Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
TABLE 1.1
Minecraft Controls
Tip:
Mac Users Press FN key
Use a Mac? You may need to hold the function key (marked as fn in the bottom-
leftcornerofyourkeyboard)whileyoupressanyofthefunctionkeys(F1,F2,and
so on) listed above to access these additional commands. You can change this in
your keyboard preferences so that the function keys work as assumed by default.
The Bottom Line
It's difficult to decide whether to call Minecraft a game or a creative sandbox. It straddles
both in a way that has rarely been achieved before.
Althoughtheregistration andlaunchsystemarealittle differenttomanyothergames,they
do come with their advantages. You'll never need to worry about updating the game, be-
cause that happens automatically, and from time to time there'll be some surprises in store
with continuous, steady improvements.
With a registered account, you can even change the skin of your character. Search online
for Minecraft skins, and then install them through your account profile on
Minecraft.net
.
Thenexttime youlaunchthegame,you'llseeyourcharacter inabrandnewoutfit.UseF5
to switch views so that you can see the result.
