💡Players are thrown into a closed 350x350 block world in sessions lasting 2-5 hours over the span of two months.
🔒Communication is limited, forcing players to interact with signs or obtain each other's Skype information.
💣Conflicts and wars between different groups of players emerge.
🌐Resource management becomes crucial as scarcity of essential items, such as sand and food, arises.
🕊️Some players choose to remain clanless and exploit the lack of rules to their advantage.
What is the premise of the Closed Map Experiment?
—The Closed Map Experiment is a Minecraft social experiment where 30 strangers are placed in a closed 350x350 block world for sessions lasting 2-5 hours over two months.
How do players communicate in the closed world?
—In-game chat is disabled, forcing players to interact with signs or obtain each other's Skype information.
What challenges arise in the experiment?
—Scarcity of resources, conflicts between groups, and the need for resource management become significant challenges for the players.
Are there any unexpected outcomes in the experiment?
—Some players choose to remain clanless and exploit the lack of rules to their advantage, leading to conflicts and unexpected actions.
How long does the experiment last?
—The experiment lasts for two months, with sessions ranging from 2-5 hours.
00:00On May 7th, 2012, an account is created on the Minecraft forums for the Closed Map Experiment.
00:1530 strangers are thrown into a closed 350x350 block world with limited communication.
01:10One player's computer gets hacked, leading to mysterious events.
02:48A player receives an invitation to the experiment and joins.
03:16Players gather in the closed world, starting their journey.
06:00Clans form, resources become scarce, and conflicts arise.
09:56The Axe, a powerful clan, is wiped out, leading to a server-wide conflict.
11:17The Reefers, a clanless duo, exploits the lack of rules and creates chaos.
