Notch, maker of Minecraft, answers the questions of the masses

The most successful indie game developer of our time is currently hosting a public interview. This event will likely end soon, so be sure to check it out!

[Lamarthedancer]

They should of asked him how does he feels of FortressCraft...a total rip off of Minecrat.

Not a game inspired by it like Infiniminer was to Minecraft. I mean copying the game and just giving it a HD look to it.

[tdrules]

Minecraft is more HD than Fortresscraft.

[agentxk]

Minecraft has the customization with mods and add-ons that Fortresscraft will never have. If anything it will likely create a fan push to see a real console Minecraft

[blitz0x]

Console would be awesome. As much as a mobile version sounds, I think my resulting lack of productivity would get me fired.

[Lamarthedancer]

If Notch did do the console Minecraft that he has talked about before wouldn't that kill off FortressCraft.

I wish he would get it out first before FortreeCraft, the look on the FortressCraft creators face after he's spent ages working on "his very original idea" would be priceless

[b163o1]

Console version will be welcomed

[agentxk]

I see the frustration but like he said, he likes the competition. It likely gives his original product more relevance.

[agentxk]

Notch is a classy guy, he'd have something witty to say about it.

[BeastlyRig]

This game is made with java code.

Does anyone know if a game like Minecraft would be possible with flash ActionScript 3.0??

[blitz0x]

It could be possible, but my experience with AS warns me against trying anything of the sort. I believe notch went with java because it is very universal - can be used on a browser or on a desktop - even on mobile if the resources allowed. AS is not as versatile to be sure.

[BeastlyRig]

oh ok thanx!