yeah, lightstone is cool and all, but having to constantly dodge the 15 ghast fireballs hurtling towards me at any given second without a moment's respite isn't worth it even a bit. Is there something I'm missing?
1. Fast travel
2. Netherack makes a good alternate light source, and is good for building a fireplace.
3. Infinite lava(if you can even make it to the floor).
4. Slow sand for building traps.
And you don't HAVE to dodge the ghast's crap, just set it onto peaceful.
It may have a use soon, I've heard that when (if ever) we get lanterns that lightstone and/or netherrack/netherstone will be required for making them.
Also its good for getting massive amounts of lava quickly.
It's not fun. it would be fun if there was a reward that matched the difficulty. That's what I'm asking, is there some hidden block or something I missed in an update? Some tactic that stops 5 more ghasts from replacing every one I waste 30 arrows on? Anything at all to give it meaning? It's a beta game, sure, but it seems like a lot of work to prioritize when it has little/no function.
It's not fun. it would be fun if there was a reward that matched the difficulty. That's what I'm asking, is there some hidden block or something I missed in an update? Some tactic that stops 5 more ghasts from replacing every one I waste 30 arrows on? Anything at all to give it meaning? It's a beta game, sure, but it seems like a lot of work to prioritize when it has little/no function.
How to have fun in the nether: Stop being a casual.
And the nether is very useful if you know how to use it.
It's not fun. it would be fun if there was a reward that matched the difficulty. That's what I'm asking, is there some hidden block or something I missed in an update? Some tactic that stops 5 more ghasts from replacing every one I waste 30 arrows on? Anything at all to give it meaning? It's a beta game, sure, but it seems like a lot of work to prioritize when it has little/no function.
The point of the game currently is (I forgot who I'm quoting on this): "How long you can play in a sandbox"
There is no real rewards or objectives, you may want to wait until something gets added.
I had to use a custom skin I just did not like the look of the Bloodstone. But yeh that stuff burns great light stone and it is cool to hit gast balls back to em.
It's not fun. it would be fun if there was a reward that matched the difficulty. That's what I'm asking, is there some hidden block or something I missed in an update? Some tactic that stops 5 more ghasts from replacing every one I waste 30 arrows on? Anything at all to give it meaning? It's a beta game, sure, but it seems like a lot of work to prioritize when it has little/no function.
The point of the game currently is (I forgot who I'm quoting on this): "How long you can play in a sandbox"
There is no real rewards or objectives, you may want to wait until something gets added.
I'm pretty sure thats Seananners =D.
Nether is really only good for lightstone and netherock. Lava's easy to find if you dig down enough.
Why WOULDN'T you go into the nether?
*blows everyone's mind with deepness*
In all seriousness tho, the nether is a good experience for those people who want more challenge after they've gotten full sets of diamond everything, and want to battle tougher monsters. Also for those who aren't Australian enough at the PAIN FOREST.
I'm with the OP. After several weeks of enjoying this game I finally decided to visit the Nether and see what there is to see.
Everything is ugly, there are fewer resources and the resources aren't all that great, the mobs are very annoying, the sounds are annoying... I don't get it. There's nothing there that's interesting to me.
But then I've never been into horror stories/movies/games at all. They seem silly. I bet if you're a big fan of all that supernatural horror genre stuff, then the Nether is a lot more fun.
I'm with the OP. After several weeks of enjoying this game I finally decided to visit the Nether and see what there is to see.
Everything is ugly, there are fewer resources and the resources aren't all that great, the mobs are very annoying, the sounds are annoying... I don't get it. There's nothing there that's interesting to me.
But then I've never been into horror stories/movies/games at all. They seem silly. I bet if you're a big fan of all that supernatural horror genre stuff, then the Nether is a lot more fun.
I'm somewhat surprised that no one has mentioned the fact that distance is compressed by a factor of eight- which, needless to say, can be VERY helpful.
I am thinking the Nether is ++hard mode. That is until it is tamed. Taming it is very easy, just build a cobblestone structure so the ghasts can't hit you. The zombie pigmen are no threat unless you accidentally hit one. Then all you need to do is get out alive, wait a bit, and they will forget why they are so mad.
The rewards in the Nether are simply not worth the bother unless a extra challenge is your type of thing. Burning Netherrack is a nice always on light source, but if you have too much it can lower the FPS. Glowstone is nice, but such a PITA to get even with cobblestone cover since it takes 9 of the glowstone dust to make a lightsource block with light level 13. Same as torches. Unless aesthetics are a concern, use Jack-o-lanterns for a level 14 light source. Soul Sand I will admit is nice for traps and boat docks, but It is just as easy to live without it.
I'm hopeful there will be more practical uses for Nether resources someday, and I'm not only talking about glowstone is the only way to make lanterns, but more uses for Netherrack and Soul Sand, and quite possibly a new material with a great new use.
Travel through Nether portals is nice. I would hazard a guess that if you have explored enough of topside to need the portals then a trivial little thing like Ghasts and zombie pigmen are what you eat for breakfast anyway.
Because it contributes to the gameplay loop. It allows you to travel around the regular world more quickly, and makes cobblestone a precious resource again, rather than a nuisance. I find it a nuanced and inspired balance decision.
**** YEAH BRING ON THEM FIREBALLS * Rips shirt in half *
2. Netherack makes a good alternate light source, and is good for building a fireplace.
3. Infinite lava(if you can even make it to the floor).
4. Slow sand for building traps.
And you don't HAVE to dodge the ghast's crap, just set it onto peaceful.
Also its good for getting massive amounts of lava quickly.
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Anthro Radio...for everyone! Invite your Grandmother. She's probably a furry already.
http://www.actfuronair.com/main/
How to have fun in the nether: Stop being a casual.
And the nether is very useful if you know how to use it.
The point of the game currently is (I forgot who I'm quoting on this): "How long you can play in a sandbox"
There is no real rewards or objectives, you may want to wait until something gets added.
ActFur on Air
Anthro Radio...for everyone! Invite your Grandmother. She's probably a furry already.
http://www.actfuronair.com/main/
I'm pretty sure thats Seananners =D.
Nether is really only good for lightstone and netherock. Lava's easy to find if you dig down enough.
Why WOULDN'T you go into the nether?
*blows everyone's mind with deepness*
In all seriousness tho, the nether is a good experience for those people who want more challenge after they've gotten full sets of diamond everything, and want to battle tougher monsters. Also for those who aren't Australian enough at the PAIN FOREST.
Everything is ugly, there are fewer resources and the resources aren't all that great, the mobs are very annoying, the sounds are annoying... I don't get it. There's nothing there that's interesting to me.
But then I've never been into horror stories/movies/games at all. They seem silly. I bet if you're a big fan of all that supernatural horror genre stuff, then the Nether is a lot more fun.
also it is a good short cut once you place your portals properly
I don't bother with lightstone for the 9 to 1 dust to stone ratio. Flaming netherrock FTW!
i'm angry at you
The rewards in the Nether are simply not worth the bother unless a extra challenge is your type of thing. Burning Netherrack is a nice always on light source, but if you have too much it can lower the FPS. Glowstone is nice, but such a PITA to get even with cobblestone cover since it takes 9 of the glowstone dust to make a lightsource block with light level 13. Same as torches. Unless aesthetics are a concern, use Jack-o-lanterns for a level 14 light source. Soul Sand I will admit is nice for traps and boat docks, but It is just as easy to live without it.
I'm hopeful there will be more practical uses for Nether resources someday, and I'm not only talking about glowstone is the only way to make lanterns, but more uses for Netherrack and Soul Sand, and quite possibly a new material with a great new use.
Travel through Nether portals is nice. I would hazard a guess that if you have explored enough of topside to need the portals then a trivial little thing like Ghasts and zombie pigmen are what you eat for breakfast anyway.
*edit* last paragraph ninja'd...Doh!!!