Minecraft - Versions, Multiplayer, Crossplay, Minimum Specs and Installing and set up guide

[Greboth 2,721]

To put all this in one place so I can just link all you fucks to it in the future.

 

Minecraft Verions

Minecraft currently has 2 verions

 

Minecraft: Java Edition - this is the OG PC only version.  It can only be played by PC with other PC players (don't know about Mac's before Elliott asks.)

 

Minecraft; Otherwise sometimes called Bedrock edition or Better together - this is ALL other platorms - mobile, ps4, xbox one, switch and also the Windows 10 version.  As all versions are the same then anyone playing this version has the potential to cross play.  To avoid confusion for the rest of this post I shall refert to this as Minecraft:BE.

 

 

Multiplayer and Cross Play

This is where things get annoying and a little complicated but to break it down by what people play on.

 

Before I do though, there's 2 types of mutliplayer servers available.  The first is an external server and loads of companies offer this.  FG currently rent one fo the modded version of mincreaft, we also have one for Conan too (this is also the one hosting the Bedrock server).  The other type is Realms - realms are basically private servers you can rent from Microstroft directly and are available to rent in Minecraft itself.  Both external servers and realms are persistent worlds and can be connected to 24/7.

 

So on to the different verions;

PC - PC's on Java edition can only connect to Java edition servers. and only other PC master race players can join.  PC, if running Windows 10, can play Minecraft:BE and can connect to any server that is hosting Minecraft:BE.  Again, anyone else on PC using Minecraft:BE can connect too.  PC's can also connect to realms.

 

XBox one and Switch - These are both also running Minecraft:BE though due to limitations put in place by MS and Nintendo they can't connect to external servers.  This means if you want to play multiplayers you're limited the standard ones or to rent a realm.

 

PS4 - PS4 is currently running Minecraft:BE however, due to only having been updated to Minectraft:BE recently, there are no servers available.  This feature will be added at some point but currently there is no official ETA on when this update will be released.  It is presumed by almost everyone that Sony will also follow suit and block access to external servers so multiplayer on ps4 will the same as Xbox and Switch.  That is the the standard ones or to rent a realm,

 

Consoles generally - You can invite friends to your world and host multiplayer that way.  However this is hosted on your console and so a) comes with the performance limitations of it (cpu power, internet speed etc.) and is also only available while your console is online.

 

How to know which version I have

Consoles, mobiles, VR (basically anything but PC) - these should have all updatred to Minecraft:BE automatically.

 

PC: When you buy Minecract on PC you have a choice whether to buy Java Edition or Bedrock Edition so buy the right version.

 

If you already own it and you dont' know - when you log in and see the main screen it should say either "Minecraft Java Edition" or just "Minecraft" at the top.

 

If you bought Java edition before October 18, 2018 you can download the Windows 10 verions (so Minecraft:BE) for free.  To claim the free versions - Log into account.mojang.com, and under the “My Games” heading you will find a button to claim your gift code. If you purchased Minecraft: Java Edition after October 19th, 2018, the button will not be there, so if you’re unsure of when you purchased Minecraft: Java Edition, that’s a good way to check. Pressing the button will generate a token and send you to a Microsoft redemption page.

 

Can I play Minecraft - PC Specs

For standard / vanilla, these are the specs directly recommend;

 

Minimum Requirements:

CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent

RAM: 4GB

GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.4*

GPU (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4

HDD: At least 1GB for game core, maps and other files

OS:

- Windows: Windows 7 and up

- macOS: Any 64-bit OS X using 10.9 Maverick or newer

- Linux: Any modern 64-bit distributions from 2014 onwards

Internet connectivity is required for downloading Minecraft files, afterwards offline play is possible.

 

Recommended Requirements:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz / AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz or equivalent

RAM: 8GB

GPU: GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.5

HDD: 4GB (SSD is recommended)

OS (recommended 64-bit):

- Windows: Windows 10

- macOS: macOS 10.12 Sierra

- Linux: Any modern distributions from 2014 onwards

 

Modded Minimum Requirements:

For modded Minecraft, the specs become a little higher and I'd say the minimum specs for modded are the recommend requirements above.

 

Modded Recommend Requirements

CPU: Intel 6th series i5 or i7 / AMD Ryzen

RAM: 16Gb

GPU: GeForce 900 Series (not sure what AMD equivalent is, will update once known)

OS 64-bit

- Windows: Windows 10

- macOS: macOS 10.12 Sierra

- Linux: Any modern distributions from 2014 onwards

 

Installing and Setting up Multi MC

 

Installing and initial set up of Multi MC 0:00

Setting up a vanilla game 1:00

Installing a mod pack 2:45

Installing custom mods: 5:45

Determing maximum RAM for assign 8:50

 

 

So I think that answers everything but any questions post them up.

[Plumbers Crack 4,068]

Nice post Greeb. [emoji106]
A lot of the guys will be running laptops/PC as well...could you put up a spec that will allow then to play on the Java server without too much frustration? I know it will be mod pack dependant but IIRC I've run most of the packs in the past on a Sony Vaio with 8g of ram

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[BO7H B4RRELS 2,453]

Good write up, bud. I bought MC:Java way back in the day. I didn't know Ibcould download MC:BE for free. So, thanks :) I'll do that soon.

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[Greboth 2,721]

8 hours ago, Plumbers Crack said:

Nice post Greeb.
A lot of the guys will be running laptops/PC as well...could you put up a spec that will allow then to play on the Java server without too much frustration? I know it will be mod pack dependant but IIRC I've run most of the packs in the past on a Sony Vaio with 8g of ram

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Good call, I've added them to the OP.

 

I never properly written a guide on Multi MC and installing mods so will add that to the OP too but that can wait until tomorrow.

[Greboth 2,721]

It took slightly longer than expected and not as originally planned but video added to the OP for installing and setting up Multi MC for vanilla and modded Minecraft.  I think I remembered to cover everything but any questions let me know.

[Zito 1]

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