The desert, at the moment, has no weather patterns. Every other biome has rain or snow. While the desert has nothing, so I think the desert should have sandstorms! They would restrict visibility and make a super annoying sound (like rain ) and maybe add an enchantment to helmets that let them see through or farther through the sand. (only making the enchantments see farther through would add levels to the enchantments. e.i. level one would let you see three blocks farther, level two six blocks ect.) And mobs would be able to stay spawned during the day. (while the sandstorm is active) And if there was already a a post/thread that suggested this than I missed it when I searched for it. :/
like this idea - deserts need weather, too! some other possible effects: the wind could slow your movement, and there could be a chance of suffocation if you can't find shelter.
like this idea - deserts need weather, too! some other possible effects: the wind could slow your movement, and there could be a chance of suffocation if you can't find shelter.
Suffocation? I don't know, other weathers do nothing but annoy you;(and fertilize farmland) then again that would be really annoying and maybe it could kill crops to? You could be on to something.
there is a real risk of suffocation in a real sandstorm, i think that would add interest and realism. i like the crop damage idea, too, that happens in real life too.
That is true but we have to remember that Minecraft isn't all about realism. However, the desert is supposed to be harsh yet you can grow crops and always have plenty of water. Your sandstorm would make the desert harsher, and we kind of need that. (in my opinion)
Support,
But i dont think this should move/place/destroy blocks. It could get really laggy
And
SLLLLOOOOWWWW
EDIT: How about since the desert villages are coming in 1.3, then the villagers will have to go inside during the storm (Like at night)
But
If they stay outside 1/10 chance of that happening, They will have a high chance they will get lost in the storm,
Hehe it will be kinda funny if you see a villager just walking around the desert.
Support,
But i dont think this should move/place/destroy blocks. It could get really laggy
And
SLLLLOOOOWWWW
EDIT: How about since the desert villages are coming in 1.3, then the villagers will have to go inside during the storm (Like at night)
But
If they stay outside 1/10 chance of that happening, They will have a high chance they will get lost in the storm,
Hehe it will be kinda funny if you see a villager just walking around the desert.
Ya it would be the whole desert.
Suffocation? I don't know, other weathers do nothing but annoy you;(and fertilize farmland) then again that would be really annoying and maybe it could kill crops to? You could be on to something.
Also, Supported!
Makes deserts a lot better, you have my support.
But i dont think this should move/place/destroy blocks. It could get really laggy
And
SLLLLOOOOWWWW
EDIT: How about since the desert villages are coming in 1.3, then the villagers will have to go inside during the storm (Like at night)
But
If they stay outside 1/10 chance of that happening, They will have a high chance they will get lost in the storm,
Hehe it will be kinda funny if you see a villager just walking around the desert.
Ya, that would be pretty funny.
My safe haven is ruined...!
That would be very slightly weird.
oh wait, I was thinking vertical, whoops