Minecraft



One of the most popular games on the planet, Mojang's Minecraft has captured the hearts of millions. I currently run a Forge 1.8 survival server called Kashyyyk, named for the Wookie home world in the Star Wars universe in deference to my Minecraft alter ego, Jumbacca. As a forge server, it allows the use of custom, community built MOD's that extend the features of the base game, but it also means that anyone that plays on my server will require the Forge client add-on and the client-side versions of some of the MOD's I have running on the server.

Below I have included the server information, links for Forge and the required client-side MOD's and some optional MOD's that could add some useful features, and setup instructions to get you started on your new adventures. I hope you enjoy yourself, and welcome to my world!

Please note that these instructions assume you are running Windows.  The installation instructions will vary for other operating systems.

Server Information

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Server Name: Kashyyyk
Server Address: astral.jumbie.com
Server Type: Forge
Minecraft Version: 1.8 
Game Mode: Survival
Server MOD's: Fast Leave Decay 1.1
Forge Essentials 1.8.3.40
Item Physic Full 1.1.4
Redstone Paste 1.7.1
World Edit 6.1
Notes: There is no PVP.
Explosions do not destroy blocks to prevent Creeper griefing.
Each player has a personal chest with gear and a bed in the tree house near the world spawn.
Under the tree house is a fully stocked crafting room.

Links

Minecraft
(Required)
Last Update
09/20/2015
This is the plain vanilla Minecraft game. This should be installed before Forge, and run at least once using the release 1.8 version so Forge will install properly.

Download
Forge 11.14.1.1334
(Required)
 Last Update
09/20/2015
This is the meat and potatoes of MOD'ed Minecraft. You will install the Forge client in your Minecraft folder first, and it will create a new profile in your Minecraft launcher window that will allow MOD's to extend the capabilities and features of your game.

Download
ItemPhysic Full 1.1.4
(Required)
 Last Update
09/20/2015
This little MOD makes dropped and thrown items behave more realistically, bouncing and spinning through the air as they would in nature. In water, light items float where dense items sink, and, in lava, some resilient items like diamond tools and the like will not be destroyed.

Download
Redstone Paste 1.7.1
(Required)
 Last Update
02/21/2015
This magical MOD adds a new type of redstone to the game that can stick to walls and ceilings with links that are far easier to control. It also allows you to conceal these pasted connections with slabs, making your creations more visually appealing and much more compact.

Download
Forge Essentials Client 1.8.3.49
(Optional but recommended)
 Last Update
10/02/2015
This MOD adds visual feedback based on the permissions set on the server, so you will see "NO" symbol (Ø) or an X on item bar slots containing blocks that cannot be placed or items that cannot be used in the current area. It's not necessary, but it can be useful.

Download
Dynamic Lights 1.8
(Optional)
 Last Update
09/20/2015
This ingenious MOD makes items that produce light do so while you are holding them and when they are dropped on the ground, so torches will finally work while you are exploring underground and at night without having to drop them!

Download
Java
(Possibly Required)
 Last Update
09/20/2015
Java is the environment that Minecraft, Forge, and its MOD's require to function.  By default, Minecraft comes packaged with a version of Java, but if the full version of Java has never been installed on your PC, you may need to download and install it before installing Forge.  Make sure to check if your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit in your system properties so you download the correct version.

Setup Instructions

  • Download and install Minecraft from Mojang's site.
  • If it is not already installed, download and install Java (Try the 64-bit version first, and if it will not install then use the 32-bit version).
  • Run the Forge installer and install the client into your Minecraft folder (Normally %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft). Please note: You may have to start Minecraft once with a profile that has Use version: set to release 1.8 before the Forge client will properly install.
  • Start Minecraft once with the newly created Forge profile located in the Minecraft launcher then quit the game.  This will setup the necessary folders in the Minecraft folder.
  • Download and copy the MOD files into the newly created mods folder in your Minecraft folder.
  • Start Minecraft again using the Forge profile (you must always use this profile when playing on the Kashyyyk server).
  • Go to the Multiplayer screen and add a server with the address home.jumbie.com.
  • From now on you can see the server status for and connect to the Kashyyyk world from the Multiplayer screen.