Mining in the Free World - Minetest as a learning tool

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Talk Topic

Minetest, an open source alternative to MineCraft.

Talk Description

MineCraft took the casual gaming world by storm many years ago, and it still endures in popularity today. But getting started in customising the gameplay experience can be a steep learning curve and, for those who are just beginning their experience in the world of programming, can be arduous.

Enter Minetest , a complete MineCraft alternative with a core focus: extremely easy modding. A folder, a file, fewer than ten lines of code and you have a new block, ready to share. Start your own server at the click of a button and get ready to grret the world.

As a vehicle for learning, Minetest is an excellent starting point. Let me show you around ...

Talk Audience Level

Novice / Enthusiast

Some programming experience would be beneficial but not at all necessary.