Virtual Barcraft will be re-opening on Saturday 14th September presenting Dreamhack Open Bucharest! Minecraft server ip is "mc.virtualbarcraft.com", make sure you are setup and up-to-date, if it's your first time (or you're having problems) follow the instructions below.
We have spent every day since the WCS season 2 finals building a new, bigger better venue and now have a bigger screen and larger social areas.
If you have accessed the server before, there is a chance you will need to update your web displays mod. If you are not able to connect go to our connection instructions page and download the updated version.
Connection Instructions
Setup
Note, Do not skip any steps, it may screw things up if you do. Also, you must be using windows to use the minecraft mods, they will not work on Mac, or Linux yet.
1. Install Flash
Download from here: Flash. Select Flash Player 11 for other browsers
2. Install Java
Download using this link: Java. This will install the 32 bit version of java. 64 bit java is not compatible.
3. Install MineCraft
We will be using the most recent version of MineCraft (1.6.2), which can be downloaded here: Minecraft. If you already have minecraft, It cannot have any mods, or resourse packs.
4. Install MineCraft Forge
Forge is required for this to work. It can be found here: Forge Mod Loader. Simply open the file and it will be installed automatically.
5. Install Minecraft Web Browser
Another automatic installation, download the latest version here: Web Display Mod.
All credit for making this possible goes to Buildlight for developing the Web Display mod for Minecraft.
Now that you have everything setup follow the following steps to connect to the server:
Connect
1. Launch Minecraft
2. Make sure you choose the "Forge" profile at the bottom left and press Play.
3. Press Multiplayer
4. Press Direct Connect
5. Put "mc.virtualbarcraft.com" (without quotation marks) in the server address field and press Join Server
Note, Do not skip any steps, it may screw things up if you do. Also, you must be using windows to use the minecraft mods, they will not work on Mac, or Linux yet.
1. Install Flash
Download from here: Flash. Select Flash Player 11 for other browsers
2. Install Java
Download using this link: Java. This will install the 32 bit version of java. 64 bit java is not compatible.
3. Install MineCraft
We will be using the most recent version of MineCraft (1.6.2), which can be downloaded here: Minecraft. If you already have minecraft, It cannot have any mods, or resourse packs.
4. Install MineCraft Forge
Forge is required for this to work. It can be found here: Forge Mod Loader. Simply open the file and it will be installed automatically.
5. Install Minecraft Web Browser
Another automatic installation, download the latest version here: Web Display Mod.
All credit for making this possible goes to Buildlight for developing the Web Display mod for Minecraft.
Now that you have everything setup follow the following steps to connect to the server:
Connect
1. Launch Minecraft
2. Make sure you choose the "Forge" profile at the bottom left and press Play.
3. Press Multiplayer
4. Press Direct Connect
5. Put "mc.virtualbarcraft.com" (without quotation marks) in the server address field and press Join Server
If you need help sorting any problems regarding the server, log onto our IRC chat at http://www.VirtualBarcraft.com/chat. There should be at least 1 mod or admin there at all times during the event to help you out.
If you follow us on twitter @VirtualBarcraft we will be having competitions throughout Dreamhack to win a small Barcraft bundle consisting of a T-Shirt, lanyard and Authenticator. All thanks to the Blizzard eSports team! Make sure you let Blizzard know you appreciate what they have done for VirtualBarcraft as they have helped us a great deal.
Finally we would like to take this time to thank two websites that are supporting us. OFNTV, who are a YouTube partner network. As well as SC2HL who find the greatest highlight from SC2 casts and post them on their site for your viewing pleasure.
You can watch a video walkthrough of the new venue.