Hello, before you get a bit confused... I just want to say that survival mode will not be affected! What this means is that Creepers will not spawn naturally with armor, or pick up armor. Ever. This would only happen if map-makers equip Creepers with armor via commands.
Ok, to the suggestion!
Why am I suggesting this?
Because the armor is able to render perfectly on them. I found out how it looks when making this.
While I do not have any adventure maps, I know a great part of many adventure maps is custom mobs.
This ranges from equipping mobs with colored armor, custom player heads, and even banners!
The problem is, Creepers cannot render any of that! So they are left out, and look bare standing next to his friend, Mr.Coolios the zombie:
He looks more sad than usual.
BUT, if we let Mr.Creeper render armor, he can look really cool like his zombie friend.
Rendering the armor
Alright, now to the suggestion...
Most of the armor should be able to render. The only exception being the legging, because, well...
Creepers don't exactly have legs... Also, Creepers have 4 feet, but a pair of boots only has 2 boots.
I don't think we need a solution to that problem as Creepers will not pick up armor, so you will not see two boots magically duplicate into four boots when roaming around.
Survival, and what's affected Nothing! This suggestion would affect adventure maps, and adventure maps only. Creepers will never on any difficulty spawn naturally with armor like Skeletons or Zombies, 'nor will they ever pick up any armor pieces. Unless you're playing a world where a map maker (or yourself) has modified the world to spawn Creepers with armor via commands, you will never see one with armor in your world.
Creepers already have an armor layer?
Something brought up in the comments was that Creepers already have an armor layer. This armor layer is the blue electrical aura around Charged Creepers. While it doesn't add any defense it is considered an armor layer. This actually isn't a problem at all! You see, that layer is so big, that it will actually render OVER any equipped armor that a Creeper may have been summoned with. And in one of the 1.8 releases, a bug fix (Doesn't seem to be fixed now?)
was made for a rendering issue related to armor and the charged layer... So there's no issue...
(I don't think, I'm confused, the charged Creeper below clearly shows it's fixed, but now when I try it, it's not, and I'm using the same versions)
Defense on Creepers would make them too OP!
Maybe. I consider this mainly an opinion, but I still have a fix for it. Adventure map makers have control over many aspects of many mobs, including Creepers. One of those is the Creeper's health. If you wish to allow weapons to kill Creepers in the same amount of hits, you can lower their health to balance everything out.
Still not convinced? I have some proof of concept pictures for display!
I'm sure you want to see what this would actually look like, and below are some examples of how creative you can get with this, but these are only basic examples. Yes, you can customize this even more!
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This one was made by: Techy4198,
This shows what Armor on Creepers would look like without the shoulder pads. It's a small change, but has a big difference. Thanks for the picture!
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TL;DR people
Post isn't that long, so go read it. :U
And for those who think OP Creepers are a problem, or they equip armor read this:
I don't want them to spawn with armor. 'Nor did I come up with this suggestion to make them more defensive. Only to be able to wear it via commands. That way adventure map makers could customize them. If armor is a problem, they can lower their health to even it out. They will NOT put it on or naturally spawn with it. Creepers are easy to deal with, anyways.
So, what do you think? Do you support, do you have any feedback? Do you not support? If so why? Please post in the comments and vote in the poll your opinions!
Many thanks.
Edit: On a side note, if you're wondering why i'm exaggerating the whole "They don't spawn with armor thing" is because many people are still confused about it.
I'm glad you liked my suggestion! Also, I don't know exactly what your asking for, although I doubt I can be of much help, I literally registered on the forums just hours ago... I'm mostly just guessing on how to do things.
Edit: I now have been on the forums for over a month For a long enough time.
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I think that the leggings should render on the Creeper as a pair of boots on it's back legs, as well as having the lower part of it's body appear armored. The boots should render as boots on it's front legs.
Nice! I'm not sure why noone suggested that yet!
The master of the epic villager suggestion gives you support.
Okay, that second part was a bit... egotistical.
As for the idea, I find it extremely goofy for Creepers to wear armor, though I do support it only on an Adventure Mode standpoint, and not where they spawn naturally with armor in Survival.
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The Unofficial Suggestion Guide - Everything you need to know to not make goofy mistakes in a suggestion! Honestly though, you should really go there.
Being a nerd is nothing to be ashamed of. Nerds rule the world! Who invented the internet? Nerds. Who created personal computers and smart phones? Nerds. Who made every video game you've ever played and ever will? Still nerds. Who sent probes to distant planets? Nerds, nerds and more nerds! I'm a nerd and I'm proud.
I think that the leggings should render on the Creeper as a pair of boots on it's back legs, as well as having the lower part of it's body appear armored. The boots should render as boots on it's front legs.
I support this for mapmakers.
I'm not too sure how the leggings could fit on the back feet... I was thinking that if the boots did render, it would be for all four feet.
Also, I think it would be OK for creepers to spawn with armor naturally, but maybe only helmets.
The main reason why I don't want them to render armor naturally is because of their nature. It's pretty pointless to wear full diamond armor just so you have a better chance to explode. Maybe leather caps, maybe...
Also, thanks for the support everyone, didn't think my first suggestion would start off so smoothly!
Oh, and I would of made a reply to everyone, but I can't seem to get the multi-quotes working right, if I have more than two quotes, all quotes in between the top and bottoms ones will break...
I think this is a great idea to add more interest and color to maps.
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I'm on a bit of a hiatus from playing Minecraft, so I'm not so active in this forum, either. I still check it though, and participate in a few discussions.
Not bad. The fact that zombies and skellies get armor is rather unfair for the creepers. Maybe they could naturally spawn with a leather or iron helmet, but that's it.
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*Do you wanna hear a skeleton joke? It's very humerus.
The leggings I can't really get, because the pictures were made by summoning a Creeper with no AI, and I was the one wearing the equipment, with the invisibility effect. I might do one, but it would just be the boots by itself, and only the front two...
What this means is that Creepers will not spawn naturally with armor, or pick up armor. Ever.
This would only happen if map-makers equip Creepers with armor via commands.
Ok, to the suggestion!
Why am I suggesting this?
Because the armor is able to render perfectly on them. I found out how it looks when making this.
Nothing! This suggestion would affect adventure maps, and adventure maps only. Creepers will never on any difficulty spawn naturally with armor like Skeletons or Zombies, 'nor will they ever pick up any armor pieces. Unless you're playing a world where a map maker (or yourself) has modified the world to spawn Creepers with armor via commands, you will never see one with armor in your world.
Creepers already have an armor layer?
Something brought up in the comments was that Creepers already have an armor layer. This armor layer is the blue electrical aura around Charged Creepers. While it doesn't add any defense it is considered an armor layer. This actually isn't a problem at all! You see, that layer is so big, that it will actually render OVER any equipped armor that a Creeper may have been summoned with. And in one of the 1.8 releases, a bug fix (Doesn't seem to be fixed now?)
Maybe. I consider this mainly an opinion, but I still have a fix for it. Adventure map makers have control over many aspects of many mobs, including Creepers. One of those is the Creeper's health. If you wish to allow weapons to kill Creepers in the same amount of hits, you can lower their health to balance everything out.
Still not convinced? I have some proof of concept pictures for display!
I'm sure you want to see what this would actually look like, and below are some examples of how creative you can get with this, but these are only basic examples. Yes, you can customize this even more!
-
This one was made by: Techy4198,
This shows what Armor on Creepers would look like without the shoulder pads. It's a small change, but has a big difference. Thanks for the picture!
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TL;DR people
Post isn't that long, so go read it. :U
And for those who think OP Creepers are a problem, or they equip armor read this:
So, what do you think? Do you support, do you have any feedback? Do you not support? If so why? Please post in the comments and vote in the poll your opinions!
Many thanks.
Edit: On a side note, if you're wondering why i'm exaggerating the whole "They don't spawn with armor thing" is because many people are still confused about it.
And... im kinda noob. how to post a forum..... i really dont know
I'm glad you liked my suggestion! Also, I don't know exactly what your asking for, although I doubt I can be of much help,
I literally registered on the forums just hours ago... I'm mostly just guessing on how to do things.Edit: I now have been on the forums for
over a monthFor a long enough time.The master of the epic villager suggestion gives you support.
I support this for mapmakers.
Also, I think it would be OK for creepers to spawn with armor naturally, but maybe only helmets.
Okay, that second part was a bit... egotistical.
As for the idea, I find it extremely goofy for Creepers to wear armor, though I do support it only on an Adventure Mode standpoint, and not where they spawn naturally with armor in Survival.
The Unofficial Suggestion Guide - Everything you need to know to not make goofy mistakes in a suggestion! Honestly though, you should really go there.
It was just a joke, Okay?
I'm not too sure how the leggings could fit on the back feet... I was thinking that if the boots did render, it would be for all four feet.
The main reason why I don't want them to render armor naturally is because of their nature. It's pretty pointless to wear full diamond armor just so you have a better chance to explode. Maybe leather caps, maybe...
Also, thanks for the support everyone, didn't think my first suggestion would start off so smoothly!
Oh, and I would of made a reply to everyone, but I can't seem to get the multi-quotes working right, if I have more than two quotes, all quotes in between the top and bottoms ones will break...
Do you mean, like make a suggestion? If so:
1000th post!!!!
OT: Sounds awesome for map makers! Support!
I specifically stated that, don't worry, your survival won't be modified, unless you modify it...
Figured it was time for a change.
*Do you wanna hear a skeleton joke? It's very humerus.
BEWARE THE MAN WHO SPEAKS IN HANDS
Some Suggestions of mine you should check out:
Stone Variants With Building Variety
Storing XP
Well, I think I found what I'LL be in the after life. <3 Goats for life.
I'll give you 50% support.