Thread: two new blocks... lots of ideas

So this intrigues me with the new blocks.



Is a Note block. You right click on it to change the pitch, stack them to change the instrument and they can be remotely triggered through the use of red stone.

Ideas - keyboard with pressure plates and assorted range blocks. Alarm system for intruders with pressure plates. Morse code devices to send messages secretly.

There is also this....



Called a 'Dispenser' it will throw out whatever it is loaded with when attached to a triggering device. If you want it to poop out boats when you hit a switch it will....

but it also does something I have been wanting...
Traps - namely when you load it with arrows it shoots them instead of just tossing them out. This means you can have remote security devices against the mobs. Put down a pressure plate leading to one of these beauties aimed at the pressure plate point and it will shoot arrows at it for every time the plate is stepped on.

These two blocks are the start of what I call 'the good stuff' which will bring this more in line with Dwarf Fortress style of play.

and I have a whole mess of wood and redstone, too.


Mario, here we come.

The Note block reminds me of:



Cant wait for more of the 'good stuff'...

Full list of changes (except for the secret blocks I think)

Update 1.2 Full Info (New Mobs, Blocks, Items, Dye recipes) - Minecraft Forums

some excerpts of my favorite changes:

Mobs
Squid
Drops: Black Ink
Friendly
Extra Info: May Turn Sheep Black If Touched by Squid. (True ?)
Squid swim around in water, sometimes in groups and stick to the seabed, swimming into sand/dirt on the seabed quite often. Listen for a sound that sounds similar to dirt/sand breaking. They often swim fairly deep, and are difficult to see due to their dark complexion and unless seen from a distance are almost impossible to locate from above. When they move about, their tentacles open and close. This is the easiest thing to watch for in the deeper areas when squid hunting. Squids will not attack you, even when you attack them.(Info Took from Minecraft Wiki)

Black Sheep
Health: 5 Hp
Drops:Grey Wool
Friendly
Extra Info: May Turn Black When Touched by Squid ?

Sandstone is interesting, considering Spiders can now climb vertically (I'm not sure, but I think they can spawn on the side of wall as well now). Sandstone comes in because spiders can't climb it. However, spiders seem to be having trouble with overhangs. But I think that is because they try to go directly at you and won't go the other direction to get at you.

SandStone



Creates 1 block of sandstone
Purpose: Building.

Bone Meal
Info: Obtainable from Bones Placed in the 1 crafting slot.
Uses: Bone-Meal can be used for a number of dyes. Also If added to a sapling it acts as a fertilizer creating a instant tree.

Bones
Info: Bones are obtainable from Skeletons when killed.
Uses: Create Bone Meal.

And now we have a good use for all that wood now.

Charcoal
Info:If you add wood into the furnace it will create charcoal which is the same as coal.
Uses:Torches makes your first night easier, and also smelting objects.

The cake is not a lie!

Cake - Minecraft Wiki

(or has this been around and I just didnt know it...)

Charcoal is a nice addition.

I need to get on and see what sandstone looks like, I may like it...

Charcoal is probably my favorite addition, with coloring wool riding a close 2nd.

And, I still believe that the cake is a lie.

They also seem to have problems with overhangs.