Stay / Cordeiro Minecraft For Dummies

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-96825-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

Don't be a Minecraft tourist - get expert tips and advicein this full-color primer
Minecraft For Dummies is the complete guide to playingwithin the Minecraft world. With easy-to-follow guidance from ateam of Minecraft experts, you'll develop programming andengineering skills as you build amazing creations using in-gameblocks and mechanical devices. Whether you prefer the PC, console,or portable platform, this helpful guide will walk you through theprocess of setting up and beginning gameplay, and engage with otherusers from all around the globe. With this trusty guidebook inhand, you'll navigate the infinite world of Minecraft withconfidence, skills, and a storehouse of expert advice.
Minecraft is the sandbox construction game that has become amainstream phenomenon with over a hundred million players. Avirtually infinite world and versatile style of play offer endlesspossibilities for both the hardcore gamer and the total noob, andMinecraft For Dummies shows you everything you need to knowbefore you break your first block.
* Choose your platform, download the game, and play in all threemodes
* Gather resources, place and break blocks, and use circuits andlogic gates
* Defend your creations against spiders, skeletons, zombies, andthe Creeper
* Travel across the biomes and defeat the enderdragon to win thegame
Whether you play to win or just like to explore, there is astyle of Minecraft that will spark your imagination. Create ordestroy, make war or peace, attack or defend - the game iswhatever you want it to be. If you're ready to leave your mark onthis digital universe, Minecraft For Dummies is the primeryou need to get up to speed.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stay, Jesse

Stay, Thomas

Cordeiro, Jacob

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Minecraft 7
Chapter 1: Entering Minecraft 9
Chapter 2: Surviving the First Night 25
Part II: Learning the Basic Skills 47
Chapter 3: Surviving Hunger 49
Chapter 4: Discovering Blocks and Items 65
Part III: Mastering Techniques 83
Chapter 5: Understanding Biomes and Mastering Farms 85
Chapter 6: Mastering Mines 115
Chapter 7: Increasing Resources through Villages and Excavation 125
Chapter 8: Developing Redstone 139
Chapter 9: Progressing Through the Later Block Ages 163
Chapter 10: Powering Up 193
Chapter 11: Advancing to the Nether, the End, and Beyond 213
Part IV: Expanding Your Minecraft Experience 225
Chapter 12: Playing in Multiplayer Worlds and Cheats 227
Chapter 13: Customizing Your Experience 241
Chapter 14: Minecraft in the Larger World 267
Part V: Making Minecraft a Family Affair 275
Chapter 15: Choosing the Platform That Works for You 277
Chapter 16: Understanding the Minecraft Game Modes 283
Chapter 17: Understanding What Every Parent Needs to Know about Minecraft 295
Part VI: The Part of Tens 313
Chapter 18: Ten Helpful Survival Tips 315
Chapter 19: Ten Helpful Building Tips and Tricks 325
Chapter 20: Ten Helpful Redstone Tips and Contraptions 339
Index 357

Über Autor(innen)

Jesse Stay is a social media technologist consultant and developer.
Thomas Stay, Jesse's 12-year-old son, eats, drinks and breathes Minecraft.
Jacob Cordeiro won an award for his game entry in the 2011 Scholastic Art and Writing competition.