I would like to see a block that provides its own x y z coordinates on its faces. Top/bottom are Z, then either left or right are x and y, obviously. Mostly intended as an admin tool for marking location on servers, triangulation etc. But if someone can think of a credible way for it to be player created then that'd be cool too.
Could go hand in hand with maps and compasses etc.
Also brings up the idea of "beacon" and receiver blocks. 1 block will act as beacon, and a complimentary type of block will disply an arrow on its top pointing in the direction of the beacon, with a possible Z level arrow on its side. The obvious limitation being that there are only 9 realistic directions that the arrow can point, but I think this adds to the gameplay of it rather than detracts. It would force people to triangulate if they are attempting to locate a beacon some distance away.
Could go hand in hand with maps and compasses etc.
Also brings up the idea of "beacon" and receiver blocks. 1 block will act as beacon, and a complimentary type of block will disply an arrow on its top pointing in the direction of the beacon, with a possible Z level arrow on its side. The obvious limitation being that there are only 9 realistic directions that the arrow can point, but I think this adds to the gameplay of it rather than detracts. It would force people to triangulate if they are attempting to locate a beacon some distance away.
Thoughts?