GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Maps are crucial if you have long-term plans to play in any Minecraft world. As the name suggests, maps allow you to chart specific areas in the world ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

This is the biggest map you can create! Image used with permission by copyright holder If you created a realm using the “flat” type, you don’t need a map. They’re only 256 x 256 blocks, meaning you’ll ...

You can get paper in Minecraft by putting 3 sugar canes in a row on the crafting table. For each crafting recipe, you will receive 3 paper. Sugar cane is easy to farm and automate so it’s really easy ...