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-This is a collection of some '''frequently asked questions''' about Minetest. For technical problems, refer to [[Troubleshooting]].
-== General ==
-=== Where can I ask questions? ===
-In [http://minetest.net/irc IRC] and the [https://forum.minetest.net/ Forum]. It is recommended to search the archives, most questions were probably answered before.
-=== How to install games, mods, maps, and texture packs? ===
-See [[Games#Installing games|Installing Games]], [[Installing Mods|Installing Mods]], [[Maps#Installation|Installing Maps]],  and [[Texture Packs#Installation|Installing Texture Packs]].
-=== When will the next version of Minetest / Minetest Game be released? ===
-We don't know.
-=== How do I update Minetest? ===
-The easiest way is just to download the newest version and move your worlds and mods to the new version. Depending on your operating system, there may exist other ways to update the game. If you are using the Git version, you can clone the repository and pull and compile every time you want to update.
-=== What are the different games and how do I install them? ===
-On a new installation you should have [[Games/Minetest Game|Minetest Game]] (this is the default game), if you don't have it, download it from [https://github.com/minetest/minetest_game GitHub]. “Minimal development test” is just for developers and is not intended to be playable. You can find several other games (games) in the forums and in the [[List of Games]]. To install, them extract the pack and rename the folder to the name of the game (e.g. “minetest_game-master” becomes “minetest_game”), then copy the folder to the “games” folder. For more information about games, read [[Games]].
-=== How do I get the multiplayer account? ===
-There is no globally valid multiplayer account in Minetest. For each server, you can use a different name and password. The “account” is created at first login. This way, only you can access your player and inventory on that particular server. You can always play singleplayer with no need for any username and password.
-=== How do I get an account for the Minetest Wiki? ===
-By requesting one at https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10473.
-== Terminology ==
-=== What is Minetest? ===
-Minetest is a free software game engine for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voxel voxel]-based games. A detailed description can be found at [[Minetest]].
-Minetest usually comes distributed along with one rather simple sandbox-style game by default: [[Games/Minetest Game|Minetest Game]].
-=== What is a mod? ===
-''See [[Mods]]''.
-=== What is a game? ===
-''See [[Games]].''
-=== What is a subgame? ===
-“Subgame” is an outdated term for “[[Games|game]]”. Using this term is now discouraged. See [[Games]] to learn more.
-=== What is a texture pack? ===
-''See [[Texture Packs]].
-=== What is a mob? ===
-''See [[Mobs]]''.
-=== What is Minetest Game? ===
-[[Games/Minetest Game|Minetest Game]] is a game for Minetest. It is usually distributed by default along with Minetest.
-=== What is minetest_game? ===
-“minetest_game” is the old (internal) name of Minetest Game. This name is sometimes still used in forum posts and chat, but this name is no longer official.
-== Servers ==
-=== How do I set up a server? ===
-''See [[Setting up a server]] and [[Server]].''
-=== How do I use command XYZ? ===
-''See [[Server commands]].''
-== Gameplay ==
-=== General ===
-==== What are the game controls? ====
-''See [[Controls]].''
-==== How big is the [[Maps|map]]? ====
-It is ''not'' infinite. As of 0.4.10, the map is a cube with a side length of 61840 [[Nodes|node]] lengths. The map has thus a volume equal to the volume of 61840<sup>3</sup> nodes = 236,487,637,504,000 nodes.
-The coordinates range from −30912 to 30927 in all dimensions.
-''See also [[Coordinates]] and [[World boundaries]].''
-==== How do I find my house again? ====
-Minetest automatically generates a file called “debug.txt” in minetest/bin where you can see lots of text. Scroll down to its end and look for something like
- singleplayer digs node * […]
-Try to teleport to the positions you see in these lines until you find your home:
- /teleport x,y,z
-''See [[Server commands#Player actions]].''
-In Minetest Game, you can avoid getting lost again if use <code>/sethome</code> at home to save your home position and <code>/home</code> to teleport back to it.
-''Note: Teleportations require the “teleport” [[Privileges|privilege]].''
-==== How do I set my spawn point? ====
-If you play Minetest Game, you can build a [[bed]] and sleep at night. On your next life, you will spawn on the bed.
-For other games, two solutions are known:
-The first one involves adding a special mod for your world as decribed here: https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?p=70904#p70904
-The second solution: Edit your [[minetest.conf]] file and set <code>static_spawnpoint</code> to the [[coordinates]] on which you wish to spawn (Example: <code>static_spawnpoint = (4,5,6)</code>). However, this setting will apply to ''all'' worlds!
-==== How do I increase the brightness? ====
-See [[Troubleshooting#The_screen_is_too_dark]].
-==== How do I fly? ====
-To fly you first need the “fly” [[Privileges|privilege]]. You can give it to yourself using the command:
- /grantme fly
-This always works in singleplayer mode; in multiplayer games you need to have the “privs” privilege first. If you can't get the “fly” privilege that way, you might request it from one of the server operators. Note that they may reject your request.
-If you have the “fly” privilege, enable fly mode by pressing <kbd>K</kbd>, press <kbd>K</kbd> again to disable it. You ascent with the jump key (default: <kbd>space bar</kbd>) and descent with the sneak key (default: <kbd>shift</kbd>).
-See also: [[Controls/Movement modes#Fly mode]]
-==== How do I move really fast? ====
-This works similar to flying. The quick version is this: You need the “fast” privilege to toggle fast mode. If you have this privilege, press <kbd>J</kbd> to toggle fast mode. If fast mode is enabled, hold down <kbd>E</kbd> to go faster.
-See [[Controls/Movement modes#Fast mode]].
-==== Why can’t I find the mods <code>default</code> or <code>wool</code> or <code>fire</code>? ====
-Some mods might depend on those mods. These mods are part of Minetest Game and are not meant to be installed as seperate mods. For a mod depending on e.g. <code>default</code> to work, you will need to use Minetest Game.
-=== [[Games/Minetest Game|Minetest Game]] ===
-==== How does the block/plant XYZ work? ====
-Refer to [[Blocks]].
-==== How does the item/tool/weapon XYZ work? ====
-Refer to [[Items]].
-==== How to craft XYZ? ====
-Refer to [[Blocks]] or [[Items]] and follow the link to the block or item you want to craft; the corresponding pages contain crafting instructions.
-You can also install a [[crafting guide]] to view crafting recipes.
-Note that not everything can be crafted.
-==== Are there any mobs? ====
-No and it is [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=6161 unlikely] that they get added in the near future. But there are [[mods]] to add [[Mobs|mobs]].
-==== Why don’t I find any dungeons/jungles? ====
-This is probably because they have been disabled in your configuration. You can enable them by adding “<code>v6_jungles, dungeons</code>” to <code>mg_flags</code> in your [[minetest.conf]] file. That will enable them for worlds created '''after''' the variable has been changed. Try digging down or looking for large holes in the ground.
-==== How do I open or close [[door]]s? ====
-You have to [[Using|use]] them with the <kbd>right mouse button</kbd>. See also: [[Using]].
-=== For Minecraft players ===
-==== Is there a crafting bench? ====
-In Minetest Game: '''No.''' You don’t need one. You already have a 3 × 3 crafting grid in your [[inventory menu]] (→ [[Crafting#Crafting_grid_and_output_slot]]).
-==== How does Minetest / Minetest Game differ from Minecraft? ====
-→ [[Differences from Minecraft]]
-==== How can I make Minetest be like Minecraft? ====
-The easiest way to do this is to install a Minecraft-like [[games]]. Examples include:
-* [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=16407 MineClone 2] (serious clone, very WIP)
-* [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=2589 Minitest] (very simple clone, very old)
-* [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=7427 Overcraft Origins] (continuation of Minitest)
-* [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10310 Clonecraft] (inspired)
-* [https://github.com/mdoege/stampy_game Stampy subgame] (inspired)
-* [https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=14631 VoxBox] (loosely inspired)
-See also [[List of Games]] and look in the table for games where the “Type” column says “MC-Clone”.
-If you just want to enhance [[Games/Minetest Game|Minetest Game]] with a few mods which add ''some'' Minecraft features, see [[Differences from Minecraft#Mods which add Minecraft-like behaviour]].
-== Modding ==
-''See [http://dev.minetest.net/Modding_FAQ Modding FAQ] on the Minetest Development Wiki.''
-== Technical problems ==
-=== I have a technical problem, how to fix this? ===
-See [[Troubleshooting]].
-=== I get an error or warning message, what does it mean? ===
-See [[Troubleshooting#Error messages without crashes]].
-[[Category:Minetest (Root Category)]]
-[[Category: Gameplay]]

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