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From everything i've gathered about reasons why the map size can or can't be increased over the past since we first learned how minuscule the maps were going to be in comparison to PC, the most logical-sounding explanation I've heard is that the 360 is perfectly capable of increasing size (maybe not to PC size, but certainly bigger) because the console doesn't render the entire map at one time, only everything within the render distance, which is the largest consumer of RAM (which some believe the problem is, not enough RAM). The reason we can't have bigger maps is because of a file size limitation Microsoft has placed on game saves.

Now, I haven't read anything from an official source that actually confirms this, and this isn't about debating it, BUT assuming that's true would anyone actually mind donating a couple gigs of memory solely to Minecraft to accomodate these larger save files? Is there anyone that would have a legitimate problem with this other than not having that much memory left on their HDD?

If it were solely a matter of game save space, sure. I'd be more than happy to let a world take up around a gig. I sincerely think the Xbox is not as limited as Minecraft is making it out to be, though. I fully believe that larger worlds are possible in some way.

i have a 320GB HDD
so if minecraft needs more space on my HDD for a bigger map
Go For It MC

i would like a bigger map

Ummm, hell yeah!

Yes I would give an entire hard drive worth of memory to minecraft just to make it half again as big, I need more space for all my stuff!!! I don't see why it shouldn't be made an option, I'm sure MS makes a pretty penny from the minecraft sales, and they could probably find some way to charge us for larger worlds. (And honestly, I'd be happy to pay as long as it was a one-time purchase)

Edit: Just to clarify, I'm happy with world-size as it is, but I would be MUCH happier with larger worlds : D

Id be happy to give whatever it needed, but im happy with the current world size.

Another thought, I don't see why 4J couldn't just make the game about the size of other arcade games, which is about a gig or 2, then use the extra space for saves

Yes! I agree totally! I think I have just about mined all of the diamonds I can find in my map. Making them larger (and expanding old maps) would be a great way to keep people playing the Xbox version.

usb memory stick are cheap as hell, sure we would

As of right now I have no problems with world size on the seeds I'm currently using but then again bigger maps/saves wouldnt be a problem either.

I voted for "Yes, more than 5 GB's". Mainly because I have a 16GB flash drive that's compatible with my Xbox, but is currently unused.

I'm content with the current world size, but additional space is always welcome.

The issue with this is that they can't just make an exception for Minecraft, it would have to be a policy change, which is a very complicated issue. I think it's more likely for them to change the save structure (which they may consider with the current litigation issues).

I would love bigger maps, but I feel like they are a decent size now. I would rather see a choice in map sizes so that smaller maps were an option. (Smaller would be better suited to quick-build competitive play.)

Yeah, of course. I already suggested this diea a while back. We should Tweet 4J.

Hell ya supersize it

NOOO The worlds are big enough why cause more lag when you probaly wont travel that far or even think about going farther....

it would just cause issues but idk mybe im wrong mybe i do want more land MYBEEEEEEEEE! go ahead

Ya he should ad it xD

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Id be happy to give whatever it needed, but im happy with the current world size.

Exactly what i think....

i just want taller skies.