Summary
Minecraft’s recent Java snapshots have put a lot of their energy into tweaking the minecart, mostly with regard to its physics. While this makes for an excellent foundation, that foundation needs to be built on with some big changes toMinecraft’s oldest vehicle.
Beginning withMinecraft’s 24w33a snapshot in August, a new cycle of snapshots has come to the game. These optional, experimental features are trialing a number of changes, including bundles, revamped redstone torches, and some big minecart changes. These snapshots include a command to modify minecart speed, laying the groundwork for future speed changes. In addition, minecarts in these snapshots maintain velocity when flying off a ramp, continuing at a diagonal before arching downwards. This alone makes the vehicle far more versatile, opening up a whole new world of creativity for players to meddle with.
Minecraft’s Minecarts Should See Even Bigger Changes
The minecart’s weaknesses have long been a community bugbear. Though it was a great option for its time,Minecrafthas since added horses, elytra, and stronger boats (with ice highways to boot). Thanks to its middling speed, lack of maneuverability, and intensive iron cost, many players find it more convenient to beat the Ender Dragon for an elytra than to construct a minecart track. Though the changes proposed in these recent snapshots are incredibly important, Mojang should ensure that the minecart gets as much love as it’s owed.
The Need For A Flat Speed Buff
Speed needs to be at the heart of what the minecart offers, and that’s not currently being provided. Given thatoptions likeMinecraft’s elytragrant diversity of movement, allowing the player to glide in any direction without set-up, the minecart should make up for its comparatively limited movement with high speeds. Since minecarts are used as train systems by players, they should mirror the benefits of trains; they may not offer the freedom of a bike or an off-roader, but they can get between locations incredibly fast.
The current minecart doesn’t offer any such trade-off, putting itway behind other forms ofMinecrafttransport. If the minecart is to only be an on-rails vehicle (literally), it should be pretty fast regardless of any other add-ons. Not accounting for additional bells-and-whistles, like the possibility of new redstone items that could buff speed, a 1.5x or even 2x buff to speed would be a good start. With all the costs involved in making a functional minecart track, as well as its lack of off-road capability, it needs to be faster than a horse by miles.
New Carts And Tracks Would Deepen The System
Minecraftlacks depth in a handful of areas, with the game often pursuing new systems rather than building on older ones. Minecarts actually aren’t an example of this, with many types of track and cart already in existence. However, it wouldn’t hurt for Mojang to grow out this pool of items with some new toys. A faster cart and faster track pieces would be a good start, but more unique functions would be a great shout too. Big-ticket boss drop items like Nether Stars and sponges could be turned into carts, granting buffs and absorbing water respectively. The latter could even justify underwater railways.
Customization could be a big factor too; colored dyes could be used to paint carts, banners could be hung on the back of carts, and unique carts could be salvaged from structures (similarly toTerraria). The current changes to minecarts have already tapped intothe endless creativity ofMinecraftplayers, and offering ways to deck out minecarts would bring more players into that fold. Moreover, offering ways for minecarts to be personalized is a different but equally sensible way of making them desirable.
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Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. you’re able to survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
