A new name for Minetest

[Linuxdirk]

We should get rid of any names containing the words "test" or "mine" or any variations of those words.

[ShadMOrdre]

Since it's open source, FOSS, and quite a decent little engine that can, why not simply call it Open Voxel Sandbox?

Or...

OpenVox.

Instead of a Gnu name, why not stick with the name it has, since it has history. It's much easier than rewriting history. Just ask Orwell. :)


Shad

[Kilarin]

I would like to recommend:

George.

[Mantar]

Brilliant! But maybe not specific enough. Which George? I vote for Costanza.

[Blockhead]

Brilliant! But maybe not specific enough. Which George? I vote for Costanza.

No, that's the point! It's like 'Sam' in Minetest who is androgynous and could be short for 'Samantha' if you wanted. If you're American, George will be George Washington or for Republicans maybe George W Bush. It might be Boy George or George Clooney. If you're a Star Wars fan then it might be George Lucas. Or maybe it's even George Carlin if you you're into stand up comedy. Pretty much everyone has a George they know and love.

[freshreplicant]

If you're a Star Wars fan then it might be George Lucas...a George they know and love.

...Han...shot...first.

[MCL]

Survival Block Craft 3D: 2021 Edition HD

[MCL]

Yourtest

[celeron55]

Oh this thread is continuing? I'll throw my fuel into the flames:

Engine: Minette, as mentioned here, is a very clever idea I think

Game: Mesetint, which is what I briefly renamed it to once

[Andrey01]

My suggestion is not renaming anything and stay as it is.

Why? I think it doesn't already make any sense, because 'Minetest' name is already well-established and all-known long ago and renaming it would raise only a confusion among all users. Also, it would cause plurality of problems, as it would be necessary to rename also the forum, the github repo, the wiki and other subdomains. Still, it would be require to review all the source code and replace each mention of the old name to the new one is what a just overkill and a waste of time for the core developers IMO.

[PolySaken]

My suggestion is not renaming anything and stay as it is.

Why? I think it doesn't already make any sense, because 'Minetest' name is already well-established and all-known long ago and renaming it would raise only a confusion among all users. Also, it would cause plurality of problems, as it would be necessary to rename also the forum, the github repo, the wiki and other subdomains. Still, it would be require to review all the source code and replace each mention of the old name to the new one is what a just overkill and a waste of time for the core developers IMO.

There's no reason a name change would have to be immediate and cover the internal parts of the project. The main goal would be just to slide out from under the shadow of minecraft, and develop a more recognizable presence.

I agree that it would be a waste of time, but for a different reason: MTG. Like it or not, minetest is a minecraft clone in the eyes of everyone except its small userbase, and that's going to remain true as long as the default game is a minecraft clone.

[ShadMOrdre]

Like it or not, minetest is a minecraft clone in the eyes of everyone except its small userbase, and that's going to remain true as long as the default game is a minecraft clone.

This is such an understatement! And exactly everything "wrong" with the current "mindset".

+100

Minetest is NOT minecr@p.

Minetest IS simply just "WOW!!!" A powerful voxel engine that will continue to be ignored as long as MC remains any part of the discussion.


Shad

[debiankaios]

Funny Names
voxelcraft
extendedapicraft
newcraft
notmojangdependentminecraft
librecraft
XDcraft

But the best is minetest. Voxelcraft would be nice too, but there is with a high probability already a game with this name.

[Andrey01]

I agree that it would be a waste of time, but for a different reason: MTG. Like it or not, minetest is a minecraft clone in the eyes of everyone except its small userbase, and that's going to remain true as long as the default game is a minecraft clone.

Minetest is absolutely not a Minecraft clone as you state. This is a prejudice and I think it is even an abusive point about such great project. Those who say it just don't understand the main essence of that or just didn't involve enough into it.

Firstly, Minetest is game engine. This is its main difference from the original. It means you can create various games based on that with a certain set of mods. Minecraft don't have that feature.

Secondly, the default world is minimized and contains only the basic stuff to show a player its opportunities. However, if you feel insufficient in any time you can bring in something new and vary your game with a bunch of new items, mobs, features due to mods. Your world will be changed just beyond recognition. Mods are always free and can be fast downloaded via the in-game content installer. I think this is nice. And again, Minecraft doesn't that embedded installer. Also, its mods almost always get incompatible when upgrading the client to a new version and require to be updated.

And thirdly, the engine provides already built-in support for modding API, easy and accessible for even non-programmers. For Minecraft you need to install Minecraft Forge, third party library. Redudant hemorrhoid, isn't?

Also, the default Minetest game is not also a clone. This has similar content and design, but visually different textures, models, and etc. In addition, it has some own stuff as mese, binoculars, butterflies/fireflies, tin, fancy bed and many other.

So, based on the foresaid I can conclude Minetest is a quite different game from Minecraft both in the concept and the content base and this is not a clone.

[PolySaken]

I agree that it would be a waste of time, but for a different reason: MTG. Like it or not, minetest is a minecraft clone in the eyes of everyone except its small userbase, and that's going to remain true as long as the default game is a minecraft clone.

Minetest is absolutely not a Minecraft clone as you state. This is a prejudice and I think it is even an abusive point about such great project. Those who say it just don't understand the main essence of that or just didn't involve enough into it.
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So, based on the foresaid I can conclude Minetest is a quite different game from Minecraft both in the concept and the content base and this is not a clone.

It doesn't matter what you think, or me for that matter, minetest will be a minecraft clone in the eyes of everyone outside the community until we stop portraying it as such.

[Mentos]

Let's not forget that another big game is coming in the near future: Hytale
So, the name Minetest for me is good, don't need to change it.

[AmyMoriyama]

My two cents...

Chicken Craft
Super Blocky Miney 9001
WTH
You can mine deeper than 9000 blocks!

I don't know. Minetest is what I am familiar with, but it could hint at a game that is "not finished" and/or "not cared for enough to have a future".

[debiankaios]

Let's not forget that another big game is coming in the near future: Hytale
So, the name Minetest for me is good, don't need to change it.

Lets rename to Hytest XD.

[severak]

I think "Minetest" is good name for engine itself, mainly because it's already well known.

For Minetest the game I would suggest something like "base" or "default". It's not bad game because it's somewhat neutral and you can shape it by enabling those modes which you like.

[Eris]

OMG best name idea is

Cubees

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[Mantar]

Sure, who doesn't love big cubees? :D