The Latest Game Server Buzz: Minecraft Realms
Mojang, the creator of Minecraft, has announced that Minecraft Realms is to be made available worldwide. Realms is a multiplayer tool that allows up to 10 players for one server simultaneously and up to 20 players on a whitelist. Only the host has to pay the subscription fee, but the host also gets to decide who gets in or left out of the game. To learn more about how to up your game with Minecraft Realms, read the short guide below.
About Minecraft Realms
Minecraft Realms is comprised of dedicated servers. It is the easiest and most secure way to maintain a big Minecraft world and play with friends across the globe. Realms is available 24/7 and doesn’t require a LAN network setup or IP configuration. Realms does these things for you and comes in one-three- and six-month packages; longer subscriptions grant better discounts. Minecraft Realms is also safe because only invited players can join your game. You can add or remove players easily, and Realms auto-saves your world at intervals. This makes it easy to restore to a previous state if necessary.
Minecraft Realms and 42U Server Racks
Minecraft is a visually stunning game with demanding graphics. A 42U server rack allows you to meet the demands of Minecraft servers by providing a cool and spacious environment for your graphics equipment, called graphic processing units or GPUs. GPUs are electronic circuits that allow a computer to keep up with game graphics by accelerating the production of images. Basically, the more GPUs you have, the smoother the motion graphics of your game looks. GPUs can become overheated, which is why it is so important to store them in a cool place when not in use. A 42U server rack gives your GPUs enough space to stay cool, and the enclosure provides security from theft and protection from dust and debris. The extra space also allows you to expand your equipment as Minecraft grows. Clearly, the benefits of using a 42U server rack with Minecraft Realms are plentiful.
Special Conditions
To use Minecraft Realms, you need a Mojang account that has Minecraft Premium activated. You are not permitted to rent or lease the use of your Realm to others or accept any form of payment for using your Realm. To use another person’s Realm, you need a Minecraft Premium account but not a Mojang account.
This is just a short guide on getting started with the new worldwide game server service, Minecraft Realms. To learn more about the new service, please visit Mojang’s website.