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37.197.43.91 (talk) 18:21, 23 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Notch used Eclipse to code Minecraft

This did not follow the proper format for edit requests. Please re-submit in the proper format and provide sources to backup your request. GSK ● ✉ ✓ 18:27, 23 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

So, why is Machinima in particular mentioned?

The sentence in question: "Some of the popular commentators have received employment at Machinima, a gaming video company that owns the most-viewed entertainment channel on YouTube."

While Machinima does hold the first place slot for networks that hold video game related content (Or at least, the most popular video game related content (I had to check to make sure this was true; social blade says it is, so I'll go with it)... also, the statement actually MADE in the article is wrong: The most viewed entertainment content isn't even CLOSE: Vevo wins that contest by almost a billion views per month), I don't think it's particularly important to mentioned Minecraft related YouTube commentators joining Machinima in particular. It seems more valuable to point out that Minecraft related YouTube commentators joined a variety of networks. I don't see why a mention to Machinima, in particular, belongs here. Cam94509 (talk) 21:12, 31 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It is true that "Minecraft related YouTube commentators joined a variety of networks", but we need a reference to support that claim. The current sentence is from the reference attached to it, and that's what the reference says. We cannot invent statements not supported by reliable sources. I think the later bit (most viewed) can be removed though and replaced with something like "highly watched" -- still in line with the source, but not saying something we know is wrong. — HELLKNOWZ ▎TALK 21:24, 31 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Changed it to "highly watched".--FutureTrillionaire (talk) 18:15, 3 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Seems reasonable. I suppose I could probably track down some cites for people joining Fullscreen and the like, if I wanted to support the statement that I made. If I have time I'll do that, it feels like that would be a more accurate description of what actually happened. (Also, just a quick question: As someone who is part of no network, but is a "Minecraft related YouTube commentator", do I qualify as having a Conflict of Interest here?) Cam94509 (talk) 18:09, 3 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Requires info. for MineCon 2013

MineCon 2013 is coming up, and the page requires info about it.

(This is only a request)

Pikachu4170 (talk) 15:51, 1 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Added a small bit about MineCon 2013 to this article. More info is on the actual MineCon article. Jguy _Talk^Done 16:24, 1 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Recource packs

recource packs can also modify the game credits (after killing the ender dragon). And there's stated that the currency of villagers is emerald ore, but it's just emerald. Can someone change this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.118.241.175 (talk) 17:58, 2 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Changed "emerald ores" to "emeralds" in the article. GoingBatty (talk) 02:20, 8 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request

i would like to edit this page due to the fact that it is out of date, forgetting 2 game modes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Elementgermanium (talk • contribs)

As far as I can see the article covers all game modes and variants. What exactly and where do you want to add? — HELLKNOWZ ▎TALK 13:42, 20 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

On Minecraft Wiki

I have re-added the link to the Minecraft Wiki. As someone who has gone through over a thousand pieces of reader feedback on Minecraft (marking most as non-actionable), it is clear to me that many of our readers are looking for a game guide (which, as you know, Wikipedia is NOT). While we cannot directly help all of the people who ask for a list of all the block IDs, or what have you, we should at least point them in the right direction to find those answers.

Now, before you go and remove it unilaterally per WP:ELNO number 12, hear me out. The gamepedia Minecraft Wiki is a very stable resource, in general, and is the closest thing to an official knowledge base that we have. As far as I'm concerned, it is a useful link that should be allowed.--Unionhawk ^Talk ^E-mail 21:27, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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 :As far as I can see the article covers all game modes and variants. What exactly and where do you want to add? —&nbsp;<small>&nbsp;[[user:Hellknowz|<font color="#B00">HELL</font>KNOWZ]]&nbsp;&nbsp;▎[[User talk:Hellknowz|TALK]]</small> 13:42, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
+== On Minecraft Wiki ==
+I have re-added the link to the Minecraft Wiki. As someone who has gone through over a thousand pieces of reader feedback on Minecraft (marking most as non-actionable), it is clear to me that many of our readers are looking for a game guide (which, as you know, [[WP:GAMEGUIDE|Wikipedia is NOT]]). While we cannot directly help all of the people who ask for a list of all the block IDs, or what have you, we should at least point them in the right direction to find those answers.
+Now, before you go and remove it unilaterally per [[WP:ELNO]] number 12, hear me out. The gamepedia Minecraft Wiki is a very stable resource, in general, and is the closest thing to an official knowledge base that we have. As far as I'm concerned, it is a useful link that should be allowed.--[[User:Unionhawk|Unionhawk]] <sup>[[User talk:Unionhawk|Talk]]</sup> <sup>[[Special:EmailUser/Unionhawk|E-mail]]</sup> 21:27, 29 October 2013 (UTC)