<P> Adventure mode was added to Minecraft in version 1.3; it was designed specifically so that players could experience user - crafted custom maps and adventures . Gameplay is similar to survival mode but introduces various player restrictions, which can be applied to the game world by the creator of the map . This forces players can obtain the required items and experience adventures in the way that the mapmaker intended . Another addition designed for custom maps is the command block; this block allows mapmakers to expand interactions with players through scripted server commands . </P> <P> Spectator mode allows players to fly around through blocks and watch gameplay without directly interacting . In this mode, instead of having an inventory the player has the ability to teleport to players in the world . It is also possible to view from the point of view of another player or creature . </P> <P> Multiplayer in Minecraft is available through player - hosted and business - hosted servers and enables multiple players to interact and communicate with each other on a single world . Players can run their own servers or use a hosting provider . Single - player worlds have local area network support, allowing players to join worlds on locally interconnected computers without a server setup . Minecraft multiplayer servers are guided by server operators, who have access to server commands such as setting the time of day and teleporting players . Operators can also set up restrictions concerning which usernames or IP addresses are allowed to enter the server . Multiplayer servers have a wide range of activities, with some servers having their own unique rules and customs . Player versus player (PvP) can also be enabled to allow fighting between players . Many servers today have custom plugins that allow the player and the server actions that are not normally possible . In 2013, Mojang announced Minecraft Realms, a server hosting service intended to enable players to run server multiplayer games easily and safely without the hassle of setting up their own . Unlike standard server, only invited players can join Realms servers, and servers do not use IP addresses . Realms server owners can invite up to twenty people to play on their realm, with up to ten players online at any one time, and the servers do not support user - made plugins . Players can also play custom Minecraft maps . At Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016, it was announced that Realms would enable Minecraft to support cross-platform play between Windows 10, iOS, and Android versions starting in June 2016, with Xbox One and Nintendo Switch support to come later in 2017, and eventually support for virtual reality devices . On July 31, 2017, Microsoft released the beta version of the update allowing cross-platform play . </P> <P> Markus "Notch" Persson began developing the game as a project . He was inspired to create Minecraft by several other games such as Dwarf Fortress, Dungeon Keeper, and later Infiniminer . At the time, he had visualised an isometric 3D building game that would be a cross between his inspirations and had made some early prototypes . Infiniminer heavily influenced the style of gameplay, including the first - person aspect of the game, the "blocky" visual style and the block - building fundamentals . However, unlike Infiniminer, Persson wanted Minecraft to have RPG elements . </P>

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