How big an area is spawn chunk(s)
This is a fairly basic question, but I can't seem to find a definite answer anywhere. I'm setting up a spawn for a public server and need to put command blocks in the spawn chunk or chunks, where it's always rendered. I've read that the actual spawn chunk is always rendered, and in other places that it's surrounding chunks. Basically, from a central point (3617 x 3760, chunk 1 2 0 in 226 2 235), how far around this spot will always be rendered?
Is it just the chuck that 3617 x 3760 is located in? Is it this chunk and the 8 surrounding chunks (like a 3 chunk by 3 chunk grid), or which?
This is a 1.9 snapshot server, if that changes anything.
Thanks.
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How big is s chunk in Minecraft?
A chunk in Minecraft is a procedurally generated 16 x 16 segment of the world that extends all the way down to the bedrock up to a height of 256 blocks. In other words, a chunk is simply a small portion of your game world that consists of a maximum of 65,536 blocks.Minecraft: What are Spawn Chunks | Why are Spawn Chunks Important | What do Spawn Chunks do
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