Minecraft Wiki:Admin noticeboard

Why is editing through tor blocked?
Am i wrong for using tor? Do you trash our internet privacy? If you want to prevent abuse, then why isn't vpn blocked but tor? Do you think there are more people using tor than vpn? Just why? Why do you block tor users from editing? -- 196.245.151.215 08:04, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Editing through Tor is blocked due to extensive abuse by bad-faith users. I can ask around and see if people think the block should be lifted, but I don't think they'll agree. --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 11:32, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Then why isn't vpn blocked as well like wikipedia? I believe the amount of abusers will decrease even more if you do so. -- 209.58.163.233 15:05, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * The problem with tor is that we cannot identify the editor, since the IP address would be different each time. If you really want to edit through tor, you can create an account. The BlobsPaper.png 16:43, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * you still didn't answer my question. why isn't vpn blocked as well like tor? wikipedia does have both of them blocked. -- 37.120.203.90 13:31, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
 * I the decision of blocking VPN. Doing so should decrease the number of vandalizm. - 113.29.230.200 13:26, 12 April 2020 (UTC)


 * you can't log in or sign up when using tor, blobs2 192.119.160.214 12:47, 6 May 2020 (UTC)


 * VPNs are blocked on Wikipedia due to them using open proxies. VPNs that use closed proxies are able to edit Wikipedia. 173.0.77.8 13:22, 5 June 2020 (UTC)


 * In addition to being able to circumvent blocks, another major problem with VPNs: even if a user is constructive, it's really difficult to notify them about something if they keep switching their IP. I don't know much about IPs and VPNs, but how would we be able to know for a fact that a certain user is in fact using a VPN?--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 16:55, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

Update the wiki header to the new one
As the wiki logo got updated, why not update the wiki header as well? Ljcool2006 (talk) 19:06, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Disable edit filters in Minecraft Wiki:Sandbox
I think all the edit filters should be disabled in Sandbox page due to an issue involving IP addresses. 49.228.176.243 09:11, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

Armor page request.
I was going to look up the armor mechanics for the game, but the wiki said it didn't exist. Please fix this. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 174.61.18.143 (talk) at 17:25, 14 May 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with
 * Armor it's right there... FVbico (talk) 17:27, 14 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Might not be a bad idea to create Armor mechanics a redirect, however, if it's a common search target.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 17:28, 14 May 2020 (UTC)


 * I went ahead and created the redirect. – Sonicwave talk  19:41, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

20w14~ Easter Eggs redirects
I purpose to create the redirects for Easter Egg dimensions names to Java Edition 20w14∞:


 * Basic / BASIC
 * Blacklight
 * Brand
 * Biome For Player With No Time For Nonsense
 * Checkerboard
 * Chess
 * Content
 * Custom
 * Fleet / Between
 * Gallery
 * Holes
 * Isolation
 * Message
 * Missing
 * Notes
 * Nothing
 * Patterns
 * Perfection
 * Retro
 * Rooms
 * Shapes
 * Spiral
 * Terminal
 * this_is_a_very_long_phrase_that_hopefully_is_not_in_any_dictionary
 * Tunnels
 * Zone / Zones

Plural redirects:


 * Bridges → Bridge

Synonyms:


 * Darkness → Light
 * Origin → Debug screen
 * Skygrid → Far Lands

And 16 colors redirects.

It's plausible!

49.228.176.243 09:37, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


 * . I've created all the ones you mentioned.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 14:54, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
 * this ruined navigation --32.213.179.11 00:47, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
 * How?  Nixinova  T  C  01:15, 21 May 2020 (UTC)

Coral Fans redlink
Please fix the redlink by recreating the redirect Coral Fans to Coral fans. 49.228.176.243 09:55, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
 * There is no reason for such a redirect to exist, since the Coral Fan page will just appear as you start typing Coral Fans. Honestly, I am not sure why we have the Coral fans redirect. The BlobsPaper.png 15:51, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Well, the search suggestions take a minute to show up, so it's not true that they will appear immediately when you start typing Coral Fans. The redirect also useful for linking; it's impractical to go through every single edit made by anyone to make sure they use the format Coral fans instead of Coral fans (and for all other items with potential plural forms). Furthermore, redirects are absolutely harmless; they take up barely any space and they don't clutter the search bar because the "actual main page" takes priority when searching, making any redirects to that page that are in a similar format not show up at all. In addition, the current style guide allows any alternate capitalization or form, meaning that both Coral Fans and Coral fans would be valid redirects. Citing existing rules/guidelines as I did isn't a reason for supporting/opposing a proposal, but that's not the purpose of this particular discussion.


 * The redirect was actually created as Coral Fans initially, but moved to Coral fans (which is not an appropriate way of deleting or creating redirects, as it makes the edit histories confusing).--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 16:26, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

Gravatar machine (still) broke.
This is getting pretty frustrating. I've been a contributor to this wiki for a while, and my profile picture is still the default icon, which I believe gives off an impression of "noobishness" when viewing my profile. I've had my Gravatar correctly linked for a very long time. Any help with this would be fantastic. -- DigiDuncan! (talk) 20:06, 17 May 2020 (UTC)


 * I asked staff about this; they say to make sure that your avatar is rated G? I presume otherwise it won't show up correctly--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 14:30, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

Sprites
How do you add a sprite? Minecraftexpert123 (talk) 14:44, 20 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Go to the sprite template in question (such as Template:InvSprite) and click "Edit sprite", right next to the normal edit button. All the sprites are organized into categories below; you can add one by clicking "New image" in the sprite-editing toolbar. When you're done, click save. It's a pretty simple and user-friendly way to update both the image and the module as needed at the same time.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 14:47, 20 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Ok, but how do you create an image? Minecraftexpert123 (talk) 15:54, 20 May 2020 (UTC)
 * The icon can be found in the game files. Use an image editor to add it to the sprite sheet image. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by Blobs2 (talk • contribs) at 16:42, 20 May 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with
 * No i mean how do you create a new sprite image? Minecraftexpert123 (talk) 16:54, 20 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Do you mean add an icon for a specific sprite? If so, we've already answered that; just edit the sprite and click "New image" and Blobs explained how you create the image itself to begin with. If you're talking about a whole new sprite sheet, I'm not sure exactly why we'd need one. Please elaborate on what you mean by "new sprite image", as what I thought you meant by that doesn't seem to be what you're referring to.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 16:59, 20 May 2020 (UTC)


 * I mean create a new sprite (one that doesnt exist,like the sprite for non-renewable resources in enviroment.)Minecraftexpert123 (talk) 17:11, 20 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Again, you download the sprite sheet you want to expand, and add the sprite using an image editor. Once you have the new sprite sheet, upload it as a new version of the file. The BlobsPaper.png 19:44, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Can you give a small tutorial on how to do so? Minecraftexpert123 (talk) 21:47, 20 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Go to the sprite sheet you want to edit, for example BlockSprite. Click "Edit Sprite". Click "New Image". Upload a 16x16 image. I do not know what else to say, it really is that simple. – KnightMiner  · (t) 21:35, 21 May 2020 (UTC)

Post Made Whilst Not Logged In
I made an edit to the wiki page for the lava bucket and I forgot to sign up for an account before doing so. Would it be possible to assign this to my account so that I an avoid exposing my public ip? Natsuissleepy (talk) 05:23, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure; you should contact staff either way as admins definitely have limited ability to help you. --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 11:02, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

New News
Another thing should be added to the Latest news section in Main Page: May 26, 2020 Minecraft Dungeons released. 111.88.15.200 16:43, 26 May 2020 (UTC)


 * by another admin.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 14:18, 27 May 2020 (UTC)

Something
Playstation 4 is discontinued too; add that to the Purchase the discontinued Legacy Console Edition. 111.88.15.200 11:12, 1 June 2020 (UTC)


 * It was updated to Bedrock. 217.138.219.181 10:40, 8 June 2020 (UTC)

Update
Please change 0.18.0 on Minecraft Earth at Main Page to 0.19.0. 111.88.15.200 10:38, 4 June 2020 (UTC)


 * Done by another admin.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 21:56, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

Question
Why can't I edit the talk page of the main page? 111.88.15.200 10:40, 4 June 2020 (UTC)
 * The talk page was semi-protected in 2013 because it is "99% junk". However, there has been a more recent movement to avoid indefinite protections.
 * If there is a good reason to keep the talk page protected, you can still propose changes here, or at Talk:Minecraft Wiki/editcopy. The BlobsPaper.png 15:19, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

Around the block
There is a new series called Around the block,which circles about biomes,which a page should be added and also on the main page as an article on the main page pls

138.19.0.177 04:48, 12 June 2020 (UTC)


 * I'm sorry but your post is not very clear; please be more specific on what exactly this is and how it relates to Minecraft, preferably providing a link to more info about it.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 18:24, 21 June 2020 (UTC)


 * Sorry for being a little bit late, but I think he is referring to this article published on minecraft.net. Note that, in the meantime, another article of "Around the Block" has been written. Sagessylu (discuss | edits) 14:11, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

Make Sprites
Can i help make sprites for the basalt column and detlas

138.19.0.177 05:01, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

Protect Marketplace page
Marketplace keeps getting vandalized by an IP address. -Pepijn (talk) 20:28, 13 June 2020 (UTC)


 * Looks like they've stopped, but if it happens again warn them on their talk page. IPs don't get a notification if their edit is reverted AFAIK, and they may not know the History tab exists. Also, one IP disruptively editing usually isn't a reason to protect a page; warn them, try to get them to discuss, and if they refuse then contact an admin to block them.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 15:48, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Virtual Reality page
The virtual Reality page is a stub and needs updated. Mixed reality is now supported with Minecraft. More information can be found about it here and the original Wiki page can be found here. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.171.112.217 (talk) at 15 June 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with


 * I appreciate your bringing this to our attention, but this isn't really admin-specific; in fact you're absolutely welcome to update it yourself! I don't know much about the VR version so I'd prefer not to update it personally, but it is marked as a stub so if you aren't able to update it hopefully another editor will be. Let me know if you need any help with editing.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 15:45, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

A tutorial for creating an infinite water source in only one block of water
We need more Tutorials for this Wiki, but it is vanilla. I found two ways to create an infinite water source in only one block. It is also possible on survival. Can we do it? Minelogic (talk) 05:19, 16 June 2020 (UTC)


 * If that's really the case, could you take some screenshots demonstrating this so we can figure out where to add it? You can upload images at Special:Upload and then add the image here using the syntax FILENAMEWITHEXTENSIONHERE . Unless it's something very intricate and detailed I doubt we'd need a whole tutorial on it, but it's certainly something should be added to this.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 15:40, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Remove the word filter for "S*xy!"
The splash "S*xy!" was changed to "Moderately attractive!" in 1.16 pre-3. However, the Wiki currently states that it used to be "Shrek see!", because the word it used to be is blocked; S-e-x-y-!. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by User-100192636 (talk • contribs) at 19 June 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with


 * Unfortunately, we can't disable filters for certain people; and since this is one of only a few cases where such a word could be used constructively, it doesn't make sense to remove the filter completely. However, if you run into a problem like this again, do let us know here, and we can certainly perform the edit for you. Additionally, once you have made at least 5 or so edits while logged in you will be exempt from most abuse filters. In this case, another user has already fixed the issue.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 18:20, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

Someone removed the old .json code in a tutorial
I was browsing about behaviour packs and a way to make one, then I found that the manifest.json example in https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Tutorials/Creating_behavior_packs was very different from the one in resource packs tutorial.

Can you rollback the changes? Btw I already found the right files in Mojang's Vanilla Behaviour Pack example, so I can still progress through the tutorial.

Thank you.

181.191.148.4 15:27, 20 June 2020 (UTC)

Java Edition 1.RV-Pre1
There is a doubled Gallery section on this page, please remove it. Thanks! 84.87.249.9 12:29, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Fixed. Thank you for the report! --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 12:39, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

Lock to autoconfirmed users only request
There has been a lot of unsourced release dates by non-autoconfirmed users in Bedrock Edition 1.16.20. Could we have it locked to only allow autoconfirmed users to edit?

--Illagercaptain (talk) 11:48, 26 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Only 2 edits by the same IP, protection is hardly warranted. --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 14:04, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

Editing Talk:Minecraft Wiki (section)
I can't edit in the Talk section of a page. I sincerely don't appreciate it. I'm not using a VPN, nor a proxy. I'm getting this error:

Error: Your action has been disallowed by an automated edit filter. A brief description of the matched rule(s) for your action is: Extra protection for frequent spam targets

Thanks for checking. --Jahus (talk) 14:08, 27 June 2020 (UTC)
 * The filter was implemented because ordinary protection has pretty much just two modes: 1) stop unregistered users only; 2) stop everyone but administrators. The page used to get a lot of edits (and looking at the filter's logs, still gets some every now and then) from new accounts that aren't appropriate for that page. While the talk page is intended solely to discuss the main page itself (which is, admittedly, what you were doing), people use it as a help desk, suggestions platform for Mojang, or a place to post of promotional material, gibberish, or non-English text.
 * Your edit causing a false positive activation of the edit filter is unfortunate (especially for someone's first experience). I implemented a warning notice specifically for that page, but I'm not certain all editors will see it.
 * As for your comment itself, I'm not sure the RTX beta from Xbox Insider would be a good fit for the main page given it's not even a "mainstream" development version. The combat test snapshots aren't there either, so I guess a discussion could be started for whether to include them. --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 14:53, 27 June 2020 (UTC)

Ban request 71.14.41.142
71.14.41.142 makes some sneaky and some obvious vandalism edits of false information and nonsense text. Ive fixed all of them now but most went unnoticed for days until I noticed. 185.253.97.149 02:02, 29 June 2020 (UTC)


 * Thanks for that. I've blocked them for a full week since they seem to have been at this for several days.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 02:12, 29 June 2020 (UTC)

Strider Jockey
There should be a strider jockey page in this wiki. Also, if you add it, put it in the "Compound" section in Entities. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 108.195.126.69 (talk) at 30 June 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with


 * Thanks for letting us know; for now I've created strider jockey as a redirect to the Strider page, so anyone searching for the former will automatically be taken to the latter. I don't think there's enough information about the strider jockey in particular that can't be said on the Strider page to warrant a separate article, but then again looking at other pages like Spider jockey this does seem to be done for other rideable mobs. If you think it should be its own page, I'd recommend starting a discussion on Talk:Strider.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 01:39, 1 July 2020 (UTC)

Please Block Me
I want to be blocked. how? –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 49.146.47.22 (talk) at 01:27, 1 July 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with


 * Why would you need to be blocked?--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 01:32, 1 July 2020 (UTC)


 * Are you sure I am good? –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 49.146.47.22 (talk). Please sign your posts with


 * You've only made a few edits to the Piglin page, none of which cause significant issues. Generally, we only block users if they have repeatedly performed unconstructive edits, and have received multiple warnings. The BlobsPaper.png 16:05, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

Nether update biomes
You really need to add the description of the Nether biomes and what they are like you can take screenshots of all the different biomes so players like myself could see what they all look like I have never seen the Nether Wastelands and the basalt deltas I don't even know what they look like. It will be really cool if you added this and Imam a big big Minecraft fan. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by 151.230.141.182 (talk). Please sign your posts with


 * Not an an admin, but you literally just need to search for the respective biome by using the search function. We already document all the new biomed. Elite hog (talk) 15:15, 1 July 2020 (UTC)

Error in Editing Nether Structures
I tried to edit the Structures page by correcting the info on the Nether Fortress and adding Nether Fossils and Bastion Remnants. When I tried to save the changes, it said I had removed a "significant portion" of the page and as a "new" user, it didn't allow me to save the edit. First of all, I did NOT try to remove a large part of the page. All I tried to do was remove a couple incorrect words from the Nether Structures table and add a couple of structures. Second of all, I am not a new user. My account has existed for months, maybe even years, and if I remember correctly, I have made several edits in the past. Please fix this error! ISawHerobrine457 (talk) 23:05, 9 July 2020 (UTC)

Ravager
please protect the page, ip adresses are bombing the page with vandalism like look at the history.

Bee page is vandalized
someone changed the health to a big number


 * Leave it to me! I fixed it. Thanks for informing. 220.129.30.33 13:45, 11 July 2020 (UTC)


 * The page was only vandalized by 1 user in a short period of time. We do not need to protect the page unless it gets vandalized repeatedly. The BlobsPaper.png 22:27, 12 July 2020 (UTC)

If you read the MC earth changelog correctly on App Store. It has a mob not featured here.
Vanilla squid came in 0.20.0 along with albino cows. Please create this page. 188.120.87.87 05:31, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

Leaves don't display the block loot affected by fortune.
Leaves have extra chances to drop saplings, apples, and sticks with Fortune. Could someone please add them? I've been trying to, but I'm not crazy skilled (I started editing like a week ago), so could someone else do it? Thanks! Yreyot25 (talk) 16:55, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
 * this should go on Talk:Leaves or Minecraft Wiki talk:Community portal The BumblebeeBee.png 16:58, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
 * but i'll do it PLEASE dont post this on the admin noticeboard, this is for admin only actions such as protecting, unprotecting, or request for fully protected pages The BumblebeeBee.png 16:59, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
 * helpful code for u (so you can do it later) and im not an admin. The BumblebeeBee.png 17:05, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
 * ok thanks! sorry for posting it here, i'll learn better next time. Yreyot25 (talk) 19:23, 17 July 2020 (UTC)
 * its ok its just a reminder The BumblebeeBee.png 19:30, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

Panda Pleateu dosen't have a page.
I searched for Panda Pleateu and there wasn't a page. ?????????????????????????????
 * I have no idea what you are looking for. There is no "Panda plateau" feature, so we don't need to create a page. The BlobsPaper.png 17:40, 19 July 2020 (UTC)


 * They mean this. — Godslayerchickennugget (talk | contribs) 17:43, 19 July 2020 (UTC)


 * As a general rule, Minecraft Dungeons content has its own namespace, since it is not part of the main game. The BlobsPaper.png 17:47, 19 July 2020 (UTC)

Adding talk page for beta 1.3_01 due to discovery
The beta 1.3_01 version page lacks a link to the server.

It is not official, but I found a list of server links including beta 1.3_01's server, and attempted to create the following comment for somebody seeing the talk page to examine further:

```

I spotted a version 1.3_01 server version (and tested it) at this link: https://sites.google.com/site/mikkelssversionproject/home/server-jar-and-exe-download

There are a several other server versions on this page which I have not tested, but there may be other missing or unlisted servers to be found on this page. --Relinies15710 (talk) 22:38, 20 July 2020 (UTC) Relinies

```

If this is not a sufficiently verifiable version of the game, I understand, but I wanted to try helping people identify old versions and preserve them as has been done with many others. –Preceding unsigned comment was added by Relinies15710 (talk • contribs) at 22:38, 20 July 2020 (UTC). Please sign your posts with


 * I've added your comment to the talk page. Sorry about that; your edit was caught in an abuse filter that is meant to prevent vandalism and spam, but occasionally hits false positives. Thanks for letting us know.--Madminecrafter12 (Talk to me 22:41, 20 July 2020 (UTC)

Protect "Bee"
There are some unregistered users (guest) that always creating vandalism on this page. You can check it. Qaidul250 (talk) 03:23, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

Block 73.222.70.38
This user keeps vandalizing certain pages after release of block, but this ip address is being blocked 2 times with same reason. -Nashdelacruz25 (talk) 08:20, 22 July 2020 (UTC)


 * Blocked by . – Sonicwave talk  18:53, 22 July 2020 (UTC)

Change Semi-protection
I want semi-protection to be changed so that users must have made 10 edits and have an account that is at least 4 days old, similar to how it is on Wikipedia. As of now, semi-protection only prevents IP users from editing, and since it is so easy to create an account, semi-protection wouldn't be that helpful if all the recent IP users created accounts. --Fadyblok240 (talk) 01:14, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
 * All you need is an email, username, and password. By requiring a bit of experience, it would be possible to catch vandals before they edit semi-protected pages. The BlobsPaper.png 04:17, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
 * There are technical reasons behind semi-protection preventing only IP edits (something to do with the auth system), and local admins can neither do it themselves, nor, apparently, is such a change possible on Gamepedia at all. --AttemptToCallNil (report bug, view backtrace) 06:53, 25 July 2020 (UTC)
 * I will support this change because some user are being vandalizing and an few long-term abuse accounts, also what to being no needed twitch login. Nashdelacruz25 (talk) 00:18, 28 July 2020 (UTC)