— Minecraft.
The word ran through his mind like a pulse. The sense of how iconic this game was was having a strange effect on him. Nix closed his eyes for a moment and let himself drift into thought.
It all started with a simple pixel world, and today it is a huge universe that millions of people around the world have experienced. This game is not just for fun. Minecraft was a new way to communicate, be creative, and even survive. As many thought, on the surface the world was just cubes and simple mechanics. But those who saw the depth could understand that every cube, every tree, every monster are particles of something bigger.
" It's not just a game... it's a whole platform, a whole world to create, build, and interact with. " He mentally felt the vast world that Minecraft had inspired. Without any pretense, on a level of real experience, even his own childhood memories - the ones that arose when looking at a simple map - were filled with this amazing feeling of freedom.
At times, it was hard to comprehend that Minecraft wasn't just a passing fad, but a project that had left its mark on global culture. After all, what was actually happening when players launched their own Minecraft universe? They
created . They built. They fought. And, perhaps, they understood themselves.
He leaned back, thinking again about how his work as a game developer could be part of that vastness. Yes, he would create something unique. A project that would live in a world like Minecraft. In the end, the choice was made: version 1.7.10.
— It is the most stable and well-known among players. This version is the golden mean. Simple but powerful functionality. In addition, many mods have already been adapted for it. — Nix thought over every detail. The choice of version was not accidental. Despite the fact that newer versions offered a lot of improvements, 1.7.10 was like a stone on which the entire gaming ecosystem was built.
— Stability is what matters. Everything has to work without a hitch. The perfect balance between old and new. It all has to be like a fine wine… the right moment, the right strength. — He chuckled again, imagining how he would create not just a game, but his own virtual universe.
Choosing this version opened up a lot of possibilities for him. Nix imagined a world where players would be able to interact with the environment, building their own worlds, like in Minecraft, but with added innovations that would set his project apart from the rest.
"This version will allow modding to be fully realized. Players will be able to do whatever they want and create something completely unique." Nix felt his inner project, still in its infancy, begin to take shape.
Now all he had to do was find a powerful PC to work on, which would allow him to immerse himself in the creation of the world without any obstacles. Everything he had created in his head required implementation. And this version 1.7.10 became his starting point for creating something that could change the perception of the game.
- Not everyone will be able to appreciate it right away. But those who understand will feel it, like me. - He stretched again, closing his eyes, and mentally imagined his project, which was about to come to life.
— You'll have to invest in equipment. Since the system is so generous, maybe you should buy a good PC. Something with a normal video card, SSD and at least 32 gigs of RAM... And finally, a normal monitor. Because my eyes don't forgive pixels anymore, — he grinned.
Looking at his watch, Nix chuckled:
— I still have some running left. 10 kilometers is almost like an endurance quest.
He stretched, feeling a slight tension in his legs, and headed for the exit. The system was a system, but reality also required pumping.
Nix exhaled as he took steps toward the exit, feeling the tension drain from his body. The run had become a kind of meditation, a chance to switch off from the project and enjoy the moment. However, when his thoughts returned to the task at hand, his mind wandered back to the PC.
"Hmm, if I really want to do something worthwhile, I need to step back from the plan and choose something simple but reliable." He ran through the options in his head. Perhaps a solution could be found on a 2007 machine that would work well enough for his needs.
With no need for cutting-edge technology, he decided that for that kind of money he could get a workhorse. Not a PC from the future, but just a good old computer. It was enough for his needs, but he decided to put off the cost of buying a new device. What was more important was not the hardware, but what he could do.
"It may not have an SSD or an RTX graphics card, but it will be stable and the price will be within the budget. Plus, you can always upgrade in the future." Nix glanced briefly at the nearest park where he could stretch his legs and thought that his decision had become logical during his run.
[Mission accomplished!]
You can choose one of the rewards below.
+3 attribute points - the ability to strengthen yourself immediately.
2 Status recovery - remove fatigue and restore strength.
3 Random box - an unknown item that can be both useful and useless.
Nix, feeling a surge of energy from the completed run, immediately decided to strengthen his characteristics. Remembering his project, he wondered which parameters would be really important for him in the near future.
- Hmm... endurance certainly wouldn't hurt. Sitting at the computer for ten hours is quite a challenge. And there are long weeks of coding, testing, and editing ahead, - he muttered, stretching.
He was about to put all his points into endurance, but suddenly he thought:
— Although... a little luck wouldn't hurt me either. Who knows, maybe bugs will be less frequent, and ideas will come easier. Or maybe I'll meet people who will help me bring the project to perfection...
He nodded to himself, making his decision.
— I'll pump up my stamina to 16. The rest is luck. Let it be a little, but let it be. Sometimes one lucky moment decides more than a week of efforts.
Specifications have been updated:
Stamina : 14 → 16
Luck : 7 → 8
He returned home, changed his clothes, and headed to the nearest store where he hoped to find some decent old but functional tech. He was ready to search—not for perfection, but for something that would suit his current goals. After all, much of the tech world is not about chasing the latest, but about understanding what you need and how you can use what you have.
"The equipment, of course, will not be top-notch, but the main thing is that it can withstand everything I plan. And then it's up to me," thought Nix, confidently walking towards the store.
When Nix entered the store, the atmosphere was the same as always - the smell of fresh components, the sounds of working computers and talk of new products. However, his eyes were focused on one goal - to find something reliable, without unnecessary show-offs and innovations. Simplicity and durability were enough for him.
He walked up to the computer rack and started looking at the available models. Nix's gaze darted across the screens with specifications: old system units, metal cases, normal processors, not the most modern, but quite sufficient to start his project.
"I don't need an ultra-fast processor, the main thing is that it works and is reasonably priced," he thought, examining each option. He knew that for a start, you can do without flagship solutions, and old components, time-tested, could even be more stable than new ones.
After a few minutes, he stopped at one of the computers. It was a model with a 3rd-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB hard drive. Not the fastest, but with such hardware, you could easily run old games, create a world in Minecraft, and work with lighter projects. There was no SSD, but you could buy one later.
- It will do. Although without SSD, it is a fully functional option. - he decided, looking at the price.
He bought the system and then, happy with his choice, headed home, realizing that the most important thing was not the computer itself, but its ability to use resources.
Now that he had the technology in his hands, he could fully concentrate on his project.
When Nix got home, he immediately started unpacking his new system unit. The noise of the packaging, the familiar parts—all of it reminded him of when he started his career in the industry. It was nice to see his own equipment working again, even if it wasn't the newest.
Having assembled the PC, he turned it on and felt those first moments when everything starts to come to life. The monitor lit up and Nix saw a desktop in front of him - now everything was ready to start working.
"So, what do we have here?" he said to himself, installing the necessary programs and checking the system's functionality. Despite the lack of the latest technology, this PC was powerful enough to start the project.
Nix turned on the system and looked at the screen. There was silence, only the quiet hum of the fan as the computer began to work. But for him, this was the moment of the beginning - a real battle with reality. He knew that starting from scratch was always difficult, but this was the path to success. Now everything depended on his efforts and skills.
He started by installing the necessary development tools. To work on the project, he needed:
WorldCraft API for working with game worlds and creating mechanics.
Java Development Kit (JDK) for programming.
CraftForge Modding Suite to integrate custom changes into the game.
A development environment such as IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse to make coding easier.
- Great, everything is set up. Now we need to prepare the project structure. - Nix smiled, mentally dividing the entire process into stages. He knew that the main thing was not to rush, but to think everything through.
The clock on the wall showed 19:47. Outside the window, the twilight was gradually thickening, and Nix's room was lit only by the soft light of the monitor and the barely audible hum of the system unit. On the screen was a virtual world, alive, if still simple: hills of cubes, trees, reflections of the sun in pixelated water.
"Everything works…" Nix whispered, not taking his eyes off the screen.
He pressed a key, and a character in the world placed a block. Then destroyed it. Jump. Strike. Switch between inventory slots.
— Yes! — He leaned back in his chair, letting fatigue catch up with him. — The prototype is ready. The basic mechanics work: world generation, control, interaction with blocks, minimal interface. That's enough.
He reached for a glass of water, took a sip, and looked at the second monitor more cheerfully.
— It's time to shoot the trailer.
Nix launched OBS Studio, turned on the recording. He thought in advance what scenes he would show: sunrise over blocks, a character running across a plain, simple construction, destruction, jumping from a height, and even an underwater view.
"This isn't just a demonstration. It's an invitation," he muttered, moving the camera around the world with cinematic precision.
In the background, he turned on calm, atmospheric music to give the video a mood of inspiration and freedom.
Piece by piece, Nix assembled the footage. Half an hour later, the rough trailer was ready. He watched it from beginning to end, even a little surprised at how alive this cubic world turned out to be.
"Now for the editing… and the world will see what Minecraft is," he said with a slight grin.
The video lasted exactly one minute.
Dark screen. Slow fade-in. The caption appears: "One man. One world. Endless possibilities."
In the background - light, atmospheric music with the hum of the wind.
The camera glides over an endless pixelated landscape: fields, forests, rivers. The sun rises over the horizon.
A soft transition to a character walking across the plain. He places the first block.
Fast-forwarded construction footage: a small house, a bridge over a river, a tower.
The player destroys part of the wall, changes materials. The camera spins around.
The caption: "Create. Change. Explore."
Night. A character holds a torch. A flash of lightning in the distance.
Then a shot of scuba diving, and a jump from a high cliff.
The caption: "Your world. Your rules."
Title Screen: Minecraft
Caption at bottom: "The next generation sandbox. Inspired by a dream."
Caption fades, leaving only silence and the logo against a sunrise.
Nix stopped the recording and exhaled, his fingers still shaking with tension—and pride.
"It worked…" he smiled slightly. "All that's left is to show it to the world."
He was about to export the video when his gaze fell on an empty desktop.
No platform, no page, no online name.
— I need a website. People need to know where to find the game. Where to follow the development, download versions, discuss.
Nix opened the browser and immediately began searching for hosting, a domain name, and an engine for the site.
— Everything is like in the good old days. HTML, CSS, a little PHP… Or WordPress, for now. The main thing is to get started.
So, along with the trailer and the dream, the next task was born: creating a Minecraft website , a place where his path to the real game would begin.