Custom servers

A custom server is a Minecraft server that uses no derived code or components from the original Minecraft Classic or Survival server software, thus they are 100% free of Mojang code and restrictions. They are made as alternatives to the original server to add extra features, such as gameplay changes or to make fixes such as lag optimization. Custom servers have to stay updated to the current version of the client due to possible protocol changes, note this only applies to Beta.

[edit] Features

Custom servers have a range of features, some of which are common between them. These features extend the functionality of gameplay, administration or even many other things never thought of before in the original server.

[edit] Multiworld

Multiworld is the name of a most likely unintentional^{[citation needed]} feature of the Minecraft client which can be used by a custom server. The first server to have this feature was Myne.

Usually on these servers they have a main world with portals to direct you to these other maps or by a command. They can also create new worlds and assign various properties to the world, for example; restrictions on who may enter or build on certain worlds. This makes it possible to show old worlds while still having maps for the public to build on. This can also grant more private areas to prevent grief.

[edit] Color codes

Custom servers usually take advantage of color codes (sometimes allowing players to input them with a percent instead of an ampersand)
Messages sent from the server to the client can contain color codes, which allow coloring of text for various purposes. An ampersand followed by a hex digit in the message tells the client to switch colors while displaying text.

Color coding at the start of the message will only work if the player ID byte is less than 127. If it's 127 or higher, the game automatically adds &e before the message, making it yellow. However, color codes after the first character still work. If you use an ID below 127, it doesn't add a color code, so the ones you use will work.

It is important to note that an ampersand at the end of a message that is not followed by a hex digit will crash all clients that receive it, so it is a must to sanitize chat messages received from clients.

Hex digit to color mapping

[edit] Comparison

This is a comparison of available custom servers for both versions of Minecraft.

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[edit] Survival

This version of Minecraft only includes SMP at this time.

[edit] Metadata

Name	Developer(s)	Language	License	Platform
Bravo (NOT IN 1.0.0)	MostAwesomeDude	Python 2.6	MIT/X11
C#raft	ementalo, spazzarama Smjert, Deniska(Gremlin13)	C#	AGPL3
Chunky Monkey	huin, agon, nictuku	Go	MIT
craftd	Founders (kev009, meh), PrecipiceGames (HACKhalo2, dotblank, alyawn), other contributors	C99	Simplified BSD
Erlcraft	Scott Brooks	Erlang	Open source
Glowstone	SpaceManiac	Java	MIT
Lightstone	Founder (Graham Edgecombe) picked up with permission by: creatorfromhell	Java	MIT
MCServer	FakeTruth	C++	Open source
Mineserver	Fador, Nredor, Psoden, deoxxa, ...	C++	New BSD
Myne2	aera, iKJames	Python 2.6	Simplified BSD
OpenMC	Xinnx	C#	GPL v3
Spout (with Vanilla plugin)	SpoutDev: Afforess, Wulfspider, alta189, raphfrk, Top_Cat, narrowtux, Olloth, Rycochet, RoyAwesome, zml2008	Java	SpoutDev v1

[edit] Features

[edit] See also

• Minecraft Coalition: Server List

[edit] Classic

This version of Minecraft only includes Creative Multiplayer.
Only include developers that contribute to the source

[edit] Metadata

Name	Basis	Developer(s)	Language	License	Platform
800Craft	fCraft	Jonty800, GlennMR	C#	Closed Source
Arc	Myne	The Arc Team	Python 2.6	BSD 2-Clause modified
blockBox	iCraft	The Arc Team	Python 2.6	BSD 2-Clause modified
McChan	McSharp/McLawl	Captain_117, MisterCola, _Derpy_Hooves_, piekiller1107, wdude, Abby999, joshjl303	C#	BSD 3-Clause
fCraft	None	fragmer	C#	MIT
FemtoCraft	None	fragmer	C#	BSD 3-Clause
iCraft	Myne	The Archives and iCraft Team	Python 2.6	CC by-nc-sa 3.0 Closed source
IgneusCraft	MCLawl	Givo, Alem_Zupa, Lahure1, 7imekeeper	C#	Closed source
LuaCraft	MinerCPP	TwdTwd, dag10, Unison	C++	MIT
MCDawn	MCLawl	jonnyli1125, sillyboyization, KingGold171, EpidermiK, GameMakerGM, Givo	C#	Closed source
MCDek	MCLawl	dekema2, 303i	C#	GNU GPL
MCEpic	MCLawl	legorek, Epic3DGuy, Maki69, MarC222, MinedroidFTW, Dr_AK	C#	Closed source
MCForge	MCLawl	Dmitchell94, 501st_commander, Edh649, GamezGalaxy, EricKilla, Soccer101nic, Headdetect, Merlin33069, Jasonbay13, Cazzar, Snowl, Techjar, Nerketur, Wouto1997, BeMacized, Shade2010 (Forgeware Inc.)	C#	GPL v3/ECL v2
MCGreen	MCLawl	BunnyMines	C#	Closed source
MCQuai	MCSharp	Quaisaq, 2k10, OMARTION	C#	Closed source
MCSharp	Obsidian	Voziv	C#	MIT
MCStorm	MCLawl	Woldoc, Prince32780, Saphiree	C#	Closed source
MinerCPP	None	vLK, Unison, TwdTwd	C++	Open source
Myne	None	aera	Python 2.6	Public domain
OpenCraft	None	Graham Edgecombe	Java	New BSD

All Classic Administrators have thought of taking down server software due because they are not released! The following server software's that haven't been released are DerpCraft! We have found there main site which is Unxoft.com! Please report to them if they are online or if you know them! Thank you.

MineCraftWiki Classic Administrator Note: MCEpic has been released it has been removed from the site! Note 2: MCThreat has shutdown Note3: DerpCraft is busy on development.

Thank yoou Legorek! Good luck on, MCEpic.

Legorek: Thx ill need it...No i mean REALY! MinedroidFTW Broke the GUI of MCEpic

[edit] Features