyone would be calling how they are trying to gouge their customers.
my god... it's like bottled water, but in a mutiplayer minecraft context.
Lets see if it takes off XD
Lets see if it takes off XD
You know, I was a little dubious about this news. Then I remembered how difficult I found setting up a private server to be.
Let's just say I gave up on doing so 3 times.
Although for the not so tech-savvy consumer there is always the Xbox version? Piece of cake to set anything up there.
Let's just say I gave up on doing so 3 times.
Although for the not so tech-savvy consumer there is always the Xbox version? Piece of cake to set anything up there.
While players building swastikas and calling me/my friends childish names doesn't bother me, this is a great idea.
The game has blown up in terms of popularity and I'm sure now all kinds of people play it.
If I was a parent, I'd want a nice easy way to ensure my child didn't have to be exposed to all the garbage players throw around.
@Twilight_guy As far as I remember, there is no single player mode anymore. Some time ago they merged MP and SP. There was a huge fuss about it on the MC forums.
The game has blown up in terms of popularity and I'm sure now all kinds of people play it.
If I was a parent, I'd want a nice easy way to ensure my child didn't have to be exposed to all the garbage players throw around.
@Twilight_guy As far as I remember, there is no single player mode anymore. Some time ago they merged MP and SP. There was a huge fuss about it on the MC forums.
Eehhh, this does seem dubious as hell. Sorry but I don't have enough blind faith in Mojang to say this doesn't look like money grubbing, cause it damn well does. I really can't see the whole "parents wanting a safe environment" thing being that big either, to warrant THIS anyway. Most parents (That aren't tech savvy) have no idea what their kids are doing on the PC as it is and won't care about this, those that do could usually figure out how to rent another server, or setup a local one.
And, a lot of people seem to be treating these "kids" like god damn toddlers. Most, if not all of them are teenagers, 10+, perhaps I put to much faith in my younger brother (13), but I'm pretty sure he could figure out how to run a damn server himself, it really isn't difficult if you can read.
And, a lot of people seem to be treating these "kids" like god damn toddlers. Most, if not all of them are teenagers, 10+, perhaps I put to much faith in my younger brother (13), but I'm pretty sure he could figure out how to run a damn server himself, it really isn't difficult if you can read.
I know a kid who loves the game. 6 years old. It's a very simple game, and it isn't too difficult to learn (although mastering it is difficult to be sure). Also, a lot of people don't have the hardware power to run a server, and trying to setup a server with a thirdparty company can often be shady as heck. And its the internet. I knew when I was growing up, till I was about 10 or 11, my parents monitored my time on the internet (and that was before troll/online harassment culture had really developed). I don't think its that far outlandish that some parents will go for this.Elate said:
I don't think it will be successful by any means. Demand can't be high enough for reasonable profit, and trolls will hack onto the servers anyway. But as long as they don't touch players' ability to make servers, I really don't see it as something to get worked up about.
People. It's a server rental. This exists as a third party service, so what the hell is wrong with Mojang doing the same? Just ignore it and run your own private server, it's still allowed.
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That's a nice chastity you got there...WanderingFool said:
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so basically they are sellnig a private server hosting services with an excuse of "think for the children" lunacy.
not sure what servers you hang in but to me minecraft actuallyl ooks like some magic place since i havent ever met a person that you could put into the "bad community like lol guy". the worst i got was a guy coming in to attempt killing me in my own backyard and when failing telling me he will continue harassing me till i stop playing, without any swear words mind you. if you want to protect kids dont let them play COD, not minecraft.
Take exactly what you just said and then use that as explanation to say...my mother...see what reaction you get. Everyone in this thread who says "Why dont you just do it yourself through your LAN" knows waaaaaaaaaay more than your average parent or teacher, and I think you completely overestimate how much an average person knows.AC10 said:
In short, its basically server renting for non-techies hosted by Mojang, and will probably have functionality and user friendliness scaled to fit that demographic. Good idea overall.
Same to you. And on top of setting up the server, you need to deal with firewalls, port-forwarding etc etc. Setting up a server is annoying even for people like us who know what we are doing, having parents or young(ish) teens or kids trying to set it up? Or asking your parents to set it up? Not as easy as it sounds.Elate said: