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Minecraft 1.11.2 Mods: Installing or Updating Java

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In the last article of the series we covered the Minecraft 1.11.2 Launcher and profiles. Now it’s time to talk about Java.

JavaThe problem with the launcher is that it comes bundled with a two-year-old, 32-bit version of Java that can cause all sorts of weirdness and problems!  The biggest of these is that it probably doesn’t use as much of your computer’s RAM as possible, so even though you can run Minecraft decently, it doesn’t always work as efficiently and smoothly as it could. In addition, a number of mods only list the latest Java version as compatible. This article will teach you how to install the correct or updated Java version and enable Minecraft to utilize it.

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Minecraft 1.11.2 Mods: The Launcher and Profiles

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This article is the first in a series on installing popular 1.11.2 Mods approved on Empire Minecraft and related topics such as profiles, the launcher, Java and modloaders.  We will first cover profiles as they are the foundation of mod and modloader installations, while the Minecraft launcher is where they are managed.

The Launcher and Profiles

The first thing you will see when you start Minecraft is the launcher, where you can choose a profile and play with it or create and manage all your profiles. A profile contains the settings used by a Minecraft session. such as the version, mods contained within it and Java instructions.

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How to Make Fireworks in Minecraft

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Introduction

Howdy everybody, in this post I’m going to be going over how to make fireworks in minecraft and some of the other aspects! The aspects I’ll be going over are going to be how to make fireworks, the variety of effects you can create with those fireworks, and finally a few fireworks of my own design. Also, remember that on Empire Minecraft, fireworks aren’t used up when fired! This means once you create a really nice firework for yourself, you can use it as much as you want!

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Mob Arena – Basic Tips for Success

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The Mob Arena can be very fun and rewarding, and takes a while to master. However, knowing how to prepare and getting some quick tips will increase your chances of winning. While having some degree of skill fighting mobs helps, it’s not that important to be a skilled fighter. Fighting mobs is very often the last thing you want to do. This post will center around tips for preparing for Mob Arena, and give some basic tricks for surviving. All of the information is given with version 1.8 in mind.

Welcome to the chaotic death trap known as Mob Arena!

Mob Arena | Welcome

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Marlix Battle – The Horse Strategy

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Many players consider fighting Marlix to be difficult, and it’s true. For those who are unaware, Marlix is a custom skeletal mini-boss, donned in full armor, who rides around on an invisible flying bat. Armed with a powerful flame bow, unprepared challengers can meet a quick death when facing Marlix on Empire Minecraft. With all the Enraged Guardians, flaming arrows, and overall general chaos, Marlix can be a very hard mini-boss to even reach, let alone kill.

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