Minecraft 1.20.6 Paper Server Setup and Management Guide (AWS Lightsail, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Java 21)

This comprehensive guide covers setting up and managing a Minecraft 1.20.6 Paper server on AWS Lightsail with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Java 21, including: creating an AWS instance, basic system configuration, Java installation, Paper server setup, server optimization, startup script creation, update management, regular maintenance and backups, troubleshooting, security measures, performance monitoring and tuning, plugin management, custom map and game mode creation, multi-world setup, and advanced backup/recovery strategies; it provides step-by-step instructions for each topic, covering essential commands, configuration files, and best practices for server administration, performance optimization, and player experience enhancement; the guide also includes code snippets and examples for custom features like particle effects, sound effects, custom GUIs, scenario scripting, custom mob spawning, timer systems, custom enchantments, dynamic world generation, and weather control; additionally, it addresses important aspects like economy systems, quest systems, custom NPCs, and event-based storytelling, making it a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced Minecraft server administrators looking to create and maintain a robust, feature-rich multiplayer environment.

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Minecraft 1.21: New Adventures with Animal Friends

The Minecraft 1.21 update introduces a variety of new tameable animals and enhances existing ones, significantly enriching the game’s ecosystem and player experience: Armadillos, found in savanna biomes, offer light armor and ore detection abilities; Penguins in cold biomes provide swimming benefits and entertaining interactions; Grasshoppers, while pests to crops, serve as chicken feed and introduce the new bug repellent mechanic; Foxes gain more diverse interactions, including hunting assistance and personality traits; Parrots now have enhanced mimicry abilities, can alert players to nearby structures or mobs, and engage in flock behaviors; Goats in mountainous areas improve players’ climbing abilities and can mine minerals from cliffs; Llamas have enhanced carrying capacity and can form caravans for efficient transportation; Polar bears offer cold resistance, ice detection, and hunting cooperation; Turtles provide excellent sea navigation, treasure detection, and marine ecosystem purification; Monkeys, new to jungle biomes, assist in resource gathering, puzzle-solving, and add playful interactions; these additions and improvements create a more vibrant, interactive world, offering new gameplay elements, deeper player-animal interactions, emphasizing environmental management, requiring strategic animal selection, and providing rich storytelling opportunities, ultimately transforming Minecraft into a more immersive and dynamic experience where players can form meaningful partnerships with a diverse array of animal companions across various biomes, enhancing exploration, resource gathering, and survival aspects of the game.

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