The Question: How can we utilize Ender Pearls without it being overpowered, but still being fun and effective?
Well first, we need to decided, what are Endermen, what do they do?
They're four high tall, black mobs.
They only attack after a staredown.
They teleport to reach you if necessary.
They are weak to water.
As of now, they burn in daylight. (I never really liked this...)
So out of this description of the Endermen, how can we associate Ender Pearls with the Endermen, in the most magical and non-overpowered way?
They teleport to reach you if necessary, right?
Well now, our question here got a million times more easier to answer! Ender pearls should be used for teleportation!
You're probably thinking, "That's a little overpowered..." Well here's the thing, one Ender Pearl shouldn't give you the ability to teleport. Maybe 10? Maybe more? I'm not really sure. Also redstone could be added to the mix somehow!
You're also probably thinking, "Teleport to where?" Maybe to your bed, maybe to the world spawn. Maybe there should even be an item in the game that allows you to choose where your "Ender Spawn" should be? Maybe you can craft Ender Blocks using Ender Pearls, and Ender Blocks should allow you to teleport to another world, perhaps like the Nether?
So what do you think? Good idea? Terrible idea? Do I have it mixed up at all? Post your comments or feedback!
Here's two good thing to remember when posting better ideas..
Anything that involves traveling to another world is a bad idea because we already ave the sky dimension and the nether, neither of which require are related to the endermen.
Anything involving making blocks out of ender pearls is a bad idea, unless its simply a storage block, like diamond and iron blocks, but should not be related to a mechanic.
Anything involving one ender pearl costing teleports or two way teleporting, is wildly overpowered because it undermines many other facets of the game such as minecarts and the whole concept that walking around is how you accidentally discover things.
Remember, balance is not always about whats too powerful, but its also about preserving the use of other objects in the game. If your idea DESTROYS entire parts of the games design, its a bad idea. Period.
Carry on.
Yes, I realize that Notch will probably never see this post.
What if, ok bear with me here, enderpearls were to be thrown, and where it lands you will quickly in a puff of black smoke particals appear there. Yes for this to be less overpowered the throw mechanics for the ender_Pearls would have to be slightly tweaked so that players wouldnt be aiming at a 45 degree angle and appearing miles away on top of a mountain but its just an idea to be expanded upon
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I truthfully think that they should be used to open nether portals because it would make much more sense than flint and steel
I was thinking maybe you could teleport to wherever your pointing? Within a certain range of course say at most 16 blocks away? It would be useful for getting out of sticky situations...
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I was thinking maybe you could teleport to wherever your pointing? Within a certain range of course say at most 16 blocks away? It would be useful for getting out of sticky situations...
i like the ender block idea, i think you should take 9 ender pearls to make an ender block, then suround that in diamonds in a crafting table then it gives you a tp block you can just place this in your house, so if you right click with an ender pearl you are teleported there and the pearl is used up. or it could be used to repair damaged tools/armor
You mean fusing that with your idea? That is less overpowered :smile.gif:
Exactly, you get Ender Pearls from Endermen, you take 4 Ender Pearls and craft them into an Enderblock. When you right click with the Enderblock it would tp you wherever you point within a 16 block range. This could be used to escape something thats chasing you, say a swarm of Silverfish. I think it's pretty balanced but making it 9 ender pearls per block could be used too if it turned out THAT over powered.
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Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
Okay, here's an idea. Craft an Ender Pearl block, and that would be your teleport block. You use about 9 pearls to teleport to the Ender Pearl block that you crafted, (maybe you can right click it to set it as your "Ender Spawn") just like your bed! Also, the game could return an error if your Ender Block is gone - "Your 'Ender Spawn' is missing or obstructed."
Exactly, you get Ender Pearls from Endermen, you take 4 Ender Pearls and craft them into an Enderblock. When you right click with the Enderblock it would tp you wherever you point within a 16 block range. This could be used to escape something thats chasing you, say a swarm of Silverfish. I think it's pretty balanced but making it 9 ender pearls per block could be used too if it turned out THAT over powered.
I like this, but I'm not entirely sure if it should be JUST Ender Pearls in the recipes. Maybe add some redstone to this!
I like this, but I'm not entirely sure if it should be JUST Ender Pearls in the recipes. Maybe add some redstone to this!
Hmm maybe you could take an Enderblock, which you could then put a button and redstone on it in the crafting grid. It could be called a Teleport Button or something :biggrin.gif:
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Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
Hmm maybe you could take an Enderblock, which you could then put a button and redstone on it in the crafting grid. It could be called a Teleport Button or something :biggrin.gif:
Honestly, I think Endermen are a little weak then I expected. Yes, they'll confuse you but if you turn around and around you'll find them easily. Not to mention they don't really do much other than run towards you after teleporting. I think if they could throw the block they hold or at least when they teleport leave dark matter that pretty much poisons you then, they'd be a greater threat!
But, back on topic, I like the portal idea but don't you think Endermen are a little too sinister for the Sky Dimension?
Honestly, I think Endermen are a little weak then I expected. Yes, they'll confuse you but if you turn around and around you'll find them easily. Not to mention they don't really do much other than run towards you after teleporting. I think if they could throw the block they hold or at least when they teleport leave dark matter that pretty much poisons you then, they'd be a greater threat!
But, back on topic, I like the portal idea but don't you think Endermen are a little too sinister for the Sky Dimension?
Yes, Endermen are just too weak for me :/ They REALLY need to be updated, especially the really dumb zombie sounds they're making. It's gross. But I'm being patient with them :smile.gif:
Endermen are definitely too sinister for the Sky Dimension, but I love the idea of worldly teleportation with Ender Pearls!
Well first, we need to decided, what are Endermen, what do they do?
So out of this description of the Endermen, how can we associate Ender Pearls with the Endermen, in the most magical and non-overpowered way?
They teleport to reach you if necessary, right?
Well now, our question here got a million times more easier to answer! Ender pearls should be used for teleportation!
You're probably thinking, "That's a little overpowered..." Well here's the thing, one Ender Pearl shouldn't give you the ability to teleport. Maybe 10? Maybe more? I'm not really sure. Also redstone could be added to the mix somehow!
You're also probably thinking, "Teleport to where?" Maybe to your bed, maybe to the world spawn. Maybe there should even be an item in the game that allows you to choose where your "Ender Spawn" should be? Maybe you can craft Ender Blocks using Ender Pearls, and Ender Blocks should allow you to teleport to another world, perhaps like the Nether?
So what do you think? Good idea? Terrible idea? Do I have it mixed up at all? Post your comments or feedback!
Here's two good thing to remember when posting better ideas..
Yes, I realize that Notch will probably never see this post.
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Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
I love this.
True, but still a little overpowered..
Very true.
PKBlaze78's idea to make them into blocks could balance it so it's more expensive to use.
Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
You mean fusing that with your idea? That is less overpowered :smile.gif:
Exactly, you get Ender Pearls from Endermen, you take 4 Ender Pearls and craft them into an Enderblock. When you right click with the Enderblock it would tp you wherever you point within a 16 block range. This could be used to escape something thats chasing you, say a swarm of Silverfish. I think it's pretty balanced but making it 9 ender pearls per block could be used too if it turned out THAT over powered.
Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
I like this, but I'm not entirely sure if it should be JUST Ender Pearls in the recipes. Maybe add some redstone to this!
Hmm maybe you could take an Enderblock, which you could then put a button and redstone on it in the crafting grid. It could be called a Teleport Button or something :biggrin.gif:
Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
All I can say is... win.
ehh
I never thought of that, like make a portal frame out of enderblocks... THATS GENIUS!
Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick!
We are what we eat and we are who we meet. These are not mutually exclusive.
God, I don't know how I didn't come up with this. A portal to the Sky Dimension, it's too good.
But, back on topic, I like the portal idea but don't you think Endermen are a little too sinister for the Sky Dimension?
Yes, Endermen are just too weak for me :/ They REALLY need to be updated, especially the really dumb zombie sounds they're making. It's gross. But I'm being patient with them :smile.gif:
Endermen are definitely too sinister for the Sky Dimension, but I love the idea of worldly teleportation with Ender Pearls!