dimanche 5 mai 2013

What To Expect In Minecraft Tournaments

By Adela Beasley


The advent of Minecraft signals a new age in online and single player gaming, one wrought with creative and competitive excess. Users make do with dozens of building materials, such as clay, glass, and rocks. These items can lay the foundation for a virtual work of art, such as a castle, city, or even a gigantic replica of someone famous. For competitive players, Minecraft tournaments offer plenty in the realm of showcasing building skills.

For those looking to get into the game, various social networking sites have created a list of servers and game modes for players to join. For those who simply want to watch the action, online streaming services allow them to take a front-seat to what's going on in the game world.

When playing multi-player online Minecraft, a term called PvP is used to describe the environment. PvP, or player versus player, lets users from all over the globe interact and chat with one another in real time. During tourneys, communication can be the key to winning or losing. Server owners can create a specific set of rules to discourage cheating. In the case it does happen, they can ban players.

Server operators can put any kinds of rules they want into place. Players must follow them or risk getting booted from the server. Most rules are simple and easy to follow, while some can be more server-specific. Personal rules can range from spawn points to how many people are allowed on the server at once. The total method of control makes getting rid of bad apples efficient.

With all the various rules that could be in place, it is important that the players understand them effectively. In order to get the word out, server operators can email or message a document explaining what will happen during the gaming session. Other server owners may simply tell players during the game what is expected of them.

The goal of most competitive games is to create a certain object or motif within a certain amount of time or using a minimum of materials. This enables players to get creative with their time and not rush into things. As well as this, server operators can change the world in-game and create an obstacle course for players to move through. This method is also timed.

Even when not competing, PvP fun can be had in single player mode. "Slayer" is a popular form of play that gets users to fight enemies for survival, as well as test their building skills. During the start of the match, players are given anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes to create a defensive tower or fort from which to fight the enemy. After the time expires, enemies begin to surround the player.

As competitive as it may be, Minecraft tournaments' biggest strength is how accessible it is. Those who want to test their mettle against the best the world has to offer will no doubt find tournaments attractive, while single players will find peace in creating images from their own designs. The sheer number of options that users have in constructing buildings makes it a great way to express creativity in a virtual community.




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