I dont mean to sound completely stupid, but I recently received Minecraft for Christmas. I have set up an account, but I havent managed to figure out how to play online. Playing online was basically the only reason I asked for MC. My friend plays it all the time but, I dont kno whow to play online. I go to multiplayer but thats just for LAN, and nothing comes up.
you need to do add a server and type in the ip of the server you want to join there are many if you google it. or you can run your own
you have to figure out the server that your friend plays on and join that one. your best bet is to ask your frined what login info you need to get onto that server (as some have passwords, whitelisting or even use web addresses as opposed to IPs) if your looking to just play online in general you have to look up minecraft servers and use their login info (usually ita just an IP address but for some of the bigger servers its sometimes a bit more) I would personally suggest looking into some smaller servers first that way you get a good feel for minecraft and what it has to offer because most of the larger servers are crammed with other players stuff or stripped clean of resources making it harder for newer players to get started. if PVP is what your looking for then its a whole different story since there really isnt any tactics for minecraft PVP its all just a bit of luck and experience.
http://minecraft-server-list.com/
Step 1. Find a server for you and your friend to play on. To do so goto minecraftservers.org. (remember it)
Step 2. Start up minecraft and click the multiplayer option.
Step 3. Click on add server.
Step 4. Enter your sever.
Step 5. Click done.
Step 6. Click on your newly added sever and select join.