Refugee Crisis Challenge Set-Up

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Description

We've made getting started on the BEST Robotics Polycraft Challenge as straightforward as possible. Please walk through the following steps.

Polycraft Launcher Set-Up

  1. Register as a Student with BEST Robotics
  2. Go to | Polycraft World.
  3. Click "Participate in 2023 BEST Robotics Crisis Challenge".
  4. Click "Polycraft Launcher" to download it.
  5. Open the Polycraft_Installer and follow the prompts for Launcher Setup
  6. Choose your language
  7. Check your Java version
    • You need Java version 1.8.XX. If you don't have that, you can click "Click here to Install Java". Please choose the correct version (32/64 bit).
  8. Click Profiles in the top right of the launcher
  9. Add your Minecraft Microsoft account
  10. Click PCW Update to make sure you have the latest version
  11. Select "Polycraft BEST Challenge 2023v2.07" in the bottom slot.
  12. Click "Play Polycraft World"
  13. In Minecraft, Click Multiplayer and join the BEST Challenge Lobby Server
  14. Connect your Student BEST Robotics account with your Minecraft account through the in-game pop-up screens to automatically join your team's server.
  15. Once in your team server, type "/teamspace" to teleport to your team's private property where you can start the challenge!


MultiMC Set-Up

  1. Register as a Student with BEST Robotics
  2. Download the MultiMC Launcher here
    • Figure 1: Pick your platform and Download MultiMC
  3. Locate the downloaded MultiMC zip folder and extract it
    • Figure 2: Extract MultiMC
  4. Open MultiMC.exe. If a warning appears saying "Windows protected your PC", click "More info" and "Run anyway"
    • Figure 3: Open MultiMC
  5. Go through the installation. Choose your language. Choose your Java version which should be java 1.8.XX. If you don't have that, you can get it at "Click here to Install Java". Please choose the correct version (32/64 bit).
    • Figure 4: Make sure you have java version 1.8.XX
  6. Sign in with your Minecraft in MultiMC
    • Figure 5: Click Profiles
    • Figure 6: Add your Minecraft Account
  7. Add Polycraft BEST Challenge to MultiMC.
  8. All Set!
    • Figure 10: All Set!

FAQs

  • The launcher won't sign me in. What's the problem with my Java?
    • You need to confirm you have java version 1.8.XX.


  • Why isn't my Mojang sign-in working?
    • You need to make sure you have Minecraft:Java Edition to play on Polycraft World.


  • I'm not part of BEST Robotics. Can I still participate in this Challenge?
    • No, this challenge is exclusively for individuals taking part in BEST Robotics 2023. You can still play Polycraft World as a free mod on top of your existing Minecraft license using instructions here.


  • What about Parent/Teacher/Mentor BEST Robotic accounts?
    • Students must link their own student account to be able to play. Parent/Teacher/Mentor BEST Robotics accounts are not eligible to participate in this challenge and will not be able to enter the team’s private property


  • If the game launches (a Minecraft icon appears in the taskbar) but you cannot see the initial Minecraft window, what should I do?
    • Try pressing Windows + Up to bring up the window.


Have more questions? Send them our way at support@polycraftworld.com

Useful Internal Links

Polycraft World Main Page | Refugee Crisis Challenge | Polycraft Island | Polycraft Village | Village Plot | Villagers | Housing | Community Buildings | Happiness | Population Capacity | 3D Printer | 3D Scanner | Challenge Score | Beds | Technology Level | Scavenger Hunt

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