Pardon me if I am mistaken, but doesn't the Xbox 360 have pretty terrible specs even when compared to those less powerful PCs? I wonder what the view distance would be on the 360....
Right now I'm think "YAY!" because its going to be a "SCREW YOU" to Fortresscraft, and "Awww..." because MC is more of a PC game. Oh well, hope it comes to the PS3.
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Remember: You're a beta tester. You're supposed to test, not expect the best.
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Don't get too excited. It's not like Microsoft owns Mojang or Minecraft, it's only a port. Also, Bethesda is trying to get Microsoft to accept mods into their upcoming Skyrim, so it's not out of the question that Microsoft may allow mods into it, and even if they didn't, who cares? You're on PC, so it doesn't affect you.
I think you miss my point, or didn't even bother to read what I wrote. Yes, I'm on a PC, but it may still affect me and certainly could kill the modding community.
The issue here is that Microsoft (and the other console manufacturers) will try to put hard pressure on Mojang to kill off the modding community in order to get the game onto the consoles. Furthermore, the devil is in the details of the agreement and after signing a contract with Microsoft, you are indeed "owned" by Microsoft whether you want to admit it or not. It isn't just a port but a legal entanglement that is better avoided if possible.
I'm very cautiously optimistic that it could turn into something more positive for Mojang and that if they can "keep the faith" and continue supporting the mod community, it won't be a problem. If Mojang gets through this whole process and stays clean from the negative influences of Microsoft, it won't affect me or the PC version of the game. But that is precisely my problem here and where I've seen other companies royally get screwed over by Microsoft when they thought they had a deal of a lifetime only to discover they got the very short end of the stick. BTW, most of my software development experience is NOT from the game industry but from other more general software development deals where I've seen Microsoft screw over those companies in ways you simply wouldn't believe.
In terms of Microsoft accepting mods for the Xbox version, the thought didn't even cross my mind. I simply presumed that wouldn't happen at all. If they do accept mods, it would have to be something like "the best of..." where some cherry picking would happen among the modding community. There certainly are some higher quality mods out there that may be nice to incorporate onto the Xbox version, but that is a completely separate issue.
What I'm getting at here is that the corporate culture of Microsoft is essentially by definition opposed to the modding community at its core and that it goes against almost everything they represent. Simply by association with Microsoft in this case, Mojang is sort of showing that it could care less about the modding community, or at least if they get caught up in the glitz and glamor of the console market they could soon leave the modding community behind. If that happens, it most certainly would be a major blow to what has made Minecraft so special.
I think you miss my point, or didn't even bother to read what I wrote. Yes, I'm on a PC, but it may still affect me and certainly could kill the modding community.
Yes, I read your whole post, but I don't think you understand what -I'm- saying. It's a port. Microsoft can't put an end to the modding community, and if, in the slim chance they did, this decision would be very unpopular and many people would know of it, and would most likely kill sales for Microsoft. If they have any foresight, which they do, then the modding community is safe.
YES!! even if this comes out, you should make versions for all the consoles :D. maybe say: DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING EXCEPT MINECRAFT IN THE WRONG FORUM OR YOU WILL BE BANNED TEMPORARILY and killed and tnted... hmmm could use revision
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Please, don't let this little dragon die! 1 week to live, or the creepers will say, 'That'ssssss a nicessss babysssss you'vesssss gotsssss theresssssss *BOOM*!
You know, the more I think about it, the more I realize how cool using Kinect would be. Granted you have to walk, dig, etc. all by yourself. As long as texture packs, importing worlds, and SMP is supported, I'll probably buy it.
EDIT: To all the people saying Notch is selling out: He's not some lesser known indie developer anymore. He should be able to port his game that's sold millions to consoles/handhelds without being completely shot down by the awful Minecraft community (It's not awful just because of this, but yeah).
I think you miss my point, or didn't even bother to read what I wrote. Yes, I'm on a PC, but it may still affect me and certainly could kill the modding community.
The only way it will even begin to hurt the modding community is if everyone who currently plays on the PC goes out, buys and Xbox, and starts to play Minecraft on it. And I highly doubt anyone with a computer that handles Minecraft on its best settings(Far render distance, smooth lighting, fast MP, no framerate cap or whatever) will be switching over. I doubt anyone that runs it decently at all will switch over. Especially if there is no way to mod Minecraft on the 360.
That aside though.
If we already have an account for Minecraft. Will we have to buy it again? Or does no one know?
It would be nice if people could play MP on the 360 with PC guys. That way the 360 guys(me included because my PC sucks >.> ) could still enjoy the funner mods if they are installed on the server.
Wow why are you guys such dicks just because your precious game is on Xbox? Just because someone only has a 200 dollar xbox instead of a 1000 dollar computer. You guys need to grow the **** up and get a life, instead of talking **** about mundane stupid stuff.
Yeah, I doubt it'll have much of an impact on the modding community. If you have the game on PC and it works half-decently, why bother with the 360 version? I just wish it could of been on the PS3 to. It might be a social game, but it's a creative game as well. It would fit in on the PS3 quite well. Just look at how successful Little Big Planet has been. I'm not quite sure about Mod Nation Racers (never bothered with it), but I think it was marginally successful as well. Hopefully, we'll see it branch out further in the future (like after November this year)
Now, if only my favorite game (TimeSplitters) with creative features could make a come back this gen and be multi-platform (again) to boot.
"I don't plan to add a new dimension at the moment. It's just to performance heavy on servers, and the current dimensions need more attention before we start adding new ones." < Yeah, like biomes or actual varied terrain in the nether. Nether ruins didn't do the trick at all.
Really? Because I find that this community sucks, mainly because of people like you. It's quite interesting that you're scared of xbox gamers, yet you can't actually describe maybe, how they're going to ruin it, you just assume that they're going to magically convert this forum into famine and destruction.
I have explained multiple times what they will do read my posts before commenting
They will ruin the slow-paced part of the game and Troll Greif so many reasons I have said and you have not read while you are bashing my post
XBOX?!?! Seriously! That is the worst possible choice for a console! PS3 would be better but Minecraft shouldn't be a console game! It is designed for computers! Development for the REAL Minecraft better not slow down due to this! This is a terrible idea. I shudder thinking of all the 6 year olds playing on multiplayer! We think we have a bad griefing problem now? Hugh, well that is about to get worse. They will destroy us all if this happens!
Being a gamer on the Xbox 360 and Minecraft I can safely say that all your fears are for naught. For you see, this community and the xbox are equally terrible. This community and the Xbox community are filled with whiny self-centered morons. So as you can see, there will be no conflict and you can all stop complaining.
Bloody ****ing idiots.
The Minecraft community is fine as is stop complaining it is not perfect but it is better the most
You're pardoned.
I think you miss my point, or didn't even bother to read what I wrote. Yes, I'm on a PC, but it may still affect me and certainly could kill the modding community.
The issue here is that Microsoft (and the other console manufacturers) will try to put hard pressure on Mojang to kill off the modding community in order to get the game onto the consoles. Furthermore, the devil is in the details of the agreement and after signing a contract with Microsoft, you are indeed "owned" by Microsoft whether you want to admit it or not. It isn't just a port but a legal entanglement that is better avoided if possible.
I'm very cautiously optimistic that it could turn into something more positive for Mojang and that if they can "keep the faith" and continue supporting the mod community, it won't be a problem. If Mojang gets through this whole process and stays clean from the negative influences of Microsoft, it won't affect me or the PC version of the game. But that is precisely my problem here and where I've seen other companies royally get screwed over by Microsoft when they thought they had a deal of a lifetime only to discover they got the very short end of the stick. BTW, most of my software development experience is NOT from the game industry but from other more general software development deals where I've seen Microsoft screw over those companies in ways you simply wouldn't believe.
In terms of Microsoft accepting mods for the Xbox version, the thought didn't even cross my mind. I simply presumed that wouldn't happen at all. If they do accept mods, it would have to be something like "the best of..." where some cherry picking would happen among the modding community. There certainly are some higher quality mods out there that may be nice to incorporate onto the Xbox version, but that is a completely separate issue.
What I'm getting at here is that the corporate culture of Microsoft is essentially by definition opposed to the modding community at its core and that it goes against almost everything they represent. Simply by association with Microsoft in this case, Mojang is sort of showing that it could care less about the modding community, or at least if they get caught up in the glitz and glamor of the console market they could soon leave the modding community behind. If that happens, it most certainly would be a major blow to what has made Minecraft so special.
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Yes, I read your whole post, but I don't think you understand what -I'm- saying. It's a port. Microsoft can't put an end to the modding community, and if, in the slim chance they did, this decision would be very unpopular and many people would know of it, and would most likely kill sales for Microsoft. If they have any foresight, which they do, then the modding community is safe.
I'm still alive, I think.
EDIT: To all the people saying Notch is selling out: He's not some lesser known indie developer anymore. He should be able to port his game that's sold millions to consoles/handhelds without being completely shot down by the awful Minecraft community (It's not awful just because of this, but yeah).
The only way it will even begin to hurt the modding community is if everyone who currently plays on the PC goes out, buys and Xbox, and starts to play Minecraft on it. And I highly doubt anyone with a computer that handles Minecraft on its best settings(Far render distance, smooth lighting, fast MP, no framerate cap or whatever) will be switching over. I doubt anyone that runs it decently at all will switch over. Especially if there is no way to mod Minecraft on the 360.
That aside though.
If we already have an account for Minecraft. Will we have to buy it again? Or does no one know?
It would be nice if people could play MP on the 360 with PC guys. That way the 360 guys(me included because my PC sucks >.> ) could still enjoy the funner mods if they are installed on the server.
Now, if only my favorite game (TimeSplitters) with creative features could make a come back this gen and be multi-platform (again) to boot.
I have explained multiple times what they will do read my posts before commenting
They will ruin the slow-paced part of the game and Troll Greif so many reasons I have said and you have not read while you are bashing my post
The Minecraft community is fine as is stop complaining it is not perfect but it is better the most