Rediscovering Minecraft

Shiminay

Minecraft sort of fell out of favour with me, but I've begun playing again since the weekend (the gods only know why, I've a metric fk ton of other games to be playing too). First things that struck me were the changes since I last played properly (game was still in beta at the time I think).

Villages had existed, but now the NPCs are smart and they can trade which is pretty cool. The temples are a pretty cool feature, even if I did get blown all to hell in one after falling down a hole

There was spells and potions the last time I played, but I never really got into them, I'll have to give them a proper look this time.

I guess I prefer to spend my time building something and then maybe moving on. Right now I'm getting stuck into a big castle sort of deal and having a stable and sustainable food income (wheat and animals) and then I think I'll go looking for villages and temples to loot. I'm cheating a bit by using Amidst to locate things because I know I'd just get completely lost and annoyed if I picked a direction at random and walked off for several days

So what else have I missed in my absence?

Kenno90

Shiminay wrote: »

Minecraft sort of fell out of favour with me, but I've begun playing again since the weekend (the gods only know why, I've a metric fk ton of other games to be playing too). First things that struck me were the changes since I last played properly (game was still in beta at the time I think).

Villages had existed, but now the NPCs are smart and they can trade which is pretty cool. The temples are a pretty cool feature, even if I did get blown all to hell in one after falling down a hole

There was spells and potions the last time I played, but I never really got into them, I'll have to give them a proper look this time.

I guess I prefer to spend my time building something and then maybe moving on. Right now I'm getting stuck into a big castle sort of deal and having a stable and sustainable food income (wheat and animals) and then I think I'll go looking for villages and temples to loot. I'm cheating a bit by using Amidst to locate things because I know I'd just get completely lost and annoyed if I picked a direction at random and walked off for several days

So what else have I missed in my absence?

Have you tried multiplayer, i cant remember the last time i played a serious game in single player.

There is also an enchantment system now, Once you earn enough experience (XP Green Bar) you can give your armour and weapons/tools abilities

Xenon560

Shiminay wrote: »

So what else have I missed in my absence?

Me?


Seriously though, Im still playing and am still suprised to find new features that were new like a month ago

-( i )- Wicker

You should join up to the Boards server once it's changed back to normal survival which will be soon hopefully.

cherryghost

Just play Tekkit and fall in love again

Xenon560

Never gave Tekkit a chance, too complicated

AirBiscuit

Xenon560 wrote: »

Never gave Tekkit a chance, too complicated

Boo!
Vanilla sucks once you play tekkit long enough.

gavmcg92

Shiminay wrote: »

So what else have I missed in my absence?

You can place stairs upside-down!!!! :eek:

"It's like a whole new game"

EDIT : Welcome back Shim. I believe the last time you were on was when we were testing out the new map (2nd boards map)

-( i )- Wicker wrote: »

You should join up to the Boards server once it's changed back to normal survival which will be soon hopefully.

He was a mod on the boards server :P (possibly before your time)

Morag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fXRth-kFbU