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CHAPTER I

THE BASICS

Be informed. If you are new to Minecraft, the very first tip you should follow before you jump to PvP gameplay is to know everything you possibly can about Minecraft. If you don’t know the basics – such as how to move, craft, farm, and build - losing is a very likely outcome.

Try a “peaceful” game first. Given the point above, before you engage in virtual combat, you might want to play under peaceful terms first. Or better yet, play in creative mode where the main concern is building stuff. Then you can try your hand at survival mode where you need to fend off, run from, be invisible to, or fight hostile mobs (AI monsters). When you already have the hang of it, proceed to playing PvP.

Which Minecraft version are you playing? Have you just discovered Minecraft? You should know, then, that this game has a number of versions out in the market and is already available in various platforms – from personal computers to gaming consoles and tablet computers. Make sure that you know which one you’ll be playing to avoid confusion. While the structure of the game remains practically the same – you’ll be creating and destroying blocks in a 3d environment – certain elements change from one version to another.

Do research on your enemies. This doesn’t refer to other players – not yet, at least – but to hostile characters you might encounter in the game. As with other games, Minecraft NPCs or non-player characters are either passive or hostile. If you want to be more particular about the classification, though, the game basically has 6 classes of computer-generated characters or mobs, namely: passive, utility, neutral, tamable, regular hostile, and unique hostile. The first four classes are generally passive and consist of the following: villagers, pets, animals that can be hunted for food, player-created characters such as golems, and the infamous enderman. The last two classes, on the other hand, are hostiles that you should be familiar with if you want your character to survive.

Know how multiplayer works. There are two ways by which you can take part in a multiplayer Minecraft game: you can either join or set up a server. If you’re playing with friends and you’re tasked to do the latter, there are a lot of guides online that will help you navigate through any set-up and hosting issues you might encounter.

Have the best possible computer set-up. Minecraft is notoriously RAM-hungry, so before you agree to a PvP game, you should first check your computer’s specs. The minimum system requirements are easy enough to meet, but if you want a seamless gaming experience, you should go for a computer with a fast processor, a good graphics card, and a 4 GB RAM or higher. Skipping this tip might cause lags which can mean the death of your in-game character.

Make sure that you have a good mouse. Delays in response time and other problems caused by a malfunctioning or substandard mouse can cost you your life, especially if you’re in the heat of battle.

Take note of crafting patterns. Crafting is one of the essential skills you should learn when playing Minecraft. That said, the more sophisticated the tool, the more complicated the crafting pattern – and the more likely that you’ll make mistakes. If you want to decrease the chance of wasting your resources by crafting the wrong tool or material, you need not look at a cheat sheet or alternate between your game and the guide you opened in your PC. All you need to do is remember the shape of whatever it is you want to make. While this isn’t always the case, be comforted by the fact that majority of the things you’ll be crafting follows this rule. So if you want to craft a fishing pole, for instance, you just need to arrange the string and sticks in a way that resembles the real thing.

Read up on weapons and equipment. When in PvP mode, you don’t have the luxury of experimenting with various types of armor and weapons. If you are confronted by an enemy unexpectedly – something that can and will happen if you won’t be playing in an arena and there’s no need to issue a challenge among players – there’s a good chance you’ll lose if you’re ill-equipped. Thus, it is very important that you have an idea of which weapon best suits you and which armor to don for maximum protection.’

Know what type of PvP game you’ll be doing. There are basically two types: organized and unorganized games. Organized PvP games often make use of an arena where players fight on definite terms. Unorganized games, on the other hand, give free rein to players regarding when and how to attack opponents. There are also friendly PvP games, where any items lost by the losing player will be returned to him after the fight. Knowing which type you’ll engage in is important because it will dictate what combat and survival strategies you should employ.