r/Minecraft • u/IplayCoDandBF • Jan 27 '12

Talking the Future of Minecraft - Interview with Jens Bergensten

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6627/talking_the_future_of_minecraft.php
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u/Helzibah Forever Team Nork Jan 27 '12

I think it's interesting that they seem to be leaning back towards an actual API rather than just throwing the source around. I think that's an overall better solution, although it does mean more time lag on actually getting the API anywhere near released.

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u/lasershurt Jan 27 '12

True, but as a server admin I'd prefer it. I know it's at least partially because I'm lazy, but the existing modding APIs have been just obnoxious to me. I'd rather have a stable modding system where my users and I can always stay up to date and happy.

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u/Sarria22 Jan 27 '12

Especially if there is an option to download mods to connecting players like other games will sometimes allow depending on the size of the mod.

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u/AS1LV3RN1NJA Jan 27 '12

Magic Launcher may be the start of that.

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u/ShadowPsi Jan 28 '12

I've been trying it out, and it's pretty cool. It lets you add mods right from the start screen.

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u/friendlyshinobi Jan 28 '12

Thank you for linking that! My computer wouldn't let me delete my meta-inf for some reason so i couldn't use mods but it looks like I will now. Thank you again! May you find all the diamonds you ever need!