NetworkCraft

The NetworkCraft project is a mod for Minecraft built upon the OpenComputers mod. Our goal is to expand the networking capabilities of the existing mod to mirror real TCP/IP networks and to visualize these networks in a way that helps teach these concepts.

Problem Definition
Develop a Minecraft Mod that enables realistic modeling of TCP/IP networks and their control

Background
Minecraft is a 3D/VR game that enables the creation of complex virtual worlds. Mods enable modifying Minecraft. There are 1000s free of mods, i.e.: Animals, Armor, Sims-style, Mechanics, Flight Simulators. There are several mods for energy and mechanics, and a couple that simulate computing: Computer Craft and Open-Computers. However, these do not model computer networks and their control and security in a way that is realistic enough to enable quality research and education in TCP/IPbased networks and cybersecurity using 3D worlds and VR

Team Information
Customer: UI CoE: Daniel Conte de Leon (CS)

Document Archive
Many documents will be hosted on a private GitHub repository. This can be found at: https://github.com/IrishTunn/NetworkCraft