[Minecraft] Do you need Realms? Easy explanation of the difference from free multiplayer [for beginners]

When you try to play Minecraft with friends, there is always a question that comes up at least once.

“How can we play together?”
“Do we have to build a server?”
“Can we use Realms without paying?”

In conclusion,
Minecraft allows you to play multiplayer without paying.
However,depending on how you play, subscription servers can be overwhelminglyeasier.

In this article,

• What is Minecraft’s “subscription server”?
• What kind of people is Realms for?
• Differences from free multi
• Points where beginners tend to stumble

I will explain

using as few technical terms as possible.

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What exactly is Minecraft’s “subscription server”?

The “Minecraft subscription server” that many people are talking about is
officially Minecraft Realms.

Please think of this as a “exclusive monthly world” prepared by Minecraft officials.

• Pay money every month
• Instead,
  • Leave all the server management to us
  • You can always get a world that your friends can join

The system is called

.

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Points that beginners often misunderstand

❌ “Can’t multiplayer without joining Realms?”

→ No, that’s not true.

There are other ways to play multiplayer in Minecraft.

• LAN connection
• Free server
• Setting up your own server

However, there are many points that are difficult and troublesome for beginners to understand.

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Why Realms is said to be “for beginners”

Reason 1: Almost no server settings required

Normally, when you build a server,

• Configuration file
• Port open
• Version control

There are a lot of words that I don’t understand, such as

.

Realms doesn’t have that.

• Press the button
• Choose a world
• Invite friends

That’s all.

“You can start without thinking about anything difficult.”
This is its greatest strength.

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Reason 2: You can play without a host

This problem often occurs with free multiplayer games.

• World owner is not logged in
• → No one can enter

In Realms

• The server is always running
• OK even if the owner is absent

This means that
your friends can play whenever they want.

Especially useful for mixed groups of working adults and students.

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Reason ③ The world is difficult to disappear (this is important)

There are beginners, but

• My PC broke
• Deleted data
• Wrong version

The world may disappear in this way.

Realms

• With automatic backup
• Formula management

Therefore,
It is less likely that an accident in which everything suddenly disappears.

If you plan to play for a long time, the sense of security is quite large.

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A very rough comparison of the differences between free multiplayer and Realms

Features of free multiplayer

• Doesn’t cost money
• However
  • Difficult to set up
  • Problems are likely to occur
  • Can’t play without a master

→ For those with knowledge

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Features of Realms

• It costs a little money every month
• Instead
  • Almost no configuration required
  • Play anytime
  • Stable

→ For beginners and busy people

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Who is Realms suitable for?

Suitable for people

• Minecraft Beginner
• I don’t know much about servers
• I want to play the same world with my friends for a long time
• Various time zones

→ You are almost guaranteed to be satisfied

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Not suitable for people

• Complete solo play
• I just want to try it out by myself
• I want to install a large number of MODs (*Please note the Java version)
• I don’t want to spend any money

→ Free multiplayer OK

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Is it okay to “just try it out”?

In conclusion, It’s pretty good.

Realms

• Easy to get started
• Easy to quit

So,

“Try playing with friends for a month”
“Continue if it seems like it will continue”

You can use

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Summary (conclusion for beginners)

• Minecraft subscription server = Realms
• Multi can be done for free
• However
  • Easiness
  • Stability
  • Continuity

If you value

, Realms is pretty good.

“I want to play with my friends without worrying about things”
If you have this feeling, it’s OK to include it as an option.