[Minecraft] Do you need Realms? Easy explanation of the difference from free multiplayer [for beginners] – ゲーム攻略まとめ

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Features of Realms

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

→ For beginners and busy people

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

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

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

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.