The Sage Of Time
Yeah, I considered time-restraint play but wasn't aware you could setup an account like this in Windows so I didn't think it practical given the situation. Good stuff.Originally Posted by Panda Man
fyi he could just do it current user then set up another account that can be only logged in for say, 2 hours a day to play minecraftJust make sure his accounts don't have admin permissions.
Cookie Thief
Yeah, this has been an NT feature forever.
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/412/x...imes-and-days/
Microsoft hands out this live tool to try and make it easy, some people like it:
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-family-safety
Again, make sure he has no administrative access!
Enjoying the finer things
I didn't mean any offense. I just had parents who were totally against it growing up but I never let them stop us because I found gaming an amazing way to let out frustration and such. When they took away games, I'd build computers or tinker with electronics. I'm sure he'll be fine without a little minecraft. Buy him some Legos. They're basically the same thing.
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Cyber Husky!
he has more lego then you can shake a stick at, he just never touches it no moreI didn't mean any offense. I just had parents who were totally against it growing up but I never let them stop us because I found gaming an amazing way to let out frustration and such. When they took away games, I'd build computers or tinker with electronics. I'm sure he'll be fine without a little minecraft. Buy him some Legos. They're basically the same thing
Advanced Combo User
I understand where you are coming from, and a thing to try may be to attempt to get him into some social creative outlets. I do not know his age, interests, or what is available where you are, but maybe tabletop rpg's, writing, music, social events, etc. Generally there is something that can be beneficial to his creative mind that would keep him off of minecraft.
Someday I shalt be human again
Can I have it then?
Cyber Husky!
Well the update is this.
Ive time restricted his computer it will kick him off half hour before bed, time enough for a shower and what nots, and to kick him an just under an hour before he has to leave for school again giving him more than enough time to get ready. there is also on weekdays a 1 hour log off period for homework.
Ive also restricted his Net speed, not an insane level its fine enough for browsing and online gaming but it is still a small portion of the total bandwidth, this should stop his connection killing.
Now he can still play but now he is auto booted when he should be doing other things, if he shows some responsibility ill loosen up these
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how old is he anyway?
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Don' worry, it won't hurt... that much!
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Lolz
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yeah... 14 and having addictions isnt very good
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Hello, i am the casting Couch. you have probably seen me in locations that you can ether not tell anyone, or places you wish you never visited if you know what i mean
E.G.G.M.A.N.
I think you've taken the best option in this matter Kouen. Should he manage to go with it properly and handle it well, then you can loosen the restrictions. For now, this is probably the best option.
Again though - be careful. Kids can be annoyingly good at circumventing computer limitations. You're bloody good at handling computer systems though, so you should be good. Just keep a watchful eye.
Incidentally, speaking as the one who made Minecraft in another plot to take over the world (youdidnotreadthis), I would advise you to loosen the restrictions active immediately, or retribution will follow.
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Warking flavorfull
Least it isn't Terraria. Such a good game.
