Question & Answers

(01) Will minecraft PC & minecraft xbox SMP be compatible?

When the Xbox version first comes out they will not be SMP compatible yet, but its a plan for the future.

(02) How will we get texture packs & mods?

Texture packs could be built in or download able.
There is also a possibility of being able to transfer packs with a flash drive/internet

Jeb is working on a Mod API.

(03) How much will this cost?

1,600 MS-points

(04) When will it be released?

May 9th 2012.

(05) Will the xbox version have SMP?

The Front page says SSP splitscreen 4 people, and online-multiplayer 8 people.

(06) Is this an Indie game?

This game will be in the XBLA (XboxLiveArcade) So it will not be an indie game.
Australia/Ireland/etc will have access to the game.


(07) How will servers work?

Probably by inviting friends from your friends list and changing restrictions from a GUI.

(08) How will we protect against griefers?

Invite people you trust, you will most likely be able to kick & bann people from the game.

(09) PC version is better! Using a Chatpad sucks!!

This isn't really a question, but;
Xbox has a Microphone along with anyone who has a chatpad.
The only incompatibility will most likely be between Xbox & PC users talking. One with mic and other with keyboard.

(10) How would we transfer maps from PC to Xbox?

This may not be possible, as the only reason 4J-studios has to rewrite minecraft for the xbox is because the PC version of the game runs java, and the xbox version cannot run java so they had to recode the game in a language the xbox can read. Map files are stored in files and read by Java.

A converter would have to be made, and on the PC. A converter would not work on the xbox because it would have to read the java, which it cannot, in order to convert it to the new file system.

(11) How will the kinect version work?

Not sure entirely how it will work, it isn't out yet.

(12) Split Screen?

Split screen will be for the Xbox 360 version, but for obvious reasons Split-screen for the PC is not possible as each player would need a mouse, keyboard, and monitor. While for the xbox you would only need a controller.

You cannot just hook two controllers up to the PC version (without special drivers) because most programs do not detect the controllers as new mice but rather they bind the keys of the controller to the mouse and the keys of the keyboard.



(13) Who is making the Minecraft xbox version?

Notch is not, 4J studios will be making it.
Source

(14) How will we get our skins on the Xbox?

Maybe you'll go to minecraft.net and set up your Xbox Live name to your account, then when you open the game you'll get your skin?

(15) Will I be able to buy the game with my unused giftcode?

No, giftcodes are for the pc version. The xbox version is not being made by mojang and you will not be able to enter a giftcode anywhere. You will use your xboxlive account & buy it with xboxlive points.


(16) Do I get this free/discount for being an alpha buyer?

This has been clarified. No.

(17) When we start a world in multiplayer, will it be reset everytime we start a server, or can we select the saved map from a menu?

I'm figuring that it will be just like regular minecraft, in which you will be able to create many different worlds, but for somebody to join into your game you must first be in that proper world and then invite them to the game. Leaving the world will probably "stop" the XBL-Server.


(18) What version they will be releasing on Xbox?

It is unsure what version will be the initial release, but it will slowly work its way up through updates to the latest version.


(19) Xbox Avatars or Steves?

There will definitely be Steves.


(20) Will minecraft be for PS3 Also?

Minecraft is be an Xbox / PC / Pocket-Edition exclusive game.
Notch signed a deal with Micrososoft. Its Exclusive.


(21) How will crafting work?

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(22) Will the xbox version also be bi-lingual?

Most likely, The language changing was created by jeb asking the community what the translations were to help him accurately translate the items names. It would be quite simple to change out the item name as it is just simple javascipt rather then reconstructing new blocks with new names. The name of the item is changed depending on which language you have selected.

(23) If PC users and 360 users can connect to the same server, can I prevent 360 users from joining my server?

With the minecraft-vanilla-server software, I doubt it. Just like servers cannot detect if a person is using Linux, Mac, or Windows. Same thing with Xbox. Though people will most likely make a plugin for Bukkit to block people, just like there are already plugins for bukkit to see if people are using mods on there client. Though nobody really has a reason to make a plugin to detect Linux, Mac, or Windows. There will probably be one to detect the xbox.

(24) Will _____ item/mob be in the release?

It will be when the game is updated the the version the item/mob was released in.

(25) Will I get an Xbox achievement if I have ____ mod?

No, you may get an ingame achievement, if the game allows mods, but you will not get an Xboxlive achievement for it. If a mod were to give you an xboxlive achievement the mod would be modding the xbox rather than modifying the game, which is not-allowed.

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