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+ | {{Outdated edition|This edition of ''Minecraft'' is no longer updated.}} |
{{Program |
{{Program |
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+ | | title = ''Pi Edition'' |
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* [[Aron Nieminen]] |
* [[Aron Nieminen]] |
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* [[Daniel Frisk]] |
* [[Daniel Frisk]] |
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− | | platform = {{OS|lin}} < |
+ | | platform = {{OS|pi|lin}} <small>([[wikipedia:ARM architecture|ARM]] only)</small> |
| programming language = [[Wikipedia:C++|C++]]<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|272389328490082305|it's in C++|25 Nov 2012}}</ref> |
| programming language = [[Wikipedia:C++|C++]]<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|272389328490082305|it's in C++|25 Nov 2012}}</ref> |
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| size = ~4 MB |
| size = ~4 MB |
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| license = Proprietary |
| license = Proprietary |
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− | | version = |
+ | | version = v0.1.1 alpha |
− | | date = February 11, 2013<ref name="available_for_download">[http://www.mojang.com/2013/02/minecraft-pi-edition-is-available-for-download |
+ | | date = February 11, 2013<ref name="available_for_download">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130214025539/http://www.mojang.com/2013/02/minecraft-pi-edition-is-available-for-download/ ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' is available for download!"] - Mojang.com; February 11, 2013</ref> |
| source available = Partial |
| source available = Partial |
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| customlink = https://minecraft.net/edition/pi Website |
| customlink = https://minecraft.net/edition/pi Website |
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'''''Minecraft: Pi Edition''''' is a version of ''[[Minecraft]]'' developed for the [[wikipedia:Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]. It is based on ''{{el|pe}}'' [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|Alpha v0.6.1]] but slightly cut down, containing a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. ''Pi Edition'' is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers. Although officially discontinued, it is still available to download for free, from [https://minecraft.net/edition/pi the official downloads page], and users are encouraged to interact with the game using an [[wikipedia:API|API]].<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|272323992097009665|Minecraft Pi edition will be free, it's a slightly cut down version of PE. With added api.|24 Nov 2012}}</ref> |
'''''Minecraft: Pi Edition''''' is a version of ''[[Minecraft]]'' developed for the [[wikipedia:Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]. It is based on ''{{el|pe}}'' [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|Alpha v0.6.1]] but slightly cut down, containing a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. ''Pi Edition'' is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers. Although officially discontinued, it is still available to download for free, from [https://minecraft.net/edition/pi the official downloads page], and users are encouraged to interact with the game using an [[wikipedia:API|API]].<ref>{{tweet|danfrisk|272323992097009665|Minecraft Pi edition will be free, it's a slightly cut down version of PE. With added api.|24 Nov 2012}}</ref> |
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− | ''Pi Edition'' never received any subsequent updates and is no longer updated. Despite this, it is included by default on {{w|Raspberry Pi OS}} ( |
+ | ''Pi Edition'' never received any subsequent updates and is no longer updated. Despite this, it is included by default on {{w|Raspberry Pi OS}} (formerly Raspbian). |
== Development == |
== Development == |
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=== Release === |
=== Release === |
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− | ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' was originally announced on the [[Mojang Studios]] website on November 24, 2012.<ref>[http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-is-coming-to-the-raspberry-pi |
+ | ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' was originally announced on the [[Mojang Studios]] website on November 24, 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127035644/http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-is-coming-to-the-raspberry-pi/ Minecraft is coming to Raspberry Pi!] - Mojang.com; November 24, 2012</ref> |
− | There was a compiled build labeled 0.1 on the Mojang repository, albeit encrypted until the game's launch in February 2013, making it inaccessible. When it was first uploaded, however, it was unprotected for a short amount of time, allowing for the download of the game before its true release. On December 20, 2012, Mojang released a post on their official site announcing the release of ''Pi Edition''. However, it was promptly removed and no game release was made. |
+ | There was a compiled build labeled 0.1 on the Mojang repository, albeit encrypted until the game's launch in February 2013, making it inaccessible. When it was first uploaded, however, it was unprotected for a short amount of time, allowing for the download of the game before its true release. On December 20, 2012, [[Mojang Studios]] released a post on their official site announcing the release of ''Pi Edition''. However, it was promptly removed and no game release was made. |
''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' was publicly released on February 11, 2013, as version 0.1.1, and the previous release announcement post was restored.<ref name="available_for_download" /> However, the ''Pi Edition'' website still lists its post date as December 20, 2012. |
''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' was publicly released on February 11, 2013, as version 0.1.1, and the previous release announcement post was restored.<ref name="available_for_download" /> However, the ''Pi Edition'' website still lists its post date as December 20, 2012. |
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− | === Addition to Raspberry Pi OS ( |
+ | === Addition to Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) === |
− | On September 15, 2014, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced that ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' would be installed by default with their new versions of [[wikipedia:Raspberry_Pi_OS|Raspberry Pi OS]].<ref>{{citation|url=https:// |
+ | On September 15, 2014, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced that ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' would be installed by default with their new versions of [[wikipedia:Raspberry_Pi_OS|Raspberry Pi OS]].<ref>{{citation|url=https://raspberrypi.org/blog/new-raspbian-and-noobs-releases|title=New Raspbian and NOOBS releases|website=Raspberry Pi Blog|author=Eben Upton|date=September 15, 2014}}</ref> |
=== Discontinuation === |
=== Discontinuation === |
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''Pi Edition'' was very similar to ''{{el|be}}'' in many ways. Like older versions of ''Bedrock Edition'', (then called ''[[Pocket Edition]]'') only 256×256×128-block [[old]] worlds could be generated. The player's skin is always the default "Steve" skin. The title and the world selection screens were identical until ''{{el|pe}}'' updated to [[Pocket Edition v0.7.0 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.7.0 alpha]]. |
''Pi Edition'' was very similar to ''{{el|be}}'' in many ways. Like older versions of ''Bedrock Edition'', (then called ''[[Pocket Edition]]'') only 256×256×128-block [[old]] worlds could be generated. The player's skin is always the default "Steve" skin. The title and the world selection screens were identical until ''{{el|pe}}'' updated to [[Pocket Edition v0.7.0 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.7.0 alpha]]. |
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− | The player has the ability to sneak, but cannot sprint. Mobs do not spawn, even though the player starts with an iron sword in the hotbar. A bow is also available, but when used, the player will hold the bow back indefinitely until |
+ | The player has the ability to sneak, but cannot sprint. Mobs do not spawn, even though the player starts with an iron sword in the hotbar. A bow is also available, but when used, the player will hold the bow back indefinitely until they select another item or exit the world. |
''Pi Edition'' includes all blocks from [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 alpha]]. The only game-mode is [[Creative|Creative Mode]] and there is no crafting or smelting. |
''Pi Edition'' includes all blocks from [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 alpha]]. The only game-mode is [[Creative|Creative Mode]] and there is no crafting or smelting. |
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; Blocks |
; Blocks |
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+ | |||
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+ | All blocks use old [[Java Edition]] textures, unless otherwise noted. |
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− | * [[Stone bricks]] |
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+ | |||
− | * [[Mossy cobblestone]] |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Cobblestone]], [[stairs]], and [[slab]] |
+ | *[[Stone bricks]]{{info needed|variants?}} |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Mossy cobblestone]] |
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− | * [[Grass block]] |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Stone]] and [[slab]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Dirt]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Grass block]] |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | *[[Sandstone]]{{info needed|are the two variants present?}} |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
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− | * [[Lapis Lazuli Block|Block of Lapis Lazuli]] {{verify|was it really named that?}} |
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+ | ** Uses the old texture from [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 alpha]]. |
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− | * [[Block of Gold]] |
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− | * [[Block of Iron]] |
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− | * [[Block of Diamond]] |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Lapis Lazuli Block]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Block of Gold]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Block of Iron]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Block of Diamond]] |
+ | *[[Obsidian]] |
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+ | *[[Snow|Snow layers]] |
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+ | *[[Glass]] |
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+ | *[[Glowstone]] |
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* All 16 colors of [[wool]] |
* All 16 colors of [[wool]] |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Ladder]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Torch]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Glass pane]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Oak door]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Oak trapdoor]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Oak fence]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Oak fence gate]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Red bed]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Bookshelf]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Painting]] |
− | * |
+ | *[[Crafting table]] |
− | ** Cannot be used as there is no crafting |
+ | ** Cannot be used as there is no crafting. |
− | * |
+ | *[[Chest]] |
− | ** Uses the old texture |
+ | ** Uses the old texture. |
− | ** Cannot be opened |
+ | ** Cannot be opened. |
+ | ** Appears as a full block. |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Furnace]] |
− | ** Cannot be used as there is no smelting |
+ | ** Cannot be used as there is no smelting. |
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+ | *[[TNT]] |
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**Cannot be lit without using the API to change the data value to explode on block break or modding. |
**Cannot be lit without using the API to change the data value to explode on block break or modding. |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Water]] |
− | ** Cannot be obtained without modding |
+ | ** Cannot be obtained without modding. |
− | * |
+ | *[[Sign]] |
− | ** Cannot be written on |
+ | ** Cannot be written on. |
− | * |
+ | *[[Lava]] |
− | ** Cannot be obtained without modding |
+ | ** Cannot be obtained without modding. |
; Tools |
; Tools |
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* [[Iron sword]] |
* [[Iron sword]] |
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* [[Bow]] |
* [[Bow]] |
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− | ** Does not fire [[arrow]]s |
+ | ** Does not fire [[arrow]]s. |
+ | ** Held back indefinitely until the player either logs off or switches to another item. |
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;Plants |
;Plants |
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* [[Dandelion]] |
* [[Dandelion]] |
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− | * [[Rose]] with the old blue ''[[Pocket Edition]]'' exclusive texture |
+ | * [[Rose]] with the old blue ''[[Pocket Edition]]'' exclusive texture. |
− | * Brown and red [[mushroom]]s |
+ | * Brown and red [[mushroom]]s. |
* [[Cactus]] |
* [[Cactus]] |
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* [[Melon]] |
* [[Melon]] |
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* [[Sugar cane]] |
* [[Sugar cane]] |
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− | * Oak, birch, and spruce [[sapling]]s |
+ | * Oak, birch, and spruce [[sapling]]s. |
− | ** Only grow with bone meal |
+ | ** Only grow with bone meal. |
* [[Leaves]] |
* [[Leaves]] |
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* [[Wheat Seeds]] |
* [[Wheat Seeds]] |
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− | **Only grows with bone meal |
+ | ** Only grows with bone meal. |
* [[Melon seeds]] |
* [[Melon seeds]] |
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− | **Only grows stem, and only grows with bone meal |
+ | ** Only grows stem, and only grows with bone meal. |
* [[Bone meal]] |
* [[Bone meal]] |
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− | ** If used on a grass block, only grows flowers as there is no tall grass |
+ | ** If used on a grass block, only grows flowers as there is no tall grass. |
; Technical blocks |
; Technical blocks |
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− | * [[ |
+ | * [[info update|Update game blocks]] |
* [[Camera]] |
* [[Camera]] |
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− | * [[ |
+ | * [[reserved6]] |
− | == Changes From [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|v0.6.1 Alpha]] == |
+ | == Changes From [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 Alpha]] == |
* [[Survival|Survival Mode]] is forcibly disabled. |
* [[Survival|Survival Mode]] is forcibly disabled. |
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− | ** Opening an existing [[Survival|Survival Mode]] world will |
+ | ** Opening an existing [[Survival|Survival Mode]] world will load it in an unusual [[Survival|half-Survival]]/[[Creative|half-Creative]] state where some things will follow [[Creative|Creative Mode]] logic while other things will follow [[Survival|Survival Mode]] logic. |
** It will refuse to join [[Survival|Survival Mode]] servers. |
** It will refuse to join [[Survival|Survival Mode]] servers. |
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* The [[wikipedia:Xperia_Play|Xperia Play]] UI is used instead of the normal UI. |
* The [[wikipedia:Xperia_Play|Xperia Play]] UI is used instead of the normal UI. |
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* A custom cursor is rendered behind the system's mouse cursor. |
* A custom cursor is rendered behind the system's mouse cursor. |
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* The language file included is different than the one included with [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|v0.6.1 alpha]]. |
* The language file included is different than the one included with [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|v0.6.1 alpha]]. |
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+ | *There is no [[sound]] despite a mute button being in the pause menu. |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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− | + | Pi Edition.png|''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' logo |
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+ | File:Minecraft Pi Screenshot.png|First screenshot of Minecraft: Pi Edition from Mojang's blog. |
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File:Minecraft Pi Snake.jpg|An image from the removed blog post, appearing to show a ''Minecraft'' version of the game ''Snake''. |
File:Minecraft Pi Snake.jpg|An image from the removed blog post, appearing to show a ''Minecraft'' version of the game ''Snake''. |
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− | File:Minecraft Pi Start Menu.png|Screenshot of the Minecraft: Pi Edition |
+ | File:Minecraft Pi Start Menu.png|Screenshot of the Minecraft: Pi Edition Menu Screen |
File:Minecraft Pi Inventory.png|Screenshot of the Minecraft: Pi Edition Inventory |
File:Minecraft Pi Inventory.png|Screenshot of the Minecraft: Pi Edition Inventory |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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* The player's name is always "StevePi". |
* The player's name is always "StevePi". |
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* Although there is no [[Survival|Survival Mode]] by default, the player can still die by falling in the [[void]]. |
* Although there is no [[Survival|Survival Mode]] by default, the player can still die by falling in the [[void]]. |
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− | * All mobs for ''[[Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha| |
+ | * All mobs for ''[[Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|v0.6.1 alpha]] are still in the game's code but they can only be spawned by loading a ''[[Pocket Edition]]'' map with mobs or by using a nether reactor in a survival map. |
− | * You can download mods to get [[Survival|Survival Mode]], as well as other disabled features.<ref>[https:// |
+ | * You can download mods to get [[Survival|Survival Mode]], as well as other disabled features.<ref>[https://minecraftforum.net/forums/minecraft-editions/minecraft-pi-edition/1960005-survival-mode-patch Survival Mode Patch] – [https://minecraftforum.net/members/Phirel Phirel]</ref><ref>[https://gitea.thebrokenrail.com/TheBrokenRail/minecraft-pi-reborn MCPI-Reborn Project]</ref> |
* You can change the [[Player|Player's]] skin by editing {{cd|data/images/mob/char.png}}. |
* You can change the [[Player|Player's]] skin by editing {{cd|data/images/mob/char.png}}. |
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* It can be re-textured by replacing files in the {{cd|data}} folder like {{cd|data/images/terrain.png}} and {{cd|data/images/gui/items.png}}. |
* It can be re-textured by replacing files in the {{cd|data}} folder like {{cd|data/images/terrain.png}} and {{cd|data/images/gui/items.png}}. |
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* Instead of the normal [[Creative|Creative Mode]], ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' internally uses a new "Creator Mode" which appears to be identical except for the API's checkpoints. |
* Instead of the normal [[Creative|Creative Mode]], ''Minecraft: Pi Edition'' internally uses a new "Creator Mode" which appears to be identical except for the API's checkpoints. |
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− | * Unlike [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 alpha]] ''Pi Edition'' has its symbols stripped, something ''[[Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' did not do until [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.0]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MisteFr/status/1168596469621952515 "THEY REMOVED THE SYMBOLS"] – [https://twitter.com/MisteFr @MisteFr]</ref> |
+ | * Unlike [[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|''Pocket Edition'' v0.6.1 alpha]], ''Pi Edition'' has its symbols stripped, something ''[[Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' did not do until [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.0]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MisteFr/status/1168596469621952515 "THEY REMOVED THE SYMBOLS"] – [https://twitter.com/MisteFr @MisteFr]</ref> |
* The file {{cd|data/lang/en_US.lang}} is included despite the code to load it not being implemented. |
* The file {{cd|data/lang/en_US.lang}} is included despite the code to load it not being implemented. |
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* It is hard-coded to always be in "Creator Mode" even if the world or server has its data set to [[Survival|Survival Mode]]. |
* It is hard-coded to always be in "Creator Mode" even if the world or server has its data set to [[Survival|Survival Mode]]. |
Revision as of 14:17, 12 October 2021
Minecraft: Pi Edition is a version of Minecraft developed for the Raspberry Pi. It is based on 'Pocket Edition' Alpha v0.6.1 but slightly cut down, containing a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. Pi Edition is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers. Although officially discontinued, it is still available to download for free, from the official downloads page, and users are encouraged to interact with the game using an API.[3]
Pi Edition never received any subsequent updates and is no longer updated. Despite this, it is included by default on Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian).
Development
Release
Minecraft: Pi Edition was originally announced on the Mojang Studios website on November 24, 2012.[4] There was a compiled build labeled 0.1 on the Mojang repository, albeit encrypted until the game's launch in February 2013, making it inaccessible. When it was first uploaded, however, it was unprotected for a short amount of time, allowing for the download of the game before its true release. On December 20, 2012, Mojang Studios released a post on their official site announcing the release of Pi Edition. However, it was promptly removed and no game release was made.
Minecraft: Pi Edition was publicly released on February 11, 2013, as version 0.1.1, and the previous release announcement post was restored.[2] However, the Pi Edition website still lists its post date as December 20, 2012.
Addition to Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian)
On September 15, 2014, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced that Minecraft: Pi Edition would be installed by default with their new versions of Raspberry Pi OS.[5]
Discontinuation
Pi Edition never received any subsequent updates, and its developers gave no further insights as to whether they were still developing the version. When brought up to Tommaso Checchi on Reddit on January 25, 2016, he stated the following:
“ |
|
„ |
— Tommaso Checci on the discontinuation of Pi Edition[6] |
Gameplay
Pi Edition was very similar to 'Bedrock Edition' in many ways. Like older versions of Bedrock Edition, (then called Pocket Edition) only 256×256×128-block old worlds could be generated. The player's skin is always the default "Steve" skin. The title and the world selection screens were identical until 'Pocket Edition' updated to Pocket Edition v0.7.0 alpha.
The player has the ability to sneak, but cannot sprint. Mobs do not spawn, even though the player starts with an iron sword in the hotbar. A bow is also available, but when used, the player will hold the bow back indefinitely until they select another item or exit the world.
Pi Edition includes all blocks from Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha. The only game-mode is Creative Mode and there is no crafting or smelting.
- Biomes
- Blocks
All blocks use old Java Edition textures, unless otherwise noted.
- Cobblestone, stairs, and slab
- Stone bricks[more information needed]
- Mossy cobblestone
- Planks, stairs, and slab
- Bricks, stairs, and slab
- Stone and slab
- Dirt
- Grass block
- Uses the old texture from Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha.
- Clay
- Sandstone[more information needed]
- Sand
- Gravel
- Uses the old texture from Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha.
- Oak, birch, and spruce wood.
- Coal, iron, gold, diamond, lapis lazuli, and redstone ores.
- Lapis Lazuli Block
- Block of Gold
- Block of Iron
- Block of Diamond
- Obsidian
- Snow layers
- Glass
- Glowstone
- Nether reactor core
- Will not activate without API/Mods.
- All 16 colors of wool
- Ladder
- Torch
- Glass pane
- Oak door
- Oak trapdoor
- Oak fence
- Oak fence gate
- Red bed
- Bookshelf
- Painting
- Crafting table
- Cannot be used as there is no crafting.
- Chest
- Uses the old texture.
- Cannot be opened.
- Appears as a full block.
- Furnace
- Cannot be used as there is no smelting.
- TNT
- Cannot be lit without using the API to change the data value to explode on block break or modding.
- Water
- Cannot be obtained without modding.
- Sign
- Cannot be written on.
- Lava
- Cannot be obtained without modding.
- Tools
- Iron hoe
- Iron sword
- Bow
- Does not fire arrows.
- Held back indefinitely until the player either logs off or switches to another item.
- Plants
- Dandelion
- Rose with the old blue Pocket Edition exclusive texture.
- Brown and red mushrooms.
- Cactus
- Melon
- Sugar cane
- Oak, birch, and spruce saplings.
- Only grow with bone meal.
- Leaves
- Wheat Seeds
- Only grows with bone meal.
- Melon seeds
- Only grows stem, and only grows with bone meal.
- Bone meal
- If used on a grass block, only grows flowers as there is no tall grass.
- Technical blocks
Changes From Pocket Edition v0.6.1 Alpha
- Survival Mode is forcibly disabled.
- Opening an existing Survival Mode world will load it in an unusual half-Survival/half-Creative state where some things will follow Creative Mode logic while other things will follow Survival Mode logic.
- It will refuse to join Survival Mode servers.
- The Xperia Play UI is used instead of the normal UI.
- Signs do not open a UI when placed and are always blank unless modified using an external program or modding.
- The create new world button immediately creates a world named
world
with no option to select the name or seed. - There is no option to change LAN server visibility in the pause menu, the LAN world is always visible.
- When playing in a multiplayer world, there is no option to quit and copy the map in the pause menu.
- Just like v0.6.1 alpha the map is still saved as
_LastJoinedServer
in the worlds folder. However, it won't show up in the select world screen unless you rename it.
- Just like v0.6.1 alpha the map is still saved as
- A custom cursor is rendered behind the system's mouse cursor.
- The language file included is different than the one included with v0.6.1 alpha.
- There is no sound despite a mute button being in the pause menu.
Gallery
Trivia
- Despite Pi Edition technically being a modified version of 0.6.1, Pi Edition had sneaking two years before it was added to 'Pocket Edition' in 0.12.1.
- The player's name is always "StevePi".
- Although there is no Survival Mode by default, the player can still die by falling in the void.
- All mobs for Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha are still in the game's code but they can only be spawned by loading a Pocket Edition map with mobs or by using a nether reactor in a survival map.
- You can download mods to get Survival Mode, as well as other disabled features.[7][8]
- You can change the Player's skin by editing
data/images/mob/char.png
. - It can be re-textured by replacing files in the
data
folder likedata/images/terrain.png
anddata/images/gui/items.png
.- When using the Raspberry Pi OS package, the
data
is located at/opt/minecraft-pi/data
.
- When using the Raspberry Pi OS package, the
Technical
- Instead of the normal Creative Mode, Minecraft: Pi Edition internally uses a new "Creator Mode" which appears to be identical except for the API's checkpoints.
- Unlike Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha, Pi Edition has its symbols stripped, something Minecraft: Pocket Edition did not do until Bedrock Edition 1.13.0.[9]
- The file
data/lang/en_US.lang
is included despite the code to load it not being implemented. - It is hard-coded to always be in "Creator Mode" even if the world or server has its data set to Survival Mode.
- It uses Raspberry Pi-specific GPU code preventing it from being easily emulated without modding.
- Textures for Fancy Leaves and Clouds are included despite Fancy Graphics being impossible to enable without patching.
- The scripting API's Java port includes a class called
pi.Item
despite the API having no means to interact with items. - Most disabled features are still present in the code like Survival Mode, the Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha touch UI, mob attacking, Fancy Graphics, Spawning, and Bow firing.
- It only links against OpenGL ES 2 despite requiring OpenGL ES 1.
References
- ↑ "it's in C++" – @danfrisk (Daniel Frisk) on X, November 25, 2012
- ↑ a b Minecraft: Pi Edition is available for download!" - Mojang.com; February 11, 2013
- ↑ "Minecraft Pi edition will be free, it's a slightly cut down version of PE. With added api." – @danfrisk (Daniel Frisk) on X, November 24, 2012
- ↑ Minecraft is coming to Raspberry Pi! - Mojang.com; November 24, 2012
- ↑ "New Raspbian and NOOBS releases" by Eben Upton – Raspberry Pi Blog, September 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Is Minecraft: Pi Edition no longer being developed or will there still be updates?" – u/MinecraftOnXP on Reddit, January 24, 2016
- ↑ Survival Mode Patch – Phirel
- ↑ MCPI-Reborn Project
- ↑ "THEY REMOVED THE SYMBOLS" – @MisteFr
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