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	~~Block overview revision 1~~.png\|The blocks available in mid-Classic		File:Blocks0021a.png\|The blocks available in mid-Classic
	Minecraft.png\|A landscape in Classic. This image was previously on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki\|home]] page.		Minecraft.png\|A landscape in Classic. This image was previously on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki\|home]] page.
	Minecraft2.png\|A city in Classic. This image was also previously on the home page.		Minecraft2.png\|A city in Classic. This image was also previously on the home page.

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	Minecraft Classic Pixel art.png\|Pixel art made in Classic		Minecraft Classic Pixel art.png\|Pixel art made in Classic
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	Block overview revision 1.png\|The blocks available in mid-Classic		Block overview revision 1.png\|The blocks available in mid-Classic
	Minecraft.png\|A landscape in Classic. This image was previously on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki\|home]] page.		Minecraft.png\|A landscape in Classic. This image was previously on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki\|home]] page.

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~CaveGame.png\|''Minecraft'' during earliest stages of development ("Cave Game")~~
	0.0.9a.png\|One of the earliest versions of Classic, 0.0.9a		0.0.9a.png\|One of the earliest versions of Classic, 0.0.9a
	Classic 0.0.13a 03 humans.png\|''Minecraft'' during early development with the removed [[Minecraft:Mob (entity)\|mob]] shown		Classic 0.0.13a 03 humans.png\|''Minecraft'' during early development with the removed [[Minecraft:Mob (entity)\|mob]] shown

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	Classic featured two development branches that separated the three periods of Classic Creative ([[Minecraft:Early Classic]], [[Minecraft:Middle Classic]], and [[Minecraft:Late Classic]]). The first is [[Minecraft:Multiplayer Test]], which was a series of versions used to test [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], while the second is [[Minecraft:Survival Test]], used to test [[Minecraft:Survival]] gameplay.		Classic featured two development branches that separated the three periods of Classic Creative ([[Minecraft:Early Classic]], [[Minecraft:Middle Classic]], and [[Minecraft:Late Classic]]). The first is [[Minecraft:Multiplayer Test]], which was a series of versions used to test [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], while the second is [[Minecraft:Survival Test]], used to test [[Minecraft:Survival]] gameplay.

	The release of Survival mode in Classic was conducted in the series of tests that made up Survival Test~~. It was a very early version of the game mode~~. The test had a point-based system, where the player could acquire points from killing some of the game's first [[Minecraft:mobs]]. Even after Classic was phased out, Survival Test was still playable until the website received a major overhaul on December 16, 2010, where it was quietly removed.		The release of Survival mode in Classic was conducted in the series of tests that made up Survival Test. The test had a point-based system, where the player could acquire points from killing some of the game's first [[Minecraft:mobs]]. Even after Classic was phased out, Survival Test was still playable until the website received a major overhaul on December 16, 2010, where it was quietly removed.

	Classic does not support many of the main features in the current versions such as [[Minecraft:crafting]] or a proper [[Minecraft:inventory]]. [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856\|Indev 0.31 (December 31, 2009, 18:56)]] through [[Minecraft:Beta 1.7.3]] did not contain a "Creative" mode, so players continued to use Classic for building things that would take too long in newer versions. Additionally, from Indev up until [[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.15]], multiplayer was not present, and so players wanting to play multiplayer had to stay on Classic.<ref name="Server back up"/>		Classic does not support many of the main features in the current versions such as [[Minecraft:crafting]] or a proper [[Minecraft:inventory]]. [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856\|Indev 0.31 (December 31, 2009, 18:56)]] through [[Minecraft:Beta 1.7.3]] did not contain a "Creative" mode, so players continued to use Classic for building things that would take too long in newer versions. Additionally, from Indev up until [[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.15]], multiplayer was not present, and so players wanting to play multiplayer had to stay on Classic.<ref name="Server back up"/>

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	* In the Classic [[Minecraft:Minecraft.jar\|.jar files]], sprites for several mobs can be found. Playing a [[Minecraft:Survival Test]] map in Creative Classic preserves mobs, and also lets the player have multiple blocks of the same type (or none at all) on the [[Minecraft:hotbar]].		* In the Classic [[Minecraft:Minecraft.jar\|.jar files]], sprites for several mobs can be found. Playing a [[Minecraft:Survival Test]] map in Creative Classic preserves mobs, and also lets the player have multiple blocks of the same type (or none at all) on the [[Minecraft:hotbar]].
	* Classic uses very basic [[Minecraft:liquid]] physics with infinite flowing, making it possible to flood the whole map with water or lava from just one block of the liquid.		* Classic uses very basic [[Minecraft:liquid]] physics with infinite flowing, making it possible to flood the whole map with water or lava from just one block of the liquid.
	* Through the use of external tools, the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30#Survival\|Survival version of 0.30]] can join servers running [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30#Creative\|the Creative version]]. Mobs appear in different locations on each client (as they are not server~~-based~~), and attempting to perform most Survival-specific actions (such as detonating TNT) results in the player being kicked.		* Through the use of external tools, the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30#Survival\|Survival version of 0.30]] can join servers running [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30#Creative\|the Creative version]]. Mobs appear in different locations on each client (as they are not synced with the server), and attempting to perform most Survival-specific actions (such as detonating TNT) results in the player being kicked.
	* In Classic, the game world is not infinite. It is a square prism made out of naturally generated blocks and surrounded by infinite water and [[Minecraft:bedrock]] (256 by 256 blocks for a "Normal" size world).		* In Classic, the game world is not infinite. It is a square prism made out of naturally generated blocks and surrounded by infinite water and [[Minecraft:bedrock]] (256 by 256 blocks for a "Normal" size world).
	* The ocean surrounding the map would end at a certain point (not visible in normal play). This end depends on the render distance.{{verify}}		* The ocean surrounding the map would end at a certain point (not visible in normal play). This end depends on the render distance.{{verify}}

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	\| startver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic mc-161607\|mc-161607]] (May 16, 2009)		\| startver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic mc-161607\|mc-161607]] (May 16, 2009)
	\| currentver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)		\| currentver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)
	\| paid = Creative: No<br>Survival: Partially		\| paid = Creative: No<br>Survival: Partially and temporarily
	\| prevparent = pre-Classic		\| prevparent = pre-Classic
	\| nextparent = Indev		\| nextparent = Indev
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	'''Classic''' was the second phase in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition#Development\|development cycle]] of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' ({{JE}}), following [[Minecraft:pre-Classic]] and preceding [[Minecraft:Indev]], and was the first ''Minecraft'' development stage to have publicly released versions. At the time, this phase was named "'''alpha'''" by Notch during its development<ref>{{link\|url=https://archive.org/download/Minecraft_IRC_Logs_2009/history/files/May-15-to-June-03-2009/2009-05-16.075419-0400EDT.txt.~1~\|title=TigIRC logs\|date=May 16, 2009, UTC–4\|website=Archive.org\|quote=(12:07:06) notch: minecraft alpha is available. I need someone on windows, someone on mac and someone on linux!}}</ref> (hence the "a" in the [[Minecraft:version number]]) until June 28, 2010, when a blog post retroactively labeled it as "'''Minecraft Classic'''".<ref name="Server back up">{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620024927/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/746938105/the-server-is-back-up\|title=The server is back up!\|website=[[Minecraft:The Word of Notch]]\|date=June 28, 2010}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Creative#Classic Creative\|Creative]] and later [[Minecraft:Survival]] game modes were introduced in this phase.		'''Classic''' was the second phase in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition#Development\|development cycle]] of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' ({{JE}}), following [[Minecraft:pre-Classic]] and preceding [[Minecraft:Indev]], and was the first ''Minecraft'' development stage to have publicly released versions. At the time, this phase was named "'''alpha'''" by Notch during its development<ref>{{link\|url=https://archive.org/download/Minecraft_IRC_Logs_2009/history/files/May-15-to-June-03-2009/2009-05-16.075419-0400EDT.txt.~1~\|title=TigIRC logs\|date=May 16, 2009, UTC–4\|website=Archive.org\|quote=(12:07:06) notch: minecraft alpha is available. I need someone on windows, someone on mac and someone on linux!}}</ref> (hence the "a" in the [[Minecraft:version number]]) until June 28, 2010, when a blog post retroactively labeled it as "'''Minecraft Classic'''".<ref name="Server back up">{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620024927/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/746938105/the-server-is-back-up\|title=The server is back up!\|website=[[Minecraft:The Word of Notch]]\|date=June 28, 2010}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Creative#Classic Creative\|Creative]] and later [[Minecraft:Survival]] game modes were introduced in this phase.

	The release of Survival mode in Classic was conducted in a series of tests ~~named [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test\|~~Survival Test]]. It was a very early version of the game mode. The test had a point-based system, where the player could acquire points from killing some of the game's first [[Minecraft:mobs]]. Even after Classic was phased out, Survival Test was still playable until the website received a major overhaul on December 16, 2010, where it was quietly removed.		Classic featured two development branches that separated the three periods of Classic Creative ([[Minecraft:Early Classic]], [[Minecraft:Middle Classic]], and [[Minecraft:Late Classic]]). The first is [[Minecraft:Multiplayer Test]], which was a series of versions used to test [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], while the second is [[Minecraft:Survival Test]], used to test [[Minecraft:Survival]] gameplay.

			The release of Survival mode in Classic was conducted in the series of tests that made up Survival Test. It was a very early version of the game mode. The test had a point-based system, where the player could acquire points from killing some of the game's first [[Minecraft:mobs]]. Even after Classic was phased out, Survival Test was still playable until the website received a major overhaul on December 16, 2010, where it was quietly removed.

	Classic does not support many of the main features in the current versions such as [[Minecraft:crafting]] or a proper [[Minecraft:inventory]]. [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856\|Indev 0.31 (December 31, 2009, 18:56)]] through [[Minecraft:Beta 1.7.3]] did not contain a "Creative" mode, so players continued to use Classic for building things that would take too long in newer versions. Additionally, from Indev up until [[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.15]], multiplayer was not present, and so players wanting to play multiplayer had to stay on Classic.<ref name="Server back up"/>		Classic does not support many of the main features in the current versions such as [[Minecraft:crafting]] or a proper [[Minecraft:inventory]]. [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856\|Indev 0.31 (December 31, 2009, 18:56)]] through [[Minecraft:Beta 1.7.3]] did not contain a "Creative" mode, so players continued to use Classic for building things that would take too long in newer versions. Additionally, from Indev up until [[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.15]], multiplayer was not present, and so players wanting to play multiplayer had to stay on Classic.<ref name="Server back up"/>

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	=== Multiplayer Test ===		=== Multiplayer Test ===
	{{main\|Java Edition Multiplayer Test}}		{{main\|Java Edition Multiplayer Test}}
	* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]], where players now take the same model as [[Minecraft:mob (entity)\|mobs]] previously in ~~the~~ [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic]] ~~version~~.		* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]], where players now take the same model as [[Minecraft:mob (entity)\|mobs]] previously in [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic\|pre-Classic]].
			* [[Minecraft:Chat]]
	* [[Minecraft:Commands]]		* [[Minecraft:Commands]]

			=== Middle Classic ===
			{{main\|Java Edition Middle Classic}}
	* Animated [[Minecraft:water]] and [[Minecraft:lava]]		* Animated [[Minecraft:water]] and [[Minecraft:lava]]
	* [[Minecraft:Sponge]]		* [[Minecraft:Sponge]]
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	* [[Minecraft:Smooth Stone Slab\|Stone slab]]s		* [[Minecraft:Smooth Stone Slab\|Stone slab]]s

	=== Late Classic ~~Creative~~ ===		=== Late Classic ===
	{{main\|Java Edition Late Classic ~~Creative~~}}		{{main\|Java Edition Late Classic}}
	* [[Minecraft:Obsidian]]		* [[Minecraft:Obsidian]]
	* [[Minecraft:Sheep]]		* [[Minecraft:Sheep]]
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	== Website availability ==		== Website availability ==
			{{see also\|Applet#Hosting}}
	[[File:Classic server list archived.png\|thumb\|right\|Classic [[server list]] captured from July 4, 2010. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20100704100649/http://www.minecraft.net/servers.jsp archived])]]		[[File:Classic server list archived.png\|thumb\|right\|Classic [[server list]] captured from July 4, 2010. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20100704100649/http://www.minecraft.net/servers.jsp archived])]]
	The latest version of the Classic Creative game mode was playable for free on ''Minecraft.net''. After the release of [[Minecraft:Infdev]] it was no longer updated and only kept for historical purposes. According to [[Minecraft:Notch]], he planned on "slowly phasing it out", but "won't remove it, though. Just hide it."<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702141801/http://www.minecraft.net/\|title=Minecraft}}</ref> It was playable in both singleplayer and multiplayer variations.		The latest version of the Classic Creative game mode was playable for free on ''Minecraft.net''. After the release of [[Minecraft:Infdev]] it was no longer updated and only kept for historical purposes. According to [[Minecraft:Notch]], he planned on "slowly phasing it out", but "won't remove it, though. Just hide it."<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702141801/http://www.minecraft.net/\|title=Minecraft}}</ref> It was playable in both singleplayer and multiplayer variations.

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	\| currentver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)		\| currentver = [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)
	\| paid = Creative: No<br>Survival: Partially		\| paid = Creative: No<br>Survival: Partially
	\| prevparent = ~~Java Edition~~ pre-Classic		\| prevparent = pre-Classic
	\| nextparent = ~~Java Edition~~ Indev		\| nextparent = Indev
	\|latestver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)}}		\|latestver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30\|0.30]] (November 10, 2009)}}
	{{relevant guide\|Java Edition guides/Classic releases}}		{{relevant guide\|Java Edition guides/Classic releases}}

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	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST_03]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST_03]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.~~25_01~~ SURVIVAL TEST]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST 2]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.~~25_02~~ SURVIVAL TEST]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST 3]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.~~25_03~~ SURVIVAL TEST]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST 4]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25_05 SURVIVAL TEST]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25_05 SURVIVAL TEST]]
	* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST/Development]]		* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST/Development]]

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	Minecraft2.png\|A city in Classic. This image was also previously on the home page.		Minecraft2.png\|A city in Classic. This image was also previously on the home page.

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