Playing your favorite video game or using your favorite electronic device can always offer a great way to pass the time. Unfortunately, crashes are pretty common when it comes to such things. Either the game stops working and boots you to the dashboard or home screen of your device, or the device itself refuses to perform any function. Pertaining to the popular sandbox game, Minecraft, if Minecraft crashes on startup, you are completely unable to play the game, thus missing out on a ton of fun, including building your own structures or playing with other players from around the world.

What are you supposed to do when Minecraft crashes on startup? Luckily, there are ways to fix the crash problem, and to ensure that it does not happen again. If you are a Minecraft player who is experiencing the problem, then this guide is that you are looking for to solve the issue!

What Is a Crash in Minecraft?

If this is your first Minecraft crash experience, you don’t have to worry. Within the gaming world, a crash is a very common issue, which can sometimes be resolved with ease.

A crash is a shutdown that occurs out of nowhere. In most cases, when Minecraft experiences a crash, it shuts down, sometimes providing a window telling the player what went wrong. The two most common crashes in Minecraft are “Saving chunks” and “Shutting down internal server.” As a result, the worst thing that can happen because of the crash is the corruption of saved data. That is the one thing you want to avoid because if your saved data is gone, all progress is gone. Always keep a copy of your save folder in case your saved data is wiped out!

It’s safe to assume that you are wondering what causes Minecraft to crash. Well, the answer to that isn’t that simple because there can be multiple reasons. Truth be told, the reason can be different for each player, even though the end result, which is the crash itself, is pretty much the same. As such, in the next section, we will go into detail and explain to you what causes Minecraft to crash.

What Causes Minecraft to Crash?

To put things into perspective, we are going to list the most common reasons first. When Minecraft crashes on startup, it’s mostly because of bugs, mods, and updates. There are other factors, but less common ones like hardware issues, software issues, and certain in-game actions.

Bugs 

Bugs are basically errors that cause the game to produce an unexpected result. For instance, before the beta 1.6.5 update, if a player shift-clicked an item into a full chest, then Minecraft would produce a bug that crashed the game. Bugs can be found in almost every single video game nowadays, and they are usually fixed when the development team releases an update or a patch.

Mods 

The act of modifying the game in any way can also cause Minecraft to crash. The mod can be incompatible with the current version of Minecraft, may require another mod to operate, or was made by an amateur modder.

Updates 

Not having Minecraft up to date can also crash the game. It’s a good idea to update your version of Minecraft whenever you can in order to avoid crashes.

Hardware 

This issue depends on what kind of device you have Minecraft on. Check your graphics card or check to see if your computer can handle Minecraft. Although it’s safe to say that every modern computer can run Minecraft, there can still be a few hardware issues that can create problems.

Software 

In most cases, a user’s anti-virus software can cause Minecraft to crash. Disable your anti-virus program and check if you can run Minecraft. If that’s the case, then you know it’s the fault of the anti-virus software program.

In-game Actions 

This can pertain to any other game out there. If the game overloads and is unable to process all the actions taking place within itself at the same time, then it will crash. For example, if you blow up a lot of TNT at the same time in Minecraft, then the game will most likely crash.

Now that we know what a crash is and why Minecraft crashes on startup, we are one step closer to figuring out how to fix the issue for good. In the next section, we will explore different solutions to fixing the crash, as well as (hopefully) preventing future crashes from happening.

What to Do When Minecraft Crashes on Startup

Now that you are more familiar with the factors that can cause Minecraft to crash, you can now look at the solutions and test the ones that you think will solve the issue(s). If you know exactly why your version of Minecraft crashes, you can go ahead and read the necessary solution. If not, you can try all provided solutions until you meet the one that fixes the crash.

Solution 1: Restart Your Computer

Sometimes, restarting your device can do the trick. Either restart the device or turn it off completely and then turn it back on. If one of the solutions does not work, try the opposite one. If neither works, read on and try the next solution.

Solution 2: Update Minecraft

Like we said in the section above, not updating Minecraft can cause the game to crash. If Minecraft crashes on startup and you know for a fact that you haven’t been updating your game, then you have to let Minecraft update. That should be able to fix the problem.

Solution 3: Update the Graphics Driver

Minecraft can crash if your graphics card driver is out of date. If that’s the case, then the driver will need an update. There are two ways to update the driver: one way is manual while the other way is automatic.

Manual

This method is meant for those who have the necessary computer skills and are well-versed in computer terminology. Find out which graphics card you have, go to the graphics card manufacturer’s website, find the corresponding driver, and install it on your computer.

Automatic 

This method is for those who aren’t good with computers. Go to the Driver Easy website, and download and install the program. After installing the program, open it up, and select Scan Now. If the program detects that the graphics card driver must be updated, go ahead and select “Update.”

Solution 4: Reinstall Java

To reinstall Java correctly, go to the Control Panel on your computer, find Programs and Features, and then select Java Runtime Environment. Go ahead and uninstall it. After restarting your device, reinstall Java online and check to see of Minecraft crashes on startup or not.

Solution 5: Turn off VBOs

First, press the Windows logo and R on your keyboard at the same time to open up the Run box. In the box, type in %APPDATA%.minecraft and select OK, which should open up the .minecraft folder. Within the folder, select options .txt and change the useVbo to “false.” Save the file, restart your computer, and relaunch Minecraft.

Solution 5a: Turn off VBOs within Minecraft

This solution mainly pertains to Minecraft crashing while you are in-game and not on startup. To do that within Minecraft, go to Settings, then Video Settings, and find the settings that deal with VBOs. Once you find the option called Use VBOs, go ahead and turn that off. See if that is able to stop Minecraft from crashing while in-game.

Solution 6: Close User Account Control

This solution is mostly meant for those who have Minecraft on Windows 10. Open up the search bar and type in Change User Account Control Settings. Once you have access to the settings, lower the bar all the way down so that it says Never notify and select OK.

Solution 7: Find a Way to Stop Overclocking Your CPU

To explain what overclocking means, overclocking is when you set your CPU to run at a higher speed than originally intended. If that happens to be the case, and you overclocked your CPU at one point in time, then you will have to restore the process to its original settings. There are multiple programs that will allow you to do that.

Out of seven different solutions to choose from, one of them should be able to help you out. If you already know what the reason is, ignore the other solutions in order to not corrupt the game’s files by accident. However, if you don’t know the exact reason for the crash, try all solutions until you find the one that works. If for whatever reason your game still crashes, try going online and asking the community for help. You can either visit the Reddit page or the official forums for assistance.

Conclusion

If your version of Minecraft crashes on startup or in-game, you now have multiple solutions at your disposal. Whether the issue is a software issue, a hardware issue, or an issue within Minecraft itself, first, figure out what it is and then apply the appropriate solution. We hope that you find one that works best for you!

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The use of mods to make a player’s Minecraft experience much more fun and exciting is a well-known concept within the community, which would explain why there are thousands if not millions of different mods out there. Mods can turn the game upside down (quite literally in some cases) and make it far more unique than the original version. If you like to experiment with mods and use a lot of mods in your game, you have probably heard of the Instant Structures mod. You always wanted to give it a try but weren’t able to because you didn’t know what it was or what it does.

Luckily for you, we are here to help you and guide you through the process of using the fun mod. In this guide, we will help you install the Instant Structures mod and tell you how to use it properly, step by step.

What Is the Instant Structures Mod?

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At one point or another, you may have heard of the name, but most likely asked yourself what the name means. As you might have already guessed, the name deals with structures within the game and the fact that they can be instantly produced means that the mod’s user doesn’t have to put in any effort into building the structure. Believe it or not, but you would be correct in assuming that. However, there is more to it.

As you already know, Minecraft is full of structures. Whether the structure is a dungeon, a house, a mine, a cave, or anything else, structures are an important feature within the game. As such, it can take some time to build a structure, especially if it’s elaborate and complex, which in that case means it can take much longer to build. Players may not have the time, nor the resources to sit there for hours trying to build a particular structure–that’s where the Instant Structures mod comes in. With just a few clicks, players can immediately put out massive and detailed structures within their game.

Here is another example that can be used to demonstrate how useful the mod is. Let’s say you want to build a city and make it look similar to Manhattan or any other metropolitan city. Normally, it would take you days to accomplish that, but with the mod the whole process just takes a few minutes!

Types of Structures Available

Like we already said in the section above, Minecraft has a lot of structures. As such, it would be logical to assume that certain players would want certain structures for their gameplay. But what kind of structures are there and what is their significance?

Villages

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Perhaps the most common structures within Minecraft, villages can be as small as two to three buildings, medium-sized, or in rare cases, be large and robust. Typically, villages can be created in the Plains, Savanna, or Desert environments and use materials that pertain to the specific environment. Of course, with villages, there are villagers, and players can build additional structures for them.

Desert Temples

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In Minecraft, desert temples are structures made from sand, sandstone, and wood blocks and feature a secret hidden chamber rigged with explosive traps. As you may have guessed, the secret chamber has plenty of wonderful and useful treasures inside, and it’s up to the player to get inside the chamber without setting off any of the traps. A player can find a desert temple by wandering around the desert, or while mining. Speaking of mining, if you ever encounter a weird sandstone column, that means you are very close to the temple.  

Jungle Temples

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Just like desert temples, jungle temples also have a secret chamber room protected by traps. However, jungle temples also have redstones—substances that are used to create electrical constructions in Minecraft. One thing that makes jungle temples better than desert temples is that there are plenty of wood resources nearby along with mossy cobblestones.

Witch Huts

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Witch huts are some of the simplest structures in Minecraft. Consisting of just a small house, witch huts can be commonly found in swampy environments. Needless to say, the huts have a witch living inside, an aggressive character who will try to attack players. Although there is never any loot inside of a witch hut, there is a crafting table which can be used to construct various things.

Abandoned Mineshafts

Being one of the most useful structures in Minecraft, mineshafts can save players plenty of time because everything has already been dug out for them. Inside mineshafts, players can find fence posts, wood blocks, and mine cart rails, which are all full of harvestable materials. Plus, the mine carts themselves can contain loot for players to take! However, mineshafts can prove to be complex structures because they can fuse with other mineshafts, thus creating a labyrinth-like location that can take hours to explore and fully loot.  

Dungeons

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When you think of dungeons, you normally picture a large area full of enemies, treasures, and a boss somewhere within, right? In Minecraft, dungeons are actually between 5×5 and 7×7 blocks wide and contain zero to two chests along with a block that spawns enemies. One notable thing about dungeons is that they are the only area in the game where you can find music discs inside of the loot chests.

Strongholds

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As the name might suggest, strongholds are enormous fortresses and are the most castle-like structures in the game. They are incredibly rare and can prove to be difficult to find although they are definitely worth it. The first reason why a stronghold is important to explore is because it makes for a very durable and secure home, along with having loot like gold, enchanted books, swords, and diamonds. Strongholds also have a Portal Room, a room with a portal which players can use to travel to The End.

These are just some of the most important structures in the game. There are many more different structures such as hills, coral reefs, mountains, and other terrains that players can come across.

In the next section, we will guide you through the process of installing and using the Instant Structures mod so that you can begin choosing and placing your favorite structures in the game and creating fun worlds!

How to Use the Instant Structures Mod in Minecraft

Before you can begin using the mod, there are two things you have to know about it. First, the mod is mainly used to browse thousands of different structures, and two, the mod is used to place those structures. The website from which you can download the mod from, instant-structures-mod, makes a great analogy to Google and Spotify. The mod is like Google because you can use it as a search engine to find things you want, and like Spotify because it stores the structures so that you can easily manage them.

To download and install the mod, go to the website (mentioned in the paragraph above), select for which version of Minecraft you want the mod for, and just download and install it like any other application and program. Next, we will talk about searching for structures and placing them.

Searching

Once you open up the Instant Structures mod, you can browse for structures by typing keywords into the search field. After you find the structure you want to use, open the context menu and choose the “Place Structure” option. It’s also worth to note that placeable structures are stored in your library. And that’s all there is to it. Every structure you choose to use will be saved and will also be available to you whenever you open Minecraft!

Placing

After you save your structures, open up Minecraft and select the Place Structure item. Next, either right-click or left-click on the screen to place your structure! The Instant Structure mod also allows you to rotate, mirror, and adjust the orientation of the structure, meaning that you can adjust any structure to the area, no matter what it is! Aside from changing the dimensions, you can also flatten a surface and mark an area where the structure will stand.

It’s a good idea to select an area before you place a structure. You want the area to be open enough, especially if you plan on placing multiple structures at the same time. Other than that, it’s that easy! Just download the mod, select your desired structure, and then use the in-game tool to place the structure!

Conclusion

If you are the creative type but don’t have the time to sit there and make your own structures, the Instant Structures mod can be seen as a savior. It saves a lot of time, has elaborate and very detailed structures, and just makes the entire Minecraft experience more fun and exciting! We hope that you manage to find the structures that you are looking for and construct worlds, cities, and towns, that are going to make your fellow Minecraft players and friends excited and intrigued at the same time!

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Minecraft is a game that took the world by storm several years ago with its main survival mode style of play and ability to break down blocks made of various materials and build almost anything you want. Monsters come out at night, and it’s up to you to find a way to survive by whatever means possible. But with the ability to build anything comes the ability to craft different styles of play on private Minecraft computer servers.  If you get bored playing the normal survival mode, you can always search for Minecraft minigame servers which offer different game variants that are often very creative.

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How We Reviewed

The following Minecraft minigame servers were reviewed based on the following parameters—game variety, server reliability, website professionalism, community motivation, and community size. While some of these are niche servers, others appeal to a broad audience. We believe the ability to reach a broad audience is the sign of a superior server.

In addition, some servers have more uptime than others, and we feel uptime can affect a player’s enjoyment of the server. A server that goes down often can be frustrating; thus, servers which stay up longer tend to be superior and mean that they have a great tech support team that is working to provide you with the best experience possible.

Also, first impressions are everything. The first impression a server gives off is through its website, and a professional looking website has a lot to say about the team that is caring for the server and making sure that it is the best that it can be. A poorly put together website may mean that there are not many funds for the server or that the owners simply do not care enough to boost its presentation.

The best servers tend to interact with the community a lot and get them excited about playing the game. This can come in the form of contests or objectives which ultimately lead to rewards.  

And finally, the last thing we looked at was community size. Some servers, although they may be great, are just too small to reach a broad audience. We believe that the amount of players on a server is a measure of the server’s popularity as well as the satisfaction of the community of players.  

What We Reviewed

• ExtremeCraft.net
• mc.blockdrop.org
• mc.snapcraft.net
• skykingdoms.net
• mc-central.net
• play.universemc.us
• play.cubecraft.net
• play.jartexnetwork.com
• rexcraftia.com
• play.battleasya.com

ExtremeCraft.net

Features

If you’re looking for Minecraft minigame servers that have a lot of variety, ExtremeCraft.net will give you that. After joining, you have eleven different modes to choose from that offer variants on the classic game—creative modes, RPG mode, and much more. In addition, there are tons of members here with a great tech team that keeps adding more to the server and keeping it running smoothly. It currently has 667 people playing and is online 99.3% of the time. If you are looking for lots of fun modes with reliability, this is a great one to try out.

Pros  

• A variety of game modes
• Decent amount of members
• 99.3% uptime

Cons  

• Very basic
• Clunky website

mc.blockdrop.org

Features

This is another great server that is really playful (no pun intended!). Just by looking at their website, you can tell that they have a passion for the game. ExtremeCraft.net has all of the games they offer except for their newest game called “City Life.” In this new game, you get to play arcade games and essentially win prizes such as gadgets, suits, or emotes. This server currently has 550 players and is rapidly growing. It also has a 99.6% uptime rate, meaning you will hardly get kicked out of the server at all.

Pros  

• Has the exclusive game “City Life”       
• Server is rapidly growing
• 99.6% uptime

Cons  

• Doesn’t have as many games as other servers overall

mc.snapcraft.net

Features

If you want a lot of people to play with, this is one of the Minecraft minigame servers you’ll want to be a part of. With 1,288 people playing on this one, it is massive and dense. Another special thing about it is that they have two custom minigames that you won’t find in other places—Earthgames and Zombie. The fact that there are so many people on this server tells you that it’s a lot of fun and people really enjoy what they are experiencing. It’s worth taking a look at solely to try out their custom games and see if you like them or not.

Pros  

• Many players (1,288)     
• Two original minigames to try out
• 99.4% uptime

Cons  

• Could be too crowded for some people
• Not as tight-knit as other smaller groups

skykingdoms.net

Features 

Skykingdoms.net is based out of the UK, and it is one of the smallest Minecraft minigame servers out there. It only has 189 players. Don’t let the small size turn you away, however, because although it is small, it has some interesting games that other servers don’t have.  For example, they have games such as Quake and a variant of Survival that has slime and lucky blocks. Ultimately, you’re in for a different experience considering you will have less competition and a few more ways to play each game.

Pros  

• Features the game Quake 
• Features Survival with slime and lucky blocks
• Less competition
• 99.6% uptime

Cons  

• Very small population
• May be forced to play certain minigames depending on how many people are playing at the time

mc-central.net

Features

This is a massive server with 2,288 active players. It also has a 100% uptime, which is excellent. You can’t get any better than that. They have all the essential games you would want to play and even give away prizes to the winners. You can get Paypal Rewards for winning minigames, which is a big incentive for you to try your best. They also give you the option to vote for their website every day, and the top voters every month get a $25 gift certificate to use in their web store. The web store has all kinds of upgrades that will help you out when playing the minigames, so you can gain an advantage.

Pros  

• Tons of games      
• Paypal Rewards given out after every playing season
• Gift certificates given out for voting for their server
• 100% uptime
• Professional staff
• Forum for chat available
• They have a web store
• 2,288 active players
• Ability to apply for leadership positions

Cons  

• Might be too crowded for some players’ taste

play.universemc.us

Features

Pros  

UniverseMC is another one of the smaller Minecraft minigame servers, but it still has a great community. It only has 121 people on the server, but this just means it is a group of tight-knit people.  Although it is small, it does offer seven game types including their own original game, Earthgames. They have a few of the basic well-known game variants as well, and people are not disappointed with their experiences from the server.  What is really admirable is that though they are small, they have a 100% uptime, meaning you won’t have to worry about the server going down in the middle of a game.

• Tight-knit   
• Features their original game, Earthgames
• Contains several of the basic server minigames
• 100% uptime

Cons  

• Very small
• Lacking several basic server minigames

play.cubecraft.net

Features 

Cubecraft isn’t walking among the giants, but with its 1232 members, it is still pretty large when it comes to Minecraft minigame servers. It has a lot of the same features and games as MC-Cental; however, the one noticeable thing it is missing compared to MC-Central is the competition promotion. They have leaderboards but do not offer rewards to those who win in the games. The forums, marketplace, games, and voting ability are all there, but if you’re looking to win prizes, you might just want to look elsewhere.

Pros  

• Fairly large with 1232 members         
• Has a store
• Has a forum
• 99.6% uptime

Cons  

• No prizes to win

play.jartexnetwork.com

Features 

This is one of the most basic Minecraft minigame servers to where there really isn’t too much to say about it. It features only the most basic games that most of the other servers have. It is also pretty small with only 456 members. They have big plans, as their website is absolutely amazing with all sorts of features (forums, leaderboards, store, voting, etc). However, they just don’t have that many members yet. This doesn’t mean it’s a bad server, but there really isn’t too much special about it besides the professionalism of their website.

Pros  

• Amazing-looking website            
• Lots of features to take advantage of
• 98.8% uptime

Cons  

• Very few players
• Only features the basic games

rexcraftia.com

Features

Rexcraftia is niche as far as Minecraft minigame servers are concerned as it is designed for one thing—survival mode with objectives. With only 84 people on the server, it is made to make the most out of survival mode and has been tweaked by the owner. The owner of the server has customized everything from the weapons to the scenery. In addition, it is made for PVP and allows you to gain rewards for finishing dungeons and explore the unique world the owner has made. If you love PVP survival mode in Minecraft, this will provide you with an experience you have never seen before.

Pros  

• A completely customized world            
• PVP survival mode at its finest
• 98.9% uptime

Cons  

• Only survival mode
• Extremely low amount of players

play.battleasya.com

Features 

This is another niche server because it is geared towards those who live in Asia and those who want to connect with the people of Asia. It offers many of the basic minigames that other Minecraft minigame servers offer and is home to 92 players. Because the server is based in the Philippines, there may be a language barrier between those in American and those in Asia. For some, this is a learning experience while others may feel this is not their cup of tea. Their website does not have too much to offer besides an online store, but it is still very professionally put together.

Pros  

• Great for Americans wanting to connect with the people of Asia  
• Great for Asian-Americans who want to connect back with their countries
• Have an online store
• 98.8% uptime

Cons  

• Very small community
• Language barrier can become a problem when connecting with other server members

The Verdict

Without a doubt, MC-Central is hands down the best of the Minecraft minigame servers. It has everything a Minecraft player could want from a variety of classic and original games, contests with rewards, a professional website, 100% uptime, and a whopping 2,288 players. There is a little something for everyone here, and those who like to meet other players will surely enjoy it. This isn’t to say that the other sites we have reviewed here are bad by any means. But MC-Central is an amazing server that reaches a large audience and does what it does best—help you make the most of Minecraft.

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In a game like Minecraft, it’s very easy to do everything the game wants you to do. That’s why the sandbox aspect is so handy, as to allow you to do whatever you like beyond the confines of what the game says. This is one of the reasons added Minecraft is so fun. However, if you are unable or just don’t want to download mods, you’ll have to find another way to fill your days in-game. This is where Minecraft challenges come in.

Minecraft challenges are missions that one person comes up with and presents to the community online. The players pick them up and run, playing the game with this challenge in mind or finding a whole new way to play. The point is to have fun and find creative ways to see the game like never before. Out of all the Minecraft challenges out there, we compiled the best we could find in this list.

1. What Is Minecraft?

Minecraft is a sandbox game created to allow players to build and craft and mine whatever they desired. In the game, blocks are used by players to build anything they can imagine, from weapons to buildings.

2. What Do Minecraft Challenges Do?

Minecraft challenges are ideas of how to play the game without creating a map or asking the players to download mods or texture packs. They’re simply missions or new premises and let loose on the world.

3. How Do Minecraft Challenges Work?

The person coming up with the challenge shares their idea online. The idea consists of missions or a new way to play the game to make it new; and potentially harder. The player takes these challenges and creates a new server or seed to begin their challenge.

4. Where Can You Find Minecraft Challenges?

Minecraft challenges can be found online in various places. A great place to start looking is MinecraftForum.net. 

The basic principle of Minecraft challenges is that they have to be fun! We made this list with fun and creative ideas in mind. All of the Minecraft challenges listed here don’t require extra downloads unless you want to make the experience different for your own reasons.

Minecraft challenges don’t cost a thing as they’re simply story ideas: not even a map to share to the community. Minecraft itself can be purchased for PC at Minecraft.net for around $27 or from retailers on consoles.

• Post Nuclear War Challenge
• The Floor Is Lava Challenge
• The Tree Spirit Challenge
• Water Spirit Challenge
• The Mercenary Challenge

Description

This challenge is something you can do in vanilla Minecraft without downloading a mod. The Last Days Texture Pack and Solar Apocalypse Mod are recommended but not required. Basically, this challenge is all about living underground after the nuclear war has wiped out civilization. Everything above ground, including the sun, is too dangerous now. 

All of your resources must be found underground. Even the shelter itself must be three blocks thick on all sides to keep out the radiation. Assuming you’re looking for a way to win this challenge, you can either wait 180 Minecraft days for the radiation to wear off, dig a three-by-three tunnel 256 blocks away from base, or create a cure by making five Regeneration II potions.

Rules

• The outside world is completely off-limits during the day
• You may be able to scavenge after sunset but not for very long
• Everything outside of the base is contaminated
• You can’t eat anything from the overworld, and all loot from overworld mobs are off-limits completely
• Water is also contaminated: if you need water, you’ll have to find a spring or lake in caves
• The shelter has to have walls that are three blocks thick, and the outer layer must be smooth stone
• Any entrance to the outside must have an airlock or a room with doors on each end
• The airlock needs to contain a safe water source to clean any items you’re bringing in, but the aforementioned ones are still off-limits
• All rooms except farms must be kept small

If you want the challenge to be harder, assume that everything is also extremely cold. You must burn one unit of coal in every room of your base every day or else freeze to death. Once you go to the nether and get some netherack, you can build a fireplace or a heating room, which would negate the use of coal consumption.

Hints/Tips

• You should give yourself one Minecraft day to collect supplies in the overworld before the proverbial blast
• Building a full set of armor should protect you from the radiation, but leave the armor outside in a chest
• Mushrooms are a great way to eat during these harsh times, so consider building a mushroom farm
• You can have windows in your base so long as they’re as thick as the walls

Description

You’ve played this before, right? The same rules apply in Minecraft. You can’t touch the ground. Any naturally occurring dirt, stone, grass, water, or sand means instant death.

You start this challenge by entering a new seed with a spawn chest. Find your chest, jump on top of it, and never touch the ground again. Some extra challenges included are building a tree house, building a dark platform for loot, obtaining one of every animal, building a cobble generator, building a farm, and building a tree farm. This might sound a lot like skyblocks: well, it is! 

Rules

• If you touch the ground, you must kill your character and destroy all the loot on your person
• You can still mine but as you get deeper, the lava gets hotter: place one block of cobblestone between you and the lava for every ten blocks below sea level you are
• Some blocks are too heavy to build sky bridges with
• Wood and leaves are light enough to build with 
• Heavy structures need support with pillars
• No flammable block can be placed on the ground
• If flammable blocks touch the ground, you’ll have to destroy them as if they’ve burned up
• All mobs are fire resistant and can walk on the ground: you’ll have to lure them to you
• Mined materials can be used like regular blocks
• Being in water is enough to survive in the lava, but there must be a source block touching you

Hints/Tips

• Mobs can be lured in with a fishing rod or wheat
• To destroy loot, you can either throw it into fire, lava, cactus, or any other block that deals damage
• For mining, stone bricks count for three blocks of cobblestone

Description

This challenge is a little like the lava one, but a little more aching. The first step is to find a tree and chop it down, collecting all the logs and saplings while leaving the bottom log alone. Then you hop up on your log and you begin the challenge. You can now only go where there are tree logs connected to the center-most log.

Rules

• Start the game in a new seed
• Pick a single tree in any area to cut down and use while leaving the bottom log alone
• You cannot move away from your tree
• So long as the log is directly next to, under, or on top of you, you cannot mine or dig or fight anything
• You can chop down other trees but you can’t use their logs to build on
• The only logs you can use are from the saplings of the original tree
• You can build with any materials; but remember that you’re a tree, not a castle
• Play on easy or normal as peaceful removes most of the challenge and takes away bone meal
• You can replace the center log to be more aesthetic if you like, so long as that block is also fragile, like wool or glowstone
• If the center block is somehow destroyed, the challenge is over

Hints/Tips

• If your source tree drops no saplings, just get saplings from another tree to start out with
• Use dirt to create a shelter on your first night
• Be extremely wary of any fire
• Consider building water locks to automatically dispense water anywhere blocks are destroyed
• A fishing rod can be extremely useful

Description

This is another challenge where the player has restricted movement. In this case, you cannot leave the nearest water source you spawned in and can start with a diamond armor set, diamond tool set, and a single bucket. Your mission is to expand to other water sources and grow your empire.

Rules

• Most important rule: never leave the water
• If you build a house out of dirt, you cannot place a chest inside it
• Whenever possible, make a house out of glass
• Connect every water source you can find
• You must stay connected to the home water or the water you spawned near
• Any monsters that touch the water must be killed, except for monsters that live inside the water, which are optional targets
• If a slime touches your water, you must break the connection to their position and get rid any water from it that’s in buckets

Hints/Tips

• Luring your enemy into deeper water and striking them from below gives you an advantage
• When making a house, empty all of the water except the bottom layer
• To travel far, use two water source blocks and alternate
• Pour water behind animals or objects to push them out to sea

Description

If you were looking for a more freeing and combative challenge, this is the one for you! The premise is that you wake up in a new land with nothing except your skills as a swordsman. Complete missions to access new materials and equipment to survive and create your paradise. Each mission is divided into stages; creating something similar to a roleplaying game without any mods.

Rules

• Stage zero is all about finding a village: be sure to find a good one with lots of NPCs.
• Build a small home for yourself or take an abandoned house, then begin your first mission
• Patrol the town all night with extremely basic tools, gathering any loot dropped by mobs and freedom to use the village’s farm
• In stage one, you can use wood and stone swords, leather armor, and bows, as well as tame wolves 
• You must build a central compound that contains your quarters (bed, chest, and painting), storage room (one double chest), and a meeting room (two by three table and two chairs)
• Build a wall around the village to keep out all hostile mobs, including spiders, then light the entire village
• Be rewarded with the ability to use metals
• In stage two, you can use iron and gold
• You must build a blacksmith shop with a furnace, workbench, and anvil
• Then build a watchtower at least ten blocks high
• Connect all buildings by a wall enclosing your area
• Then explore caves and destroy a mob spawner
• Be rewarded with the use of enchantments and potions
• In stage three, you can use enchantments
• You must build a nether portal, a library, and an alchemy workshop
• Then go into the nether, find a nether fortress, and retrieve lava from a lava well
• Be rewarded with the use of diamond tools
• In stage four, you can use everything
• You must build a throne room with a big chair and vaulting ceiling, as well as a treasury to contain valuables and a monument to yourself
• Go to The End and defeat the dragon

Hints/Tips

• You can complete other quests that you can think of and fortify your village even more
• Create a chest to house all of your gold and valuables
• Incorporate redstone into your game

There are a lot of challenges out there for you to try out, and the ones listed here are a lot of fun to try some time. However, the most fun one sounds like the Mercenary Challenge. It doesn’t restrict you, and you’re able to complete missions. However, the Mercenary Challenge does have a clear ending. If you want something for the long haul, pretending that the floor is lava might just do the trick. No matter what you decide to do, remember to stay chill about the more difficult rules and have fun.

Minecraft has been on the world stage for almost a decade now. The most popular post-Tetris game of all time, Minecraft has captured the hearts and minds of millions of builders around the world. One reason this game is so popular has to do with the shared community online where groups of players can come together on public servers and experience the world of Minecraft with other players at the same time. The top version of this game can be found on a group of Minecreaft RPG servers where the vanilla core of the game is partnered with a classic Role Playing set of mechanics.

Product FAQ

Before we get into the finer details of what to expect when playing on Minecreaft RPG servers, we want to address some common questions new players have when joining this vast community of diverse players and unique worlds.

What Is Minecraft?

Minecraft is a survival-based game where the player must gather resources, build shelter, and fight monsters to live. Each world map in Minecraft is procedurally generated, so every single time you play a new world it’s a brand new experience. There are different biomes that can generate in any order and shape, each with their own breeds of animals and plants to harvest. The world is yours to chop, dig, and mine, all for the purpose of finding the elusive nether portal and then make your way to the End Island. Everything you do in this world is to build your strength and weapons up as much as possible so you can defeat the Ender Dragon and save the kingdom.

What Are Minecreaft RPG Servers?

RPG servers are specific worlds shared by different players that have a role-playing element to them. Most RPG-based servers use a ranking system where the players work to build individual stats for their character. In typical role-playing fashion, many of these servers work to create an immersive and detailed world. The point of role-playing games is to get as into the fantasy as you can, which Minecraft makes easy with an infinite and unique world for every player to explore.

How Are Minecraft RPG Servers Different?

These particular servers are usually more fantasy-oriented than others. While Skyblock and Island Warfare servers are all aimed towards creative builds and competition, these RPG servers aim for a more narrative fantasy story. The RPG servers are more PvE based, urging players to form teams with one and other to go against bigger bosses. These servers foster a community of players that work to build their fantasy empires and defeat the central NPC villains.

How Do You Join the Servers?

Each server has its own IP address that you need to enter the Multiplayer menu of the Java edition of Minecraft. You can find each of the server IP addresses at the main websites and forums for the communities. We have included links to all the main hubs of the ten server communities. Just click on the attached links and find the IP address for the server. Copy that IP address and enter it into the appropriate dialog box in the game and you can instantly connect.

Does Playing on the Servers Cost Money?

Mojang, the maker of Minecraft, issued a set of rules several years ago outlining what these server communities can do. In exchange for the ability to mod and update the vanilla version of the game, the servers had to agree not to charge for usage. This means every community is free to join and free to play continuously. Now, this doesn’t mean there’s no room for cash in these games. Each server needs hardware, software, and human technical support to function. These resources require money to operate. The servers run on donations from the users, and they reward these donors accordingly with special perks, tools, and magical abilities. Each server community has a different set of donor packages available, so it’s worth looking into them before you commit to spending real money in-game.

How We Reviewed: The Best Minecreaft RPG Servers

We looked at ten of the most popular Minecreaft RPG servers people are playing around the world. There are literally hundreds of servers to choose from, so having enough positive votes and community reactions to propel you to this list is already a great sign. We looked at each of these Minecreaft RPG servers for their playability, rule enforcement, and overall world design, and compared these features with one another. We have taken care to call out the strengths and weaknesses of each server and discuss the reasons it made the top ten list.

What We Reviewed

Herocraft
Massivecraft
Lord of the Craft
Desteria
Purple Prison
Mana Cube
Teldaria
Royal Legacy
Castia
ExtremeCraft

Herocraft

Features

Herocraft is the best server for someone looking to get started in these communities. The friendly and supportive team of players will help you set up your beginning house and maybe even show you how to build your farming perks. This is a great place to learn the ropes of RPG games and how to get the best experience from playing. The role-playing is really embraced on HeroCraft, making it one of our favorite Minecreaft RPG servers.

Where You Can Play This Server

You can find more information about this server or apply for membership at the following link:

Massivecraft

Features

MassiveCraft stands out amongst the other Minecreaft RPG servers because it’s also a dedicated Factions server too. This combination of Faction war with the character building of an RPG makes for an exciting team-making game where you must rely on your other faction members to build up in order to defend your castles and forts. You can work with dozens of other players to put together your perfect fortress, making walls, weapons, and various defenses all to prepare for the impending massive attack.

Where You Can Play This Server

You can find more information about Massivecraft and gain access to the server at the following link:

Lord of the Craft

Features

Lord of the Craft has been the number one RPG server for a long time. Launched in 2011, this server offers an immersive Lord of the Rings style role-playing experience. The staff members are committed to getting the details right in this world, so there are tons of elements to enjoy. The experience of the moderators adds to a clean and eventful play experience, with little time for trolls and griefers to come in and ruin the fun. The vanilla version of the game is enhanced by the style and fantasy of this server.

Where You Can Play This Server

Visit the Lord of the Craft site at the following link for more information about this server: https:

Desteria

Features

Desteria aims to be a family-friendly community, offering a place where players of all ages can come and enjoy the Minecraft role-playing experience. There’s a diverse and active staff of moderators that are friendly are communicative with the players. This is the perfect place for someone to start if they are new to playing on Minecreaft RPG servers. The perk packages are nice, but they are more expensive when compared to some other Minecreaft RPG servers on this list.

Where You Can Play This Server

Desteria is available at the following link where you can join and sign up for immediate access to the server:

Purple Prison

Features

The Purple Prison started as an exclusive collection of Prison style servers. After years of development and growth, it has become one of the biggest server communities around, giving thousands of players a world to dig in every week. There are some clever mini-game designs in here, like some novel integration of RPG style elements into Skyblock or Survival versions of the game. There is definitely something for everyone at Purple Prison.

Where You Can Play This Server

You can find more information about the Purple Prison server at the following link:

Mana Cube

Features

Mana Cube is the gold standard for Minecreaft RPG servers, and the player loyalty proves it. This is the most active server community, with a nearly perfect rating for player retention. The daily user count is never below 100, making it an adventurous and quick moving community. The game designs are flawless as are the creative builds used to house the worlds. These are great designs by people that truly love Minecraft and classic role-playing games.

Where You Can Play This Server

The forums, applications, and more information for Mana Cube can be found at their main website:

Teldaria

Features

Teldaria was once known as DestinyMC, and will soon be known as that again. The original creators of the OG RPG have returned to reformat this stagnant server community and bring the newest version to the masses. The Teldaria family of Minecreaft RPG servers offers an old-style RPG mechanic, with ranging stats and rising weapon costs. There are real challenges to building the perfect character, but the fine-tuning of stats and defined character traits make it easy to get your player right where you want them to be, as long as you’re willing to put the time into it.

Where You Can Play This Server

Teldaria can be found and accessed through the following link:

Royal Legacy

Features

The Royal Legacy family of servers is a bit of a mess at first glance, but don’t let that fool you, because there are a lot of great games right beneath the surface. This is one of those types of Minecreaft RPG servers that tries to throw everything at you, only Royal Legacy keeps it all together without bursting at the seams. The perks are worth the donation prices on this server, making it one of the few worth spending real money on.

Where You Can Play This Server

The Royal Legacy family of Minecreaft RPG servers can be accessed the following link:

Castia

Features

Castia has more contests than any of the other Minecreaft RPG servers, so if you’re looking for daily challenges, this one is perfect. This collection of servers was created by the same developer team that brought the original CastiaMC build, so there are a lot of familiar core mechanics in this RPG server. If you like to be creative and design, especially hyperrealistic landmarks and things like that, then this is the server for you.

Where You Can Play This Server

You can find more information about the Castia server at their website:

ExtremeCraft

Features

ExtremeCraft has been around for a while, so this is one of the more defined Minecreaft RPG servers. This collection of Mini-Games, Survival Maps, and other play styles come together to make a great overall playing experience. There are well known and experienced admins who are always available and always willing to assist you. This is a strict server with severe punishments for breaking the rules, so be sure to read them carefully before agreeing to join.

Where You Can Play This Server

The ExtremeCraft network of Minecreaft RPG servers can be found at the following website:

The Verdict

These were all amazing Minecreaft RPG servers, each one with their own features and modifications. It’s difficult to single out one in the bunch, but we have to say that Mana Cube gave us the best overall playing experience. Each of these servers has their own set of rules and variations, but Mana Cube did the best in balancing these new features with the original core version of Minecraft. We recommend trying Mana Cube first if you only have the time and energy to devote to a single server as this one will give you the best experience.

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Custom servers have created a million games out of the single phenomenon that we call Minecraft. No longer are players confined to digging in the earth, building cobblestone castles, and defending their fort with arrows shot from a bow made from spider webs. Today “Minecraft” can be a shooter, an MMORPG, a massive combat scenario, or even a wizardly retreat into alchemy. No shortage of fun Minecraft servers exists.

But this is precisely the problem! With so many fun Minecraft servers to choose between, which is the one to focus on? Fear not, dear Minecraft players, for we have delved into the most fun Minecraft servers on the internet, and we have narrowed that list down to a very manageable ten.

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1. What Are Minecraft Servers?

Minecraft can be played online in worlds hosted by custom servers. These often include completely new ways to play Minecraft like Minekart, which makes the mining game into a game resembling Mario Kart.

2. Where Can You Find Fun Minecraft Servers?

Minecraftservers.org provides a great database of Minecraft servers you can join. However, finding the fun ones is a bit harder. Ultimately, you need to test the fun factor of each server yourself, but we can help with that processes by cutting out the crap. 

3. Do You Have to Pay to Join One of the Fun Minecraft Servers?

Minecraft servers are often free! Some try to offer you microtransactions to make money, and these are of varying success.

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Fun is the primary factor when considering a Minecraft server. However, the way this fun is produced will tell you a lot about the game. That’s why we listed the key features of each server we reviewed alongside its playstyle and the rules the server expects its players to follow. 

Generally, you can find a Minecraft server with a lot of players, offering a unique way to play (and maybe multiple), with useful mods and add-ons for free. We would discourage you from servers that have too many paygates.

● Mineplex
● PrimeMC
● Brawl
● Hypixel Network
● Grand Theft Minecart
● Desteria
● Mineage Factions
● ExtremeCraft.net
● Minewind
● MineHeroes.net

There are nearly too many factors to narrow down when evaluating what makes the most fun Minecraft server out there. If absolute variety and player count are your thing, you will not find a better Minecraft experience than Mineplex.

However, if you are looking for a more focused experience (as many of the Minecraft veterans are), then we’d suggest you look into one of the Minecraft servers that provide custom systems alongside offering rules that change the way Minecraft is played. A custom RPG system goes far to immerse players into a world, and ultimately it keeps you interested long enough in the server to build real connections.

If we could pick abstractly, we would choose whichever community engages you the most. But if we had to give our top seal to just one, the most fun Minecraft server is MineHeroes.net.

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