How to install Minetest in Ubuntu 17.04
How to install Minetest in Ubuntu 17.04
Minetest is an open source Minecraft-like game. With both single player and multiplayer modes, it enables the users to craft items, walk, dig and build structures, and create new maps via the lightweight map generator in a three-dimensional open world. It offers features such as texture packs, mods or modules that are user-created modifications to the game. This tutorial explains the installation procedure of Minetest in Ubuntu 17.04.
Installation procedure
To start the installation procedure, add the repo by executing the following command.
root@linuxhelp1:~# add-apt-repository ppa:minetestdevs/stable
Here stable releases can be found.
More info: https://launchpad.net/~minetestdevs/+archive/ubuntu/stable
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it
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gpg: key 0CD0F565F8CDAB41: public key " Launchpad PPA for Minetest Developer" imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg: imported: 1
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The repositories are added to the target system. Update the apt source by executing the apt-get update command.
root@linuxhelp1:~# apt-get update
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The target system is updated with the required repositories. Install the minetest package by executing the following command.
root@linuxhelp1:~# apt-get install minetest
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
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The following additional packages will be installed:
libirrlicht1.8 libjsoncpp1 libluajit-5.1-2 libluajit-5.1-common
minetest-data python-imaging python-pil
Suggested packages:
minetest-mod-moreblocks minetest-mod-moreores minetest-mod-pipeworks
minetest-server python-pil-doc python-pil-dbg
The following NEW packages will be installed:
libirrlicht1.8 libjsoncpp1 libluajit-5.1-2 libluajit-5.1-common minetest
minetest-data python-imaging python-pil
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The application is installed successfully. To run the application, type the minetest application name in the Ubuntu dashboard and click on the icon to run the application.
Q
What is texture pack in Minetest?
A
A texture pack is the collection of files that are used to change the in-game textures of blocks, items, mobs and the GUI. The native resolution of Minetest's textures are 16 × 16 pixels.
Q
Whteher it How can I make Minetest be like Minecraft?
A
The easiest way to do this is to install a Minecraft-like games. Examples include:
MineClone 2 (serious clone, very WIP)
Minitest (very simple clone, very old)
Overcraft Origins (continuation of Minitest) s a free
MineClone 2 (serious clone, very WIP)
Minitest (very simple clone, very old)
Overcraft Origins (continuation of Minitest) s a free
Q
Why don’t I find any dungeons/jungles?
A
This is probably because they have been disabled in your configuration. You can enable them by adding “v6_jungles, dungeons” to mg_flags in your minetest.conf file.
Q
Why can’t I find the mods default or wool or fire?
A
Some mods might depend on those mods. These mods are part of Minetest Game and are not meant to be installed as seperate mods. For a mod depending on e.g. default to work, you will need to use Minetest Game.
Q
How do I set my spawn point?
A
If you play Minetest Game, you can build a bed and sleep at night. On your next life, you will spawn on the bed.