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How to Craft a Map in Minecraft
Maps are an underrated item in Minecraft whether for vanilla navigation, or just aesthetics around your home. Learn how to easily craft maps in Minecraft!
How to Barricade Doors and Windows in Project Zomboid
Learn how to easily barricade the windows and doors in your shelter to best defend against all the enemies looking to kill you in the zombie apocalypse.
Mid 2026 Feedback Form Reply
This has been one of the biggest years yet for our feedback form. We've had some amazingly kind words, and some common feedback. In this post we'll have a chat about the common bits of feedback.
How to Increase Carry Weight / Capacity in Valheim
Carrying capacity is a constant limitation in Valheim when looting/building, but there are 3 main methods of increasing your carry weight in your playthrough!
How to Craft Every Color Dye in Minecraft
With of the dye colors in Minecraft currently, it can be hard to keep track of how to craft them all. We've broken down all the crafting options for each!
How to Get Mob Spawners in Minecraft
Being unable to mine mob spawners around your world can be frustrating. But there are a few ways you can still make this possible in your server or world!
How to Repair Items, Gear, & Tools in Valheim
Repairing your equipment often in Valheim helps make sure they don't fail when you need them most. Repairing is an easy process once you know how, though!
Curseforge vs Modrinth: Which is Better to Use?
Have you seen the named CurseForge and Modrinth thrown around, but not sure which Minecraft launcher is best? We'll help break down some core differences!
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A Guide to Elements in Palworld (Advantages & Weaknesses)
A quick type-chart and breakdown of all of the elements in Palworld, including their strengths and weaknesses against other elements in the game.
All We Know About Minecraft's New Dappled Forest Biome
How to find the Dappled Forest biome in Minecraft 26.3, and a breakdown of the special content found just in the new fall-colored biome!
Mid 2026 Feedback Form - Win a Free Server and The Toast Role
If you've been around Kinetic a while, you'll know every 6 months or so we make feedback form. This is to collect feedback on you guys about Kinetic. As a thank you we'll be giving away** 3 16gb Performance servers for life** to 3 random people who fill out the form
Minecraft 26.3: How to Craft Wool Slabs & Stairs
Minecraft 26.3 is finally introducing wool slabs and stairs to the game! Find out how to craft each and create fluffier builds than you ever could before.
How to Disable Fire Spread in Minecraft
A quick & easy guide on disabling fire spread in your Minecraft world / server, and to prevent blocks from being destroyed by fire altogether.
How to Get Planks in Project Zomboid
3 of the easiest ways to obtain planks in Project Zomboid so you can reinforce your base, barricade windows, or craft more advanced items.
Minecraft 26.3 Release Date, Major Changes, & Patch Notes
Mojang recently shared a final testing post on the main features coming in the Minecraft 26.3 update. Come see all the changes to the game for the new update!
How to Enable Keep Inventory in Minecraft
A quick guide on how to avoid losing items when you die in Minecraft in multiplayer & singleplayer, no matter what version of the game you're playing on.
Top 5 Popular Shader Packs for Minecraft 26.2
We've compiled the top 5 most popular shader pack options for Minecraft 26.2 in 2026 to help you decide which is right for you, including image examples!
How to Catch an Axolotl in Minecraft
Kinetic Hosting's comprehensive guide on the easiest way to find and catch an axolotl in Minecraft, including the super rare blue axolotl!
Panel 26.28.0 Change Log
This new update adds a reworked startup flags editor for Minecraft, new flags builder, new install screens, and other fixes and improvements
How to Install a Minecraft Snapshot Release
Looking to try out the new features coming to Minecraft, or play on a specific snapshot? We'll help walk you through the easiest method of installing them!
Palworld 1.0: All New Electric Pals & Where to Find Them
Palworld 1.0 has introduced 7 new Electric-type pals to the game. We'll help break down the basics of what each of them do and where you can find them!