Latha Poonamallee

Hello everyone

My son, Viyan (10) has gotten into Minecraft and has played the pocket
version on his IPhone for a few weeks and a couple of weeks back he got the
full version for his computer. He would like to play with others via the
Multiplayer Mode. But he is not a very team/group oriented person and
prefers one on one interactions. He says that it is possible to set up a
private server. I am trying to figure out if any of your kids is into
Minecraft and would like to play with my son.

Thank you very much

Cheers

Latha


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Melissa Jones

My son- 8 and my daughter- 10 both play a lot right now. If you build it, they will come :)

Melissa in AL

On Jul 1, 2012, at 10:09 AM, Latha Poonamallee wrote:

> Hello everyone
>
> My son, Viyan (10) has gotten into Minecraft and has played the pocket
> version on his IPhone for a few weeks and a couple of weeks back he got the
> full version for his computer. He would like to play with others via the
> Multiplayer Mode. But he is not a very team/group oriented person and
> prefers one on one interactions. He says that it is possible to set up a
> private server. I am trying to figure out if any of your kids is into
> Minecraft and would like to play with my son.
>
> Thank you very much
>
> Cheers
>
> Latha
>
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Meredith

There is a yahoo group: unschooling gamers which is a good place to get information about minecraft. they even have a database of minecraft servers run by unschoolers:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/unschooling_gamers/

It can be important to connect a little with the other people you'll be playing with and/or come up with some basic rules or guidelines for your server, especially if there are things which will upset your son or hurt his feelings. For instance, my daughter is on an invitation-only server set up by a girl who loves cats, so one of the "house rules" is players can't kill any of the wild cats in the game. Since my daughter also loves cats, she thinks that's perfect.

Just like anything else, it helps to look for people with shared interests.

---Meredith

kim davis

I have a 10 and 11 year old son that would love to play with him. They like to Skype while they play also.


Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 1, 2012, at 3:28 PM, "Melissa Jones" <momnerd@...> wrote:

> My son- 8 and my daughter- 10 both play a lot right now. If you build it, they will come :)
>
> Melissa in AL
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> On Jul 1, 2012, at 10:09 AM, Latha Poonamallee wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone
>>
>> My son, Viyan (10) has gotten into Minecraft and has played the pocket
>> version on his IPhone for a few weeks and a couple of weeks back he got the
>> full version for his computer. He would like to play with others via the
>> Multiplayer Mode. But he is not a very team/group oriented person and
>> prefers one on one interactions. He says that it is possible to set up a
>> private server. I am trying to figure out if any of your kids is into
>> Minecraft and would like to play with my son.
>>
>> Thank you very much
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Latha
>>
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Ann

My son, 11, plays Minecraft. He would play with your son, I"m sure.

Ann

--- In [email protected], Latha Poonamallee <poonamallee@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone
>
> My son, Viyan (10) has gotten into Minecraft and has played the pocket
> version on his IPhone for a few weeks and a couple of weeks back he got the
> full version for his computer. He would like to play with others via the
> Multiplayer Mode. But he is not a very team/group oriented person and
> prefers one on one interactions. He says that it is possible to set up a
> private server. I am trying to figure out if any of your kids is into
> Minecraft and would like to play with my son.
>
> Thank you very much
>
> Cheers
>
> Latha
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Alex Polikowsy

Thanks Meredith. I have been meaning to post but my laptop is a no go at the moment and I am writing from my phone.i just approved a bunch of requests to join the group. There was a couple that did not write they were unschoolers in the application. If they are from this list please send me a note saying you are an unschoolers as the group is for
Unschoolers only!
Thank you,
Alex
Polikowsky

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 1, 2012, at 8:11 PM, "Meredith" <plaidpanties666@...> wrote:

> There is a yahoo group: unschooling gamers which is a good place to get information about minecraft. they even have a database of minecraft servers run by unschoolers:
>
> http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/unschooling_gamers/
>
> It can be important to connect a little with the other people you'll be playing with and/or come up with some basic rules or guidelines for your server, especially if there are things which will upset your son or hurt his feelings. For instance, my daughter is on an invitation-only server set up by a girl who loves cats, so one of the "house rules" is players can't kill any of the wild cats in the game. Since my daughter also loves cats, she thinks that's perfect.
>
> Just like anything else, it helps to look for people with shared interests.
>
> ---Meredith
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Latha Poonamallee

Thank you for responding to my request. My son is very excited. He has
already started to figure out the rules for his server. And once we build
it (very soon) I will post the details. I think he would enjoy skyping
while playing. Thanks.

Latha

LindaJ

My daughter, Madeline is just turning 11 and very much interested in Minecraft, she had created a couple of interesting homes, vacation homes... for herself on her own often. She is a beginner and does not venture into the scary places but she said she would love to play in a safe environment.
Linda

--- In [email protected], "Ann" <auntannies2002@...> wrote:
>
> My son, 11, plays Minecraft. He would play with your son, I"m sure.
>
> Ann
>
> --- In [email protected], Latha Poonamallee <poonamallee@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello everyone
> >
> > My son, Viyan (10) has gotten into Minecraft and has played the pocket
> > version on his IPhone for a few weeks and a couple of weeks back he got the
> > full version for his computer. He would like to play with others via the
> > Multiplayer Mode. But he is not a very team/group oriented person and
> > prefers one on one interactions. He says that it is possible to set up a
> > private server. I am trying to figure out if any of your kids is into
> > Minecraft and would like to play with my son.
> >
> > Thank you very much
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Latha
> >
> >
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> >
>

Stella Walker-Sharland

Hi all
Can anyone point me towards an analysis of minecraft, or could anyone
explain why this is so big please
Thanks
Stella


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Meredith

Basic info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft

Minecraft combines the fun of building and tearing down (without the constraints of hunting for pieces) with the fun of a fantasy video game and, for some, the enjoyment of multi-player games.

The fact that it can be played in a variety of modes and settings is part of the broadness of the appeal. People can choose to play in strictly "creative mode" for the pure pleasure of building, or can add degrees of difficulty and danger in "survival mode". My daughter will sometimes move back and forth between different games, building elaborate constructions in creative mode (which can be played off-line, nice for us with our limited bandwidth) or making pets of various animals in an easy survival game, or socializing on a multi-player server. The game is easy enough that any child who can figure out the mouse and button moves can play it, and has enough interest that adults play it as well - and as such it could be thought of as a modern classic, with all the hallmarks of a really good game.

---Meredith

Danielle

That is a great analysis. I have a 12 year old son who loves to play. He's been playing for a couple of years now and is always willing to play and skype. He also enjoys helping out with technically aspects such as installing mods for the game.

Danielle

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 3, 2012, at 8:12 AM, "Meredith" <plaidpanties666@...> wrote:

> Basic info:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft
>
> Minecraft combines the fun of building and tearing down (without the constraints of hunting for pieces) with the fun of a fantasy video game and, for some, the enjoyment of multi-player games.
>
> The fact that it can be played in a variety of modes and settings is part of the broadness of the appeal. People can choose to play in strictly "creative mode" for the pure pleasure of building, or can add degrees of difficulty and danger in "survival mode". My daughter will sometimes move back and forth between different games, building elaborate constructions in creative mode (which can be played off-line, nice for us with our limited bandwidth) or making pets of various animals in an easy survival game, or socializing on a multi-player server. The game is easy enough that any child who can figure out the mouse and button moves can play it, and has enough interest that adults play it as well - and as such it could be thought of as a modern classic, with all the hallmarks of a really good game.
>
> ---Meredith
>
>


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BRIAN POLIKOWSKY

Maybe watch some youtube videos ?
 
Alex Polikowsky
 
 
 


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From: Stella Walker-Sharland <magicfingers.stella@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 5:16 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Minecraft


 
Hi all
Can anyone point me towards an analysis of minecraft, or could anyone
explain why this is so big please
Thanks
Stella

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Latha Poonamallee

http://viyanpoonamallee.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/minecraft-game-review/

My son's blog post on mine craft as a beginner.

On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM, BRIAN POLIKOWSKY <
polykowholsteins@...> wrote:

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> Alex Polikowsky
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> From: Stella Walker-Sharland <magicfingers.stella@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 5:16 AM
> Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Minecraft
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> Hi all
> Can anyone point me towards an analysis of minecraft, or could anyone
> explain why this is so big please
> Thanks
> Stella
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