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I have seen numerous posts on spike blocks, spike-pistons, etc. Now, I am here to present my version of this, but I shan't leave these posts in the dark. Feel free to check some of these out, as I have merged all of these (Some of which are just stupid) into a fleshed out idea.

http://www.minecraft...k#entry16246598

http://www.minecraft...e#entry16720550

http://www.minecraft...e#entry17010191

http://www.minecraft...k#entry16222536

http://www.minecraft...315-spikesnets/

Now, my textures are NOT very good, but it shows what I mean. I have seen many 'unintelligent' posts on this subject. As tweeted by Dinnerbone:

@Geodeek I want to add them, I'm just not sure how they'd look or function that best suits the game
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When considering implementing spikes into Minecraft, I have come up with(Meh, can't really say I came up with these ) three variations:
1)Spike Pistons
2)Spike Blocks
3)Spike Traps
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1) Spike Pistons:

Like an ordinary piston, this would occupy one block when it does not receive a redstone signal , but when powered it occupies two.


While my texture sucks, the idea is simple. They would be activated just like pistons.
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2) Spike Blocks:

Unlike the Spike Piston, these will only ever occupy one block. They will never retract, but can be pushed by pistons. I have a poisoned texture here too!

Now this isn't to say the others can't be poisoned, express your thoughts about poison in the poll above and in the comments below.
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3) Trap Spikes

Thanks to nearbeer for this idea
Placed like ladders or carpet, the spikes would extend when the block it is attached to or a block next to it is powered.

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Crafting Recipes:


Idea 1


Idea 2


Idea 3


Idea 4

(FireHawkDelta)
Idea 5

(Solawind)
Idea 6
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Hearts of Damage:

Discuss below and in the poll.
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Destruction of Blocks:

Now there has been talk of using these to not only damage mobs and players, but to use them to destroy blocks. Clearly there is some controversy over this. Please discuss this below and in the poll.
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Destruction of Items:

Another controversy, discuss below and in the poll.
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Poison:

Thanks to zaket22 for mentioning this. Express your thoughts in the poll and comments.
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Speed:

Would you be slowed to cobweb speed, just be slightly slowed down, or walk normally through spikes?
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Again, I know this isn't the first topic on these, it's just the first really organized one.
Don't forget to vote in the poll, and don't forget to +1!
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And, thanks to Bigkaboom12,
We have a nice banner!

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I think the recipe with Flint is the best.
It's cheap to produce, and also gives more incentive to actually collect flint
beyond arrow production and fire hammers.

Actually, when you think about how useful this can be, the 3 Swords looks like the most balanced recipe.
However, it should be 2 swords instead of 3 because the model has an even number of spikes on it.

This is a surprisingly well thought-out idea. The arrow crafting seems the most resonable to me.

I would like to have a spike block crafted with iron, and it could be placed, pushable by a piston, or crafted into the block in the OP.

How about a piston with a flint on top?

Quote from FireHawkDelta

I would like to have a spike block crafted with iron, and it could be placed, pushable by a piston, or crafted into the block in the OP.

That's a good idea. Adding that to the OP after I make more textures

I like this idea, and I think the recipe should be idea 1.

I see a bit of a problem

What if a piston pushes a powered Spike block to the side?
The "Spike" block would be separated from the "base" block

Quote from Geartooth

I see a bit of a problem

What if a piston pushes a powered Spike block to the side?
The "Spike" block would be separated from the "base" block

The piston would not extend.

So, basically, the exact same mechanics as pistons in terms of redstone, but damages things instead of pushing them? Well, then, I support this.

BTW, I prefer recipe 2. 6 iron per is a little costly, and I need all the flint I can get for arrows. Although, I could live with flint, as then I could just make a skele trap.

YAY! I officially like this. But I think that there should be a recipe for Large Spikes that act like cacti but can be put next to blocks. Also, large spikes shouldn't hurt when touched on the side.

Perhaps Something more along the lines of this:



It fits in with the minecraft costs and complexity of contraptions, and 3 iron isn't too much to spare when it comes to something like this. Apart from that, this is a very nice idea and fits in with the simple aspects of minecraft, something like this could easilyget put into MC without anyone complaining. ↑1 for you

very good
good in survival for night when you need a defense for your home

Very creative thought out use of the spike block. Nothing should collect dust in anything. This will actually make good traps much more simple. But would the Spike block deal an All-Out sort of damage, or an Overtime sort of damage? How much will it deal in the All In one, or the Overtime, whichever one the Spike Deals?

First method seems best tome, its actually somewhat logical. Its like youre snapping the hilts of the sword and using the blades, and it cost more iron.


But I think a tool this powerful should be harder to craft, I.E. maybe in two different steps. Step one would be with the swords and halfslabs to make the spikes, and step two might be surrounding an iron compact block with wooden planks to make the base, then craft them together with two more iron bars. If made like that, the cost would fit the strength of the item: 17 Iron bars, 3 sticks, 8 wooden planks, and 3 half slabs.

There should be a separate spike block that extends half a block more than the one you suggested. It should also go through blocks, so you can make hidden spike traps and walls of spikes that you can't just jump over.

I had an idea for spike blocks I never really posted, just left collecting dust in my mind. Spikes would be placed just like ladders, only that they can be put on the top and bottom sides of blocks. The spike block looks like a couple of transparent-ish holes, but with pointy spears coming out of them when powered. Some guy above wanted flint, but I honestly think it needs a more expensive recipe of iron. Maybe the recipe for my idea would be bottom row full of iron plus the center iron. Just like yours, spike blocks are somewhat visible but not detectable in a dark jungle temple as trip wires are.

Quote from Solawind

Perhaps Something more along the lines of this:



It fits in with the minecraft costs and complexity of contraptions, and 3 iron isn't too much to spare when it comes to something like this. Apart from that, this is a very nice idea and fits in with the simple aspects of minecraft, something like this could easilyget put into MC without anyone complaining. ↑1 for you

I really like this recipe. Adding to OP.

Nice! This is a great idea! This deserves a .gif banner... and I don't do this for everyone.

The code for that is:

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