Minecraft Bedrock Cartography Table

Minecraft Bedrock players are reporting a critical issue: Cartography Tables are causing map duplication, creating significant in-game economic imbalances. The bug, confirmed by Mojang, is actively being investigated, with temporary workarounds advised for players.

The issue, stemming from a flaw in the way the Cartography Table processes map data, allows for effortless replication. This jeopardizes the value and rarity of in-game maps, disrupting player economies and exploration.

The Bug: Duplication via Cartography Table

Players discovered that using a Cartography Table to modify a map sometimes creates a duplicate instead of altering the original.

This occurs primarily when combining a map with empty maps or glass panes.

The result is two identical maps where there should only be one modified version, essentially creating free copies.

Who is Affected?

The bug affects all Minecraft Bedrock Edition players across all platforms, including Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices.

There are reports of the issue in the latest version of the game.

All players who interact with Cartography Tables and maps are potentially at risk.

When Did This Start?

Reports of the duplication bug began surfacing within the last few days.

The precise update or game change that triggered the issue is currently under investigation by Mojang.

How Does It Work?

The process is straightforward: a player places a map and an empty map or glass pane into the Cartography Table.

Instead of the expected outcome of extending the map or adding a glass layer, the game generates a second, identical copy of the original map.

This exploit is easily repeatable, leading to the mass duplication of valuable maps.

The Impact: Economic Disruption

The uncontrolled duplication of maps drastically devalues them in the in-game economy.

Maps that were once rare and valuable, requiring extensive exploration to create, are now easily obtainable.

This can undermine player efforts and disrupt established trading systems.

"I spent weeks exploring and mapping my world," reports @Miner_747 on Twitter. "Now anyone can just duplicate my hard work with a Cartography Table. It's ruined the value of maps!"

Mojang's Response

Mojang is aware of the issue and is actively working on a fix.

They have acknowledged the bug on their official bug tracker and social media channels.

A patch is expected to be released soon to address the problem.

Temporary Workarounds

Until a fix is released, players are advised to avoid using Cartography Tables for map modification.

Consider using alternative methods for extending maps, such as manually crafting them on a crafting table, though this might not offer the same level of precision.

Be cautious when trading for maps, as their value may be artificially inflated due to the duplication bug.

Next Steps

Mojang is expected to release a patch in the coming days.

Players should monitor official Minecraft channels for updates on the bug fix.

The long-term impact on the in-game economy remains to be seen, but a swift resolution is crucial to restoring balance and trust within the community.