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Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

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Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#82
post #36

I bought Minecraft when it was just about to go to beta and I changed over to a Microsoft account a few days ago. I can't say it went smoothly or that I am happy about it. Lately when I have time to game I've been messing around with Veloren instead: https://veloren.net

Veloren looks promising. I've played it a bit just trying it out. I know it's supposed to be an open-source community built game, and I hope it continues to remain so, but I am also hoping they get some altruistic funding soon just so that perhaps the main maintainers can turn it into a serious game development project.

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#84
post #43

Minecraft was a better game under the original developer. Just recently saw that I can buy Minecraft coins at a tank stop. A really sad development of an awesome game which had an insurmountable amount of free content. Don't know what I expected with the acquisition though. I don't think I will migrate my account, currently in the process of migrating away from Windows for good.

To clarify, the original Java version of Minecraft is essentially the same game with more gameplay features, the Bedrock version is the one with the microtransactions. Plus, the Java launcher lets you use any version going back more than a decade, so if you're not happy with the new features you can just pretend they never happened like some parts of the modded community do with versions after 1.7.10.

Wait so literally EEE. I thought MS was done with that.

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#85

Reports of people being locked out and other troubles. Microsoft soils everything they touch. They have the money to get things right, they just somehow don't. I just don't get it.

>They have the money to get things right, they just somehow don't. I just don't get it.

They have enough money that they don't need to get it right. What are you gonna do, go running to the competition? They can just buy the competition.

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#86

Microsoft forced me to add a phone nunber for "security reasons" because of "supspicious login activity". It was the first time I logged into the Microsoft account after I created it one day ago. There was nothing listed in the login activity section.

I have one phone number and two minecraft accounts... What's the betting using it twice will lock both and fuck me out of office and Xbox?

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#88
That post looks like Orwellian satire.

Starting with the header image literally telling the viewer what to do. APPLAUSE

Two authoritative figures standing on stage, delivering the good message to the crowd. APPLAUSE

Followed by a dose of gaslighting; `So if you find yourself feeling like this transition is a hassle (but let’s be honest, it really isn’t...`

Written by: Staff

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#89
post #54

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah it’s a mess, when you’re on Linux you buy Java initially without caring much, then you are in for a surprise and some interesting reads when the kids want to play with friends… I don’t understand why I can’t just have both on the same account, prevent the unpleasant surprises. I mean it’s the same game (from the outside).

Wait - it's not Java anymore? Can people still self-host servers? I checked out of Minecraft in like 2012.

The cross platform (as in consoles) Version is written in C++ called bedrock edition, but they are both still actively developed on.

Re: Mojang to Require a Microsoft Account to Play Minecraft

#90

The whole Mojang/Microsoft account migration thing has been a nightmare. I got two kids, and purchased different versions of Minecraft (don't get me started on that fiasco) over the years. I also work in tech, and have Microsoft accounts. Lastly I've dabbled with Xbox Game Pass etc. Determining which account to use and login with is a nightmare. I don't play Minecraft enough to stay current with all the ins-and-outs…

Microsoft gaming is a pretty terrible compared to other marketplaces/launchers. I sub to xboxgamepass and have had so many silly issues that im considering canceling. Team/group based games are seriously problematic. I thought multiplayer was a problem that was worked out years ago.
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