Summary
With how impressive 1.21 is shaping up to be,Minecraft’s next update may, understandably, take a step back in scope. Whenever Mojang does want to give the game some major changes again, though, there’s oneMinecraftsystem that could do with a makeover.
Minecraft’s 1.21 update looks to exceed expectations, going far beyond what credits fans gave it upon first glance. Tricky Trials will mostly be based around the trial chamber structure, but even in that regard it’s far more of a general update than the system overhauls seen with content drops like Village and Pillage or The Nether Update. New mobs, new challenges, new blocks, and a new weapon will all be tied to the chamber, but additions will also come from outside this avenue—such as new paintings and a reworked Bad Omen effect.
Minecraft Would Benefit Greatly From A Farming Update
If Mojang ever returns to cooking up patches for specific systems withMinecraft, farming would be a solid choice.Farming is incredibly important inMinecraft,with the need to set up a reliable food source being one of the player’s first concerns. After that’s sorted out, the farming system is often returned to for the harvesting of better food, building materials, trading goods and more. Despite how prolific the system is within a playthrough, the basic routine of farming has become far too stale. New crops, new hazards, and more ways to farm could all go a long way to injecting new life into such a well-trod mechanic.
Farming Needs A Fresh Upper Ceiling
With a wealth of exhaustive online tutorials, it’s pretty easy to reach the zenith of farming. Easily-replicated redstone contraptions have madefarming inMinecraft abreeze, and even the brightest minds will run out of ways to expedite things further. Not only that, but villages have exacerbated the problem with their level of crop diversity. Players can easily run a dozen ready-made farms out of one village, and stacks of hay bales discourage farming wheat for a good while too. That’s not to say these naturally generated farms shouldn’t exist, but it does mean that there ought to be more options outside what players can get from minute one.
Moreover, players have also trended towards certain food sources. Crops like potatoes or beetroot see scarce usage when compared to carrots or wheat, both of which can be turned into food or for breeding livestock. The consistent use ofparticular foods amongMinecraftplayersisn’t really a big issue, but it is indicative of how few crops there are for players to choose from. Theoretically, there are more plants than players could ever find room to grow, but few are optimal enough for players to ever consider farming them in large quantities. Cocoa beans and glowberries especially come to mind in this context.
Mojang Has Missed Multiple Opportunites To Reinvigorate Farming
Mojang has had a couple of chances in recent updates to really give farming a boost, but has so far come up short. The Wild Update was a major opportunity to bring in some new plants and, while some were added, it didn’t really live up to its name.The sniffer fromMinecraft’s Trails and Talesis another important example; the ancient seeds that the mob can unearth are little more than decoration.
Missing these opportunities has only sparked more community interest inan update toMinecraft’s farming, and it’d be great if Mojang capitalized on it. Be it more crops from other dimensions, in the vein of nether wart or chorus fruit, or just useful plants that only grow in rare locales (encouraging players to bring some home to farm), expanding farming will only enrich the player experience.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. you may 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!
