ummmm, yeah. That's a "bit" over board for me.Originally Posted by bdoughty
ummmm, yeah. That's a "bit" over board for me.
I've never played Minecraft. What is it's point? Is it just another form of Legos?
I stand corrected. GIG 'EM! AGGIES!!!
My kids have Legos, they are fun, but I didn't realize Minecraft has things (zombies, skeletons, etc..) that can kill you when the sun goes down. Putting the time crunch on there, that you have to get things built before the sun goes down and managing your time makes for an interesting dynamic.
Oh wait! This came from my o fing u buddy, here I found a good one for you.
I don't get the allure of minecraft myself but my kids were obsessed with it for a long time. Not quite as much anymore.
Survival mode in Minecraft is pretty cool for kids. Harvesting crops, finding resources, using a crafting table to create new items, building housing, domesticating animals, trading with villagers, adapting to the environment... 30 minutes becomes three hours very quickly.
That looks like our tackling the past few years.Oh wait! This came from my o fing u buddy, here I found a good one for you.
kids? I guess I'm one of those "grown-up kids" I think it's a pretty cool game.
The other really cool thing is, when I come home from working my 7 year old tells me all about what he's been doing on the game, it's kinda cool to be able to talk about something they are into and really actually know what it's about. Normally when he's talking about other kid stuff, it's different.
I know exactly what you mean, Gus.kids? I guess I'm one of those "grown-up kids" I think it's a pretty cool game.
The other really cool thing is, when I come home from working my 7 year old tells me all about what he's been doing on the game, it's kinda cool to be able to talk about something they are into and really actually know what it's about. Normally when he's talking about other kid stuff, it's different.
Clemson bowl game? Our defense apparently misunderstood the rules and tried to play two hand touch. That first play alone.
I think you can see by my description that I am in that camp as well. Seeing what the kids make is pretty amazing!I know exactly what you mean, Gus.
Bought my daughter a shirt with this on it last year.
The amount of $ I've spent on books, plush toys, key chains, shirts, etc. for Minecraft stuff is kind of ridiculous. But, she's a good kid and a good student and she could be interested in FAR worse things so I happily do it.
That doesn't even include the fact that I've bought the game 3 times (PS3 and PS4 versions at my house, PS3 version at her mother's house). Speaking of which, now that it is Summer, I need to make some time to play it on the PS3 with her when she is at her mother's house. It really is cool because she WANTS me to play Minecraft with her group of friends. When I was her age (almost 14) I didn't want to be associated with my parents at all and definitely wouldn't want them around my friends, lol.
Very cool!Bought my daughter a shirt with this on it last year.
The amount of $ I've spent on books, plush toys, key chains, shirts, etc. for Minecraft stuff is kind of ridiculous. But, she's a good kid and a good student and she could be interested in FAR worse things so I happily do it.
That doesn't even include the fact that I've bought the game 3 times (PS3 and PS4 versions at my house, PS3 version at her mother's house). Speaking of which, now that it is Summer, I need to make some time to play it on the PS3 with her when she is at her mother's house. It really is cool because she WANTS me to play Minecraft with her group of friends. When I was her age (almost 14) I didn't want to be associated with my parents at all and definitely wouldn't want them around my friends, lol.
I have it on Xbox One, I was thinking of getting it for PS3, when I read reviews it seems like the major difference is the Xbox One and PS4 can have larger worlds due to more HD space, etc...
Is that the only difference? Is the PS3 version just as good otherwise?
The other thing I need to learn how to do, if it's possible is play a 2 player game so my son and I can work together either at the same time or he can play in the day when I'm at work and I can play at night when he's in bed on the same world so we can work as a team. Plus it would be cool if we could play together when I get home and build things together.
I'm still new to it so I don't even know if what I'm saying is a possibility on the game. I know you can play online, but what about a 2 person cooperative build?
Edit: speaking of all the extra stuff, we were at Gamestop and Luke, my 7 year old came up to me with a foam pixel sword, he was all excited, "LOOK DAD it's the sword from Minecraft!"
I thought that was cool, we didn't get it, as new water heaters come with foam insulation sticks in the packaging, so I take them home to my kids for foam sword battles.
Last edited by gigemaggs99; 06-30-2015 at 05:32 PM.
The worlds on PS3 are smaller, yes. I'm not sure if that is the only difference. I know some things (ie witches) have been added to the PS4 version since she has had it but I'm not sure if those things were added on PS3 as well.
Also, yes, you can play with a split screen so you and your boy should be able to play simultaneously.
That's cool about your daughter wanting to play with you still.
And you can play 4 player split screen too. Pretty sure as sometimes both my nephews have come over with their controllers and play with my kids.
Wonder what Nintendo has up their sleeve with this next-gen Nintendo NX system...
The dude abides.
If they ignore the hardcore again they are finished. They need to try and compete for the hardcore as their first party repeats are no longer system sellers for the casual audience who have left Nintendo.
What does Nintendo need a more powerful machine for? The graphics for Mario and company are ps3 quality. Unless they change their cartoon approach has I don't even see a reason for a new machine. They released a machine after 6 or 7 years after last Gen released that was inferior in some respects. Still can't believe madden 13 was significantly uglier on a new wii u compared to the old ps3.
I will never buy another one of their consoles. My kids are already tired of their games and prefer more advanced ones. They still play their 3ds here and there but I can't see us buying a handled again either.
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