I also was thinking of a point to point originally, but then if you made a third portal, you would ruin the network that you already made, so I though, why not just add a new interface, and a quick portal selection, so you can choose one of ten portals and travel to that one specifically.
I was also thinking of using this formula for a new spawn point, and each newly created spawn point overrides the last. But I felt this was a better solution altogether.
it also has to be intuitive and easy to use form the users stand point. While I like the idea of XYZ co-ordinates, many people would feel intimidated by such a system (assuming I' understanding you correctly.) I really suggest a "flag" is generated, with a small description or title you can enter and you can select that flag for the receiving end. that way you can link portals together quickly, and easily.)
Ohhh, I didn't mean the user would have to know any of the XYZ co-ords. I mean when programming it, you'd just have to change those co-ords.
A type of door way, that you can walk through (Seeing the other side would just be totally awesome too, but lets not get ahead of ourselves!), or just something you can stand on.
So minecraft is a great game with huge levels.
It can take a long time to get back to where you were, especially if you started to build a second house there.
So why not have some type of portal or teleporter thing that can quickly zap you between your houses in case of your untimely demise?
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Something like either of these ideas would be great. The minimum distance idea is also good as you can't just spam them around the place.
I was also thinking of using this formula for a new spawn point, and each newly created spawn point overrides the last. But I felt this was a better solution altogether.
I was thinking of a way to "bind" teleporters together, but an option to select different teleporters is also an awesome idea.
I much prefer this design, laid flat on the ground. (as in you build a 3x3 floor to this design and light it.)
and then light it.
you could even put a torch on each corner to have it activate. (maybe even red stone torches)
A type of door way, that you can walk through (Seeing the other side would just be totally awesome too, but lets not get ahead of ourselves!), or just something you can stand on.
I've seen a portal mod already (Like the game portal).