Almost any game is improved when played with friends. If you don't have any, well, you can make some. That's why we jumped into some of the most popular multiplayer servers around to find the best, friendliest, and most fun of them all. Whether you want PvP action or some more friendly roleplay, there's a server on this list to suit you. After over ten years, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of public Minecraft servers to choose from. Safety, security, and content all need to be considered when you're thinking about joining in with some multiplayer fun, so we've narrowed your options down to a few safe bets. All of these Minecraft servers have strict rules, dedicated staff, and a welcoming playerbase, and we'll let you know below about age requirements or other caveats.

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Your first few days in any survival crafting game are pure hard, manual labor. In Minecraft specifically, we know that includes punching a few trees with your bare fists and digging your way into the ground when night falls for the first time. It must get easier than this, right? That's where Minecraft farms help. Right. It may take a day or two to find your feet, but once you have a few basic materials at your disposal, you can start building the simple Minecraft farm designs we've compiled below. In no time, you'll have infinite food, a renewable iron source for armor and tools, and even an XP farm so you can enchant your gear with ease.

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Minecraft remains one of the best games of all time over a decade on from its release, but spending such a long time in one game could lead to you running out of ideas. We've been there: you've already built a city, a castle, or even a Wild West outpost, so what's next? Luckily, there are plenty of unique builds, farms, and creations out there to inspire your next Minecraft project. This list includes everything from simple-but-essential base designs to epic creations of mind-blowing proportions. So, whether you're looking for Minecraft ideas that will take you a few hours or a few months to build, look no further; these builds can be copied directly or simply used to inspire your next creation.

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So-called 'ranks' in Dead by Daylight were replaced some time ago by a Grading system. These DBD grades have no bearing on your matchmaking rating (MMR) and are simply a way to keep track of your own progress. Your DBD rank is shown by a colored icon in the top right-hand corner of your in-game screen, but what does each icon mean? If you're wondering what the point is, well, we can't blame you. There really isn't one. That said, there is a hefty Bloodpoint reward during each Dead by Daylight grade reset, depending on which level you reach. There are often other ways to get extra BP, too, including with DBD codes, so you always have plenty to hand to level up your DBD killers and survivors. If you still want to know more about your DBD rank, the grading reset, and what the rewards are, then read on.

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Part of Minecraft's charm has always been its simple, blocky, pixelated aesthetic. With more items than ever, and some retextures over the years, vanilla Minecraft looks slightly less grassroots than it did in its early days. However, that elementary appeal remains. That said, over ten years on from those early days, it can be nice to change things up a bit, and Minecraft can look absolutely incredible with the addition of texture packs and shaders. Where shaders affect things like lighting, shadow, and color, texture packs alter the actual textures of the blocks and items around you, so the options are almost endless. Here, we've compiled a list of the coolest and most beautiful texture packs for both Java and Bedrock editions for 1.21.11. Do note that, while some of these may not be completely up-to-date, they can still be used in the latest Minecraft version, they just might not run entirely as intended.

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When one of the world's most iconic boardgames gets turned into a mobile idler, you can be sure the world will pay attention. Now, millions of players are enjoying the semi-automated gameplay of Monopoly Go. Roll your dice, travel along the board, pass Go, land on Chance, earn some rent. It translates. But, naturally, there are a lot of differences, so you might need some help. You have hundreds of themed Monopoly Go boards to collect, and you spend the money you earn from rent and events to erect landmarks on each. This is the game's equivalent of houses and hotels, as the more you build, the more little green and red buildings appear on your current board. There's even PvP, which will come as no surprise to anyone who's played Monopoly with the family at Christmas. There are microtransactions in the free-to-play game, but you can get by without spending a dime, especially by checking our free Monopoly Go dice links daily. If you need more information, here's our dedicated Monopoly Go wiki guide.

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What is the next Dreamlight Valley update? Each new Dreamlight Valley update adds new characters, features, and quests to the life sim. The roster of Dreamlight Valley residents has expanded so much already, and shows no signs of slowing down. Disney Dreamlight Valley has never been better thanks to the colorful life game's new characters and mechanics. Its vibrant community makes it even better, and paid DLC brings even more biomes and residents to your valley. Even if you don't want to splash out on paid content, there are still plenty of new Dreamlight Valley recipes, characters, realms, and more added to the base game regularly, so here's everything we know about the next free Dreamlight Valley update.

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How do Hytale mods work? The Minecraft mod community is perhaps one of the biggest around, with new mods still arriving on a daily basis, over ten years since the blocky sandbox game's initial release. From subtle aesthetic changes to full-on gameplay mods, you can find it all, so of course, the question of how Hytale mods work surrounds the release of the unofficial Minecraft spin-off. Hytale comes from the creators of the immensely popular Hypixel Minecraft server, and maintains the block-game look and style the team is already used to working with. As such, the comparisons to games like Minecraft, and Minecraft itself, are natural. When it comes to modding, then, there's a lot to live up to, but Hypixel has been very forthcoming on the subject, and we know modding is available from day one of early access. Here's what we know so far.

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How do you get on top of the HKIA Haunted Mansion? Hello Kitty Island Adventure has a range of currencies and items that are found across the land. From Starfall Chests, which contain Stardrops for buying furniture and fashion, to Tophat Gudetama, some of these items can land in tough spots to reach. One of these out-of-reach areas is the roof of the Haunted Mansion in Spooky Swamp. Not only can Starfall Treasure Chests land up here in the adorable life game, but Tophat Gudetama can also be found here once a year. If you're struggling to reach the top of the Hello Kitty Island Adventure Haunted Mansion, here's how to get there.

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What are the best Minecraft tower ideas? While houses may seem like the ideal way to showcase your Minecraft skills, and a Minecraft treehouse is a wonderful accomplishment, there's something to be said about putting together a tower that reaches into the heavens. It's going to take a lot of time and energy, but boy, are the results worth it when you're quite literally towering over your world. The freedom to make whatever you want makes Minecraft one of the best PC games. These juggernauts are intricately detailed, fully climbable, and sure to keep you safe from the most dangerous Minecraft mobs. Between massive gothic spires, fantasy turrets, and everything in between, we've put together a list of some of our favorite Minecraft towers - which should be just enough to send your imagination sky-high in the survival game.

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