======Minecraft======

{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:minecraft.jpg |}}[[https://www.minecraft.net/|Minecraft]] is a sandbox construction game involving players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of blocks in a three-dimensional environment. In this environment, players can build creative structures, creations, and artwork on multiplayer servers and singleplayer worlds across multiple game modes.

| **Recommended Ages** | Year 2 to Year 7+ (ages 6 to 11+) |
| **Product Cost** | Minecraft Accounts $25 |
| **Where to Purchase** | Minecraft accounts can be purchased from [[https://minecraft.net/|Minecraft.net]] or from Game stores |

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=====Resources=====
===Links===
  * [[https://www.grabcraft.com|GrabCraft]] - Blueprints on creating objects and models within Minecraft
  * [[https://www.planetminecraft.com|PlanetMinecraft]] - A Minecraft resource containing texture packs, character skins and maps.
===Software===
  * Create a Minecraft server:
    * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:create_server_desktop|For Windows/Mac Clients]]
    * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:create_server_tablet|For Tablets]]

  * Tools:
    * [[https://www.worldpainter.net|WorldPainter]] - Minecraft landscape editor and importer of height maps ([[https://terrain.party|Terrain.party]] is a good website for topology maps)
    * [[http://www.mcctoolchest.com/Download|MCC Toolchest]] - Allows the conversion of various versions of Minecraft worlds including between Java and Bedrock clients

  * Useful Plugins:
    * [[https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/jail|Jail]] - Allows moderators to jail/timeout players who break server rules

===Handouts===
  * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:minecraft_handout.docx |Minecraft_Handout.docx}}
  * {{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:74854787-c191-4aa3-a0f6-7223b41e5919.jpeg?linkonly |Circle Guide}}
  * Various construction guides from [[http://twitter.com/PixelandPoly|@PixelandPoly]]
    * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:6a0b89ee-aff4-42f6-a938-f9ba65e3bc4e.jpeg?linkonly |Triangle and Circle Guide}}
    * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:3380035b-2d68-4710-9a28-f483e1643c8a.jpeg?linkonly |Path and Roads Guide}}
    * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:a414ff1d-c9c3-4d15-b440-b9791c94170d.jpeg?linkonly |Roof Profiles Guide}}
    * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:d37b47c5-3f18-4f4e-aaf2-0187cdf816f2.jpeg?linkonly |Angled Walls Guide}}
    * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:minecraft:f045f673-2f49-4770-bfc5-004001dd8a60.jpeg?linkonly |Hallway and Bridge Arches Guide}}

===Programs===
  * [[digital_literacy:state_library_programs:queensland_minecraft:start]] 
  * [[https://cairnsminecraft.com/minecraft/|Cairns Minecraft]]