@prologic, do you run a Minecraft server for your children? If so, which one?
@bender@twtxt.net I have used https://docker-minecraft-server.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ for a group of friends. I like it because the server can be configured entirely using environment variables in your compose file. The only exception as far as I can tell is configuration for any plugins or mods you install. Version, server type (vanilla, paper, etc), Java options, ops, whitelist, anything in server.properties, it’s all in the environment variables.
I’ve also heard good things about https://craftycontrol.com/ if you want a Web UI.
@prologic@twtxt.net This is the original Java Edition which is only for PC and doesn’t use Xbox Live, though you do need to use a Microsoft account to play it legitimately and join most servers. There is another version, Bedrock Edition, which is on consoles and phones as well and it uses Xbox Live.
On Bedrock, you can just invite another player into your world, but there are dedicated servers as well and they’re relatively easy to host.
@prologic@twtxt.net That is definitely possible on Java Edition but you have to fly the Jolly Roger.
@mckinley @prologic or just be like… “We don’t need Microshaft’s Minecraft, We already have one at home!” 🤣