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How To: Create your own massive pork processing plant in Minecraft
In Minecraft, pork is the main food source that you can consume to recover health, although cooking it has a greater effect on recovering health. But if you're looking to get a large supply that automatically filters down for easy collection, check out this video. In it you will learn how to build a towering pork processing plant with pig spawners.
How To: Decorate and create paintings for your base in Minecraft
In Minecraft, the key to survival is building proper shelter for yourself to survive the nightly attacks by the creatures that roam the land. But whose to say that you can't spruce the place up a little bit? Notch has included a feature in the game that allows you create paintings using a few sticks and a piece of wool. In this video you will learn how to craft the paintings and also how to put them up and some of the random paintings that you can get.
How To: Save against penalty kicks as the keeper in FIFA 11 on the Xbox 360
Well, you've been scoring hard, but not hard enough, it's time for a penalty shoot out and you're on the goalkeeping end. If you're having trouble figuring out how to dive and save, check out this video tutorial. In it you will get some basic tips on how to be a top goalkeeper.
How To: Survive in Minecraft
Minecraft is a game that snuck up on the gaming community and set a wild fire bigger than the ones in California! Even though it's not even done and still in Alpha phase, reviewers are already reviewing it, and people are jumping on board. The game itself is based around a basic concept: survive, craft, build, conquer. You play the only man in the world who starts with nothing, during the day, it's safe and you can mine and harvest material, but at night, creatures come out, including Zombies...
How To: Create the frostbolt spell in the StarCraft II map editor
Make a frostbolt spell in the StarCraft II map editor which will both damage your enemy and slow them down. This tutorial goes into the map editor and shows you how to duplicate the frost bolt effect for your own map mods.
How To: Create a flame wave weapon in the StarCraft II map editor
The flame wave weapon is an awesome gun that will shoot streams of fire at your enemies. This tutorial shows you how to get into the StarCraft II map editor and create your own flame wave weapon, designed to be wielded by Raynor.
How To: Set objectives for players when designing a StarCraft II map
For StarCraft II fans who want to get started playing with the map editor, this tutorial shows you how to set up a very basic map. Then you're shown how to set objectives for your players to complete, such as killing a certain amount of units or locating a particular NPC.
How To: Build a Protoss 2 gateway robo build in StarCraft II
This tutorial shows you a useful build order, a Protoss 2 gateway robo build. The advantage of this build is allowing the observer to move fast and react quickly to changing conditions on the map as the battle progresses. This also allows you access to the robotics facility early in the game.
How To: Create your own maps using the map editor for StarCraft 2
Part of the fun of games like StarCraft II is being able to design and mod your own maps. This tutorial shows you how to use the map editor included in the game to create a small map of your own.
How To: Get records for your jukebox in Minecraft
If you can believe it, there's actually a jukebox in Minecraft, and you can put records in it! Yes, there are records! But how does one acquire such records you ask? Well, it's not easy, but if you can do it, you will be well rewarded! In this video you will learn how to line up a creeper with a skeleton archer and have him accidentally shoot the creeper instead of you, and with any luck, you will be walking away with a record!
How To: Create a landmine in Minecraft
In Minecraft, survival is key, but also being able to take advantage of your surroundings and creating clever traps can help further you along as well! In this video you will learn how to create a landmine with TNT and a pressure plate, so when a cow, a pig, a zombie, heck, whatever decide to step on your pressure plate and BOOM, you will get a large number of kills if you place it in a heavily populated area of the Minecraft world.
How To: Get down from a floating island in Minecraft
In Minecraft there is a possibility of spawning on a floating island in the world. And although this is rare, it does happen, and it can be frustrating being stuck on one single platform while not being able to get down to the world below you. Instead of falling down and dying, this video gives you a safer alternative. In it, you will learn how to build a large pillar of sand and then ride it all the way down to the surface.
How To: Create a compass in Minecraft
One awesome feature for Minecraft is the addition of the compass. It will always point you directly back to your spawn point in the game. This should help keep you from getting lost and losing your shelter or house while out exploring. In this video you will get a quick tutorial on how to build it using one red stone and four steel bars. Enjoy!
How To: Make a pit trap for animals in Minecraft
The animals in Minecraft can either be scarce or very abundant, but a cool way of cutting out the mundane process of searching for them are creating a pit trap. The easiest way to lure them using a path of torches that will lead them into falling into a deep pit that they can't hop out of. Round them all up over night and then prepare for the slaughter in the morning! In this video you will get a basic walkthrough of how to do exactly that!
How To: Make an awesome dock for your boat(s) in Minecraft
Creating your own fortress, castle, or awesome mini city in Minecraft does have some requirements, and one of those are having a dock for your boats for water travel around the world of Minecraft! If you're wondering what the best way to make one is, check out this awesome tutorial on how to create your own wooden docks.
How To: Make a cool water elevator in Minecraft
The possibilities of Minecraft are absolutely endless! If you're looking for a fast way to get to the surface from your mine, or are looking for a cooler form of transportation than your standard minecart ride, check out this video on how to build your own automated water elevator! You will get a full tutorial on how to build the structure and get it flowing! Get it? Flowing? No? Oh well...
How To: Create character skins for your character in Minecraft
If you've been playing Minecraft for a while now, you may be getting bored with the look of your character and are looking to spice it up a little bit! Well, adding character skins are actually easier than you think! But if you're more on the creative side, check out this video on how to create your own using Paint! He will go into detail on how the game reads the image and explains the skin pack.
How To: Find and gather flint in Minecraft
Want to start a fire? Make arrows for your bow? Not sure where flint is in Minecraft? It's actually right in your inventory already, you just haven't been looking hard enough! In this video you will learn how to create flint by laying gravel and destroying it multiple times until it yields flint. Repeat the process until all your gravel is gone and you're all set!
How To: Mine for resources such as coal, iron and more in Minecraft
Minecraft is the surprise indie hit of 2010 and it's still only in Alpha! And one of the mainstays of the name, "mining" is a key element to not only survival but advancement in the game and the construction of bigger and better items, tools, armor, buildings, ect. If you're confused on how to find the materials, or maybe an effective way of actually creating a good mining tunnel, this video tutorial will guide you. You'll learn what types of materials you'll need, as well as what some of the...
How To: Reach hell in Dwarf Fortress 2010
One of the new areas that you can access in Dwarf Fortress 2010 is Hell itself. This video will show you how to get there and what to do when you do.
How To: Build and use hospitals in Dwarf Fortress 2010
This video will show you how to build and use hospitals to take care of your dwarves in Dwarf Fortress 2010. It also discusses what happens when you abandon and then reclaim your fortress.
How To: Defend your fortress with a basic military in Dwarf Fortress 2010
In this video, you'll learn about the basics of using your military to defend your fortress, in this case against a dinosaur attack, in Dwarf Fortress.
How To: Plan a basic fortress setup, farm, and channel in Dwarf Fortress 2010
This Dwarf Fortress 2010 video will show you how to design a basic, effective fort, and also explain how channeling and farming work.
How To: Find a starting site, prepare dwarves, and caves in Dwarf Fortress 2010
The release of Dwarf Fortress 2010 introduced many great changes to Dwarf Fortress, and this video will bring you up to speed on them. It also covers the beginning of a game, including preparing your dwarves, choosing a fortress site, and getting into caves.
How To: Design and build an effective fortress in Dwarf Fortress
This video will give you an overview of a successful endgame fortress from Dwarf Fortress, giving you tips on achieving a similarly successful fortress throughout.
How To: Use the Dwarven Justice and Economy systems in Dwarf Fortress
In this video you will see the results of the creator's preivous attempts to use a cave-in to trap demons in their peculiar chamber, then learn how the Justice and Economy systems work in Dwarf Fortress.
How To: Edit your StarCraft II user interface to change how the camera angle works
If you want the mouse pointer in StarCraft II to act more like the pointer from Diablo, here's a tutorial which explains how to alter your user interface in the game to create this mod. You'll start by going into the game's map editor and then distributing invisible drones throughout the map to give your cursor a plethora of reference points.
How To: Defeat demons with a cave-in on their pit in Dwarf Fortress
The best way to deal with demons in Dwarf Fortress in to seal them in their peculiar chamber by creating a cave-in above it. This video will show you how to do just that.
How To: Use siege weapons and disarm enemies in Dwarf Fortress
This video will show you how to make and use siege weapons and disarm enemies in Dwarf Fortress. It also includes an arena battle at the end for kicks.
How To: Use adamantine bolts against demons and trap them in Dwarf Fortress
Demons are nearly impossible to defeat in Dwarf Fortress, but there are ways. This video will show you how to trap them under the floor and kill them in one hit with a ballista shooting adamantine bolts.
How To: Capture and take care of caged enemies in Dwarf Fortress
You can capture almost any enemy in Dwarf Fortress, and there are all sorts of creative ways of dealing with them once you have them. This video will show you some cool ways of killing and otherwise killing your captives.
How To: Build and use machinery safely in Dwarf Fortress
Late in the Dwarf Fortress game building machinery can allow you to pump water around the map and power mill stones to make more advanced food. This video will show you how to build and use machines safely, without destroying your fortress and the lives of your dwarves.
How To: Use adamantine and deal with the dangers that go with it in Dwarf Fortress
Adamantine is the best, most versatile metal in Dwarf Fortress, but discovering and using it bears great risk. This video will teach you all about adamantine and how you should react to ensure you survive what happens after you find it.
How To: Use a magma forge, roads, sculpture gardens, and ponds in Dwarf Fortress
THis video will show you how to use the immensely useful magma forges to make items without using fuel, and also how to use roads, sculpture gardens, and ponds to improve your fortress.
How To: Deal with magma, build floodgates, levers, and bridges in Dwarf Fortress
Magma is valuable but dangerous stuff in Dwarf Fortress, and this video will teach you still more about how to handle it. It also covers how to build bridges, floodgates, and levers that will link up and create effective dwarven infrastructure.
How To: Channel water and magma safely in Dwarf Fortress
Water and magma can both destroy even a sturdy dwarf fortress very quickly. This video is all about liquid safety, teaching you how to channel water and magma using u-tubes and other tools without flooding your fortress and killing your dwarves.
How To: Defeat dragons and goblin packs in Dwarf Fortress
Dragons and goblins are two of the many enemies that may come attack your fort in Dwarf Fortress. This video will show you how to deal with attacks by both and preserve the sanctity of your fortress.
How To: Deal with underground rivers and magma pipes in Dwarf Fortress
This video starts with a new Dwarf Fortress fortress, and will show you how to deal with underground rivers and magma pipes.
How To: Finish building a successful fortress in Dwarf Fortress
If your fortress is pretty big and advanced, watch this video. It will give you some advanced tips on building a nearly complete fortress, then show off the creator's beautiful, 20-tutorials-in-the-making fortress.
How To: Defend vs. a human siege and use the best traps in Dwarf Fortress
The siege is on! This video will show you how to defend your fortress against a human siege and also explain the most-used and best traps in Dwarf Fortress. The second part is not a how-to, but shows the defense against a human siege playing out so you can understand it better.