Minecraft Construction For Dummies

An accessible guide that makes Minecraft construction easy

There isn’t anything that can’t be built in Minecraft, but it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. That’s why there’s Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition. More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginner’s guide, you will quickly discover how to fine-tune your skills in order to construct almost anything you want in this amazing environment.

• Provides step-by-step instructions to help you build houses, boats, islands, and more
• Addresses how to mine the right materials for basic building
• Reveals how to build statues, beacons, and pillars as landmarks
• Explores how to develop your farm for renewable resources

Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition goes where you go as you create a world you won’t want to leave!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Minecraft Construction
Chapter 2: Building in Survival Mode
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Building Site
Chapter 4: Exploring Different Types of Builds
Chapter 5: The Art of Minecraft Design
Chapter 6: Managing Your Space
Chapter 7: Using Block Textures
Chapter 8: Farming
Chapter 9: Using Advanced Building Techniques
Chapter 10: Implementing Gardens into Your World
Chapter 11: Exploring the Functions of Glass
Chapter 12: Implementing Redstone into Your Building
Chapter 13: Using Lighting
Chapter 14: Ten Steps for Starting a Large-Scale Build