Being free and open source, CraftBukkit offers you the ability to modify the way your Minecraft server is run. You'll be able to manage and create new Minecraft servers easily, which in turn will provide more flexibility when it comes to game customization.

CraftBukkit requires you to install Minecraft Server and Java in order to work. Otherwise, installation is pretty simple.

After downloading CraftBukkit, move the craftbukkit.jar file to the directory from which you'd like the server to run on your PC. Open a text editor and type in the following:

java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar craftbukkit.jar
PAUSE

From there, just save the document as run.bat (not as a .txt, please note!) in the same directory you saved the craftbukkit.jar file in. Double click on run.bat, and CraftBukkit should start right up.

CraftBukkit is a great way to customize your Minecraft experience to your own specifications.

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To initially install it, the process is a bit tricky but afterwards it makes life much easier. To install ModLoader, go to the Start Menu and select "Run". Type in “%appdata%” and you'll be presented with the .minecraft/bin folder. You must then open the minecraft.jar with WinRAR or 7Zip. Finally, drag and drop all downloaded files into minecraft.jar. The last step is to delete the META-INF folder. If you have any problem, there's a handy How to install ModLoader tutorial video to help you out.

ModLoader makes installing mods into Minecraft much easier.

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You can save and load entire inventories, create unlimited stacks and tools, test mods, create huge survival worlds, and much more. Too Many Items works in both singleplayer and multiplayer mode and you may find it even better than playing Minecraft in creative mode.

To install Too Many Items, just put the file in your mods folder. However, you'll also need to copy the classes into your minecraft.jar. There are several YouTube tutorials to help you if you have any problems.

Too Many Items includes unlimited stacks (which can be activated by shift-clicking) but you will need ModLoader for Minecraft for them to refresh constantly.

The full controls for Too Many Items can be found on the MinecraftForum.net forum.

Too Many Items is a powerful and comprehensive Inventory editor for Minecraft.

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To install MCPatcher HD Fix, simply double click on the Patch file. Then open Minecraft, click Mods and Textures Packs and select the pack you want. Of course, you need Minecraft texture packs already installed or downloaded to switch between them. If you still can't see them, make sure you go to the Minecraft root folder and copy and paste some some texture packs into the "texturepacks" folder.

If you want to switch between texture packs more easily in Minecraft, MCPatcher HD Fix is an effective solution.

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In Far Cry 3 for Minecraft, Mods include weapons, tools and environments. The map features key characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra, all completely redesigned in classic Minecraft-style. Although the gameplay obviously can't live up to Far Cry 3 itself, the developer has made things more interesting by adding over 50 hidden Easter eggs throughout the map.

If you're a Minecraft and Far Cry 3 fan, then you should definitely try Far Cry 3 for Minecraft.

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Slenderman for Minecraft follows the same format as Slender and Slenderman i.e. you are stalked by a mythical figure called Slenderman who drains you psychically if you come into contact with him. However, in Slenderman for Minecraft, he appears very rarely - the developer claims the probability is about "3% per chunk, which is around 2-3 slendermen per biome."

Slenderman can teleport and appear and disappear randomly and in Slenderman for Minecraft, he can see you through all transparent surfaces. He can also break torches, glowstones, redstone torches and other light sources as well as open doors and trapdoors. You can however kill Slenderman in Slenderman for Minecraft with either a Diamond or Slender Sword.

The installation process for this Mod is a bit tricky for beginners and full instructions can be found on the developer homepage.

Slenderman for Minecraft will appeal to all Minecraft players that are big fans of Slender.

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Minecraft Jar Switcher clearly displays the different versions of Minecraft that you have installed and even allows you to see comments and changes between them such as pre-release, beta versions and installed mods etc. Minecraft Jar Switcher is much safer than tinkering with the minecraft.jar file which may mean that Minecraft will not boot properly if you damage it.

Minecraft Jar Switcher simply accesses the location of your Minecraft launch file and automatically creates a backup. Each file is then marked with comments relating to the specific version on mod type - simply choose the one you want to launch. Minecraft Jar Switcher automatically copies the file to the correct location and launches it. Even if you don't use Minecraft Jar Switcher to switch between different versions of the game, it's useful as a simple backup tool.

If you're a hardcore Minecraft fan and regularly play different version of it, Minecraft Jar Switcher is an excellent utility.

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The main aim in KSP is to build a space-worthy craft, capable of flying it's crew out into space, without killing them. At your disposal are a collection of parts, which must be assembled to create a functional ship. Each part has a different function and will affect the way a ship flies:

Kerbal Space Program allows players to design, build and pilot a space vehicle from pre-fab modules. These modules or parts include engines, fuel tanks, and wings and to make things more interesting, additional parts such as bombs, payloads and landing gear have been added to the game by players.

Some of the most notable features of KSP are:

At the moment there is only one planet - Kerbin - which you launch from and its moon, known as the Mün. There is also a sun called Kerbol. Kerbin and the Mün travel along an orbit, with Kerbin orbiting the sun and the Mün orbiting Kerbin thus emulating the Earth, Sun and Moon.

Like Minecraft, Kerbal Space Program leaves a lot of room for imagination. Players can create almost anything which has lead to the creation of several mods for the game which allow vehicles and other craft to be added to the game.

Kerbal Space Program has a small but thriving community of players although this looks set to expand as the developers plan to add more planets and moons, extra-vehicular activities and a space station. At the moment, Kerbal Space Program is free to play but it will eventually require payment to play once it has reached a higher level of development.

Kerbal Space Program is a unique and fun game. If you're a fan of Minecraft and have an interest in Space, you will particularly enjoy it.

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In Minecraft's creative mode you can quickly make huge and complex structures out of any of the games materials. However, you could not do much with your creations once they were built. With Adventure Craft you can use traps, enemies and NPCs to make your own game.

As well as using AdventureCraft to create your own adventures, you can used it to download and play games created by other people. This is a pretty good idea, as you can get inspiration for your own games this way.

A simple and free way to expand the Minecraft experience, AdventureCraft is a great addition to the game. Whether you want to create or not, you can have lots of fun just playing other creations!

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