Minecraft Little Blocks Mod Spotlight

"Minature village? Giant looking NPC`s? This can only be the Little Blocks Mod. Please like, subscribe, comment, share and all that stuff :)"



Note; Uploaded in 1080p HD :)

Note 2; New Microphone is taking a while but should be arriving soon, so expect better quality sound in a week or so

Backstory -  All the dirt was made using the Little blocks mod and placed individually meaning the 25 blocks of dirt are made up of a massive 12,800 individual blocks - it took approximately 4 hours building just the dirt blocks

The Avengers Credit Scene - The Minecraft Version

"Want to watch the Avengers ending credits scene? Like Minecraft? This is for you. Please like, comment, subscribe and share this video."


Backstory - this short scene took about 3 hours to complete

Microsoft refunds for Xbox 360 Minecraft

For those experiences the "HDTV connection problem" Microsoft have released this statement.

""We updated our pre-sale notification to inform customers that an HD screen is required for the split-screen multiplayer feature on Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. If a player does not have an HD screen and purchased this game prior to the notification update, they are eligible for a full refund through customer support."

It seems Microsoft is now issuing refunds to affected customers who contact the publisher through customer support.

Note - Only applies if a player does not have an HD screen and purchased this game prior to the notification update.

Working Minecraft Elevator

"Another quick video showing off a Minecraft elevator I made while waiting to get a better Microphone. If this video gets 10 likes I shall upload a video showing you how to make a Minecraft elevator also :)
Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe :)"

Genesis Bomb - Minecraft video

"Puzzled by the Genesis Bomb? This video shows how to activate and use the bomb along with the effect it left behind.



Genesis bomb -
The Genesis bomb is activated using four blaze rods and right clicking, then clicking 'yes' The effect is similar to a reset of your Minecraft world. It removes everything that has happened and returns the player to their spawn point.

Mods -
Minema
Explosive +

A larger variation of music will be included in later video`s :)

Nova Bomb Cinematic

Currently experimenting with the Explosive + mod and the Minema mod. This is the result of ages of work, hope you enjoy :)
Like, subscribe and comment for more :)

Note - My first video with music :)

~ Scarilian

Minecraft.net down?

Mojang employees have currently tweeted that their is a problem with Minecraft.net. Basically the error appears something like: Can't connect to minecraft.net and/or saying its "not downloaded" this has caused hassle from a bunch of players unable to get their Minecraft working.

Leonard Axelsson developer at Mojang, co-founder of SweGUG, has tweeted "Still working on logins, will get it working asap"

It is unknown how long the log-in-problem will remain.

Note - This is not a new problem and the game should be up and running soon

Update - Minecraft appears to be working again now :)

Update - Moving grass

Update - Testing out some new texture packs seeing and hopefully getting a new microphone within the month. Also my first 'Blog exclusive' video, just a four second video showing off the newest feature of the texture pack, moving grass.

0x10c voice-over backstory

Want to get pumped to play 0x10c when its released? This voice-over may be just the ticket.

Notch 'no plans to repeat Minecraft success"

Notch has recently revealed that he plans to focus on "small niche games" following the success of his sandbox adventure game,

Minecraft. Acknowledging the recent success of the console edition of Minecraft, which already sold over 1 million copies, he said it is unlikely he will develop another title as popular as Minecraft.

"In all seriousness, though," he said, "the massive success of XBLA Minecraft has made me decide to focus on small niche games now."

"I don't mean 'small' as in short projects, as 0x10c is a massive one. I mean ones with potentially few players." 0x10c is still early in development, however while no release date is currently scheduled it will be released early to fans as it develops, similarly to Minecraft.

0x10c will take place in a parallel universe where the space race never ended, and features random encounters, space battles, and both single and multiplayer. The title will also feature a connected economy in a similar way to Diablo 3, he states. "The hyperverse in 0x10c is based on similar ideas. 0x10c will still allow offline, though."

100 Individuals :)

I would just like to thank everyone who has visited this blog recently and I hope you all continue to visit in the future. Thanks :)

Microsoft adresses split-screen problem

Microsoft have taken action against the split-screen problem by attaching a message to the trailer below;

Minecraft; Hints & Tips 1 - Light in the dark

"Ever been stuck without coal when you needed it? Ever had to survive the first night without any coal in sight? This quick video will show you a trick to get torches without the hassle of mining and is overlooked by many playthroughs.

Hope you enjoy, be sure to like, subscribe and comment if you like this

- Sound quality will be upgraded in future"

Another update :)

Just wanted to fill you all in with the newest information about my current predicament. I have purchased a new recording software and I am working currently with the inbuilt microphone - unfortunately not the best quality.

A new video is being uploaded as we speak running at about 2 minutes and should be available to watch tomorrow, it is pointing out one of the most missed things in recent Minecraft playthroughs that I have watched. The video will be part of a Mini-series which I will call "Minecraft Hints & Tips" The first hint/tip is about how to light up your cave or home on your first night in Minecraft when coal is missing.

Check list;
1. New computer/laptop - Check
2. Recording software - Check
3. Recording devices (E.g. Microphone) - Needed - arriving 1-2 months

What to look forward to;
1. Minecraft movie sneak peek - before June 1st
2. Minecraft lets play series - On hold until recording devices.
3. Minecraft Adventure series - On hold until recording devices.
4. More updates - Blog is updating more regularly

Future video tweaks
1. Better quality sound recording - Arriving 1-2 months
2. Intro and possible outro - Unknown arrival time
3. Music - Unknown arrival time


I hope you all enjoy.

~ Scarilian

Minecraft Xbox 360 update revealed

4J Studios, co-developer of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, has stated what they hope to bring to the game in their next update, giving eager Minecrafters a small look at what they have in store for them in the near future.

Still lightyears behind the PC version of the game, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition players have yet to fully grasp the whole experience that is only available on the PC. Luckily for them, major updates are in development as we speak, as 4J Studios has recently Tweeted:

"We’re aiming to update to the major PC releases – first one will be the equivalent of the PC Beta 1.7.3 version."

The current version of Minecraft 360 is set on the PC Version Beta 1.6.6. This was the update just before pistons and shears were added to the game. If what they say will be the next update, the game should include the following:

• Pistons
• Shears (used to pick up leaf blocks and shear sheep wool)
• Sheep will only drop wool from being killed while unsheared, no longer from being punched
• Fixed clay generation
• Flint and steel/redstone will be a required to ignite TNT
• The ability to stack fences
• New textures for Brick and Cobblestone blocks
• Redstone wire now will connect to a repeater

It is currently unknown if customers will have to pay for future updates including customising skins and Xbox content updates.

Minecraft Xbox edition reaches 1 million copies

"In less than one week on the market, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has sold more than 1,000,000 units globally" (1)

Update; Microsoft have revealed they will not be giving refunds for those who are unable to do the multiplayer due to not having high-definition television sets

Minecraft Xbox 360 review

Well, Minecraft for the Xbox has now been released, so lets go over a few things :)

Gameplay
The Xbox 360 edition is currently based on an earlier version of the PC edition (Beta 1.6.6), and therefore lacks some items and features, such as sprinting.
For the most part the Xbox 360 edition of the game is identical to the PC edition, but has several notable differences and features:

• The player can optionally make use of Xbox Kinect functionality to assist in their gameplay, although Kinect functionality was not available at launch.

• The Xbox 360 edition doesn't make use of the standard crafting interface as in the original version, but still has similarities to the PC's 2x2 and 3x3 crafting grids. The interface doesn't require the Player to place items in the correct place in a crafting menu, but simply shows the blocks required to craft the selected item, and crafts it if the Player has enough blocks.

• There are 8 default skin types, all of which appear to have Steve's face, but wearing different outfits.

• The game features split-screen functionality, however an HDTV with a Component or HDMI cable required for Split-Screen play. Up to 4 players can play in split screen*, as well as the possibility to play 8-person online multiplayer game modes in split-screen.

• Mods, Texture Packs and extra player skins will be available much later.

• The Xbox 360 edition includes a tutorial mode not included in the PC version of the game. This tutorial leads the player through the basics of mining and placing blocks, crafting, as well as building their first house to survive the night.

• You cannot change a world's difficulty mid-game. You can change it when you select the world for play.

• You always begin a new world with a map.

• Unlike the PC version, each world in the Xbox 360 Edition is currently limited to 1024 by 1024 blocks. This is approximately the size of an in-game map. It is expected, but not known if the world size will be increased along with the updates that will bring the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft up to date with the PC version.

• You can not walk through Sugar Cane.

Controls

The Xbox 360 controller controls:
"A" to jump/place item. "B" to drop/toss item. Right trigger to mine/destroy blocks; attack; toggle switches/doors. Left trigger to place/use block/item. Left/right bumper to change group of craftable items. "X" to open up the crafting menu and show description of highlighted item. "Y" to open up the inventory. Analog sticks to look/move/change selected item. Analog stick press down to sneak/walk.

Achievements

• Taking Inventory - Open your inventory.
• Getting Wood - Punch a tree until the block of wood pops out.
• Benchmarking - Craft a workbench with four blocks of wooden planks.
• Time to Mine! - Use planks and sticks to make a pickaxe.
• Hot Topic - Construct a furnace out of eight cobblestone blocks.
• Acquire Hardware - Smelt an iron ingot.
• Time to Farm! - Use planks and sticks to make a hoe.
• Bake Bread - Turn wheat into bread.
• The Lie - Bake a cake using wheat, sugar, milk and eggs!
• Getting an Upgrade - Construct a better pickaxe.
• Delicious Fish - Catch and cook a fish!
• On A Rail - Travel by minecart to a point at least 500m in a single direction from where you started.
• Time to Strike! - Use planks and sticks to make a sword.
• Monster Hunter - Attack and destroy a monster.
• Cow Tipper - Harvest some leather.
• When Pigs Fly - Use a saddle to ride a pig, then have the pig get hurt from fall damage while riding it.
• Leader Of The Pack - Befriend five wolves.
• MOAR Tools - Construct one type of each tool (one pickaxe, one spade, one axe and one hoe).
• Dispense With This - Construct a Dispenser.
• Into The Nether - Construct a Nether Portal.

Awards/unlockables

• Steve Gamerpic - Mine Redstone for the first time
• Creeper Gamerpic - Kill 10 Creepers
• Minecraft Exclusive (Wood) Theme - Share a picture on Facebook
• A Minecraft Watch - Sleep through 100 day to night cycle's
• I Porkchop Minecraft T-Shirt - Made a Cooked Porkchop
• Creeper Cap - Kill a Creeper with Arrows

Trivia;
May have problems with Split-screen

Minecraft Split-screen problem

"Split-screen multiplayer in the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft requires an HDTV connection, but the game's description on the Xbox Live Marketplace website fails to note this necessity.

Minecraft's description on XBLA does list "HDTV 720p" under the "Local Capabilities" details, but that generally is taken to mean the title will support up to HD 720p, and not as a requirement. In-game, a screen prompts players to "play the game in High Definition mode" for split-screen multiplayer.

Notch wasn't aware that local multiplayer wouldn't work with standard-definition TVs, he tweeted and apologized to a fan today. Port developer 4J Studios has justified the HD requirement on Twitter: 'The inventory and crafting just didn't work in splitscreen Standard Definition - it was too small to make out.'"

For those requesting refunds, you are unlikely to receive them after this statement from Microsoft "in game prompts alert players of the HD requirements for split-screen multiplayer."

Update - Microsoft are now offering refunds

My first video :)

"For my first video I wanted it to be spectacular, amazing and something no one else has done before... Of course this isn't any of those but its a start. I look forward to bringing you all Minecraft video`s and other videos and stuff later on :)

Seeing as this took 154 minutes to upload, please like and subscribe to show how amazing you all are :)

Also, Eek D: Arrows!

Yes... This was considerably random..."

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This video was uploaded for trial purposes and as such has no music, or sound other than the sounds included in Minecraft. Future video`s will include a mix of music and vocals that are outside Minecraft.

~ Scarilian

Update from me :)

By now you are all probably wondering why I have not updated this blog in so long. I would like to tell you why...

Firstly I shall address my lack of updates, and thank all of you who have visited this blog and continued to visit, your support is appreciated greatly and although it may not seem like much it is really helpful to receive support from you all. I have currently purchased a new computer/laptop and I am spending quiet a lot of money right now to bring you the best that I can give you, I have so much planned right now and so much to keep track of that unfortunately the blog has suffered a little with my absence. Don't worry, the blog will return to its prior state after I have finished with the complicated work I am doing to get the blog and video`s up and running.

From my picture the eagle-eyed amongst you have probably noticed I have a new Minecraft skin. This is due to the old one being stranded on my previous laptop with no chance of return. I would like to note also that the background is not from any filming I am currently doing, I just liked the look of the Stronghold.

I should also address something which you have all probably being dying to here about, a Minecraft video. I am currently working on what will probably be a considerably long Minecraft project based off a film which I am very interested in - yet may differ from the plot substantially. (From which you can probably expect a short sneak peek by June - though it may be considerably rough) Along with this there is also a planned Minecraft Lets Play and Minecraft Adventure Series starting in the later half of this year.

Check list;
1. New computer/laptop - Check
2. Recording software - Trial only as of now - potentially full software in 1-2 months
3. Recording devices (E.g. Microphone) - Needed - arriving 1-2 months

What to look forward to;
1. Minecraft movie sneak peek - before June 1st
2. Minecraft lets play series - On hold until recording software and recording devices.
3. Minecraft Adventure series - On hold until recording software and recording devices.
4. More updates - Blog will be updated more regularly when I have finished sorted out the current Computer/Laptop situation

~ Scarilian