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I think for a new biome, this would be awesome. You can put Jungle Temples down here and it would lead to all new explorations, maybe a new mob, and new blocks.

Does anybody else think this would be a good idea? Maybe this can be option like super-flat when you create the world. Have the cave roof upto sky level and just call it Cavern or something.

I was thinking about how redstone is used as a wire to create many fantastic creations, but sadly, unless you are in creative, redstone stacks up real high in your inventory.
I have came up with a little idea, just an idea, and I tried to see if it was already suggested, and I don't think it has been,
My idea is, Redstone Armor.

Before you back out of this, before you say "This is stupid", please read.

The way you create redstone armor is by putting four redstone dust in a square similar to creating sandstone, this will give you a redstone ball. (this is so users can not abuse redstone armor as easily)


Now, when you have a redstone ball, you are able to reverse the method by putting in a single redstone ball into the crafting section. (self explanitory)

To make redstone armor you must put a redstone ball into a furnace, after being smelted, It will turn into redstone ingot.


Next, with redstone ingots, you may now create the oh so wonderful redstone armor.


Redstone armor will have the same protection and durability as leather armor, BUT, there is a little twist to the armor's capabilities, that will make it quite useful.
Redstone armor has the abilty to "shock" other players/mobs fierce enough to attack it. the shock from the armor will deal 1/4 of the damage taken. an easy way to surpass this effect is by bow and arrows, because the arrows are not held in the hand of the opponent, but are fired at the target from afar. there is a catch though; this ability will not work unless a FULL set of armor is worn.
Another downside to this armor, is that because of the armors electricity, going into water will cause damage to the player. (like when you run out of breath) this is added in so players do not abuse use of the armor. (for it is very easy to find redstone, I am trying to balance these factors out) This will only occur when a full set of armor is worn, less than that the electrical shock will be too weak to cause any damage.

Thank you very much for reading this, as this is my first suggestion, I am way open to any critisism and suggestions to make this possible, as I think this is a great idea that will give a little bit more varity into the game Minecraft! Thanks!