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Oklahoma schools head Ryan Walters: Teachers who won't teach Bible could lose license
  • What they failed to realise is teachers can have a unique ability to make kids hate a subject.

    If you force them to do it, they can do it really badly without it being obvious.

    I can imagine reading the Bible word for for in monotone from day 1 won't be a good experience.

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    Community move

    Hi all,

    Due to MineClone2 renaming, it is time to rename the community. One thing I thought long and hard about was whether the community remained here on Lemmy.world. Due to fact that some players may not be able to access it (for example if they're on a community that has been defederated from), it is best to move to another instance. lemm.ee has a sensible policy on this and is one of the big instances so is reliable.

    So the new community will be based here:

    !voxelibre@lemm.ee

    https://lemm.ee/c/voxelibre

    Thanks,

    AncientMariner

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    Man pages bad
  • How can you feel good about yourself if you aren't shaming people with less technical capabilities? Next you'll say something crazy like believing in yourself. Nonsense, crazy person. Get out of here.

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    Man pages bad
  • You've nailed this here, yet get downvotes. The amount of times I've gone to a man page and my eyes glaze over. Really handy to learn new flags or if you forget, but as an introductory material. They don't work for everyone. People learn in different ways, sometimes by doing and my brain isn't wired this way.

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    MineClone 2 will switch to a new name, VoxeLibre
  • VoxeLibre has intended to not be Minecraft clone for a long time now. There has been burgers in the base game for 17 months now. Unfortunately, every time someone tries to do something different, they get a hostile reception. The name is a liability, and not representative of what the project plans to be. The name change is about where the game plans to be, not where it was in the past. MineClone2 is a dreadful name. It's like calling it rubbish MC rip-off 2.

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    MineClone 2 will switch to a new name, VoxeLibre
  • Very aware about Gitea, and unfortunately when we tried to migrate to Forgejo on Codeberg, the migration script got stuck in a repeating loop. Apparently it's a known issue and we got very little help with this so unless we abandon all our issues including 850+ open ones, we're in a bit of a pickle.

    The new name followed those rules.It's voxel and libre, sharing an L. Only debate is about how people pronounce Libre, and we ain't that precious.

    I would love everyone to use Matrix. I created the space and maintained it. We are now up to around 45 users ish. Discord has over 500. In gaming, it just operates at a different scale.

    I'm as much of a FOSS enthusiast as you, but when you run big projects, you have to represent more than just your own personal view. You represent your players and contributors. Now and in the future. If you want new FOSS users, you have to reach them where they are. Best way to further FOSS software is to get new people using it. With over 350k downloads. I think we're doing a pretty neat job.

    It's tempting to think your views are right and everyone else is wrong, but it's no basis to be functional and collaborative. Are you running any large FOSS communities? Want to share info on how you've done these things and how effective it was?

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    MineClone 2 will switch to a new name, VoxeLibre
  • You seem to not like the name or the things we do. Maybe tell us more about what you like...

    We had the poll on Matrix also which is FOSS, and our issue tracker built on Gitea. The minetest forums are notoriously sluggish and many there don't play VoxeLibre. We reached out to players in all areas. The fact remains that 80%+ of our players choose discord and ignoring them is not a helpful. A lot of people do not check the forum frequently, and that policy would be exclusionary and unjustifiably dogmatic.

    We make extra efforts to reach out to our members in FOSS communities and do more than most to keep away from non-free software like Github and keep our channels bridged to matrix.

    I can assure you the effort is non trivial and takes away from actually writing open source software. Very recently it lost all the data and we had to manually bridge 15+ channels again when I had waay too much other stuff going on. Many projects abandon these bridges because they are unreliable.

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    MineClone2 is now called VoxeLibre

    git.minetest.land New name chosen

    Based on the small overall amount of votes here, a similarly small amount of votes on Matrix, the large amount of people who voted on Discord and the large margin by which the name VoxeLibre won the voting on Discord, as well as the heated discussion that followed the survey on private dev chats... ...

    The name change is finally happening. We have decided on the new name and are moving forward.

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    git.minetest.land Release v0.85 – Fire and Stone

    ![v0.85_release_screenshot.png](/attachments/af1f2771-3f38-46db-8eef-a45ff2c45687) It has been a while, but it is certainly worth the wait. We're delighted to announce the MineClone2 release 0.85 - The Fire and Stone release. For complete release notes check out https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2...

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9752285

    > A slightly delayed update, but MineClone2 had a big release recently! :) > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_85-the_fire_and_stone_release.md

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    MineClone2 0.85 – Fire and Stone
  • I think the other response was quite accurate. Different language and architecture makes it harder. There are mods made for minetest that can work with MineClone2, so there may be some stuff you'll enjoy, but usually they have to specify it's available for MineClone2. Here is a page if you want to have a look: https://content.minetest.net/packages/Wuzzy/mineclone2/hub/

    Minetest modding is actually quite nice to do from what I've heard.

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  • MineClone2 0.85 – Fire and Stone

    git.minetest.land Release v0.85 – Fire and Stone

    ![v0.85_release_screenshot.png](/attachments/af1f2771-3f38-46db-8eef-a45ff2c45687) It has been a while, but it is certainly worth the wait. We're delighted to announce the MineClone2 release 0.85 - The Fire and Stone release. For complete release notes check out https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2...

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9752285

    > A slightly delayed update, but MineClone2 had a big release recently! :) > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_85-the_fire_and_stone_release.md

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    https:// git.minetest.land /MineClone2/MineClone2/issues/4054

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9752285

    > A slightly delayed update, but MineClone2 had a big release recently! :) > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_85-the_fire_and_stone_release.md

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    https:// git.minetest.land /MineClone2/MineClone2/issues/4054

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9752285

    > A slightly delayed update, but MineClone2 had a big release recently! :) > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_85-the_fire_and_stone_release.md

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    MineClone2 0.85 – Fire and Stone

    git.minetest.land Release v0.85 – Fire and Stone

    ![v0.85_release_screenshot.png](/attachments/af1f2771-3f38-46db-8eef-a45ff2c45687) It has been a while, but it is certainly worth the wait. We're delighted to announce the MineClone2 release 0.85 - The Fire and Stone release. For complete release notes check out https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2...

    A slightly delayed update, but MineClone2 had a big release recently! :)

    Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_85-the_fire_and_stone_release.md

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    Lemmy.World Minecraft Server Announcement
  • Only downloaded over 300k times: https://content.minetest.net/packages/Wuzzy/mineclone2/

    Multiplayer servers have between 20-40 on it most days. So usually can find people to play with. Quite a number enjoy the game. Obviously not on the level of MC. They're a lot bigger with far more resources, but it's a pretty solid game. It's always special when people give up their free time to make the world better rather than tear things down ;).

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    Lemmy.World Minecraft Server Announcement
  • I'm not trying to convince folk at all. I'm stating a fact that many prefer it because of it being FOSS. I don't think anyone could ever persuade you of anything. Btw, Karma doesn't exist here. That and your toxic attitude are better found on reddit.

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    Lemmy.World Minecraft Server Announcement
  • You're on Lemmy here. There is many people who actually care about privacy and telemetry doesn't sit well with them. Many have been put off by the recent direction.

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    Lemmy.World Minecraft Server Announcement
  • Cool idea.

    On the topic of FOSS, and promoting it, could we possibly get a MineClone2 server hosted, please?

    We set up a community here and favour it over reddit: !mineclone2@lemmy.world (edited in proper URL)

    If anyone is curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aHym2jUB1M

    AncientMariner, MineClone2 Maintainer

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    OpenAI now tries to hide that ChatGPT was trained on copyrighted books, including J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
  • Humans can judge information make decisions on it and adapt it. AI mostly just looks at what is statistically what is most likely based on training data. If 1 piece of data exists, it will copy, not paraphrase. Example was from I think copilot where it just printed out the code and comments from an old game verbatim. I think Quake2. It isn't intelligence, it is statistical copying.

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  • Got roped into adding MineClone2 to the Canvas!

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2729454

    > Shout out to the guys who did the awesome Minecraft art (not us). It was only appropriate as a FOSS Minecraft clone, to join as neighbours :).

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    Shout out to the guys who did the awesome Minecraft art (not us). It was only appropriate as a FOSS Minecraft clone, to join as neighbours :).

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    MineClone2 Let's play

    I found this video series for a MineClone2 Let's play. Enjoyed it and there is some funny lines in there!

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    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1247902

    > Why YSK GrapheneOS is a step above the rest. I understand it's ironic de-google phone/tablet with google hardware, but it just works better then anything else. Permission toggles, pin scrambling, auto-reboot, scopes, MAC randomization, isolated user profiles, longer passwords, sandboxed apps, open source firmware, no bloat & the battery life is incredible now. > > I hope people understand how easy it is to move to Linux & GrapheneOS full time & remove Apple, Google, Microsoft etc. It exceeded expectations so much so that I want to share it with other people. I cannot recommend this enough to improve your life. #FOSS

    Saw this, and thought it was a rather interesting comments section. Seems like an active discreditation campaign going on. Focussing on past maintainer and the fact it doesn't work with 2 questionable bits of functionality (Google pay + Auto). Why would I want either in a privacy phone?

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    MineClone2 : Release 0.84 - The Very Nice Release

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1197755

    > cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1192887 > > > Hi all. Wanted to announce our new release on Lemmy before that other place even if it's just a few minutes before :). > > > > Survive, farm, build, explore, play with friends, and do much more. Inspired by a well known block game, pushing beyond. > > > > How to play: > > > > #### Download Minetest > > - Navigate to https://www.minetest.net/ to download the client. > > - Once installed, open and select the "Content" tab > > > > #### Install MineClone2 from ContentDB > > - Click "Browse Online Content" and filter by Games (select "Games" from the dropdown box) > > - Find "MineClone2" (should be first on the list or on the first page) > > - Click the [+] button next to MineClone2 and wait for download to finish > > - Click "Back to Main Menu" > > > > #### Create new world and play > > - Click "Start Game" tab > > - At the bottom click the MineClone2 icon (the 2 dirt with grass blocks) > > - Click "New", give your world a name > > - You can leave seed blank or put in a word of your choice > > - Select your new world > > - Click "Play Game" and enjoy! > > > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_84-the_very_nice_release.md > > > > Source code: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2

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    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1192887

    > Hi all. Wanted to announce our new release on Lemmy before that other place even if it's just a few minutes before :). > > Survive, farm, build, explore, play with friends, and do much more. Inspired by a well known block game, pushing beyond. > > How to play: > > #### Download Minetest > - Navigate to https://www.minetest.net/ to download the client. > - Once installed, open and select the "Content" tab > > #### Install MineClone2 from ContentDB > - Click "Browse Online Content" and filter by Games (select "Games" from the dropdown box) > - Find "MineClone2" (should be first on the list or on the first page) > - Click the [+] button next to MineClone2 and wait for download to finish > - Click "Back to Main Menu" > > #### Create new world and play > - Click "Start Game" tab > - At the bottom click the MineClone2 icon (the 2 dirt with grass blocks) > - Click "New", give your world a name > - You can leave seed blank or put in a word of your choice > - Select your new world > - Click "Play Game" and enjoy! > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_84-the_very_nice_release.md > > Source code: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2

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    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1192887

    > Hi all. Wanted to announce our new release on Lemmy before that other place even if it's just a few minutes before :). > > Survive, farm, build, explore, play with friends, and do much more. Inspired by a well known block game, pushing beyond. > > How to play: > > #### Download Minetest > - Navigate to https://www.minetest.net/ to download the client. > - Once installed, open and select the "Content" tab > > #### Install MineClone2 from ContentDB > - Click "Browse Online Content" and filter by Games (select "Games" from the dropdown box) > - Find "MineClone2" (should be first on the list or on the first page) > - Click the [+] button next to MineClone2 and wait for download to finish > - Click "Back to Main Menu" > > #### Create new world and play > - Click "Start Game" tab > - At the bottom click the MineClone2 icon (the 2 dirt with grass blocks) > - Click "New", give your world a name > - You can leave seed blank or put in a word of your choice > - Select your new world > - Click "Play Game" and enjoy! > > Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_84-the_very_nice_release.md > > Source code: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2

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    MineClone2 : Release 0.84 - The Very Nice Release

    Hi all. Wanted to announce our new release on Lemmy before that other place even if it's just a few minutes before :).

    Survive, farm, build, explore, play with friends, and do much more. Inspired by a well known block game, pushing beyond.

    How to play:

    Download Minetest

    • Navigate to https://www.minetest.net/ to download the client.
    • Once installed, open and select the "Content" tab

    Install MineClone2 from ContentDB

    • Click "Browse Online Content" and filter by Games (select "Games" from the dropdown box)
    • Find "MineClone2" (should be first on the list or on the first page)
    • Click the [+] button next to MineClone2 and wait for download to finish
    • Click "Back to Main Menu"

    Create new world and play

    • Click "Start Game" tab
    • At the bottom click the MineClone2 icon (the 2 dirt with grass blocks)
    • Click "New", give your world a name
    • You can leave seed blank or put in a word of your choice
    • Select your new world
    • Click "Play Game" and enjoy!

    Release notes: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_84-the_very_nice_release.md

    Source code: https://git.minetest.land/MineClone2/MineClone2

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    Key info and Links

    Survive, farm, build, explore, play with friends, and do much more. Inspired by a well known block game, pushing beyond.

    How to play:

    Download Minetest

    • Navigate to https://www.minetest.net/ to download the client.
    • Once installed, open and select the "Content" tab

    Install MineClone2 from ContentDB

    • Click "Browse Online Content" and filter by Games (select "Games" from the dropdown box)
    • Find "MineClone2" (should be first on the list or on the first page)
    • Click the [+] button next to MineClone2 and wait for download to finish
    • Click "Back to Main Menu"

    Create new world and play

    • Click "Start Game" tab
    • At the bottom click the MineClone2 icon (the 2 dirt with grass blocks)
    • Click "New", give your world a name
    • You can leave seed blank or put in a word of your choice
    • Select your new world
    • Click "Play Game" and enjoy!
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    Release 0.83 - Safe and Sound

    Here is the release video for MineClone2 v0.83 - Safe and Sound. Released 15/04/2023.

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