Minecraft shouldn't just be limited to diamond. It should include a variety of colorful gems, each the same texture as diamond, but a different color. Ruby, emerald, and sapphire should be added.
The problem with adding new ores is always "Is there a purpose to acquiring them? What use do these gems provide?" Always think of that, and write it down! Always expect people to know jack squat about what your thinking.
On topic, Rubies and Sapphires are one thing I've always wanted. Emeralds are actually in game already. Here is a brief explanation of what the Emerald does:
The Emerald's only crafting recipe is as a block. Emeralds themselves are treasured by Villagers. If you encounter a Village, you may be able to trade items with the villagers for Emeralds, which can return better equipment. Some lucky players have gotten from a simple sheep and pig farm to a full set of Diamond equipment from bartering alone!
The problem here is this: What would the Sapphires and Rubies do in relation to Emeralds? Many ideas can be passed around. one such idea is a currency hierarchy: 8 Emeralds are equal to a sapphire, 8 sapphires are equal to a Ruby, 8 Rubies are equal to a Diamond. Of course, you would be able to mine rubies and sapphires as well.
How many times do I have to see another WAY unoriginal post? This has been suggested countless times before. Not to mention, there would be many completely useless new gems that would really just make world generation a bit more complicated.
The problem with adding new ores is always "Is there a purpose to acquiring them? What use do these gems provide?" Always think of that, and write it down! Always expect people to know jack squat about what your thinking.
On topic, Rubies and Sapphires are one thing I've always wanted. Emeralds are actually in game already. Here is a brief explanation of what the Emerald does:
The Emerald's only crafting recipe is as a block. Emeralds themselves are treasured by Villagers. If you encounter a Village, you may be able to trade items with the villagers for Emeralds, which can return better equipment. Some lucky players have gotten from a simple sheep and pig farm to a full set of Diamond equipment from bartering alone!
The problem here is this: What would the Sapphires and Rubies do in relation to Emeralds? Many ideas can be passed around. one such idea is a currency hierarchy: 8 Emeralds are equal to a sapphire, 8 sapphires are equal to a Ruby, 8 Rubies are equal to a Diamond. Of course, you would be able to mine rubies and sapphires as well.
There's a trainer in all of us.....
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Retired Staffhttp://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1441477-more-ores/
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1447771-new-biome-specific-gemstones-rings-and-gemstone-boosts/
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1423567-ruby/
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1467334-new-ores/
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