#minecraft game design

[nocinovae]

I’m in my minecraft’s missing potential brainrot again :’(

Gimme A FOREST UPDATE

I’m just thinking about how awesome the cherry blossoms were and that they could do such amazing work on the other forests

THE TREE FUNGI

Gimme more flowers and vines and leaf types and more blossoms !!!! Bushes!!!

:( I sit at the window looking out longingly like a Victorian wife waiting for her husband to come home from war.

Come home to me minecraft nature ambience come hooommee

[presswoodterryryan]

Minecraft as a Canvas: Art Education Revolutionized

By Ariel Have you ever looked at a painting and thought, I could totally make that in Minecraft!? Well, guess what? You absolutely can! Minecraft isn’t just about mining diamonds or battling mobs—it’s a giant digital canvas where you can explore color, design, and creativity in ways that even some professional artists do! In this post, I’ll show you how Minecraft can be used to teach art and…

[fantasykiri5]

Guy who is Bonita ‼️

[sadagios]

still brainrotting on life series designs, and now: last life mumbo killsalot jumbo

[prokopetz]

I've seen several indie projects take aim at producing a tabletop RPG which adapts or is in some sense inspired by Minecraft, all of which have eventually either stalled out or concluded that the task is impossible, and I think the basic problem is that the greater part of the indie RPG developer community seems to take it as an article of faith that heavy, complex inventory and resource management mechanics in tabletop RPGs are a bad design pattern that nobody enjoys engaging with – some people have been fooled into thinking they do, but it's only their lack of exposure to alternatives that prevents them from realising they're not really having fun – and that's an attitude that's fundamentally at odds with recognising why people Minecraft.

[xesnox]

I thought about the concept of gender in Minecraft.

Canonically, there is no gender. According to notch it wasn’t “important to the game”, so they chose not to include it; which is honestly an extremely valid point to make.

(He also mentions Steve is non-binary but we won’t talk about that now.)

In the 2019 Guidebook Jeb mentions something similar.

Not only does this discuss the lack of gender in mobs, but also hints at the idea of players taking on pronouns without a preexisting gender-identity, rather than having one assigned based on their biological sex by default.

Considering how mobs like cows and villagers work breeding wise it is easy to assume there is no sexual dimorphism within any species in any dimension.

it implies that even mobs with names / pronouns like Jean (Enderdragon), Simmons (Wither) and William (Warden), the latter two of which don’t even have canon pronouns, are also still genderless.

This includes aforementioned humanoid mobs like the illagers, Villagers (which actually have another similar developer statement attached, didn’t screenshot it but it’s on the wiki.) and Builders like the player as well as many of the undead.

So what does this mean?

Due to how breeding works in universe: requiring two parties involved, which cancels out asexual reproduction.

It leads me to believe that each and every species in this universe is unisexual: meaning a species of only one sex.

Which with the example of how turtles and chickens work in the game, means that every individual would have both male and female sexual characteristics: as both are capable of laying eggs.

In less scientific terms, being agender and intersex is the baseline in the Minecraft universe.

Also probably makes everyone omnisexual by default.

[stagbeetleboy]

The Nether’s scorching winds carry strange spores.

[sculkapologist]

We had a storage warehouse on our realm already, but I really wanted a space for plant-specific storage for the ten million oak leaves I inevitably need to save for custom trees -- so I built us a greenhouse! I think this might be the largest build I've done yet!!

A couple of things have labels, but for the most part storage spaces are delineated by the plants themselves -- barrels for a particular type of leaf have the corresponding sapling sitting on top, flowerboxes show off what kinds of flowers go in the barrels next to them, etc. I really wanted the space to have practical room to store EVERY PLANT, but to also feel like the primary purposes is growing and enjoying them.

And bonus planning sketches:

it took a LOT of planning -- these are just a few of the sketches I did trying to figure out where everything should go. IT WAS HONESTLY QUITE INTIMIDATING TO SORT OUT, I can't believe it's done!!

Also, a couple shots of the little dirt storage room just b/c I think it turned out nice too:

If you wanna watch me walking through the space (these screenshots don't quite show it all), I streamed a little tour recently over here!

[arsenicflame]

made the most delightful discovery about the shape of bees in mysims (SQUARE)

[just-floetcoeur]

My designs of the Divine Warriors.

Past version + a ver. with evil Shad. Man Shad has changed lol.

I got lazy with Kul’zak’s design. Was sick of drawing armour.

I tried to think up of headcanon lore for them but I don’t have much.

Irene the Matron

Goddess of light, health/healing, life, fertility, abundance, peace and motherhood

Region: Ru’aun, Phoenix Drop

Symbols: The purple spring leaf and unicorns

Song inspiration: “Thought I would be satisfied seeing you content at the other side. But somehow I thought these crazy thoughts that I deserve to be loved, I deserve to know love, we deserve to live in love. I wish there's no end to our time together.”

- Bulbel, Mili

“I’ll take your hand and guide you through all the steps one takes to move on to a place, a world unseen to us all. But it’s okay, we’ll be together, my friend.”

- What Will You Leave Behind (End Titles), Maude Plante-Husaruk & Max LL

“Though I’m about to wreck, you still have your life ahead. All things that lose their way can find it again. There is no inertia in the ocean.”

- Adrift, Stray Gods

Shad the destroyer

God of the Nether, shadows, destruction, death and vengeance

Region: Nether, Falcon Claw

Symbols: Red spears and the wolf

Song inspiration: “There was a boy who shared your bones, your eager blood, your affinity for love. He had it all in his hands and he watched it all turn to sand.”

-Holy the Sea, Forgive Durden

”Could this be the day I have waited for when all my hard work doesn't go ignored? Maybe she was right, they will realize I can change the world, open up their eyes. They know I am more than some eager blood. Not some average bones, I believe in love. I just want to prove I deserve this gift. I will change this world, maybe this is it.”

-Life Is Looking Up, Forgive Durden

“The mind plays tricks, you are confused. The man you seek is long gone, dead and cold, a story told by those he trusted, those he loved, and those who then moved on.”

- I Know Those Eyes / This Man Is Dead, Brandi Burkhardt & Thomas Borchert

“Watch out for the wicked ones who call themselves beloved ones.”

-Holy the Sea, Forgive Durden

”You're a fool to think this princess could ever really love a couple of poor boys like us.”

-The End and the Beginning, Forgive Durden

He and Irene were created as opposites, representing the two sides of the moon. Where there is light, there is darkness. They both need each other to exist but they can never truly love each other.

They basically have Celestia and Luna’s story. Shad hated how Irene was so much more loved. He hated how she bloomed with her divine powers while he thought they were a curse. Because of them, the villagers saw him as a monster. He was tied to the darkness against his will. But just like a moth to the light, he could not look away from her.

“The moon will sing a song for me. I loved you like the sun.”

He thought that by joining the Divine Warriors he’d finally be seen as a hero, that he’d be recognized for his actions. But Irene was always number one. With that resentment already growing, the Divine Warriors betraying him was the thing that unleashed all his rage. He became the Shadow Lord and created the Shadow Knights to kill Irene.

Falconclaw was probably the only village that didn’t see him as an evil divinity (aka worshiping Shad the destroyer and not the Shadow Lord).

On that note, Shad probably hated to be called “the Destroyer”, reinforcing his image as “the bad one”. But he accepted the relic for Irene. “I will make this curse my blessing.”

Esmund the Protector

The only one who doesn’t have an FFXIV equivalent.

God of mountains, ice, guards, law, order and miners

Region: O’khasis

Symbols: The Violet sword and the bear

Song inspiration: “I’m sure that she would care to hear your argument as to how your presence is the reason she is sick. But I suppose it’s in vain, since her life is ending when I thrust this blade into her heart a-thumping.”

-The End and the Beginning, Forgive Durden

(Except Esmund would stab Shad, not Irene)

“Lights will guide you home and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.”

-Fix You, Cody Fry

He fucking hates Shad. He copes by saying it’s because he’s evil but he just wants Irene to love him.

Enki the Keeper

God of time, nature, wisdom, knowledge, moon and arcana (magic)

Region: Gal’ruk

Symbols: The blue hourglass and the owl

Song inspiration: “The mountains seceded, the light and dark depleted. We lost Adakias, but regained our science. Our world was finally reunited. So this is my cue, of where to leave you. Now it's your story to retell and pass on because an idea is only relevant if it's being thought upon. So remember, never surrender ‘cause the unrelenting constancy of love and hope will rescue and restore you from any scope.”

-The End and the Beginning, Forgive Durden

“The rest is up to you to do with what you’ll do, to learn and love and laugh ‘til the cycle circles back. I’ll just separate, weigh anchor, disengage, divide and disappear, and see you in the mirror.”

- Genesis, Forgive Durden & Casey Crescenzo

“You really are the chosen one, the calculated sacrifice. Please listen to my last words before I fade away. This is my gift to you: Live for your love every day. Please don't let your tired heart stop beating.”

- The End and the Beginning, Forgive Durden

Enki was also jealous of Irene’s love for Shad but he didn’t feel good betraying Shad. His death was his repayment for what he did.

Kul’zak the Wanderer

God of the stars, wind, wanderers -wandering merchants, bards, rogues, travellers, drifters, …-, freedom and prosperity/money

Symbols: the green walking stick and the elk

Region: Tech’ens

I’m basing off his whole personality of the one and only thing he’s ever said in the whole series: “Imortality? Hm, that doesn’t seem so bad.” So I made him a greedy bastard. Where Irene is the healer and leader, Shad the lancer and dps, Esmund the tank and Enki the support mage, Kul’zak is the rogue. He’s not completely selfish but he’s definitely the most selfish of the Divine Warriors. He helped Enki and Esmund cuz he thought it’d be fun.

[in-study-hell]

bird

[seekerknight557]

Notes game - OC edition!

Edit: Spam allowed!

5 - I'll doodle one of my blorbos

10 - I'll doodle two (2) of my blorbos

15 - I'll post all of the above!

20 - I'll make a meme about my ocs

25 - I'll post the meme here

30 - I'll redesign one of my blorbos (that needs it the most)

40 - I'll make a minecraft skin based on a blorbo

50 - I'll build something in minecraft based on a blorbo

60 - I'll reorganize the collages I have of my characters to better suit them

70 - I'll make a "which one of my ocs are you" quiz and post

80 - I'll start working on an OC binder to have physical copies of my work

90 - I'll crochet something related to the blorbos

100 - I'll start a Q+A related to my protagonist! My asks will be open for a week to answer anything

[presswoodterryryan]

Crafting Epic Stories in Minecraft

By Ariel Minecraft is more than just a game—it’s an open-world storytelling engine where players can craft adventures, explore infinite landscapes, and bring their wildest narratives to life. Whether you’re a creative builder, an aspiring game designer, or a passionate storyteller, Minecraft offers an unparalleled platform to blend imagination with interactive storytelling. In this expansive…

[nocinovae]

Minecraft feels like it doesn’t know what to do for big updates any more so they’re doing like small miscellaneous updates collected together. I wish they’d move on from trying to give them a theme bc I feel like that’s just confusing.

One thing I wish they’d do is do updates from time to time and go back and add pieces to old update. Like maybe add more fish or tree types.

Specifically what made me have this thought is that I’d love if they’d add more to the geodes. Like the amethysts are lovely but I’d love if there was a whole range of crystals to find in geodes!! I feel like that’s along the line of the archaeological stuff they’ve done recently! Digging into the earth for history and stuff!

Also if they ever do a forest update I’d freak out. I’d love if they revamped their nature bc I feel like that part of the over world specifically has been the same since the beginning era of minecraft. Like ocean, nether, caves, villages, NOW FOREST. And end.

Feels like natural progression of their universe growing! And I like feeling like the updates can have a “story” like aspect to me. Especially bc worldbuilding. Favorite idea when it comes to minecraft lore

[ki1ldeer]

Fish themed gem ‼️‼️‼️ this is pacific opal and they are my personal gemsona that I created originally when topaz (my birthstone) was introduced in steven universe

[batstabb]

the jumbo mumbo