Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip:
Avoid Map Confusion
Each map you create gets a unique number, arranged sequentially from 0. You can
see the map number as a tool tip in the inventory window. This can help you keep
the maps organized and select the correct one if you've created a few.
4.
The white arrow shows your current location, changing to a white dot if you move
off the map. This won't take long because the current map is quite small, covering
an area of just 128×128 blocks mapped as one block per pixel, or a scale of 1:1.
5.
You'll probably want to make a larger map to gain more benefit. Maps can zoom
out to a scale of 16:1, doubling each time. To do so, place the map back on the
crafting table and then add another eight sheets of paper and pick up the new map.
Note that this process is not reversible. In other words, you can't zoom in a
zoomed-out map.
Crafting a Clock
Clocks can help you keep track of time, so you know if it's safe to surface while exploring
structures underground or working in your mine. Craft a clock with four gold ingots and
one piece of redstone.
A clock works anywhere—in your inventory, in a quick access slot. It even tells the time
before you pick it up from the crafting table.
