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Post your top tips for beginners in Minecraft for $2!

Posted by Ford James in Video Games

Yes, we know - is there anyone out there at this point who hasn't played Minecraft? Shockingly the answer is yes, and at this point, there must be a reason. One of those reasons is probably intimidation and a sense of uncertainty about what, apart from play around with bricks, you're actually supposed to... do?

So let's help smooth the on-ramp to the best-selling game of all time by gathering some top tips for first-time Minecraft players. Tell us everything from what separates the different game modes to how to survive the very first night to exploration, building, the Nether, multiplayer servers, enchantments, combat, mining... the list goes on.

Anything that someone might appreciate knowing when first booting up the game is eligible. 20 of the best tips will be eligible for $2 each!

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Created at 3:40pm, 23rd April, 2024. Page last updated at 2:44pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 29th April, 2024.

Submissions (11)

Makster4/29/2024

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I think with Minecraft there is a lot to do but little direction. Playing it without a reference guide on how to make an axe, sword, smelter, or crafting table, it can be get very intimidating.

Therefore I say explore the world, build your first house with dirt rather than stone, have fun killing zombies and creepers before getting too bogged down with finding certain ore.

Playing Co-Op is also really important as well. Playing with buddies and figuring it out together is always a blast (and this applies to any game too!)

Lastly if you get bored of your world, play on extreme mode. It's not an option but rather a game play style: play as normal but when you die you delete your world and have to start again. It makes every encounter so much more intense and often had me fleeing in a boat until day break before I sail to another part of land and start again

avrona4/28/2024

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Whilst everyone has more survival-oriented tips, I wanted to provide some advice for long-term enjoyment.

Set yourself a clear goal you want for your world.
You can only experience being new at Minecraft once, so savour it, and avoid spoilers.
Only look up tutorials if really necessary.
Sharing your builds with others is a great way to make it feel rewarding.

FirestormGamingTeam4/27/2024

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My top tips are thus

20 Logs
Split into 2x stacks of 10
10 logs = 44 wood (ish)
Find a hill and dig the dirt out to make a back base
Build out from that
Build craft bench
Build door
Split the remaining 10 logs into 2x stacks of 5
Use 2 planks of wood for sticks
Create wooden pick
Dig down to get 8 cobblestone
Make furnace
Use remaining logs and planks to make torches via the furnace.

You now have a quick, functioning base and a base to survive from that is sheltered.

Jupiter_Hadley4/27/2024

Won$2

Play with your friends! I find Minecraft is the most fun when you play with your friends, especially those who can help you mine items and defeat monsters. It's such a better group game.

Laser-Bicep4/26/2024

Won$2

Here are some lesser known underrated tips:

Increasing Llama Carrying Capacity:

Llamas are often overlooked, but they’re fantastic for item transport. If you lack Shulker Boxes, use llamas!

Tip: Click on a llama while holding a chest, and it becomes their inventory space. Stronger llamas have more slots (up to 15), while weaker ones have just three. Breed llamas to increase their strength.

Blocks Break on the Northmost Face:

When you break a block, the breaking pattern on the top face points north. Use this to check your orientation.

Lava Buckets as Fuel:

Lava is an excellent fuel for furnaces. It outlasts wood and coal.

Bonus: Lava is also used to create obsidian. Carry buckets of lava for both purposes.

Clever Use of Water Buckets:

Instant Lava Cooling: If you accidentally fall into lava, place water quickly. It turns lava into obsidian, saving you!

Mob Control:

Use water to push mobs away or create water elevators.

Farming Efficiency: Water can hydrate farmland in a 9x9 area from a single source block.

Underwater Breathing:

Carry a water bucket for emergency underwater breathing.

hope that helps