I've read up on the Sky Dimension, and it doesn't seem very challenging. The only 'difficult' part is to build bridges between the islands. Instead of proposing weather patterns, I'm proposing a rare, Sky Dimension-only biome, the Skystorm biome.
Skystorm biomes are, simply enough, groups of islands contained within an eternal stormcloud(Think Skyward Sword thunderhead). They're similarly rare to strongholds and Mushroom Island biomes. Usually, they are remote from other islands, and can be spotted from a distance by the dark clouds obscuring them.
Within, strong winds and frequent lightning strikes endanger you. The wind is strong enough to push in one direction, much like fluid. In addition, hostile mobs frequent these areas. Thunderbirds fly around islands, attempting to protect their nests in alcoves in the undersides of these islands by striking all mobs, including you, with lightning. Thunderbird nests contain Thundereggs, a valuable resource. Harpies seem like harmless birds but trick you into falling to your death by creating illusory blocks.
Also within Skystorm biomes, Sky Strongholds form beautiful ruins on the tops of islands, and dangerous pathways hanging beneath them. At the center of these strongholds lie great treasure, as well as 4 Storm Eyes, electrified blocks, which when placed elsewhere within Sky Dimension, will turn the surrounding islands to Dkystorm biome. Elsewhere, they are simply electrified blocks that will damage and stun mobs(Except for Creepers and Pigs, which will act as though they were struck by lightning), and give off light. They must be gathered with a tool not made of Iron or Gold, otherwise they will damage you.
I like it. What about something similar to the blaze rod creatures of the nether, except these are made of lightning? That would be pretty cool, imo, but I doubt it would be added.
If this is a new dimension, I don't support. Be more descriptive, how much health do the mobs have, how much damage do they do, what do the buildings look like, what do the mobs look like, etc.
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I find the lack of turtles in your thread disturbing
If this is a new dimension, I don't support. Be more descriptive, how much health do the mobs have, how much damage do they do, what do the buildings look like, what do the mobs look like, etc.
The skylands is a demension that was not added, and as far as i know not even beong worked on atm, and could only be accessed with mods or hacks. Your suggestion is to improve something that isn't even in game. Don't get me wrong, i support the skylands to be added.
The skylands is a demension that was not added, and as far as i know not even beong worked on atm, and could only be accessed with mods or hacks. Your suggestion is to improve something that isn't even in game. Don't get me wrong, i support the skylands to be added.
I recently heard that it was in the works again. Perhaps I heard wrong. Who knows?
I'd love to have some sort of weather-themed biome like this, I only wish the Sky Dimension was being worked on so we would have something to work with.
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Skystorm biomes are, simply enough, groups of islands contained within an eternal stormcloud(Think Skyward Sword thunderhead). They're similarly rare to strongholds and Mushroom Island biomes. Usually, they are remote from other islands, and can be spotted from a distance by the dark clouds obscuring them.
Within, strong winds and frequent lightning strikes endanger you. The wind is strong enough to push in one direction, much like fluid. In addition, hostile mobs frequent these areas. Thunderbirds fly around islands, attempting to protect their nests in alcoves in the undersides of these islands by striking all mobs, including you, with lightning. Thunderbird nests contain Thundereggs, a valuable resource. Harpies seem like harmless birds but trick you into falling to your death by creating illusory blocks.
Also within Skystorm biomes, Sky Strongholds form beautiful ruins on the tops of islands, and dangerous pathways hanging beneath them. At the center of these strongholds lie great treasure, as well as 4 Storm Eyes, electrified blocks, which when placed elsewhere within Sky Dimension, will turn the surrounding islands to Dkystorm biome. Elsewhere, they are simply electrified blocks that will damage and stun mobs(Except for Creepers and Pigs, which will act as though they were struck by lightning), and give off light. They must be gathered with a tool not made of Iron or Gold, otherwise they will damage you.
http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Sky_Dimension
It's not a new dimension, it's a biome within an upcoming dimension that would otherwise be all of a single biome.
I typically add details based upon how much support I get.
I recently heard that it was in the works again. Perhaps I heard wrong. Who knows?