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[Minecraft] Thorough comparison of Realms and external rental servers

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Which one should beginners choose? Explaining the criteria to avoid regrets

When you try to start playing multiplayer with friends in Minecraft, there are always options that will appear.

  • Official subscription server Minecraft Realms
  • Paid “external rental server”

Both are the same in that you pay to have a server, but
The content, suitable people, and comfort are completely different.

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In this article,

  • Difference between Realms and external rental servers
  • Advantages and disadvantages of each
  • Points where beginners tend to fail
  • What kind of person should choose which one
I will explain

so that you can judge it even without specialized knowledge.

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First conclusion: Realms for beginners, external servers when you get used to it

First of all, the conclusion is that

  • Minecraft Beginner/First Multi → Realms
  • Seeking MOD/number of people/degree of freedom → External rental server

This is how you will live.

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Let’s look at the reasons one by one.

What are Realms? (Review)

Realms are
exclusive worlds provided by Minecraft officials on a monthly basis.

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To summarize the features in one word,

“You don’t have to think about anything, but you have less freedom”

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It is.

Basic features of Realms

  • Almost no server settings required
  • Automatic version control
  • World is always online
  • Officially operated and stable

This is a system for people who want to play with friends right away.

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What is an external rental server?

What is an external rental server?

  • From the server company
  • Server for Minecraft
  • Rent monthly
The system is called

.

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In Japan, for example, there are the following services.

  • ConoHa for GAME
  • XServer GAMEs

Unlike Realms,

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  • 设计
  • Management
  • Trouble handling

You (or someone else) need to do.

Comparison 1: Ease of getting started (this is the biggest difference)

Realms: Overwhelmingly easy

  • Just button operations
  • Zero server knowledge
  • Just invite a friend

There are almost no elements that cause beginners to stumble.

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External rental server: difficult at first

  • There is a management screen
  • I don’t understand the term

Example:

  • Version
  • ;
  • Restart
  • Console

If you are not familiar with Minecraft,
It is easy to get frustrated if you choose one from the beginning.

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Comparison 2: Degree of freedom (MOD・プラグイン)

Realms: Almost limited

  • Basically vanilla (plain Minecraft)
  • MODs cannot be used (there are restrictions even in the Java version)
  • Plug-in not possible

Only within the range officially permitted.

External rental server: super free

  • MOD install OK
  • Plugin OK
  • Completely free rules
  • Industrial MOD
  • 孔[
  • Large MOD pack
If you want to play with

etc.,
External server is your choice.

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Comparison ③: Number of people and scalability

Realms: small number of people oriented

  • Prerequisite for small number of people
  • For family/friend groups

Ideal for use with 5 to 10 people.

External rental server: Increase the number of people

  • The number of people increases depending on the plan
  • Memory expansion possible

For community management and
for large group play, external parties are advantageous.

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Comparison 4: Stability and security

Realms: Stable anyway

  • Official management
  • Automatic backup
  • Less trouble

There is a sense of security that “I don’t know much about it, but it won’t break”.

External rental server: at your own risk

  • Failure due to configuration error
  • Mod compatibility issues
  • Unstable unless someone manages it

However,
Once you get used to it, it can be even more comfortable than Realms.

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Examples of mistakes that beginners often make

Failure ① Choose an external server from the beginning

  • I don’t know the settings
  • No one manages
  • Ends up not playing

→ It’s true

Failure ② Trying to use MOD in Realms

  • “Huh? Can’t you come in?”
  • “It’s different than I expected…”

→ Realms is a simple place to play.

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Which one should I choose? Recommendations by type

Who is recommended for Realms

  • Minecraft Beginner
  • I want to play casually with friends
  • I don’t want to do settings
  • I want to avoid trouble

👉 Perfect as a first server

People for whom external rental servers are recommended

  • I want to install MOD
  • Many people
  • There is someone who can manage it
  • Minecraft experienced person

👉 For people who want to expand their range of play

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Conclusion: The correct answer is to step up gradually

This is the recommended flow.

  1. Get used to multiplayer with Realms
  2. External server if you run out of options
  3. Go to MOD/Multiple play

Realms is not “for beginners and weak”, but
“an entryway to get started with peace of mind”.

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Summary

  • Realms: Easy, safe, for beginners
  • External rental: Freedom, high functionality, for intermediate to advanced users
  • Realms is OK at first
  • If you are dissatisfied, just move outside

“Don’t aim for perfection from the beginning”
This is the key to enjoying Minecraft Multi for a long time.

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