From 7e301bb72d654222f507b2f939c3ed38235fccc6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mattie Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:36:09 -0500 Subject: Further README refactoring --- README.md | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 132afe6..9edc8ca 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ Bedrock Block -BedrockConnect is a minimal *Minecraft: Bedrock Edition* server software that provides a server-list solution to players. Players can connect to any Bedrock Edition game servers, along with storing and managing an in-game list of their servers. +BedrockConnect is a minimal *Minecraft: Bedrock Edition* server software that provides a server-list interface to players. Players can connect to any Bedrock Edition game servers, along with storing and managing an in-game list of their servers. -This is primarily used for players on the game console version of the game (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, etc) where a serverlist to connect to 3rd-party servers is not natively available inside the game. This project aims to provide a quick straight forward solution that any player can setup directly on their game console without having to download anything. +This is primarily helpful on console versions of the game (Switch, Xbox, PlayStation) where a list for 3rd-party servers is not natively available in-game. This project aims to provide a straight-forward solution that any player can setup directly on their game console in a few minutes. -Here's a small demo of it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz-XYXAxd8Q +Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz-XYXAxd8Q -*BedrockConnect is and always has been free and open-source since its release in 2019. To ensure you are using the free tool/servers provided by this project, only use or download BedrockConnect resources found on this page/repository. We **do NOT** have an official mobile app on the Apple/Google Play store, and any app with the same name is NOT associated with this project.* +*BedrockConnect is and always has been free and open-source since its release in 2019. To ensure you are using the free tool/servers provided by this project, only use or download BedrockConnect resources found on this page/repository. We **do NOT** have an official mobile app on the Apple/Google Play store, and any app with the same name is NOT associated with this project.* ## ⭐ Quick setup @@ -112,35 +112,37 @@ If you're having trouble connecting to the serverlist, try running through the [ ## How does it work? -When a player connects to BedrockConnect, they are met with a server-list UI sent by the server. When the player enters the details for the server they are looking to join, BedrockConnect sends a packet that transfers the player off of BedrockConnect and on to the server they entered. +When a player connects to BedrockConnect, they are met with a server-list interface sent by the server. When the player enters the details for the server they are looking to join, BedrockConnect sends a packet that transfers the player off of BedrockConnect and on to the server they entered. -To actually get on the BedrockConnect server on game console, we primarily utilize one of two methods. +To access BedrockConnect on game consoles, we primarily utilize one of two methods: -**DNS Method** - In Minecraft Bedrock Edition, players on any version can join the available 'Featured Servers'. By using a DNS server, we can redirect the domains used by these servers to instead go to the BedrockConnect serverlist server. +- **DNS Method** - By using a custom DNS server, we can redirect the domains used by 'Featured Servers' to instead go to the BedrockConnect serverlist server. This allows players to connect through 'Featured Servers' entries. -**"Add Friend" method** - By utilizing the 'Join Game' button in the game's Friends menu, we can redirect them to the BedrockConnect instance. This method is powered by [MCXboxBroadcast](https://github.com/rtm516/MCXboxBroadcast). +- **"Add Friend" method** - By utilizing the 'Join Game' button in the game's Friends menu, we can redirect them to the BedrockConnect instance. This method is powered by [MCXboxBroadcast](https://github.com/rtm516/MCXboxBroadcast). ## Community-hosted instances -There are multiple BedrockConnect serverlist servers available hosted by the community that can be used. Currently, they do NOT share the same player database, so if you have added a server to your list on any of the given servers and connect to a different one, you will need to save that data again. +There are multiple BedrockConnect instances available hosted by the community available to use: -### List of Servers -
(Click to expand to see list) +### List of Instances +
📁 (Click to expand list) -| IP Address | Gamertag | Location | Maintainer | Note | -| ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | -| 104.238.130.180 | BCMain, BCMain1, BCMain2, BCMain3, BCMain4 | | [Pugmatt](https://github.com/Pugmatt) | Main instance. Multiple load balanced servers. If issues occur on PS4/PS5 with DNS, try the ["Add Friend" Method](#add-friend-method), or replace the primary DNS address with 45.55.68.52. | -| 5.161.83.73 | Cybrancee | | [Cybrancee](https://github.com/cybrancee) | Located in Virginia, United States. No DNS service, only BedrockConnect server | -| 213.171.211.142 | N/A | | [kmpoppe](https://github.com/kmpoppe) | No DNS service, only BedrockConnect server | -| 217.160.58.93 | N/A | | [kmpoppe](https://github.com/kmpoppe) | No DNS service, only BedrockConnect server | -| 134.255.231.119 | N/A | | [ZAP-Hosting](https://github.com/zaphosting) | | -| 185.169.180.190 | HasanBC1 | | [hasankayra04](https://github.com/hasankayra04) | Dns service with NextDNS [Status Page](https://status.hasankayra04.com) (Listed as "Dns Listener") | -| 2.59.252.99 | N/A | | [Minjae](https://github.com/minj-ae) | Located in Seoul, South Korea. No DNS service, only BedrockConnect server | -| 122.222.231.209 | BCsub, BCsub1 | | [gurinKANIMAYO](https://github.com/gurinKANIMAYO) | No DNS service; Japanese is supported. | +| IP Address | DNS-Method Enabled | Gamertag (Add-Friend Method) | Location | Maintainer | Note | +| ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | +| 104.238.130.180 | ✔️ | BCMain, BCMain1, BCMain2, BCMain3, BCMain4 | | [Pugmatt](https://github.com/Pugmatt) | Main instance. Multiple load balanced servers. If issues occur on PS4/PS5 with DNS method, replace primary DNS address with 45.55.68.52 | +| 5.161.83.73 | 🗙 | Cybrancee | | [Cybrancee](https://github.com/cybrancee) | Located in Virginia, United States | +| 134.255.231.119 | ✔️ | 🗙 | | [ZAP-Hosting](https://github.com/zaphosting) | | +| 185.169.180.190 | ✔️ | HasanBC1 | | [hasankayra04](https://github.com/hasankayra04) | DNS service with NextDNS [Status Page](https://status.hasankayra04.com) (Listed as "Dns Listener") | +| 122.222.231.209 | 🗙 | BCsub, BCsub1 | | [gurinKANIMAYO](https://github.com/gurinKANIMAYO) | Japanese is supported. | +| 213.171.211.142 | 🗙 | 🗙 | | [kmpoppe](https://github.com/kmpoppe) | | +| 217.160.58.93 | 🗙 | 🗙 | | [kmpoppe](https://github.com/kmpoppe) | | +| 2.59.252.99 | 🗙 | 🗙 | | [Minjae](https://github.com/minj-ae) | Located in Seoul, South Korea |
-[Status Page for all public instances](https://bcstatus.xyz/status/bedrock) +[Status Page for public instances](https://bcstatus.xyz/status/bedrock) + +Currently, the instances do NOT share the same player database, so if you have added a server to your list on any of the given servers and connect to a different one, you will need to save that data again. If you are currently hosting a BedrockConnect instance and are interested in adding it to this list, create a pull request adding it to the table above. -- cgit v1.2.1