We've decided to have this thread be the main discussion thread for the Microsoft/Mojang deal, now that it has been officially confirmed. Other threads on the subject will be locked. This is just to keep there from being a hundred threads on a single topic. I'll now be going through some of the other threads that were on the front page before all these redundant threads pushed them back to page 2 and beyond.
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We have to be calm here... I already freaked out I am a Mac user and a Playstation fan no hate about that please this is about microsoft. I am most definitely not a fan of their work by any means. I am new to the world of minecraft and I absolutly adore it I have made several friends addicted already. There are many things that can go wrong but if we speak our opinions we can keep it under control.
no we can't, this community doesn't do that. Look at the EULA, it's not opinions, it's rants.
If I were to post this question anywhere on the forums, the thread would be locked in a heartbeat due to redundancy. So I'm just going to ask it here.
Does anybody know when we will actually see the changes that are being implemented in response to the deal? Such as, having the Microsoft logo instead of the Mojang logo, updates being rolled out, distributed by Microsoft, ect.?
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It's going to be one giant mess for the community now. That's all I have to say now.
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There was no reason beyond greed for this move on the part of the Directors of Mojang, if Notch was so tired of the thing, he could have honoured his previous statements and sold to a smaller company, but he showed that two and a half milliard dollars beats a vibrant community any day....
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I just want to dig a small hole and stay in it now....
What I really can see happening, is Minecraft as a tool to somehow bring cross platform.
By the way that they are approching windows, with xbox, phone and PC running similar structures, I think we could actually see some form of cross platform come up, heck if they said that they are still supporting sony devices, if they can get that in on the fun it will be superb
What has made Minecraft great . . . in my humble opinion:
It's independent
buy it once
open to modding community
open to simple retexturing and artistic expression
a sense of community where we get to try out stuff and put stuff out there to be tried
the ability to set up a server and invite people to play
ability to play the game so many different ways on servers (build, hack and slash, pvp, survival island, special contests . . . etc)
playing easily with our friends on lan
being able to contribute to an indie game that's just so much fun in so many different ways
So, how many modders and artists are going to want to contribute their creative juices, time and effort to Microsoft's greedy maw. Notice Microsoft isn't saying ANYTHING about what will and will not be okay, encouraged, or allowed. Modders need to make big changes for their mods to work on 1.8, we were all waiting for forge, and McPatcher, and Optifine . . . etc. So, will there ever be a vibrant modding community anymore?
Truth, I've been working on my own resource pack for almost 6 months. It's based on old fashioned japanese dark cobblestones and seaside looking woods. Only my friends have tried it, many of my textures are modifications of my Animal Crossing New Leaf tesselations that grew into so much more. I'm really not willing to post it for the benefit of Microsoft. Though I would have gifted it with gusto to the Minecraft community and to Mojang for free use by everyone. A lot of that feeling comes from being a part of something fun that's NOT a cashout.
Sorry Notch, I'm sorry the millions you made weren't enough. You could have just let the company go public, sold most of your shares, and let us all buy a little piece of Minecraft. Minecraft would still have been Indie. I'd have bought some shares, now THAT would be fun.
Alright, this is my first thread in a while, so here is what I think will happen:
Minecraft will become like call of duty where a new title comes out every year and it is run into the ground (Skylanders anyone?)
PAID UPDATES
Microsoft discontinues authentication servers for any version made before the acquisition
DLC
Perhaps a Minecraft movie, designed to be "cool" for the kiddies
LAWYER ATTACK
Modding, bukkit, spigot, plugins, etc are now Illegal and making them will result in microsoft suing you
CONTENT ID ON YOUTUBE
Adding Guns (For the "#YOLOSWAGMLGPRO1337 kids)
Voice chat. Nuff Said.
XBLX live signin required
XBLX live gold for multiplayer
Minecraft is now $60
R.I.P Forums (DMCA)
and more...
So Thats what COULD happen with this. This is just what I think could happen. Just thoughts.
Research before posting. Posts like this are slowly becoming a pet peeve of mine.
Mojang clearly stated, that very little is going to change. Jeb is still the lead designer of Minecraft. The Mojangstas aren't going anywhere. And your post makes absolutely no sense. Why would Microsoft spend 2.5 billion dollars, on a game that they would just kill off half of the playerbase to? That would just not be a sensible investment. That would be why they kept Jeb and the crew. They know how to run the game off of the community.
Minecraft will be just fine. It is going to continuously update across platforms, consistently. Phil, the guy who is in charge of everything Xbox, even stated that they are going to keep updating Minecraft on it's home platform, the PC.
People are overreacting, exactly like they did when the EULA was enacted. And look - very little changed. I love the Minecraft community; it is an active, lively community, but they sure love the drama.
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Research before posting. Posts like this are slowly becoming a pet peeve of mine.
Mojang clearly stated, that very little is going to change. Jeb is still the lead designer of Minecraft. The Mojangstas aren't going anywhere. And your post makes absolutely no sense. Why would Microsoft spend 2.5 billion dollars, on a game that they would just kill off half of the playerbase to? That would just not be a sensible investment. That would be why they kept Jeb and the crew. They know how to run the game off of the community.
Minecraft will be just fine. It is going to continuously update across platforms, consistently. Phil, the guy who is in charge of everything Xbox, even stated that they are going to keep updating Minecraft on it's home platform, the PC.
People are overreacting, exactly like they did when the EULA was enacted. And look - very little changed. I love the Minecraft community; it is an active, lively community, but they sure love the drama.
Thats what Could Happen. here are some Good Things that COULD happen:
MOAR $$CASHMONEYS$$ For mojang that goes to development
Realms is now on microsoft azure (amazing hosting)
more staff
Better Support
Notch ascends to swag-master status, only eats doritos and drinks mountain dew, and becomes MLG on CoD (Joke)
A better looking Minecraft.net
@TeamMojang is more active on twitter
Microsoft buys the @Minecraft handle on twitter and makes it a twitter for official updates
Ah, yes, set in stone now. Cause clearly what people state, has any real meaning whatsoever. It will be what it'll be, but they're throwing words around as much as the rest of us are. Mojang can say whatever they please, but they'll do what they're told to do.
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Honestly as long as they keep updates free and user input for updates I'm fine with it for the most part. Its inevitable people will keep talking about Notch "selling out", but he didn't do it for the money. He never intended for it to get this big and wants to move on. That's all
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There stocks just jumped. They are well on the way. More to making money then selling the game.
Microsoft has 98 billion dollars in cash. Thats like you having 100 bucks to spend on what you want. In Microsoft case they didn't get 98 billion dollars cash flipping burgers at Mcdonalds.
Pretty sure they know how to make money, and what they are doing.
What has made Minecraft great . . . in my humble opinion:
It's independent
buy it once
open to modding community
open to simple retexturing and artistic expression
a sense of community where we get to try out stuff and put stuff out there to be tried
the ability to set up a server and invite people to play
ability to play the game so many different ways on servers (build, hack and slash, pvp, survival island, special contests . . . etc)
playing easily with our friends on lan
being able to contribute to an indie game that's just so much fun in so many different ways
So, how many modders and artists are going to want to contribute their creative juices, time and effort to Microsoft's greedy maw. Notice Microsoft isn't saying ANYTHING about what will and will not be okay, encouraged, or allowed. Modders need to make big changes for their mods to work on 1.8, we were all waiting for forge, and McPatcher, and Optifine . . . etc. So, will there ever be a vibrant modding community anymore?
Truth, I've been working on my own resource pack for almost 6 months. It's based on old fashioned japanese dark cobblestones and seaside looking woods. Only my friends have tried it, many of my textures are modifications of my Animal Crossing New Leaf tesselations that grew into so much more. I'm really not willing to post it for the benefit of Microsoft. Though I would have gifted it with gusto to the Minecraft community and to Mojang for free use by everyone. A lot of that feeling comes from being a part of something fun that's NOT a cashout.
Sorry Notch, I'm sorry the millions you made weren't enough. You could have just let the company go public, sold most of your shares, and let us all buy a little piece of Minecraft. Minecraft would still have been Indie. I'd have bought some shares, now THAT would be fun.
I haven't seen Microsoft do anything bad yet, but I have seen a large portion of the minecraft community today trying to harm minecraft more then microsoft has yet with all the fear mongering that's been taking place. You all are your worst enemy right now.
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no we can't, this community doesn't do that. Look at the EULA, it's not opinions, it's rants.
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Does anybody know when we will actually see the changes that are being implemented in response to the deal? Such as, having the Microsoft logo instead of the Mojang logo, updates being rolled out, distributed by Microsoft, ect.?
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I just want to dig a small hole and stay in it now....
What I really can see happening, is Minecraft as a tool to somehow bring cross platform.
By the way that they are approching windows, with xbox, phone and PC running similar structures, I think we could actually see some form of cross platform come up, heck if they said that they are still supporting sony devices, if they can get that in on the fun it will be superb
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It's independent
buy it once
open to modding community
open to simple retexturing and artistic expression
a sense of community where we get to try out stuff and put stuff out there to be tried
the ability to set up a server and invite people to play
ability to play the game so many different ways on servers (build, hack and slash, pvp, survival island, special contests . . . etc)
playing easily with our friends on lan
being able to contribute to an indie game that's just so much fun in so many different ways
So, how many modders and artists are going to want to contribute their creative juices, time and effort to Microsoft's greedy maw. Notice Microsoft isn't saying ANYTHING about what will and will not be okay, encouraged, or allowed. Modders need to make big changes for their mods to work on 1.8, we were all waiting for forge, and McPatcher, and Optifine . . . etc. So, will there ever be a vibrant modding community anymore?
Truth, I've been working on my own resource pack for almost 6 months. It's based on old fashioned japanese dark cobblestones and seaside looking woods. Only my friends have tried it, many of my textures are modifications of my Animal Crossing New Leaf tesselations that grew into so much more. I'm really not willing to post it for the benefit of Microsoft. Though I would have gifted it with gusto to the Minecraft community and to Mojang for free use by everyone. A lot of that feeling comes from being a part of something fun that's NOT a cashout.
Sorry Notch, I'm sorry the millions you made weren't enough. You could have just let the company go public, sold most of your shares, and let us all buy a little piece of Minecraft. Minecraft would still have been Indie. I'd have bought some shares, now THAT would be fun.
Research before posting. Posts like this are slowly becoming a pet peeve of mine.
Mojang clearly stated, that very little is going to change. Jeb is still the lead designer of Minecraft. The Mojangstas aren't going anywhere. And your post makes absolutely no sense. Why would Microsoft spend 2.5 billion dollars, on a game that they would just kill off half of the playerbase to? That would just not be a sensible investment. That would be why they kept Jeb and the crew. They know how to run the game off of the community.
Minecraft will be just fine. It is going to continuously update across platforms, consistently. Phil, the guy who is in charge of everything Xbox, even stated that they are going to keep updating Minecraft on it's home platform, the PC.
People are overreacting, exactly like they did when the EULA was enacted. And look - very little changed. I love the Minecraft community; it is an active, lively community, but they sure love the drama.
PC specs: Intel Core 2 Duo e8500 @ 3.16ghz / XFX Radeon HD 6670 2GB DDR3 / 6GB 1666MHz DDR3 RAM / Windows 7 Professional
Thats what Could Happen. here are some Good Things that COULD happen:
I like the new deal. Microsoft is good hands for Minecraft, I'm confident for the future.
I just want to dig a small hole and stay in it now....
Ah, yes, set in stone now. Cause clearly what people state, has any real meaning whatsoever. It will be what it'll be, but they're throwing words around as much as the rest of us are. Mojang can say whatever they please, but they'll do what they're told to do.
"...keep Minecraft open source..."
Minecraft is technically closed source, just so you know.
Microsoft has 98 billion dollars in cash. Thats like you having 100 bucks to spend on what you want. In Microsoft case they didn't get 98 billion dollars cash flipping burgers at Mcdonalds.
Pretty sure they know how to make money, and what they are doing.
I haven't seen Microsoft do anything bad yet, but I have seen a large portion of the minecraft community today trying to harm minecraft more then microsoft has yet with all the fear mongering that's been taking place. You all are your worst enemy right now.