Minecraft snapshot 14w17a

This is the latest snapshot for minecraft. If you don't know what a snapshot is, it is a test version of the game before the actual update comes out, these snapshots are released to the public every week or so, so that we can see what Mojang has added to the game so far. This snapshot added a lot of new features for world generation. There is a new "Customized" option when creating a new world. This setting allows you to chose many different things, for example biome size, lake rarity, sea level, and even how and where ores spawn throughout the world.


This is just one of the four pages of options you can choose from. This allows for very customizable worlds and i cant wait to see what some people will be able to create with them.

Also new is this thing called a "World Border". A world border is basically just a world border...you cant cross it. You can choose the size and location of the world border, and you can even make it move slowly over time. Minecraft update 1.8 is coming soon! Here is a video explaining the latest snapshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTqqUX6Tx0U

Going to Mars

Tekkit is a modified version of Minecraft. There are many different mods all bundled up into one pack. Tekkit is only one of those packs. One of the cool things you can do is go to mars, which Shawn, James, and I have done in the video. You can also go to the moon and make your own space station. To get to mars, you will need some space gear so you don't die. Dungeons and villages spawn on mars too. The dungeon in the video was supposed to have a giant creeper boss in it, but it wasn't there, so James spawned one in. Going to mars is fun, but it is expensive to make the rocket ship and all the other things that you need to survive. This was my first time going to mars and it was really cool there. Tekkit in general is vary fun because there are so many new items and features in the game. You should really try it out for yourself, i'm sure you will like it!

Tekkit download: Click here

Video: Click here (sorry my voice is a bit low)