Talk:Minecraft Wiki

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 Talkpage archives
 * June 2009 - December 2010 (Unrelated threads moved to the Community Portal)

Redraft area
 * Main Page/editcopy
 * Talk:Main Page/editcopy

Archive, and editcopy page
Since the main page has now been updated, I propose we archive the talk page and start afresh, as all the talk that's here now relates to the old page. --DannyF1966 15:47, 3 December 2010 (CST)
 * I agree, i was going to make a post about adding a Mobs link to the front page as well. Makes sense as there are currently Blocks Items etc, although this doesn't currently fit in the "Blocks and Items" section. I can add it to the new page if this one is archived. --Wzade 15:50, 3 December 2010
 * There is now the Main Page/editcopy version of the mainpage for you guys to make suggestions for changes to be discussed by the community. You can feel free to edit that page so that people get a clear idea of what you want. Also, discussion about changes should be done on that page's talk page :D -- Wynthyst [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png|19px ]] talk  16:47, 3 December 2010 (CST)
 * Archive done. And editcopy linked above for permanence. :) Ephemeris 00:10, 15 December 2010 (CST)

2PP Minecraft documentary Link Not on News Section!
We really need to link to to the KickStarter page of the Minecraft documentary: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2pp/minecraft-the-story-of-mojang


 * I agree!!! Vacation9 21:09, 8 April 2011 (UTC)


 * It has already been "KickStarted". So that would not be a good idea. UGoBoom 16:14, 9 April 2011 (UTC)

How about a link to the mobs page?
I think we should have a link to the mobs too, they are half as important as blocks. MoonBeans 14:51, 4 December 2010 (CST)
 * Ditto. I came to suggest the same thing. (See Main Page/editcopy for someone's example). -- Ephemeris 21:02, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
 * I put the mobs link on the editcopy page... how long does it take for suggestions made on editcopy to filter through to the actual main page? --DannyF1966 03:39, 15 December 2010 (CST)
 * All has been updated. Thanks Kizzycocoa! -- Ephemeris 17:37, 15 December 2010 (CST)

Survival Test link fail...
I am pretty sure that Survival Test was removed the 16th December... So why is the link still there on the main page? -- BAMitisME
 * Did you think to actually click on the link? – ultradude25 ( T at 16:20, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

Minecraft article, Monobook problems
We need a page for Minecraft itself, why does it redirect to the main page? Also, the sidebar and the top bar are messed up on Monobook. --Fifteen (talk 12:42, 20 December 2010 (CST)

Beta
As minecraft is now in beta, shouldn't we change the things that go about alpha to beta?

Beta has also been updated to 1.1_01. ∆ LabGecko talk  18:03, 22 December 2010 (CST)

Beta is now v1.2! VonExis 17:42, 13 January 2011 (UTC)!

1.3 now. :D Gollum999 18:04, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

Yep! ive just been playing beta 1.3, you start with 64 torches(???) a diamond pickaxe, shovel and axe (?????????) a bed (they released beds! and 63 more beds (??????) the beds let you skip till dawn, so, bunker up and get to sleep! im finding out more stuff sooo, wish me luck. iTECHERi

Updates, news and events
"builts" should be changed to "builds" to match industry standards. ∆ LabGecko talk  00:07, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

You know, the news and events haven't been changed since December 22. We should really get around to that.--Jlin8002 07:41, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

How about adding a "What's New" section? For example, beta 1.2 came out today. I'd love to see a summary of all the changes. -- Heynow 23:13, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

The Game
I suggest changing:
 * The player takes an avatar that can destroy or create blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations and artwork across the various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes.
 * To:
 * The player exists in the game as an avatar that can create or destroy blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations and artwork with multiple levels of danger to choose from.


 * Reason: I believe the suggested change is easier to read and more accurately reflects the current state of the game. ∆ LabGecko  talk  00:18, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

Change of Logo?
I think the bookshelf block represents knowledge in Minecraft, so possibly we could change the logo to a bookshelf block?

Minecraft Wiki
Why did this page even get moved to Minecraft Wiki, instead of Main Page like every other wiki? Now when you look at the title it says "Minecraft Wiki - Minecraft Wiki", which just looks stupid. – ultradude25 ( T at 02:51, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree. It also broke the directness of my bookmark, and presumably those of other people. I'd support moving it back to the standard wiki title of Main Page. -- Ephemeris 04:25, 1 January 2011 (UTC)


 * SEO I assume. Ose 08:43, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
 * This is a search engine assist, especially considering all of the look alike sites that are cropping up. Also, not "every other wiki" has their front page named "main page". Only those that don't know better. -- Wynthyst [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png|19px ]] talk  17:28, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

water mob update
Hey, im quite confused about the new update that noth confirmed. he said january 03 that he would publish the update next week. but what i wonder is those he mean on monday or any day that week ?
 * I think we can assume any day that week. SteveZombie 16:56, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
 * The new water mob is --> New Water Mob (Spoiler). I hope I helped you ;). Kingpowl 19:11, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

Small Update
Hello!! It's necesary to update the Beta version (now is 1.2) on the Main Page.

Thanks and good luck ;). Kingpowl 19:13, 13 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Okay, now is 1.2_01  Please update it, thanks!! :D  Kingpowl 14:15, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

Problem with Monobook skin
Seems the sidebar and tabs go out of place, but only on this page.

Can someone fix it? It's not entirely vital, it just looks a little odd. Keiji 15:39, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

Price
Minecraft.net has the price as €14.95, but the front page has it as €20. The front page should be updated, since minecraft.net is authoritative. --Eskay
 * Thanks, Ultradude25! --Eskay 11:28, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

Native Texture Pack Support Tutorial?
Maybe a new tutorial should be added detailing how to install texture packs using the native texture pack manager included in minecraft beta.
 * That's really easy. Just download a texture pack, and drag it into the texture pack folder. Tjb0607 00:08, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

MineCraft Skin and TexturePack
the minecraft texture pack has never bin changed and i for one think notch should make a new one not any different than it is now i like it the way it is its just i want some sort of visual change a big one! you know to spice things up a bit

Classic Version
I suggest we remove the current version for Minecraft classic/classic server, only because Notch doesn't even update it anymore.
 * I'm against this. Its always possible that Notch will someday update classic, if not only for Network updates and some simple performance improvements.--Quatroking -  MCWiki Administrator  14:20, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
 * He also needs to update the Iron Block and Gold Block textures in classic. – ultradude25 ( T at 14:34, 13 February 2011 (UTC)

Events to the front page
I suggest adding a link to the Category:Events section to the front page --Missingpiece 12:55, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
 * You can make your suggested changes to Main Page/editcopy Though I seriously prefer not having links to categories, rather linking to specific pages. -- Wynthyst [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png|19px ]] talk  13:48, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

Modes that should be made in Minecraft (Final Release)
The community has had some great examples of could-be modes in the final game. Some research and asking around has brough forth three great suggestions that would provide a different flow to Minecraft.

WANTED MODES

1. Given Day Challenge- The player would be given a certain amount of Minecraft days to complete a objective/s to complete the world. A Certain objective could be "Collect 15 Diamond in 100 Days." The Mobs could also have different properties to a certain objective.

2. Race- Almost limitless posibilities could be used for this could-be mode, but as one person said, "Racing a pig would sure be fun!"

3. Hardcore Mode- As Minecraft wasn't difficult enough already, this version would be a tougher version of the confirmed mode where if the player dies, the world is deleted and the player must restart all over again with a new world. This mode would have healing items (Porkchop, Bread, Cake etc.) would heal less health and Mobs would do considerably more damage to the player.

The list of (Legitamite) modes in endless with new updates from Mojang, but we will have to see what Notch and his crew bring in future updates.

contests
Similar to Minepedia repping Minecraft's entry in the Indie games awards earlier, perhaps we should put a note on the main page about the Escapist's developer tournament, and even other such competitions as they arise? Mojang are up against Nintendo and I'd love to see them win!  A NNOYING   00:47, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Ha. didn't even need it!  A NNOYING  13:58, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

Minecraft Wiki --> Mojang Wiki?
I know it's a REALLY big change, but maybe changing the Minecraft wiki (as well as the forums) is the right thing to do?

Mojang owns other games, such as Scrolls, and this is ONLY about MineCraft. Sorry! xD --R ocĸetor talk  06:13, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Technically, Scrolls only exists as a developing concept at the moment, I will tell you that Curse is already planning (and purchasing domains) to support it. As Rocketor stated, this is the Minecraft Wiki. -- Wynthyst [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png ]] talk  06:24, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

Classic version
I think that Classic version in Play It! box should not be displayed anymore, because Classic version will no longer be updated.
 * I agree, please sign your comments with 4 ~s ok? MoonBeans (u-t-c) 15:24, 20 March 2011 (UTC)

Login Errors
Today, I came home from school expecting to have a wonderful little minecraft session on a server my friend had just set up. To my dismay, Minecraft would not let me even log in! Please help I have a Mac running OS X 10.5.8

Chances are you got a pirated version of MineCraft; why would you buy MineCraft for your School Computer? I did that and a teacher deleted it from my computer (and trash).

You probably have the screen where it says 'Username' but not 'Password'. You need the one with password to log in.

Note: I have a Mac OS X 10.5.8 too. R ocĸetor talk  06:16, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

Currently 666 articles
Is this some kind of joke or is this true?--Chrunchstick 22:25, 28 March 2011 (UTC)
 * These are our actual stats, yes.--Quatroking -  MCWiki Administrator  23:16, 28 March 2011 (UTC)

Current MineCraft beta version
on the mainpage should be changed to 1.4. It's coming out in less than four days according to Notch. R ocĸetor talk  06:17, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
 * It will be changed when it actually comes out. And you should put your change suggestions on Talk:Main Page/editcopy. -- Wynthyst [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png ]] talk  06:28, 30 March 2011 (UTC)


 * Ok, thanks; just wanted to point it out. R ocĸetor talk  06:36, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

future removal
can we remove the future things as notch has updated minecraft and the things are included. only the petdogs thing.--Taco1945 21:36, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

Official Wiki Youtube page
This is needed badly. Every time a new update comes out dozens of people rush to add their videos to the articles to get views for their channels. We need to have an official wiki channel that an admin would run and a rule that videos can only be added if they are by this official channel or a Mojang staff member. This will prevent the rush of low quality videos and edit wars by users trying to get views.

EDIT: Also some videos have no place whatsoever, offical wiki channel or not. I had to remove a crappy video of a tutorial on how to craft cookies. --Moxxy 00:18, 1 April 2011 (UTC)

Underwater Hands in 1.4!!!!
I am unsure what they are but i'll find out!!!! –The preceding unsigned comment was added by Zachtirgu (Talk 23:13, 7 April 2011. Please sign your posts with !

Please help with my user page!
There is no "edit"-link, but, when i try: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/User:MrZalli&action=edit, it says:

You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reason:

You do not have permission to create new pages.

You can view and copy the source of this page:

I have registered my e-mail 4 days ago but why don't i have rights to create a new pages?

--MrZalli 16:08, 9 April 2011 (UTC)
 * try this link: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/index.php?title=User:MrZalli&action=edit -- Oliver Scholz -  de.Wiki Admin  16:35, 9 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Same. --MrZalli 13:41, 16 April 2011 (UTC)
 * You haven't made 10 edits yet, which is required for creating pages and uploading files. I've created your userpage for you, but please, do your best and edit more than just your userpage, we have plenty of those already ;)--Quatroking -  MCWiki Administrator  13:46, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

Minecraft Teacher
I just found out there is a teacher who uses Minecraft to teach his 1st grade class how to use computers. Check this out, might be worth mentioning somewhere around the Wiki, in one or two trivia sections maybe... http://minecraftteacher.net/ --Katze 500 08:26, 10 April 2011 (UTC)
 * That's a great blog! Rather than a page just on the one guy, how about a "Uses of Minecraft" page with an education subheading? Pretty sure other people are using it for this. Even if it's only somewhere to collate links I think it'd be a worthwhile read... --Adje 12:07, 18 April 2011 (UTC)

Main Page suggestion
What about adding a section under "Gameplay" on the main page about the basic keyboard commands for the game. For instance, I played the game for several weeks before I even found out about the F3 key... and only after using that to see where the growling was coming from did I accidentally hit the F2 key. Came here first to look for a keyboard command list when I was wondering if there was a key to hide the GUI. I did a dearch and noticed there IS a page for Controls. Can we add this to the main page for ease? --Mrurl42 00:47, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

locked chest mod & Romanian Language

 * Moved to Community Portal.

maps
we need a new section for player created maps like skylands