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@gaspoweredpick.bsky.social
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An autistic person who enjoys playing Minecraft on Java. Helper on the Mojira bug tracker. he/him

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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What if you could craft a bell with echo shards to create a resonating bell, revealing monsters in its radius but also provoking them towards the nearest player? Considering that new Minecraft features often accomodate automation, I think this would be fair while still appealing to casual players.
A Minecraft crafting interface with a bell being surrounded by 8 echo shardsA bell highlighting an angry enderman along with various concealed mobs in Minecraft
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.4-snapshot-2 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.4-snapshot-2
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Sift might be another example of Minecraft players not getting exactly what they want yet. 1.14 and 1.16 weren't the cave update, though all was basically forgiven when they turned out to be substantial updates. The Sift could be the same situation, especially with how long it was developed.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
One of the best aspects of Minecraft is what you can explore or stumble into with minimal restrictions, along with how your arsenal changes depending on where you go. However, I think the second part is very mixed in execution and could be improved in many areas, especially the enchanting system.
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Hey @jebox.bsky.social! There's been a lot of talk around this Dungeons II mob and how it shares some similarities with the old Mob C (Great Hunger) concept. Was this an intentional design decision or a coincidence of the final design? Would be interesting to know for historical reasons. Thanks!
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Jens Bergensten @jebox.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's actually a coincidence, but Minecraft's blocky aesthetic oftean lead to similarly-looking things
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The use of the word "adventure" implies features like the Abandoned Camp and Straw Bed are in fact part of that long-term "adventure" initiative Agnes spoke about. Just interesting to know to be able to keep track of the progress of the initiative. #Minecraft
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I do believe the fourth dimension will come at some point, but I'm not convinced it will be as soon as many think. It definitely needs to feel like a place different than the existing dims, not just different blocks and colors. Just like lava flows faster and [1/2]
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
you can't place water in the Nether, there should be unique gameplay and mechanics we don't get elsewhere and wouldn't have without this dimension. [2/2]
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
One thing about Minecraft Dungeons 2 I'm not too sure about is the shield system. It doesn't seem like they'll be much of a factor in regular gameplay. That would be the third game in the franchise with overly simplistic shields. Hoping they get updated before the 3rd MCD game, one way or another.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
While being able to track down mountain ranges / ancient cities is great, it seems wrong that abandoned campsites are the only way to get a map for them. I think they should appear sometimes in dungeons and mineshafts as well, encouraging underground exploration. #Minecraft
A dungeon with a mineshaft explorer map and an ancient city explorer mapA mineshaft with an ancient city explorer map
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-7 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-7
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-6 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-6
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
You can find a cow with 3 calves in Minecraft 26.2 by using the seed -7076025784263504373 and going to the coordinates 6845 86 -6971. This must be way rarer than a pink sheep!
A cow with 3 calves in Minecraft
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-3 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-3
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TheWitherKing @witherking001.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Okay, so like, there is an excessive amount of fallen logs in the Dappled Forest. They're crossing each other, stacking on top of one another, and just overall kind of looking a little messy. Mojang please lower the rates, it feels like the forest is dying. #Minecraft
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-1 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.3-snapshot-1
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-rc-1 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-rc-1
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Jens Bergensten @jebox.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Well there is one thing. I don't like that the command and orbs are called "xp" for enchanting power. I don't like "experience" as a name for a resource. I try to get everyone to refer to it as "enchanting power" or "enchanting levels" instead, but the data names are hard coded.
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Marc Watson @marc-irl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Minecraft Dungeons II actually has a jumping mechanic, which will be used to counter certain attacks as briefly shown in the trailer. I think this could dramatically improve boss fights, perhaps along with navigation and regular combat as well?
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Valheim @valheimgame.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
‼️ We have a release date! ‼️ Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the Deep North as Valheim 1.0 will arrive on 9 September! valheim.com/news/valheim...
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Hot take about Minecraft Dungeons II, but I'm fine with it if it's just a better and more interesting version of the original. I honestly think the first game is the epitome of a game that is very good but simplistic, and can be expanded upon in a new game using a similar but more complex formula.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Some of these "4th dimension" Minecraft mobs accidentally leaked by Nintendo somewhat resemble the great hunger. And since they could NEVER EVER add the losing 2017 mobs into the game, this means that Minecraft Dungeon's fourth dimension won't be added to Minecraft because it's Mob C themed..
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MintRefresh🍬 @mintrefresh.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Ok hear me out: 2025: Spring/Warm-themed drop in Spring 2026: Fall-themed drop in Fall 2027: Winter-themed drop in Winter? #Minecraft
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
So people are complaining that the new Minecraft biomes don't have enough extrinsic motivation to explore them, but not Hytale biomes (within zones)? I've barely had to explore different biomes for every essential resource in that game. At this rate, Minecraft will become an RPG sooner than Hytale.
A camel husk jockey in Minecraft
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Minecraft players when Mojang doesn't add extrinsic motivation to a generated feature: "Add different rewards... to different places! 😠" Minecraft players when Mojang needs to rebalance the game to make different places actually rewarding: "Remove different rewards... from different places! 😠"
A dappled forest biome with an abandoned campsite in MinecraftA librarian villager trapped in a house with a lectern in Minecraft
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
If Minecraft has an "exploration issue", it's not that most surface biomes just serve as scenery and a source of blocks. There are plenty of structures everywhere to get those legs moving. Extrinsic motivation isn't needed for specific biomes, they're just meant to spice up the journey visually.
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TheWitherKing @witherking001.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The newest Minecraft game drop has been revealed! For the fall drop, we got a fall biome! The Dappled Forest! Shelf mushrooms are making a return as well as the addition of wool stairs and slabs which can be seen used in the new Abandoned Camp structure! Also, Minecraft Dungeons teasers! #Minecraft
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AgentSpookStorm 🎃 @agentms.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Yeah, this update is already a banger. Wool slabs and stairs are really funny. They're the most out-there of the three colored blocks (concrete, terracotta, and wool) to receive variants, yet they got them first. If we don't see concrete and terracotta variants too, I'll be pretty sad.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Have enough people forgotten about Hytale that Minecraft adds a Fall themed biome, and it's just called bad rather than getting a ridiculous accusation that they copied from Hytale? Though to me, it doesn't really matter that much as long as Hytale greatly expands their gameplay systems eventually.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Okay, so Mojang doesn't seem to consider limited anvil repairs an issue, but does it have to be the current "too expensive" limit? Does repairing your iron armor have to take far more in-game time than making it? What's the point of it limiting enchantments if you can still maximize your gear?
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I don't understand anyone implying that a new dimension would be Mojang's excuse to overhaul Minecraft's "main" progression path, beating the Ender dragon. The way I see it, they're either interested in touching it or they're not. I don't think involving a dimension would mitigate any controversy.
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Caelan Conrad @caelan.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
“Everyone is using ai, so you better get on board.” So you agree. Not everyone is using AI.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
So I post less frequently, but when I do post, THEN my point about updates lasting more than a year being essential for Minecraft's most needed updates takes off? I've been shouting into the void about this for years.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
An End update would be even more difficult than 1.16 not just because the End has even less features than the pre-1.16 Nether, but because Mojang already crunched to deliver 1.16. If they're willing to designate more than a year to a Minecraft drop/update, I'm sure it could happen eventually.
From @kingbdogz on Twitter:

"The Nether Update was also one of the most stressful updates we've ever developed, so I do not think that is a sustainable model. Extra features like Basalt Deltas weren't just us having extra time so we added it, it was us overworking to deliver more than we could."
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TheWitherKing @witherking001.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
My latest video is out NOW! Let's take a close look at one of Minecraft's most ancient structures. The Trail Ruins! Who created them? Why do I have beef with the Minecraft articles? And how do they fit in the world of Minecraft? Come support me! #Minecraft #MinecraftYoutube youtu.be/Sqj-IgL5gm8?...
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Who Created Minecraft's Trail Ruins? | Lore Analysis
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TheWitherKing @witherking001.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Happy 6th birthday to Minecraft Dungeons! This game has a special place in my heart. I remember how restless I was, waiting for its release. I'm so excited for the sequel! We went to the End. Maybe this time we'll look to the Beginning? #Minecraft #MinecraftDungeons
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-pre-1 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-pre-1
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Minecraft desert wells are better thought of as a structure, albiet a small one. Trail ruins are better thought of as a decoration, like those massive iron and tuff veins. But despite being more pleasantly thought of that way, neither are technically the case.
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lucy @lycanlucy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Any annoying occurance when discussing Hytale's systems: "They should introduce / expand upon X system." "But that already exists." *Points to something extremely niche, or even parallel to the actual gameplay*
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TheWitherKing @witherking001.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Can you believe it guys? Minecraft Live! Just a week away! Minecraft Live is in a week! Woohoo! I am so happy about this information!! Minecraft Live. Just a week away! Oh, wow! Can you believe it? Minecraft Live! Just in a week! It got here so fast! Minecraft Live-
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
While I've found it difficult to guess what Hytale is going for, the game has a lot of structures and enemies, which is how you get resources. So I'd guess that combat is pretty important! And IMO, there more to criticize than what meets the eye. What are your criticisms of Hytale's combat system?
Crawlers from Hytale
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Is there any game other than Minecraft that is considered a simple game, and yet some of its most fundamental qualities are apparently incomprehensible to many people. Here are four of these "counterintuitive" aspects, all of which I completely love about the game:
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I remember a few years ago when changes to the early game like bundles or saddle crafting were overlooked over late game changes. "Yes, but how does this change affect my world with 5 spare sets of god gear?" But I don't see that happening often anymore. I wonder what's changed.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
If the 4th dimension is the same situation as pillagers, piglins, and other MC spinoff features, it won't just prove that the End could be overhauled in an update. Imagine what they could do with the enchanting system, arguably Minecraft survival's main gameplay loop, with that amount of resources.
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gaspoweredpick @gaspoweredpick.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
In any new Minecraft dimension utilizing verticality, I hope the biomes take advantage of it too. For example, the deep dark is underground to make the warden encounter more cramped. Water/lava springs adapt to the terrain. Heck, even huge dripstones very much differ based on the ceiling height.
Angering a warden using a goat horn in MinecraftA basalt deltas biome in MinecraftA dripstone caves biome in Minecraft
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slicedlime @slicedlime.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-snapshot-8 www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/min…
New Minecraft Snapshot: 26.2-snapshot-8
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