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 The server runs on Minecraft 1.5.2, you can use any modern client including the official one, just install version 1.5.2 and connect to the server IP! However because this is an old version of the game you may also want to follow the __Recommended Game Setup__ guide below for best results! The server runs on Minecraft 1.5.2, you can use any modern client including the official one, just install version 1.5.2 and connect to the server IP! However because this is an old version of the game you may also want to follow the __Recommended Game Setup__ guide below for best results!
 ===== How do I get build access? ===== ===== How do I get build access? =====
-**1.** To get build access you'll need an account on the [[https://forum.melonland.net/|MelonLand forum]] **(Please note forum accounts are by approval only and we don't approve accounts simply to allow Minecraft access - please see the [[https://forum.melonland.net/index.php?topic=1911.0|Thinking of Joining the forum]] thread if you don't have an account)**+**1.** To get build access you'll need an account on the [[https://forum.melonland.net/|MelonLand forum]] **(Please note forum accounts are by approval - please see the [[https://forum.melonland.net/index.php?topic=1911.0|Thinking of Joining the forum]] thread if you don't have an account)**
  
 **2.** Once you are logged into the forum use [[https://forum.melonland.net/minecraft-login.php|this page to set your Minecraft username and password]] - It will allow you to set a password you'll use in-game, you can also use this page to reset your password if you forget it in the future!  (It works with official or offline Minecraft names) **2.** Once you are logged into the forum use [[https://forum.melonland.net/minecraft-login.php|this page to set your Minecraft username and password]] - It will allow you to set a password you'll use in-game, you can also use this page to reset your password if you forget it in the future!  (It works with official or offline Minecraft names)
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   * Forum profile searching, Nicknames, and other handy features!   * Forum profile searching, Nicknames, and other handy features!
   * In Game Password to stop hacking!   * In Game Password to stop hacking!
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 +===== Chat Commands =====
 +  * /spawn - Go to spawn
 +  * /call <name> - Request to teleport to user
 +  * /sethome - Set your home
 +  * /home - Teleport to your home
 +  * /nick - Set a nickname for yourself
 +  * /realname <name> - Search for who owns a nickname
 +  * /forum - Opens the forum (except on Mondays*)
 +  * /wiki - Opens the wiki
 +  * /map - Open a web map of the world
 +  * /chatcolor - Sets your own chat color
 +  * /pvp - Toggle pfp
 +  * /color - List colors
 +  * /msg - Private message
 +  * /afk - Go afk
 +  * /me - RP?
 +  * /hug - Hug someone
 +  * /password - Reset your password
 +  * /co inspect - Query who placed a block
  
 ===== What are the rules? ===== ===== What are the rules? =====
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 ===== Recommended Game Setup! ===== ===== Recommended Game Setup! =====
-This is all __totally optional__, however this guide will get you setup with the best possible rig for plying this server; I highly recommend you follow these steps!+This is all __totally optional__, however this guide will get you setup with the best possible rig for playing this server; I highly recommend you follow these steps!
  
-  * Works well on Mac, Windows and Linux+  * Works well on Mac, Windows 7-10 and Linux
   * Fixes Skin Textures (Mojang no longer supports skins on this game version)   * Fixes Skin Textures (Mojang no longer supports skins on this game version)
   * Improves your overall game performance   * Improves your overall game performance
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   * Allows you to use Shaders if you like!   * Allows you to use Shaders if you like!
   * Adds a minimap to your game!   * Adds a minimap to your game!
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 +//(ALERT: Windows 11 seems to have a lot of issues - the guide may work well for you, but you are a lot better off installing [[linux|Linux]] as a second OS and using that!)//
  
 ==== Step 0 - Make sure Java 8 is installed! ==== ==== Step 0 - Make sure Java 8 is installed! ====
 **Windows**: Download here: https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp (Pick version Windows Offline (64-bit)) **Windows**: Download here: https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp (Pick version Windows Offline (64-bit))
  
-**Mac**: There are a few extra steps for Mac users - we will install Zulu, a custom Java build that also works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. +**Mac**: Download here: https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp (Pick the ARM version if you have a newer Mac with an M-series processor - for older Intel Macs, pick the other option)
-  - Install the Homebrew Loader: https://brew.sh +
-  - In terminal run: //brew tap homebrew/cask-versions// +
-  - Then run: //brew install --cask zulu8//+
  
 **Linux**: You can generally skip this step. If you are using Flatpak or Appimage packages to install Minecraft or any 3rd party launcher (like Prism), java should be preinstalled inside the package or at the very least install automatically. **Linux**: You can generally skip this step. If you are using Flatpak or Appimage packages to install Minecraft or any 3rd party launcher (like Prism), java should be preinstalled inside the package or at the very least install automatically.
 ==== Step 1 - Prism Launcher ==== ==== Step 1 - Prism Launcher ====
 The prism Launcher is a 3rd party Minecraft Launcher and it will help us out a lot! The prism Launcher is a 3rd party Minecraft Launcher and it will help us out a lot!
-  - Download the Prism Launcher here: https://prismlauncher.org/download/+  - Download the Prism Launcher here: https://prismlauncher.org/download/ (For Win7, check the info [[https://forum.melonland.net/index.php?topic=3010.msg29721#msg29721|here]])
   - Open Prism, select Java 8 (1.8) and select the amount of RAM (4-8GB recommended)   - Open Prism, select Java 8 (1.8) and select the amount of RAM (4-8GB recommended)
   - Select New Instance - pick **1.5.2** - **also select to install Forge (Pick version 7.8.0.735)** - press Ok   - Select New Instance - pick **1.5.2** - **also select to install Forge (Pick version 7.8.0.735)** - press Ok
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   - Select **Version** from the side.   - Select **Version** from the side.
   - Find the "Add to Minecraft jar" button, click it and add the Optifine zip - Optifine is DONE!   - Find the "Add to Minecraft jar" button, click it and add the Optifine zip - Optifine is DONE!
-  - Download the ShaderMod [[https://mega.nz/file/TRQHXYrK#iGlajCDUhwOSYbrPJAfbMrNhkqHahn9IfAELbByW7mc|here]]+  - Download the ShaderMod [[https://melons-public-files.s3.amazonaws.com/GLSLShadersMod1.5.2.zip|here]]
   - Find the "Add to Minecraft jar" button, click it and add the GLSLShadersMod zip - ShaderMod is DONE!   - Find the "Add to Minecraft jar" button, click it and add the GLSLShadersMod zip - ShaderMod is DONE!
   - Select **Mods** from the side.   - Select **Mods** from the side.
-  - Download ReisMinimapMod [[https://mega.nz/file/nEBW2aCS#nZWpIHdBqkYFtpVuVEeTzoJzvZuThcd1wVaQJRZ19nQ|here]]+  - Download ReisMinimapMod [[https://melons-public-files.s3.amazonaws.com/Reis-Minimap-Mod-1.5.2.zip|here]]
   - Find "Add File" and add the Reis-Minimap-Mod zip - ReisMinimap is DONE!   - Find "Add File" and add the Reis-Minimap-Mod zip - ReisMinimap is DONE!
   - Select **Core mods** from the side (if you don't see this, make sure Forge was installed!)   - Select **Core mods** from the side (if you don't see this, make sure Forge was installed!)
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 ==== Step 4 - (Optional) Shader Setup! ==== ==== Step 4 - (Optional) Shader Setup! ====
 If you have a more powerful computer then I highly recommend trying out some shaders, they will really improve your experience! If you have a more powerful computer then I highly recommend trying out some shaders, they will really improve your experience!
-  - Download the collected shaders pack for 1.5.2 [[https://mega.nz/file/rBBDwQJa#3ewHBO_sfXEJRQOBQbl6AmG9XdQ7D2Pkr1v4S50-14Q|here]]+  - Download the collected shaders pack for 1.5.2 [[https://melons-public-files.s3.amazonaws.com/Collected%20Shader%20Packs%20for%201.5.2.zip|here]]
   - In Minecraft - Click - Options / Shaders / Open Shaders Folder   - In Minecraft - Click - Options / Shaders / Open Shaders Folder
   - Unzip the Collected Shader zip and put all of these files in your shaders folder!   - Unzip the Collected Shader zip and put all of these files in your shaders folder!
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   * I still cant find "coremods" in Prism! - You can find it manually by launching the game, opening the texturepacks folder from options, then navigating one level back into the ".minecraft" folder; here you will see your coremods folder and you can drag .jar files into it.   * I still cant find "coremods" in Prism! - You can find it manually by launching the game, opening the texturepacks folder from options, then navigating one level back into the ".minecraft" folder; here you will see your coremods folder and you can drag .jar files into it.
   * On Steam Deck search for the community layout "Minecraft - Older Java Versions without controller support" to get proper controls!   * On Steam Deck search for the community layout "Minecraft - Older Java Versions without controller support" to get proper controls!
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 +For Macs: If you cannot run the Java installer for some reason, you can try the 3rd-party version of Java called Zulu with some extra steps to install:
 +  - Install the Homebrew Loader: https://brew.sh
 +  - In terminal run: //brew tap homebrew/cask-versions//
 +  - Then run: //brew install --cask zulu8//