Exalpha-dev.github.io

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"**exalpha-dev.github.io**" is an official *Minecraft Alpha 1.0.16 Versions* website. It houses an in-universe archived version of a website for Extension 16.05 uncovered from a web developer's old hard drive. It was first launched and announced in the description of "Discovered" on May 25, 2022, as a bare-bones page used solely to obtain access to "lilypad\_qa.jar", but was later expanded after the release of "Consequences". Most of the website is functional, though many links are currently blank.

## Content

The website is divided into seven main sub-pages: a main page, "Download", "FAQ", "Bug reports", "Screenshots" (currently not functional), "Register (QA)", and "Changelogs". All pages except "Bug reports" have a header at the top with text reading "`Minecraft Alpha Version 1.0.16` / `Extension 16.05`" and links to the main sub-pages. Below the header is also a darkened area with the following text:

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### Main page

"index.html" is the main page of the website, linked in the large title text in the header. It contains some taglines promoting the extension alongside screenshots showing new features.

The page additionally contains a hidden message in its source code within the "footer" element:

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`Extension 16.05 brings you a new Minecraft experience.

**BUILD**
using new blocks.
Check out some of our players' builds here

**SURVIVE**
Ext16.05 brings you new items to help you survive, as well as difficulty enhancements for a harder experience.``**EXPLORE**
the world to see and uncover many new materials and events! Sky's the limit!

**CONNECT**
with players from all over the world via the mysterious doors that may sometimes appear in the world!

**FIGHT**
new and horrifying creatures that will pose a challenge to even the best Minecraft players!`

### Download

"g\_download.html" supposedly contained download links for the extension's launcher. However, none of the links are currently functional.

`**Download**
*Reminder: this version is not to be disclosed; any recordings and/or screenshots outside of the bug tracker are prohibited.*

Download the launcher here.
It should automatically receive the latest updates. If not, install the update manually.

Manual download`

### FAQ

"g\_faq.html" contains a list of frequently asked questions about the extension intended for new players.

`**FAQ**
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been provided below for new or confused players.

**Q: What platforms is Minecraft available on?**
*A: Currently, we support Windows Vista and above. There are no official downloads for Apple and Linux systems yet.*

**Q: What is the Hub?**
*A: The Hub is an area that allows you to see other players. You can enter into other players' worlds through this. Do make sure to behave yourselves and not have too much fun with their worlds. As for how to access this? You will have to find out yourself...*

**Q: How do I report a bug?**
*A: Report any issues here at our official bug tracker.*

**Q: When will the next update be released?**
*A: When it is ready.*`

### Bug reports

*For a full documentation of the contents of the "Bug reports" page, see /Bug reports.*
"g\_bugtracker.html" contains the list of active bug reports for the extension, sporting a completely different appearance from the rest of the site. The list is split into seven sub-pages, but only the six bug reports in the first sub-page can be accessed.

### Register (QA)

"g\_registration.html" contains the generator of registration keys used to access "lilypad\_qa.jar". Upon entering a valid name into the text box, a code is generated and copied to the clipboard. The name cannot be empty, exceed fourteen characters, or contain any characters other than letters and numbers. The same input can result in different codes.

This was the only page available in the first version of the website, containing only the key generator with no graphics other than plain text. It also contained the following message:

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> `*We are currently working on making this page a mirror of one of the old sites. While we found all the required resources, some work still needs to be done, so for now, we only ported over the registration page.
> Expect to see a lot of new content.
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`**Registration**
*Due to the massive influx of new players, our registration email had become flooded, and was unable to generate keys at a reasonable rate. As such, we have provided an automatic key generator below. Simply enter your username here and input the resulting key into your launcher.*`

*After entering a valid name:*

`***Success! Your key is:
[key]
Copied to clipboard.***`

*After entering an empty name:*

`***Errors occurred during key generation:
\* name cannot be empty***`

*After entering a name with characters other than letters or numbers:*

`***Errors occurred during key generation:
\* invalid character in username***`

*After entering a name longer than fourteen characters:*

`***Errors occurred during key generation:
\* username too long***`

### Changelogs

"g\_changelog.html" contains changelogs for the extension. The only changelog currently available is that of "Ext16.05 version 13 [Lilypad]".

`**Changelog**
Ext16.05 version 13 [Lilypad]

Changes in this version:``* List of texture changes

* Added a Hunger Bar and sprint function

* Each chunk now has its own designated region-name

* Numerous new items and blocks added

* Added Giants, our first proper bosses

* Gave our night skies a fresh layer of paint

* New music by [5]`* `Other minor fixes listed here`

## References

1. ↑ Archive of "exalpha-dev.github.io" via the Wayback Machine; May 25, 2022.