Ideally, that's what we want, a world for us and for maybe a friend or two to play in
Challenge is that I need to be able to play with him from work.
We have tried some parent approved worlds and so far they look fine. My son can't read, so possible issues via chat is not a problem.
We're $70 into this..id rather not spend more on stuff like Realms, assuming these cost extra. Please fill me in on whatever I am clearly not understanding.
A realm would cost around $8 a month but the price depends on what country you are in. The advantage is you can play in Creative mode and have full control of the world. I took out a trial subscription to try playing Creative mode with my grandson from afar since we can‘t play in a LAN. I think I will let it expire because he doesn’t want to play often enough to justify the expense. If you find a family friendly Creative server I would be glad to learn about it. I have played with my grandson on Famcraft which is as safe as can be for kids because of the strict rules but I think you have to play survival.
Okay! I used to do this for my family a few years ago. I'm not sure what you mean by levels or easy to build, but these steps set up a server you own, which you can configure to your liking (including setting the default mode to creative), and which is absolutely free.
Some caveats: this only works with Java edition, so it won't work if you're using, say, a PS4 to play. It also requires a decent computer to host the server. You can do it with any computer, but you'll have the best performance with the least lag if you're at least using a desktop.
I ran through and tested this just to make sure it still works as I remember (I haven't done this since 1.7.10 or thereabouts), and I was able to make a server and log in (in creative mode) within a few minutes.
Go here to download the server files from the official Minecraft website. Note that this server only works with Java edition, and the page includes some links to help you get everything set up, if these steps don't work for you.
Put the server in a folder of your choosing (I recommend making a new folder on your desktop or in your documents folder or something), then run the file (called "server.jar"). The server won't start, but will generate three files in your server folder: a folder called "logs" (crash logs; the server didn't start because you haven't accepted the EULA yet), EULA.txt, and server.properties.
Open EULA.txt, and set it to true.
Next, open server.properties (which will open with Notepad). There's a lot of words here, but you're specifically looking for a line that says "gamemode=survival". For me, it was right at the top, about ten lines down. Change "survival" to "creative". This will automatically set any new player who joins to creative mode.
There's a lot more you can configure with this file, and if you're curious what's all available, check out this Gamepedia page and scroll down to the table labeled "Java edition."
Run server.jar again, and this time it will bring up a white window with a lot of text. Give it a minute, and you'll see it start running lines that say "preparing spawn area." When you see the line that says "Done," the server has loaded and is ready to play!
This white window is, in essence, the server itself. You can type text into this window and it will show as text in-game to anyone playing, and you can op players from here. As long as this window is open, time is passing in your minecraft world.
To connect to your server, you're going to need your computer's IPv4 address. The most reliable way I've found to get it is by opening your command prompt, typing "ipconfig", and pressing enter. It'll return a lot of information. Scroll down to IPv4 Address. That's the one you need, and the one you need to give to anyone else connecting to the server. It should look a little like this: 192.168.1.11
Now, if you and anyone else trying to connect to the server uses that IP address, they should log into your server and be in creative mode.
When last I did this for my family, I did run into problems where I could log in from the same computer running the server, but it was harder for people using a different laptop or computer. I feel like we solved that with something about using a different IP address, but unfortunately, it's been a few years (and is hard to test from my one computer, lol). If you run into that problem, there's a lot of resources on Google that should be able to help you out.
Thank you but the Famcraft server appears to be down 158.69.116.80:41589
I am super frustrated...all I want is an easy place for us to learn the game. The worlds we have visited either do not offer enough tools or are too difficult to navigate
my dad and i play this game via lan. open world, open lan button and we are good to go. while is this great because we are both on the same network in the house. it becomes more tricky when i want to play with my friends. in this case i use a self-host server my preference is papermc but you can choose your own.
Running own server is definitely an option, but aside from actually setting up and configuring, it generally requires following:
If PC has software firewall (and it should), make sure that minecraft server port is open to outside connections. Exactly how to do it depends on what are you using.
Logon to your internet router, (usually http://192.168.1.1) and make sure that PC running the server is always assigned the same IP, and then in port forwarding settings(typically in WAN section), make sure that your server port is always forwarded to that IP. You also might need to make sure that router firewall allows incoming connections on this port.
Note that depending on your internet provider, you may or may not have access to advanced router settings like that.
From a web browser on the PC running the server, google for: "find my IP address". This will tell you your public IP address. For anyone wanting to connect to your Minecraft server, they would need to use that IP address, plus the port of your server. Depending on your internet provider, your public IP may change now and then - so if people can't connect, you might need to check if IP has changed.
If not wanting any of that headache, you can buy server hosting.
Ramshard has basic 1GB hosting starting at $3/month, might wanna give them a try. When scoping out hosting services, pay attention to small text.
I.e. Scalacube offers hosting at $2.5/mo, but looking closely, that is only for first month, after which it is $5/mo.
You can setup a minecraft server for your own (Downloaded from mojang at https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/) Theres plenty of info online of how to get them setup and connected and its free! Though you do have to have your computer on 24/7 and it only really works on Java Editon.
How to setup a basic Minecraft Java server:
1 - Open the downloaded JAR file from Mojang using Java(That sould be the default built in program, if not get it at https://www.java.com/en/download/)
2 - When it closes open the eula.txt file and change where it says "eula=false" to "eula=true".
3 - Open the previously downloaded JAR and wait until it says "done" (And some unrealated stuff after that) then type "stop" and wait until it closes.
4 - Open the file labeled "server.properties" in notepad and find where it says "online-game=true" and just change that to "online-game=false".
5 - Open the JAR file again.
6 - Now this part is situational, if your using the same PC to play with everyone (If you are I really dont reccomend to do so) you can go to Minecraft then click "Multiplayer" then "Direct Connect" and type "localhost" into the server IP field. Though if your using it on multiple pc's, you can google "Whats My IP" and google should just tell you without clicking on anything, though if it doesnt I recommend the site whatsmyip.org and it should say your ip adress at the top in a banner... just go ahead and copy that. Then go to Minecraft "Multiplayer" then "Add Server" (You may also use direct connect for this though ignore the name part). Then in the name section you can just type anything and in the "ip" or "adress" section put in what you got from whatsmyip.org in that section and after it type :25565, so for example you might have it as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:25565" (the x's are random numbers).
7 - To be in creative go to the window that opened when you opened the JAR file and type "op @a" and this will turn everyone in the game to a server administrator (You must do this while in the game). Then go to Minecraft and type in the chat and type "/gamemode creative @a" (Some versions use "/gamemode @a creative")
And that should be it! If you encounter any issues feel free to Direct Message me on this website if you have any issues with this and I will be happy to help you out!
Boom! I started a trial with Realms and this is exactly what I have been looking for.
FYI
Newbies do not want to learn how to set up a server, or have complex tasks to complete, I have never gamed and was struggling with how the character moves, no interest in treasure hunting and creating stuff from other stuff.
Thank you but the Famcraft server appears to be down 158.69.116.80:41589
I am super frustrated...all I want is an easy place for us to learn the game. The worlds we have visited either do not offer enough tools or are too difficult to navigate
I don't know if you're familiar with famcraft, but the server is very seldom down for maintenance. I just logged on and they've updated to Minecraft 1.15.2. You need to have your Minecraft accounts put on their whitelist, otherwise you can't join the server, which is survival.famcraft.com. You have to register on their forum at famcraft.com and post a request to be whitelisted in the appropriate forum section. It may take a few days for the request to be handled.
When you log on for the first time you arrive at the welcoming area where you can read all the rules. If you break rules, you can get perma-banned, so it is a really safe place for kids who can behave themselves. Players sign up for jobs (like farming, mining, etc.) and earn money when performing those tasks. You can also get 1000 allowance per day by typing in the command for the allowance. With the money you can go to the mall and purchase anything you want, so theoretically, you needn't even go caving to get ores. Although it is a survival world, if you build a simple fence around your home and light it up, you won't be bothered by mobs and can work throughout the night.
Boom! I started a trial with Realms and this is exactly what I have been looking for.
FYI
Newbies do not want to learn how to set up a server, or have complex tasks to complete, I have never gamed and was struggling with how the character moves, no interest in treasure hunting and creating stuff from other stuff.
I totally get that, there fun to mess around with though. And there a good way to get to grips with MC syntax.
Where can I find a server that is in creative mode from the start, not a lot of levels, and easy to build?
My 7-year-old and I have been trying to figure this out, and there have been tears..lots of tears.
Do you REALLY want to play with a bunch of strangers?
If this is just an in-house thing, easiest to do is play together via LAN.
If your kid wants to be able to invite a few friends, get a Realm or a server from a hosting company.
Ideally, that's what we want, a world for us and for maybe a friend or two to play in
Challenge is that I need to be able to play with him from work.
We have tried some parent approved worlds and so far they look fine. My son can't read, so possible issues via chat is not a problem.
We're $70 into this..id rather not spend more on stuff like Realms, assuming these cost extra. Please fill me in on whatever I am clearly not understanding.
A realm would cost around $8 a month but the price depends on what country you are in. The advantage is you can play in Creative mode and have full control of the world. I took out a trial subscription to try playing Creative mode with my grandson from afar since we can‘t play in a LAN. I think I will let it expire because he doesn’t want to play often enough to justify the expense. If you find a family friendly Creative server I would be glad to learn about it. I have played with my grandson on Famcraft which is as safe as can be for kids because of the strict rules but I think you have to play survival.
Okay! I used to do this for my family a few years ago. I'm not sure what you mean by levels or easy to build, but these steps set up a server you own, which you can configure to your liking (including setting the default mode to creative), and which is absolutely free.
Some caveats: this only works with Java edition, so it won't work if you're using, say, a PS4 to play. It also requires a decent computer to host the server. You can do it with any computer, but you'll have the best performance with the least lag if you're at least using a desktop.
I ran through and tested this just to make sure it still works as I remember (I haven't done this since 1.7.10 or thereabouts), and I was able to make a server and log in (in creative mode) within a few minutes.
Now, if you and anyone else trying to connect to the server uses that IP address, they should log into your server and be in creative mode.
When last I did this for my family, I did run into problems where I could log in from the same computer running the server, but it was harder for people using a different laptop or computer. I feel like we solved that with something about using a different IP address, but unfortunately, it's been a few years (and is hard to test from my one computer, lol). If you run into that problem, there's a lot of resources on Google that should be able to help you out.
Good luck!! Have a great day!!
My Youtube channel! You have a downright fantastic day!
Thank you but the Famcraft server appears to be down 158.69.116.80:41589
I am super frustrated...all I want is an easy place for us to learn the game. The worlds we have visited either do not offer enough tools or are too difficult to navigate
my dad and i play this game via lan. open world, open lan button and we are good to go. while is this great because we are both on the same network in the house. it becomes more tricky when i want to play with my friends. in this case i use a self-host server my preference is papermc but you can choose your own.
there exists many resources online to host your own server this is just for papermc. theres also plenty of youtube videos to follow through.
Running own server is definitely an option, but aside from actually setting up and configuring, it generally requires following:
If PC has software firewall (and it should), make sure that minecraft server port is open to outside connections. Exactly how to do it depends on what are you using.
Logon to your internet router, (usually http://192.168.1.1) and make sure that PC running the server is always assigned the same IP, and then in port forwarding settings(typically in WAN section), make sure that your server port is always forwarded to that IP. You also might need to make sure that router firewall allows incoming connections on this port.
Note that depending on your internet provider, you may or may not have access to advanced router settings like that.
From a web browser on the PC running the server, google for: "find my IP address". This will tell you your public IP address. For anyone wanting to connect to your Minecraft server, they would need to use that IP address, plus the port of your server. Depending on your internet provider, your public IP may change now and then - so if people can't connect, you might need to check if IP has changed.
If not wanting any of that headache, you can buy server hosting.
Ramshard has basic 1GB hosting starting at $3/month, might wanna give them a try. When scoping out hosting services, pay attention to small text.
I.e. Scalacube offers hosting at $2.5/mo, but looking closely, that is only for first month, after which it is $5/mo.
Thanks. I will definitely consider running my own server, but for now, I just want to connect remotely to a safe kid-friendly server.
1. I am at work
2. My kid is at home
You can setup a minecraft server for your own (Downloaded from mojang at https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/) Theres plenty of info online of how to get them setup and connected and its free! Though you do have to have your computer on 24/7 and it only really works on Java Editon.
How to setup a basic Minecraft Java server:
1 - Open the downloaded JAR file from Mojang using Java(That sould be the default built in program, if not get it at https://www.java.com/en/download/)
2 - When it closes open the eula.txt file and change where it says "eula=false" to "eula=true".
3 - Open the previously downloaded JAR and wait until it says "done" (And some unrealated stuff after that) then type "stop" and wait until it closes.
4 - Open the file labeled "server.properties" in notepad and find where it says "online-game=true" and just change that to "online-game=false".
5 - Open the JAR file again.
6 - Now this part is situational, if your using the same PC to play with everyone (If you are I really dont reccomend to do so) you can go to Minecraft then click "Multiplayer" then "Direct Connect" and type "localhost" into the server IP field. Though if your using it on multiple pc's, you can google "Whats My IP" and google should just tell you without clicking on anything, though if it doesnt I recommend the site whatsmyip.org and it should say your ip adress at the top in a banner... just go ahead and copy that. Then go to Minecraft "Multiplayer" then "Add Server" (You may also use direct connect for this though ignore the name part). Then in the name section you can just type anything and in the "ip" or "adress" section put in what you got from whatsmyip.org in that section and after it type :25565, so for example you might have it as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:25565" (the x's are random numbers).
7 - To be in creative go to the window that opened when you opened the JAR file and type "op @a" and this will turn everyone in the game to a server administrator (You must do this while in the game). Then go to Minecraft and type in the chat and type "/gamemode creative @a" (Some versions use "/gamemode @a creative")
And that should be it! If you encounter any issues feel free to Direct Message me on this website if you have any issues with this and I will be happy to help you out!
(Wow I spent a long time writing this)
“Bees are the best addition to the game”
- TotallyNotThomas, 2021
Boom! I started a trial with Realms and this is exactly what I have been looking for.
FYI
Newbies do not want to learn how to set up a server, or have complex tasks to complete, I have never gamed and was struggling with how the character moves, no interest in treasure hunting and creating stuff from other stuff.
I don't know if you're familiar with famcraft, but the server is very seldom down for maintenance. I just logged on and they've updated to Minecraft 1.15.2. You need to have your Minecraft accounts put on their whitelist, otherwise you can't join the server, which is survival.famcraft.com. You have to register on their forum at famcraft.com and post a request to be whitelisted in the appropriate forum section. It may take a few days for the request to be handled.
When you log on for the first time you arrive at the welcoming area where you can read all the rules. If you break rules, you can get perma-banned, so it is a really safe place for kids who can behave themselves. Players sign up for jobs (like farming, mining, etc.) and earn money when performing those tasks. You can also get 1000 allowance per day by typing in the command for the allowance. With the money you can go to the mall and purchase anything you want, so theoretically, you needn't even go caving to get ores. Although it is a survival world, if you build a simple fence around your home and light it up, you won't be bothered by mobs and can work throughout the night.
I totally get that, there fun to mess around with though. And there a good way to get to grips with MC syntax.
“Bees are the best addition to the game”
- TotallyNotThomas, 2021