User:Smirkenbowls/FAQ

This page sums up a large amount of questions, along with accurate answers. If you cannot find your problem on this page, feel free to ask around on the Forums.

= FAQ =

Q: How can I get a custom skin for my character?

 * A: To use a custom skin you must pre-purchase the game. Then you can go to the Preferences page, download the reference skin edit the skin to your liking, and then upload your customised skin. This is how you'll be seen in game.

Q: Can the water level change?

 * A: The surface of the water does not vary across the map. The water below the surface can go down though, and fill up caves and various other underwater structures, but this will not change the the highest point of the water.
 * Further Information: However, in Single Player mode, a gravity-affected block, such as sand, will swap places with liquids when it falls from height. This can be used to raise the ocean level.

Q: What are the controls?

 * A: The controls can be found beneath the gameplay window, and are customisable from the pause menu (Esc)

Q: How do I save and reload my position (spawn point)?

 * A: When you join the server your spawn location is the default that the admin set, if you want to change this, press enter. This will save your current location, then whenever you press R you will respawn at this location, instead of the server default.

Q: How do you make plants grow? They keep disappearing on me.

 * A: They must be planted on top of a dirt square and be in direct sunlight to live.

Q: Why does my building collapse / get destroyed on its own?

 * A: Gravel and sand blocks collapse - see below. New players not aware of this behaviour may consider this confusing behaviour a glitch or a case of griefing, even though it's not the case.

Q: Are the tiles affected by gravity?

 * A: Only the sand and gravel tile has weight, all other tiles will float freely.

Q: What are the spawnable avatars (called a mob) in single player mode for?

 * A: No one knows, except Notch. They can however, be used for a number of imaginative games, although they have since been removed form multiplayer.

Q: Do the small plants grow into full trees?

 * A: Yes. They require a light, grassy area and some space, however. In multiplayer servers, the ability for trees to grow can be turned off to prevent griefing.

Q: Who is this Notch guy I keep hearing about?

 * A: Notch is Minecraft's creator and developer. You can read about him here.