I was thinking that Minecraft has many places to explore, it could use more though. Some mods will include more places like Pyramids and such but most/some people won't be downloading mods. To add to the excitement and fun of exploring, I think volcanoes would be a great addition. Inside these volcanoes would be a decently big supply of coal (for realism reasons) and a pool of lava. Some other ores could also be randomly generated into the volcanoes also, just like the actual ground. The top would have a hole in it maybe 6x6 blocks big and allow full view of the lava inside.
That can't be too hard to code.
What I feel could be a challenge to code is the eruption. It is a volcano, right, so it must erupt. There might not have to be a huge shake but a good sound effect and a lava stream on all sides of the volcano should do. Lava flows slowly, which I think should be fixed. The flow shouldn't be too fast but maybe just a little slower than water. When the eruption is complete and the lava sinks back down into the volcano the streams of lava should disappear as well.
I also think that the volcanoes should be made of stone to prevent any trees being generated on them.
Please let me know what you think. Any criticism is appreciated. (Notch, if you are reading this, Thank You)
Sounds great! The eruption shouldn't be too hard to code. I mean, if you program it at intervals like every three minecraft days (that's a little should be short), it would be even easier. The new lava flow speed would just be a new substance with the same texture, and the sound effects are the easiest part. Now, just to build a model for it.....
This would make a great mod too!
Sounds great! The eruption shouldn't be too hard to code. I mean, if you program it at intervals like every three minecraft days (that's a little should be short), it would be even easier. The new lava flow speed would just be a new substance with the same texture, and the sound effects are the easiest part. Now, just to build a model for it.....
This would make a great mod too!
Thanks for the info! The thing is, if you read this fully, it isn't supposed to be a mod. Notch, i beleive, should make this part of the actual game. There should be an update that involves these volcanoes and posibly other structures. I really hope Notch sees this and includes it into the game.
I didn't find anything that wasn't a youtube video on this forum about Notch including volcanoes into the game. Please, if you give me a link to the thread i will happily delete this one if it has more posts and is more...evolved...so to speak.
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I didn't find anything that wasn't a youtube video on this forum about Notch including volcanoes into the game. Please, if you give me a link to the thread i will happily delete this one if it has more posts and is more...evolved...so to speak.
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That can't be too hard to code.
What I feel could be a challenge to code is the eruption. It is a volcano, right, so it must erupt. There might not have to be a huge shake but a good sound effect and a lava stream on all sides of the volcano should do. Lava flows slowly, which I think should be fixed. The flow shouldn't be too fast but maybe just a little slower than water. When the eruption is complete and the lava sinks back down into the volcano the streams of lava should disappear as well.
I also think that the volcanoes should be made of stone to prevent any trees being generated on them.
Please let me know what you think. Any criticism is appreciated. (Notch, if you are reading this, Thank You)
This would make a great mod too!
Thanks for the info! The thing is, if you read this fully, it isn't supposed to be a mod. Notch, i beleive, should make this part of the actual game. There should be an update that involves these volcanoes and posibly other structures. I really hope Notch
I didn't find anything that wasn't a youtube video on this forum about Notch including volcanoes into the game. Please, if you give me a link to the thread i will happily delete this one if it has more posts and is more...evolved...so to speak.
I didn't find anything that wasn't a youtube video on this forum about Notch including volcanoes into the game. Please, if you give me a link to the thread i will happily delete this one if it has more posts and is more...evolved...so to speak.