Mods (or add-ons) for any edition doesn't work in Realms. Vanilla only.
Please do some research before answering. You help out a lot on here. But sometimes, it seems as if you are just making crap up. Addons work perfectly fine with multiplayer and realms.
This is a good tutorial. There is one error in step 7, which might be confusing:
"Here you will find two new folders
behavior_packs (usually for textures)
resource_packs (usually for behaviors, e.g. json files)"
This is backwards (obviously).
If you are going to be frequenting your "com.mojang" folder, I would highly recommend making a shortcut to it. It'll save you a ton of time in the long run.
ZefXyde, you're right. You can use add-ons in Realms (but not mods- different animal) for Win10 and PE. Guess I blew it. I just looked at the general FAQ and didn't dig deep enough for this "other" Realms FAQ: https://minecraft.net/en-us/addons/faq/
While I'm at it, I'll try to answer the OP's other questions:
Or is this version just dumbed down just because we have W10? Should we have bought the linux version?
Depends on how you look at it. Yes, in some ways Win10 is behind the java version in the sheer number of features. But in other ways Win10 is way ahead of the java version (multiplatform, ability to play with another edition, controller and touch screen support built in, speed, etc.). I wouldn't say it's "dumbed down". It has all the major features of MC (and more are being added all the time), but like the other editions, it has it's own unique features and the features each edition can have depends on the platform(s) it runs on. Each edition is "different" and has it's own pluses and minuses.
Additionally... there's command blocks in the Win10 version now but there's nothing I can find on how to actually get them to work...
This video is kinda funky, but might help you a lot:
Haha! Looks like we both blew it on some of his questions. I totally agree with you on the "It's not the same as Java" front. I think the only way people might get it is if Mojang themselves came out in a press conference and explained why each has it's advantages. Who knows? Maybe they will at E3. I've haven't played the console versions, but between Java and MCPE/Win10 I have to say that I prefer the latter. Are there things still missing? Yes, but barely. Are there bugs? Yes, but every version has them and with how fast MCPE/Win10 is going, it's to be expected. I realize that my post may have come off a bit harsh. I didn't mean it that way. You do a great job answering as much as you can and it's appreciated. Keep up the fight great work.
Why do I need to learn to be a programmer just in order to alter things around?
This is what debugs are supposed to be for.
How do you expect to change how things work in game without some programming knowledge? Even if you just want to use in-game commands and command blocks, you need to know what those commands are and how they work.
NOTE: Enabling commands (cheats) will disable Achievements for that world.
"Shut off creeper griefing"
We won't have this command until the 1.1 update (hopefully by the end of this week). Then, if you have OP level status (owner, operator, administrator) on your realm, type:
/gamerule mobgriefing false
If you have a server, the above should also work. You can also check with your host as they may have custom commands or an interface option.
TADA!
Indeed
"Turn on code blocks"
Command Blocks are already on once you activate cheats. You just have to manually give them to someone (same in all versions). In order to get a Command Block for...
Yourself - /give either @p (nearest player) or your name command_block
Others - /give either @a (all players) or their specific name(s) command_block
NOTE: You will have to be in Creative Mode in order to place/set up command blocks.
TADA!
That's it!
That's all that is desired.
Well, if you have other questions, please start your own topic and we'll help as best we can.
So there's this 'super awesome' .json and other editing that can apparently be done, but I'm not finding it.
How do I do this on W10?
Or is this version just dumbed down just because we have W10? Should we have bought the linux version?
Additionally... there's command blocks in the Win10 version now but there's nothing I can find on how to actually get them to work...
Version 1.0! Full game minus full features. <3
Mods (or add-ons) for any edition doesn't work in Realms. Vanilla only.
That's dumb.
Alright... so how do I get addons to work on vanilla? Can't find anything on that either.
http://mcpedl.com/how-to-install-addons-for-windows-10/
(Isn't Google wonderful?)
Please do some research before answering. You help out a lot on here. But sometimes, it seems as if you are just making crap up. Addons work perfectly fine with multiplayer and realms.
This is a good tutorial. There is one error in step 7, which might be confusing:
"Here you will find two new folders
This is backwards (obviously).
If you are going to be frequenting your "com.mojang" folder, I would highly recommend making a shortcut to it. It'll save you a ton of time in the long run.
As far as editing the .json files goes, you can get the Resource Pack Template and the Behavior Pack Template from the Minecraft Addons Page. You will need some programming knowledge and a text editor such as Notepad++.
NOTE: Addons are NOT the same thing as mods for PC/Java edition.
ZefXyde, you're right. You can use add-ons in Realms (but not mods- different animal) for Win10 and PE. Guess I blew it. I just looked at the general FAQ and didn't dig deep enough for this "other" Realms FAQ: https://minecraft.net/en-us/addons/faq/
While I'm at it, I'll try to answer the OP's other questions:
Or is this version just dumbed down just because we have W10? Should we have bought the linux version?
Depends on how you look at it. Yes, in some ways Win10 is behind the java version in the sheer number of features. But in other ways Win10 is way ahead of the java version (multiplatform, ability to play with another edition, controller and touch screen support built in, speed, etc.). I wouldn't say it's "dumbed down". It has all the major features of MC (and more are being added all the time), but like the other editions, it has it's own unique features and the features each edition can have depends on the platform(s) it runs on. Each edition is "different" and has it's own pluses and minuses.
Additionally... there's command blocks in the Win10 version now but there's nothing I can find on how to actually get them to work...
This video is kinda funky, but might help you a lot:
Of course, there's the wiki (check out bottom of page too) http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Command_Block
Haha! Looks like we both blew it on some of his questions. I totally agree with you on the "It's not the same as Java" front. I think the only way people might get it is if Mojang themselves came out in a press conference and explained why each has it's advantages. Who knows? Maybe they will at E3. I've haven't played the console versions, but between Java and MCPE/Win10 I have to say that I prefer the latter. Are there things still missing? Yes, but barely. Are there bugs? Yes, but every version has them and with how fast MCPE/Win10 is going, it's to be expected. I realize that my post may have come off a bit harsh. I didn't mean it that way. You do a great job answering as much as you can and it's appreciated. Keep up the
fightgreat work.I have to say that this is frustrating as hell.
Why do I need to learn to be a programmer just in order to alter things around?
This is what debugs are supposed to be for.
"Shut off creeper griefing"
TADA!
"Turn on code blocks"
TADA!
That's it!
That's all that is desired.
How do you expect to change how things work in game without some programming knowledge? Even if you just want to use in-game commands and command blocks, you need to know what those commands are and how they work.
For info try, Minecraft Commands and Command Blocks.
NOTE: Enabling commands (cheats) will disable Achievements for that world.
We won't have this command until the 1.1 update (hopefully by the end of this week). Then, if you have OP level status (owner, operator, administrator) on your realm, type:
/gamerule mobgriefing false
If you have a server, the above should also work. You can also check with your host as they may have custom commands or an interface option.
Indeed
Command Blocks are already on once you activate cheats. You just have to manually give them to someone (same in all versions). In order to get a Command Block for...
Yourself - /give either @p (nearest player) or your name command_block
Others - /give either @a (all players) or their specific name(s) command_block
NOTE: You will have to be in Creative Mode in order to place/set up command blocks.
Well, if you have other questions, please start your own topic and we'll help as best we can.