From 3c7d3a2bb493467b999b2e15658b03f6b2546fc3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: walterhiggins Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:58:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added section on configuration (server.properties) to young persons guide --- ...YoungPersonsGuideToProgrammingMinecraft.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++ docs/readme.md | 16 +++++++++++---- src/docs/templates/ypgpm.md | 19 ++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/YoungPersonsGuideToProgrammingMinecraft.md b/docs/YoungPersonsGuideToProgrammingMinecraft.md index b142f3a9f..1e93e4773 100644 --- a/docs/YoungPersonsGuideToProgrammingMinecraft.md +++ b/docs/YoungPersonsGuideToProgrammingMinecraft.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ ## Table of Contents * [Introduction](#introduction) * [Installation](#installation) + * [Configuring your Server (optional)](#configuring-your-server-optional) * [Learning Javascript](#learning-javascript) * [First Steps](#first-steps) * [Variables](#variables) @@ -95,6 +96,25 @@ Minecraft your way using Javascript. Javascript is easier to learn than Java but it's also more flexible and powerful and is used for creating interactive web sites and many other applications. +## Configuring your Server (optional) + +Once you've installed CraftBukkit, depending on your specific needs, +you might want to consider setting the following properties in the +`server.properties` file... + + # completely flat worlds are best for building from scratch + level-type=FLAT + generate-structures=false + + # creative mode + gamemode=1 + pvp=false + + # turns off authentication (for classroom environments) + online-mode=false + spawn-npcs=false + spawn-monsters=false + ## Learning Javascript To begin creating cool stuff in Minecraft using ScriptCraft, you don't diff --git a/docs/readme.md b/docs/readme.md index a480fbf5f..b79fc5666 100644 --- a/docs/readme.md +++ b/docs/readme.md @@ -1,16 +1,24 @@ # Let's begin... -I created ScriptCraft to make it easier for children (and anyone curious about programming) to create their own Minecraft Mods. ScriptCraft makes it easier for new programmers to create Minecraft mods. Mods are written using the Javascript programming language and once the ScriptCraft mod is installed, you can add your own new Mods by adding Javascript (.js) files in a directory. +I created ScriptCraft to make it easier for children (and anyone +curious about programming) to create their own Minecraft +Mods. ScriptCraft makes it easier for new programmers to create +Minecraft mods. Mods are written using the Javascript programming +language and once the ScriptCraft mod is installed, you can add your +own new Mods by adding Javascript (.js) files in a directory. * If you're new to programming and want to start modding Minecraft, then [Start Here][ypgpm]. * If you've already used [Scratch][scr], have attended a few [CoderDojo][cd] sessions, or have already dabbled with Javascript, then [Start Here][cda]. # Additional Resources -CoderDojo Athenry have some [excellent tutorials][cda] for younger programmers who have used [Scratch][scr] and are interested in Modding Minecraft using Javascript. -In particular, they have an excellent [Scratch - to - Javascript][sj] tutorial which explains Scratch programs and how to do the same thing in Javascript. +CoderDojo Athenry have some [excellent tutorials][cda] for younger +programmers who have used [Scratch][scr] and are interested in Modding +Minecraft using Javascript. In particular, they have an excellent +[Scratch - to - Javascript][sj] tutorial which explains Scratch +programs and how to do the same thing in Javascript. -I highly recommend the series of tutorials provided by CoderDojo Athenry. +I highly recommend the series of [tutorials provided by CoderDojo Athenry][cda]. Developer Chris Cacciatore has created some interesting tools using Scriptcraft... diff --git a/src/docs/templates/ypgpm.md b/src/docs/templates/ypgpm.md index 7a21f5368..912124317 100644 --- a/src/docs/templates/ypgpm.md +++ b/src/docs/templates/ypgpm.md @@ -60,6 +60,25 @@ Minecraft your way using Javascript. Javascript is easier to learn than Java but it's also more flexible and powerful and is used for creating interactive web sites and many other applications. +## Configuring your Server (optional) + +Once you've installed CraftBukkit, depending on your specific needs, +you might want to consider setting the following properties in the +`server.properties` file... + + # completely flat worlds are best for building from scratch + level-type=FLAT + generate-structures=false + + # creative mode + gamemode=1 + pvp=false + + # turns off authentication (for classroom environments) + online-mode=false + spawn-npcs=false + spawn-monsters=false + ## Learning Javascript To begin creating cool stuff in Minecraft using ScriptCraft, you don't