Alright, hey all you awesome minecrafters on the forum. Sadly, I have not joined in on the minecraft fun for a couple months now... why you ask. Because it has been banned from my house. I am a 16 year old teen, top of my class grades, great social life and lots of friends, and involved in a sport for each season at my high school and even was the most valuable player in 2 of them: tennis and cross country. However, none of these facts have helped convince my parents to get minecraft back. I would be very happy if any of you could give me suggestions of how to get this great game back. If the background helps, I believe it was taken away because I was playing it "too much" maybe 4 times a week and heavily on weekends. I was very into the game and had done everything. I had over 15 stacks of diamonds in each main base (I stopped mining for this reason) and my world was comparable to that of ethos and docm77 ( I am a big builder, miner, mechanic, inventer of mob traps, machines, etc. and do almost everything in the game). Also I ran a vanilla and tekkit server with friends and together we did the same things I mentioned earlier. I put many hours into the game and knew how to do anything (this information may help too). Also my dad is 62 years old and an "outdoor maniac" so he wants me to do more things outside and doesn't understand the fun, creativity, and imagination put into minecraft. He calls the game a "beepbeep game" his vocab meaning video game. Also, if it helps I never showed my parents any of my minecraft creations. I bought the game the day beta 1.8 came out and since those 2 years they have yet to see any of what I have done. Video games are hated by my parents and I am not allowed to get an xbox even if I were to buy one myself, for this reason I never told them about my worlds in minecraft (they would think it was stupid.) All my creations have been revealed to my friends alone mostly because my parents didn't care. When my dad asked me to stop playing I inferred that his main reasons were A. He wanted me to spend more time outside. (which is void because of sports.) B. Because "all video games destroy imagination and do not lead to creativity" - from my dad (which is void because of course minecraft is creative). C. He hates my love of technology. (I cant change that). And D. We just don't get along very well.
I know this is a lot of information and it may seem impossible for me to get minecraft back, but all replies would be really helpful and I know that some of you may have the answer. Just think about what you would do if you were in my situation, because it really sucks to lose something you have invested so much time into (aka servers, builds, worlds, mods, friends etc.) Well that's all I have to say, hope to read some replies soon!!
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This probably does not help, but the same thing happened to me and I just fined anytime I have and hack into my parents account, undo my time restrictions and then play while they are not home or sleeping.
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You need to educate your parents.
Ask your father if he played with LEGO's. If he did, ask him why? Then say that Minecraft is much deeper than LEGO's. Also ask him what he thinks will help your imagination.
I am a 43 year old father who runs a MinecraftEdu server for my 6 year old and other homeschooling families. I also have been a teacher for 11 years.
My server team consist of:
Me
My 6 year old who is our main Beta Tester (test software and mechanics)
an 11 year old who helps with plugins and building
A 21 year old who manages and creates plugins while learning Java.
As you know, Java is in everything and anyone who learns this skill will always be able to get a job.
Some of the reasons are rather dumb as we all know, but since you said that you don't really get along well with your parents, how about you try to build a better relationship with them? You should go out with them a little more often, and when doing so try not to even mention about Minecraft. You should also let them know what the game is about, and build up a trust with them. If you can get their satisfaction high, then if you're lucky they might consider letting you play it again. You should also, in the meantime, try to forget about Minecraft and instead focus on other things, because the more you think about it the more desperately you'll try to get it back.
Perhaps you should also let your dad see what you did in-game, and show him how pleased you were with your progress.
Plus, if he doesn't like how you like technology, you should try to study Java programming and perhaps make modifications to Minecraft on the chance you get access to it. That way you can show it's not completely "ruining your imagination."
Final note: If they hate video games, just tell them that you won't play the violent, M-rated games that can TRULY screw up somebody (such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, and make sure you keep this promise) but instead the actually fun kind of games that can put somebody's mind to work and engage their creativity and thinking (such as Minecraft and Portal). If that doesn't help, then just let them research a little bit into the games. Either way, not all video games are as bad as the media made them look.
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Try building a better relationship with your parents. Don't mention the game until you have built up a good enough relationship, and maybe they will let you play again.
I honestly feel a bit sorry for you. Even though I rarely play Minecraft these days, I'd hate to have to live with people trying to force me to be an outdoors kid.
Anyway, the only thing I can suggest is... show them the stuff that you've done. Just demonstrate to them that the game is about imagination and creativity, and show off some of the stuff that you can do. However, don't mention the time you've put into it, since you'll probably come off sounding like someone who has no life.
Also, try to get on your parents' good side. Acting grumpy and fed up around them will, sadly, not help.
I've seen something similar to this. Just try to convince them that Minecraft (and video games in general.) don't ruin your imagination. Also, tell them why some of their arguments are void, but not Ace Attorney style.
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Not even my grandparents are this against technology... Gaming and coding is the future of the world, even more so than sports. This may sound silly, but do you know if your parents may have been amish? Legit question, I swear.
How does one take a Minecraft account? Are you just not allowed to use your computer or is your Minecraft tied to your parent's e-mail?
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Wow, that's really strict parenting. I am all in favor of strict parenting in today's society, but this is a bit over the top. First of all you are 16, which is old enough that you should start making some choices for yourself.
I would suggest you calmly approach your parents, and ask them if they could expand on their objections to "beepbeep games". Listen to what they have to say, and then end the conversation there, don't reply to them immediately. Then take some time, consider what they said and think of some reasonable, respectful, counterpoints to their point of view. For instance, if they say "playing games will cause your schooling to suffer" perhaps suggest a trial period, where you make your own choices as to your recreational activities and see if there is any measurable change in your schooling. (if that is accepted by your parents, buckling down and improving your marks would really be sticking it to them).
Another suggestion I have is, regardless of what your parents say to you response and suggestion of a trial period, ask your dad if he'd like to spend more time with you outside, hiking or whatever. That'll will do 2 things, it can help build a more positive relationship with your father which is good in it's own right, and it will show your dad that you are still willing to do other things with your time, besides just playing games. Also a better relationship might soften his view on games. The more you act like an adult, the less your parents can see you like a child, and the more freedom they should give you.
Hopefully your parents will come around, because honestly they're in the wrong here. But if they don't buy your own laptop, nothing to crazy, and play minecraft on that. Maybe not a home though =p Best of luck to you
Wow, that's really strict parenting. I am all in favor of strict parenting in today's society, but this is a bit over the top. First of all you are 16, which is old enough that you should start making some choices for yourself.
This so much, I can imagine this level of strictness with a 9-year old. But by 16, you're almost in college, and it's time to start making decisions for yourself. Or just wait a year or so until you have a college dorm and no-one cares how long you play MC.
This is really strict parenting, said by other people. Well, not even my parents are strict. They can even watch me do adventure time-esque playtime with my friends on a Craftville server.
Make sure your parents must have seen Minecraft pixel art.
I know this is a lot of information and it may seem impossible for me to get minecraft back, but all replies would be really helpful and I know that some of you may have the answer. Just think about what you would do if you were in my situation, because it really sucks to lose something you have invested so much time into (aka servers, builds, worlds, mods, friends etc.) Well that's all I have to say, hope to read some replies soon!!
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I am very sorry for your loss
Ask your father if he played with LEGO's. If he did, ask him why? Then say that Minecraft is much deeper than LEGO's. Also ask him what he thinks will help your imagination.
I am a 43 year old father who runs a MinecraftEdu server for my 6 year old and other homeschooling families. I also have been a teacher for 11 years.
My server team consist of:
Me
My 6 year old who is our main Beta Tester (test software and mechanics)
an 11 year old who helps with plugins and building
A 21 year old who manages and creates plugins while learning Java.
As you know, Java is in everything and anyone who learns this skill will always be able to get a job.
Have them check out this website: http://minecraftedu.com/page/
And have this watch this video:
If that doesn't convince them, nothing will. Some people are stuck in the way they think.
Perhaps you should also let your dad see what you did in-game, and show him how pleased you were with your progress.
Plus, if he doesn't like how you like technology, you should try to study Java programming and perhaps make modifications to Minecraft on the chance you get access to it. That way you can show it's not completely "ruining your imagination."
Final note: If they hate video games, just tell them that you won't play the violent, M-rated games that can TRULY screw up somebody (such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, and make sure you keep this promise) but instead the actually fun kind of games that can put somebody's mind to work and engage their creativity and thinking (such as Minecraft and Portal). If that doesn't help, then just let them research a little bit into the games. Either way, not all video games are as bad as the media made them look.
My fan fiction of the game: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1957118-programmer-my-first-fan-fiction/#entry24096758
Try building a better relationship with your parents. Don't mention the game until you have built up a good enough relationship, and maybe they will let you play again.
I honestly feel a bit sorry for you. Even though I rarely play Minecraft these days, I'd hate to have to live with people trying to force me to be an outdoors kid.
Anyway, the only thing I can suggest is... show them the stuff that you've done. Just demonstrate to them that the game is about imagination and creativity, and show off some of the stuff that you can do. However, don't mention the time you've put into it, since you'll probably come off sounding like someone who has no life.
Also, try to get on your parents' good side. Acting grumpy and fed up around them will, sadly, not help.
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Quote of the Day:"It's Occam's Shuriken: when the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas."
I would suggest you calmly approach your parents, and ask them if they could expand on their objections to "beepbeep games". Listen to what they have to say, and then end the conversation there, don't reply to them immediately. Then take some time, consider what they said and think of some reasonable, respectful, counterpoints to their point of view. For instance, if they say "playing games will cause your schooling to suffer" perhaps suggest a trial period, where you make your own choices as to your recreational activities and see if there is any measurable change in your schooling. (if that is accepted by your parents, buckling down and improving your marks would really be sticking it to them).
Another suggestion I have is, regardless of what your parents say to you response and suggestion of a trial period, ask your dad if he'd like to spend more time with you outside, hiking or whatever. That'll will do 2 things, it can help build a more positive relationship with your father which is good in it's own right, and it will show your dad that you are still willing to do other things with your time, besides just playing games. Also a better relationship might soften his view on games. The more you act like an adult, the less your parents can see you like a child, and the more freedom they should give you.
Hopefully your parents will come around, because honestly they're in the wrong here. But if they don't buy your own laptop, nothing to crazy, and play minecraft on that. Maybe not a home though =p Best of luck to you
This so much, I can imagine this level of strictness with a 9-year old. But by 16, you're almost in college, and it's time to start making decisions for yourself. Or just wait a year or so until you have a college dorm and no-one cares how long you play MC.
Make sure your parents must have seen Minecraft pixel art.