My new Server!!

Hey guys, it's JB, and I wanted to announce that I have created a 24-hour server. The server is hosted by GGServers, and so far, they have been great. I chose to buy a "coal plan" that comes with 2 GB of RAM and 24 recommended player spots. The link to their website is https://ggservers.net/. They are excellent hosts and I'm not old enough to be bribed.

I have created a server hub which can teleport you to different games that I have built including sumo, factions, and survival games. I have also created a shop that can be assessed in-game via a link.

OreSpawn Mod Review

Hey guys, its me, JB, and today I will be doing a review of the orespawn mod. I apologize for not being able to do a blog in a while, but I've been traveling of posting videos on my youtube channel. Lets get into it. This mod adds a ton of news mobs. It was created by chicken_bones, so you'll need code chicken core to run it. This mod is a very good mod, but some of the mobs require quite an amount of data. I would recommend this mod, as it adds gear, like a hoverboard, as well. It's also fun to make the mobs fight. LINK:

Cats

Hello. A couple of days ago, I got a kitten named Laxy. Of course, I tried to find a good cat mod. It turns out, I couldn't find one I liked. Today I will be telling you how to tame ocelots in Minecraft.

1. Find an ocelot. You can spawn one, but they naturally spawn in jungle biomes 
2. Find raw fish. It has to be raw, cooked won't work. The myth that you can use milk is a myth.
3. Slowly come to them with raw fish in your hand. When they start moving to you, FREEZE! They will bolt away if you move.
4. Right click with fish until the change color. Don't worry about the hearts, keep clicking.
5. Creepers are scared of both ocelots and cats

I hope this helped. Happy Mother's day, and watch out for creepers! 

Pixelmon

      Hello. Today I will be telling you how to download Pixelmon. A mod is one alteration to the game that has one topic. A modpack uses multiple mods to create a better experience for the player. The program required for the modpack is called Technic Launcher. I will put the link below, but what you need to do is follow the link and download the Technic Launcher. Drag it onto your desktop by making the webpage smaller and clicking and holding the file to the location. Open it and use the default file placement. You will need to log in with your minecraft username and password. You're in! The best modpack is called Sushix's Pixelmon Pack. Click on the title and copy the link. In the top left of Technic Launcher, there should be a box where you can paste the link. Click "Add Modpack" and select Pixelmon. Click install, and after it's done installing, click play. This modpack is a great modpack if you know the different Pokemon. Choose your starting pokemon, and play! Note that if you want another modpack just copy and paste the link.



Technic Launcher download: http://www.technicpack.net/

2 Extremely Funny Traps

Hello. Today I will be telling you how to make 2 traps. Enjoy!

Piston Trap:

First, create a space that is 4x4 and put pressure plates on all of the blocks. Do this in a strategic place, like the floor of the victim's house. Break one of the 4 pressure plates in the center and replace with a chest and sign that says "Free diamonds". Fill this chest with something stupid, like paper, or music discs. Put pistons around the perimeter. When the victim comes in,he or she will jump the piston, and step on the plates, trapping him- of herself in.

"Free Diamonds!"

Dig down 5 blocks. Fill them with TNT. Break the top block and replace with whatever the floor is (Assuming you did all of this inside you victim's house), and place a trapped chest on top of the TNT. You don't need to put a sign that says, "Free Diamonds", because they will just open it out of curiosity. The trapped chest will activate the TNT because it sends out a redstone signal when it opens, blowing them up. Enjoy

Trapped Chest Recipe:https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=979&q=images+of+trapped+chest+recipe&oq=images+of+trapped+chest+recipe&gs_l=img.3...1568.18276.0.19174.38.21.4.13.4.0.77.1256.21.21.0.msedr...0...1ac.1.64.img..12.26.1215.zpFUNrsix8I#imgrc=n-Km9zDCZypv_M%253A%3BOWZuzsTDumIoCM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.imgur.com%252FG18Cs.png%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.reddit.com%252Fr%252FMinecraft%252Fcomments%252F15w694%252Fminecraft_snapshot_13w01a_has_been_released%252F%3B567%3B271

Heh, Heh.

AliaCraft

      Hello. I apologize for the long distance between blogs, but i have had a lot going on. I just was in Sedona for a week and I couldn't really blog. If you don't know who Ali A is, he is a great Youtuber who does Minecraft, Call of Duty, and other fun games. If you are allowed to go on Youtube, you should go check him out. Today I will be reviewing his server. Happy Easter!

      Ali A's server has many games, so I will only cover the arcade games. There are Hunger Games, Skywars, Walls, CookieSlap, Capture the Flag, and parkour. Hunger Games is an every-man-for-himself PvP (Player versus Player). Last man standing wins. Skywars is where you are stranded on an island and try to kill all the other people. You have two chests of items, but in the center there is a bunch of more useful and powerful gear. In the version of walls I play, you have ten minutes to prepair, and then the wall s drop and the Deathmatch begins. The team that eliminates the other team first, wins. CookieSlap is where you have a knockback III cookie and you try to hit others off. You can respawn. Hopefully this will outline the sever for you and will convince you to play.

Links:

Europe server: eu.aliacraft.net

US server: mc.aliacraft.net

Ali A's channel: www.youtube.com/alia

Ali A's other channel: www.youtube.com/user/MoreAliA

Simple Redstone Signal Elevator

Hello. Today I will be telling you how to create a redstone signal elevator. This method is useful for lighting systems where you are short on resources.

First, build whatever will be connected to the signal elevator. Next, place the switch wherever it needs to be inside your house. Then, place a block with a redstone torch on it with the torch being at the same level the lever is. After, place a block with a torch on it above the first block. Continue doing this until you are at the circuit. (Note that it needs an even amount of torches for it to work. This is a very simple principal that when a torch is powered, it turns off.

More redstone videos: www.youtube.com/sethbling

PvP Tricks

Hello. Today I will be giving a few of my favorite strategies for PvP (Player versus Player). PvP is different from mob arenas in a one main way.Mobs are controlled by the computer or even more deep, the laws of their programming. This means that is PvM (Player versus Mob), or PvC (Player versus computer). I am very sorry for not doing a Minecraft blog in a while. I have done a lot of app reviews on my other blog, which can be found at http://jbappreview.blogspot.com/.

1. Jump Through.

As the name suggests, you try to jump through your opponent. Sneak up behind the other player, or distract him, maybe using Death Chat Troll (Where you say random things or funny comments to annoy or distract others.). Hit them from behind, then when they turn around, jump through them and hit them on the other side. Repeat until they are dead.

 
     2. Wait it out.

Find good gear and hide in a corner, preferably with a bow ready to fire in a hidden area. This way, you can catch any attackers off guard. This technique is very useful on crowded Survival Games servers where you don't want to have attackers on every side. This could be hurtful or helpful, as that would cause mass confusion in that battle. Using the Wait it out strategy, do /list if that server has that command, and when there is only one person besides you, sneak around and use the Jump Through tactic to sneakily kill you opponent.


   3. Alliance?

Make some friends. When they are off guard, sneakily kill them. Then, make more "Friends". This is very useful when the opponent is more skilled than you. Trap them, use previous tactics or just flat-out betray them. This will be hard to master, but it will rack up kills pretty fast.


Thank you for viewing, leave more suggestions, and comment please. Bye!

Hello. Today I will be doing a comparison of xbox and pc versions. Let's get to it! The Xbox is good if you want to build something really big, or invite friends to play on splitscreen. The pc version is best if you want to build with redstone, on have mods, maps, and servers. The xbox version is less developed, because you can't have commands (which means no command blocks), there is less blocks, and there is no pick block. The default key on pc version for pick block is button 3, or the mousewheel. Pick block allows you to grab the block you are looking at without going into the inventory. It only works in creative. Then again, the Xbox version pre-owned at Gamestop is $10, compared to the PC's $29.99, so its definitely cheaper. I think that they are pretty equal, because of the Xbox's multiplayer. It depends on what you want.

Xbox $19.99: new at Gamestop
Pocket Edition: $6.99
PC version: $29.99

Storage Space (Build)

Hey, guys. Today's post will be telling you how to make an underground storage space. This method is highly useful if you have too many items, or I build it in creative, fly away from it with only a waypoint (Rei's Minimap), change to survival, set the difficulty to hard, and disable cheats. It's a fun challenge to find and build, and it feels really accomplishing to build one.

First, you should excavate a rectangular shape. Then, excavate the walls one block further and replace with whatever block you want the walls to be. Next, place that same type of block in rows along the wall, leaving a one block gap between each. It will need to be able for a minecart to fit between these gaps. Run minecart track along these rows and have the ends be at the end of the excavated area. I suggest having a sign at every track end and having that track hold those items. put a powered rail at the start of every track and one at the end of the shelf. This will stop the minecart from bouncing from the wall and going back along the track. Use minecarts with chests to hold items. create a beacon at the bottom if you want it to be found, or if you are going to hunt for it, create a pillar by the entrance. Light up the interior, because the light level will be lower than 7, when mobs spawn.

Difficulty:  Four out of Five stars

Server

Hello. Today I will be reviewing a server. If you don't know what a server is, it's just a big world where you can play with friends on minecraft. They are completely free and not a hassle at all.

First, you need to open minecraft. Some servers have certain versions, but it won't usually affect it. You have to make sure there are no mods, or you could get kicked off. Go to multiplayer, and click "add server". Type in "mcbrawl.com", when it asks you for the server ip. This server is a mash up server, meaning it has many games. My top 3 are Zombies, Hunger Games, and Call of Duty. They are all simple and fun. In Hunger Games, it's EMFS PVP (every man for him self player versus player,) and you just kill and not be killed. Zombies is like infection, and COD (Call of Duty) has many different gamemodes. There's gun game, infection, and TDM. In gun game, every time you get a kill, you get the next gun. Infection and Team Deathmatch are self-explanatory. Note that the guns, grenades, and knives won't be guns, grenades and knives if you set server resource packs to off or click no when it asks you if it can download the texture pack. The reward for voting is grenades for the day.


There is an ip for call of duty alone and nothing else, but it sometimes glitches and takes you to the main server.

mc-war.com

Map Install

Difficulty: 3/5

Hello. Today I'm going to show you how to install a map. Maps are different than seeds in the way that there is structures and not just cool terrain. That being said, you can download cool terrain using a map. DO NOT FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE RUNNING A MAC!

First, download the map you want to install. Open it if it has a folder with a little zipper. Control C (or copy) the fold that has no zipper but has the name of your map. Now, go to the search in the start menu and type %appdata%. That is correct, there is no typo, %appdata%. click roaming, .minecraft, and then click saves. Control V the map. Open up minecraft, and there should be a world at the bottom with the map's name.

Thanks for viewing

Mod

Hello. Today I'm doing a review of the Lucky Block mod 1.7.10. I did 18 lucky blocks and 2 unlucky ones. Here are the results.I'm sorry for the lack of blogs. My weekends are very full.                                                                                                                   

1. Lucky Temple = Sponge, Lucky Villager, brewing things, and fish
2. Lucky bow
3. Iron tools
4. Ender Stuff
5. Lucky Potion
6. Lucky Temple= Death by TNT from wishing well
7. Notch apples
8. Diamonds
9. Diamonds
10. Lucky Armour
11. Enchantment table
12. Pig tower
13. Emerald Block= Death by crushing
14. Chain armour
15. Carrots
16. Beacon 
17. Pumpkins
18. Emeralds
19. Wishing well= Death by TNT(But I still escaped :)
20. Death By TNT

Thank you for viewing, and Goodbye!

Trap

Today I will be doing a simple lava trap that is easily resetable and can be put on a delay for however long you need.

First, you need to make an obsidian prison. This can be done by making a 3x3 with a hole in the center. Then, build it really high.

Next, break the corners. After that, put a pressure plate that connects to a 2x1 piston door setup. The pistons must be pushing a block other that obsidian. Diamond works well. Test it. Step on the pressure plate, and the pistons should extend. Then, hook the piston to a dispenser at the top with redstone. A redstone signal can go 8 blocks until you place a repeater. The taller the tower, the more delay. Put lava for a quick reset or TNT for a messy one. Then, do /gamemode 0 outside of the chamber. Walk in and the pistons should shut, causing the player to be trapped inside. The lava should pour down, killing the player. Simply replace the lava with any non-flammable block to reset the trap.

I will be doing all my blogs in the latest version from now on. With mod reviews and stuff like that, I will say the version I'm in. Right now, as of 10/19/2014, that is 1.8.

Funland III

Today I will be telling you about Funland, a minecraft map.


Funland has a ton of rides. First, you must turn to peaceful, or mobs will spawn. The button triggers fireworks and a piston system. Press it. Then, go to the water parks. It has many rides. Next, check out the  Comet. It is boring, but still cool. Another ride is the Airspeed. You will get hurt on this one. This map is really cool and I give it 5 stars. It took forever to build. Check it out. I recommend it. Instructions to install maps are in a previous post. Have fun!


I am sorry I told you I would be getting books on the 29. They are supposed to arrive on the 8, so check my blog then.

Hey, guys. The new 1.8 update just came out and I'll be showing you some new things about it. Let's get started.This isn't everything, but enough. I'm getting new Minecraft books tomarrow, so visit the blog for a special Monday blog

Mobs                       Damage                  HealthEndermite               1 heart                     4 and a half hearts
Guardian                 2 hearts                    15 heartsRabbit                      Peaceful                   5 hearts  __________________________________________________
Blocks/Items                  Abilities AndesiteDioriteGraniteSlime block               Trolling with slime sounds/ bouncyWet spongeWhat you get when you place a sponge in waterPrismarine                        What you get from GuardiansSea Lantern                  Cooler glowstoneArmour Stand                    Self explanatory Banners                                Looks coolDoors/Fences                 corasponding wood looks awesomeIron Trapdoor          Cross between trapdoor and iron doorMutton                           Meat from sheepRabbit stew/ Cooked rabbit    Rabbit meatRabbit foot                                  Brewing itemRabbit Hide                                     Rabbit drop

Map Review

Hello. Today I'm going to do a map review. I'm getting the newest minecraft handbooks around the 29th. I will not do a blog on the 28th, so I can give you info from the books.

This map is a coast guard map. If you are using Archenemies ships mod, it stinks. It has a control tower, a main building, a tunnel, a helipad, a destroyer, two scout vessels, and 2 helicopters. Perfect for flans mod. It has pretty basic map out as far as background terrain, but it's still pretty cool. It has open space to build on, so you can do whatever with it. I hope you enjoyed!



http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/army-airforce-land/

Five Great Mining techniques that will get you ore Fast!

The title says it all. Note that these are in no particular order.

1. Strip mining. Just mine it a straight line.
2. Dig straight down. Never do this directly below you. Dig a 1x2 pit, standing on the higher block until bedrock.
3. Staircase to bedrock. Make a staircase to bedrock. Also, you can do a  railway.
4. Tunnel mining. Every 6 levels, strip mine for 20 blocks.
5. Blast mining. Use tnt to mine. Dangerous, but effective.

Simple Mod Install

 Today I will be showing you how to do a simple mod install. Please note that you need to be running a windows computer to mod.


The mod I will be doing today is the Lucky Block mod 1.7.10. First, go to the search  in the start menu and type in"%appdata%".Then, click on roaming, .minecraft and create a '"Mods" folder. Then, go to google and type "forge 1.7.10". click on the link. download the installer, not the file. Run the installer and download forge. Then got to chrome and type in "Lucky block 1.7.10 installer skydaz. scroll until you see the installer with a little .exe next to it. Click that. It should take you to and adfly page. DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD! It will install tons of viruses and malware on you computer! Instead, wait for the skip ad to pop up in the upper right hand corner. click that and download the installer. Open it and click download or download mod. Click no for the backup. It takes for ever. After it installs, go to minecraft and click "edit profile". Click versions, and scroll until you see Forge 1.7.10. click that and hit save profile. Click play. When the start screen pops up, look in the bottom left. If it says "4 mods installed", the you have installed the lucky blocks mod correctly. Enjoy!

Simple Redstone Project

Hello. I thought for today we could do a simple redstone circuit. Redstone must be mined with a iron pickaxe or higher.

The project for today is a light that comes on at night and turns off during the day. First, you put a daylight sensor. Then, you put any block next to it. Put a redstone torch on the block. If it's day, it should deactivate. put a redstone trail of one block leading to a redstone lamp. To test, do /time set 18000, and the light should turn on. If it does, you have created a reverse gate. Good job!



Note that switching a redstone lamp for an iron door you can have a door that opens at daytime and closes at night. Simply break the block with the redstone torch on it and connect it to the other trail with redstone dust.