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I really don't understand why Minecraft Education Edition (the only way to use MakeCode with Minecraft AFAIK) is only available to schools. I'm willing to pay f

I really don't understand why Minecraft Education Edition (the only way to use MakeCode with Minecraft AFAIK) is only available to schools. I'm willing to pay for it but I'm not allowed to. Not MakeCode's fault, this is great software. But clearly this is Microsoft's fault.

mmoskal 9y ago
You can now also use Minecraft for Windows 10, see https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup
- gwilkes 9y ago
  That is good news, my only complaint now is that Education Edition has a Mac OS version which is the platform I prefer.
  - mynameisvlad 9y ago
    Education Edition is based off Bedrock Edition, which is the console/UWP codebase (as opposed to the Java version available already). You'll have to wait for that to come to macOS first before seeing EE there.
    - gwilkes 9y ago
      I realize that, actually EE is already on Mac OS, it was there even in the beta of EE. I would like to be able to use the Bedrock Edition on Mac OS but EE and being a school is the only way to do that.
      - mynameisvlad 9y ago
        Oh, huh, I didn't even realize. I do wonder how far the two codebases have diverged (especially with the recent "Better Together" update on Bedrock). Kind of a shame MakeCode doesn't work on Java Edition, since that's where I invested my time.
        gwilkes 9y ago
        I know what you mean but Bedrock just has much better performance. The ideal for me would be Bedrock on all the same platforms as Java (including Linux) with a supported way to make mods that didn't break on every version update
        gwilkes 9y ago
        Good news for anyone who is interested, it seems Microsoft is working on bringing the Bedrock (C++) version to Linux and Mac OS: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/769uli/confirmed_c_edition_coming_to_linux/?st=JAMQJKBN&sh=64a761ab https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/769uli/confirmed...
        AgentME 9y ago
        As long as we can also run our own servers! There is no server software available for people to run their own servers for the Bedrock edition. I was really surprised when I found that out.
        mynameisvlad 9y ago
        There are a few unofficial projects for a BE server though: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_software https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_softw...
        AgentME 9y ago
        Do any of them implement the full standard game, including mob AI, the Nether, and the End? It seems like most of them are targeting the easy creative/peaceful mode subset. I'm just a sucker for the full standard game.
        mynameisvlad 9y ago
        I haven't personally used any of them, but I would have to assume at least one of them does since most hosting providers support both BE and Java (though not on the same server, one could dream...) I personally have a JE server hosted through a company that I play on. I like the ability to have server-side plugins (through Spigot) and being able to back up my world automatically offsite.
abchatra 9y ago
MakeCode works with Minecraft Windows 10 as well. Please see the setup instructions here: https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup
- gwilkes 9y ago
  I stand corrected, i don't think that was the case sometime last year when I first checked out MakeCode, glad to see that has changed Edit: I may also be misremembering, I primarily use Mac OS, and Education Edition has a Mac OS version. Plus Education Edition has some unique features that I would like to be able to use.
  - mynameisvlad 9y ago
    Looks like it was added around October: https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Seth-Juarez/Announcing-Microsoft-MakeCode-for-Minecraft-Windows-10 https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Seth-Juarez/Announcing-Micro...
- scubadude 9y ago
  I assume there's a technical reason that a normal Minecraft account/client can't be used? Ideally, I'd be able to get a free transferable license from the Microsoft store for already owning the game. (lol, I know..) *edit: I shouldn't be so cynical; and am gobsmacked - there is a free version available for existing owners. Nice job Microsoft! (Login to Mojang account to claim the copy.)
  - mnsc 9y ago
    "there is a free version available for existing owners" I was also pleasantly surpise and with this I actually have a reason to use it. My 6y old has tinkered with the tutorial in Scratch and plays Minecraft like a mad man so this is a match made in heaven. Almost makes up for having to buy it one more time on the Switch.

mmoskal 9y ago

You can now also use Minecraft for Windows 10, see https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup

gwilkes 9y ago
That is good news, my only complaint now is that Education Edition has a Mac OS version which is the platform I prefer.
- mynameisvlad 9y ago
  Education Edition is based off Bedrock Edition, which is the console/UWP codebase (as opposed to the Java version available already). You'll have to wait for that to come to macOS first before seeing EE there.
  - gwilkes 9y ago
    I realize that, actually EE is already on Mac OS, it was there even in the beta of EE. I would like to be able to use the Bedrock Edition on Mac OS but EE and being a school is the only way to do that.
    - mynameisvlad 9y ago
      Oh, huh, I didn't even realize. I do wonder how far the two codebases have diverged (especially with the recent "Better Together" update on Bedrock). Kind of a shame MakeCode doesn't work on Java Edition, since that's where I invested my time.
      - gwilkes 9y ago
        I know what you mean but Bedrock just has much better performance. The ideal for me would be Bedrock on all the same platforms as Java (including Linux) with a supported way to make mods that didn't break on every version update
        gwilkes 9y ago
        Good news for anyone who is interested, it seems Microsoft is working on bringing the Bedrock (C++) version to Linux and Mac OS: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/769uli/confirmed_c_edition_coming_to_linux/?st=JAMQJKBN&sh=64a761ab https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/769uli/confirmed...
        AgentME 9y ago
        As long as we can also run our own servers! There is no server software available for people to run their own servers for the Bedrock edition. I was really surprised when I found that out.
        mynameisvlad 9y ago
        There are a few unofficial projects for a BE server though: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_software https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Bedrock_Edition_server_softw...
        AgentME 9y ago
        Do any of them implement the full standard game, including mob AI, the Nether, and the End? It seems like most of them are targeting the easy creative/peaceful mode subset. I'm just a sucker for the full standard game.
        mynameisvlad 9y ago
        I haven't personally used any of them, but I would have to assume at least one of them does since most hosting providers support both BE and Java (though not on the same server, one could dream...) I personally have a JE server hosted through a company that I play on. I like the ability to have server-side plugins (through Spigot) and being able to back up my world automatically offsite.

abchatra 9y ago

MakeCode works with Minecraft Windows 10 as well. Please see the setup instructions here: https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup https://minecraft.makecode.com/setup

gwilkes 9y ago
I stand corrected, i don't think that was the case sometime last year when I first checked out MakeCode, glad to see that has changed Edit: I may also be misremembering, I primarily use Mac OS, and Education Edition has a Mac OS version. Plus Education Edition has some unique features that I would like to be able to use.
- mynameisvlad 9y ago
  Looks like it was added around October: https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Seth-Juarez/Announcing-Microsoft-MakeCode-for-Minecraft-Windows-10 https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Seth-Juarez/Announcing-Micro...
scubadude 9y ago
I assume there's a technical reason that a normal Minecraft account/client can't be used? Ideally, I'd be able to get a free transferable license from the Microsoft store for already owning the game. (lol, I know..) *edit: I shouldn't be so cynical; and am gobsmacked - there is a free version available for existing owners. Nice job Microsoft! (Login to Mojang account to claim the copy.)
- mnsc 9y ago
  "there is a free version available for existing owners" I was also pleasantly surpise and with this I actually have a reason to use it. My 6y old has tinkered with the tutorial in Scratch and plays Minecraft like a mad man so this is a match made in heaven. Almost makes up for having to buy it one more time on the Switch.