So, I've bought Minecraft, now what?

[tehweave]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

I really hope that's fake. It's this kind of thing that freaks me out!

It's really weird... There's zombies in the game, there's spiders, and both try to kill you, but the idea of a ghost player character invading your game is somehow 10 times scarier than that.

 

[mikecoulter]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

I really hope that's fake. It's this kind of thing that freaks me out!

It's really weird... There's zombies in the game, there's spiders, and both try to kill you, but the idea of a ghost player character invading your game is somehow 10 times scarier than that.

Maybe Notch built him into the game. I certainly hope he hasn't though.

 

[Lazy Kitty]

Put up lots of torches outside your house (about one every fifth block) and they won't bother you as much, of course, if you build your house on a mountain, you won't have to worry about them getting close to it.

Ahh right, well, I need to make some tools to get some coal first. But you know once you've made a torch, can you relight it whenever, Or do they just stay lit?

Right now they stay lit, but that will change with the Halloween update, then you'll have to relight them with flint and steel, or replace them with lanterns which will stay lit forever.
It's possible that existing torches will be replaced with lanterns.

Is it harder to craft a lantern then? Because having to relight torches would be quite tedious after a while.

It probably will require less common materials, like iron, but I don't know for sure since the lanterns aren't in the game yet.
They'll be introduced on Halloween.

 

[Mr.Gompers]

I bought the game yesterday, and I'm telling you that the minepedia website is going to be your best friend. Specifically, the Crafting page is a big help.

Edit: Hey, has anyone heard odd noises in caves and such? It shouldn't be monsters, I have the game set to peaceful right now while I'm getting resources and such.

 

[kahlzun]

BUILD CAMELOT.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

I'm thinking about buying it.

If I loved the classic version, will I like the full version?

Yes, I think you'd love it. And it costs much less now than it will when it's finished. Buy now and save the cash.

I was saving up for a gun, but if it's gonna be $30 soon I guess it's better to get it now than later. I'll most likely be buying it today.

 

[Argtee]

Get coal.

Coal is VERY important. You can make torches with coal, and if you don't have torches in your house to light it up, mobs might spawn in there.

You could also start a mine to get some stone. Go looking for caves so you can get some iron, gold, diamond, redstone, etc.

Remember, Creepers only want a hug!

EDIT:

Forget about work and friends forever.

ALSO:

Yeah, what ^this^ guy said.

I'm currently finding it pretty damn hard to find coal. It's getting annoying now. May just make a few wooden axes, a wooden sword and go on a massive search, don't want to lose my cabin again though...

Coal is the easiest ore to find. You can find it in the side of mountains, caves, almost anywhere!

 

[Estoki]

BUILD CAMELOT.

On second thought let's not build Camelot, tis a silly place.

 

[Ze_Reaper_Of_Zeath]

Basic tutorial.

Explains most of the stuff you need.

I for inventory, check the Minecraft Wiki, for stuff ~ recipes.

You can make much more in Alpha, Doors, Minecarts, Tutorials, and I'd advise to get a texture pack.

 

[BlueberryMUNCH]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

...i feel silly how terrifying that all sounded o.o. dundundun.

OT: just wondering, if i purchase minecraft, can i dowload it from a different computer at a later date?

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

I really hope that's fake. It's this kind of thing that freaks me out!

That sent shivers down my spine. It's only a matter of time before this thread is deleted now...

 

[mikecoulter]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

I really hope that's fake. It's this kind of thing that freaks me out!

That sent shivers down my spine. It's only a matter of time before this thread is deleted now...

And our online traces shall never be seen again...

 

[mikecoulter]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

...i feel silly how terrifying that all sounded o.o. dundundun.

OT: just wondering, if i purchase minecraft, can i dowload it from a different computer at a later date?

Yeah, as many times as you like, from any computer in the world!

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

...i feel silly how terrifying that all sounded o.o. dundundun.

OT: just wondering, if i purchase minecraft, can i dowload it from a different computer at a later date?

Yeah, as many times as you like, from any computer in the world!

That's pretty cool. I really think I'm gonna get this now.

 

[mikecoulter]

Basic tutorial.

Explains most of the stuff you need.

I for inventory, check the Minecraft Wiki, for stuff ~ recipes.

You can make much more in Alpha, Doors, Minecarts, Tutorials, and I'd advise to get a texture pack.

Ahh, thanks for the advice! I'm not sure a texture pack is advisable, currently playing on my iMac with a Nvidia 9400m. Not exactly the best.

 

[William Dickbringer]

Get coal.

Coal is VERY important. You can make torches with coal, and if you don't have torches in your house to light it up, mobs might spawn in there.

You could also start a mine to get some stone. Go looking for caves so you can get some iron, gold, diamond, redstone, etc.

Remember, Creepers only want a hug!

EDIT:

Forget about work and friends forever.

ALSO:

Yeah, what ^this^ guy said.

I'm currently finding it pretty damn hard to find coal. It's getting annoying now. May just make a few wooden axes, a wooden sword and go on a massive search, don't want to lose my cabin again though...

build a pillar pillars can help you find your place until you can make a compass

 

[mikecoulter]

Just watch out for this:

http://cubeupload.com/files/adf87a1283162881610.jpg

...i feel silly how terrifying that all sounded o.o. dundundun.

OT: just wondering, if i purchase minecraft, can i dowload it from a different computer at a later date?

Yeah, as many times as you like, from any computer in the world!

That's pretty cool. I really think I'm gonna get this now.

I never thought it looked buying worthy. But having bought it, I am very glad I did. It seems so open.

 

[kahlzun]

Castles are a lot harder to build than i thought.
Does anyone have any actual castle schematics?

 

[Ze_Reaper_Of_Zeath]

Basic tutorial.

Explains most of the stuff you need.

I for inventory, check the Minecraft Wiki, for stuff ~ recipes.

You can make much more in Alpha, Doors, Minecarts, Tutorials, and I'd advise to get a texture pack.

Ahh, thanks for the advice! I'm not sure a texture pack is advisable, currently playing on my iMac with a Nvidia 9400m. Not exactly the best.

Painterly Pack ~ Not a HD makeover, small, but great chamges.

 

[kahlzun]

I read somewhere that the maximum size of the Minecraft 'level' is about 3x the surface area of the Earth...