Summary
A very cleverMinecraftplayer has figured out how to use the floatater block to create an impressive redstone crop farm. While the floatater was only added toMinecraftas an April Fools' Day joke, players are still finding incredible uses for the block.
Since it was first added to the game many years ago, redstone has been essential to many incredibleMinecraftbuilds. It’s a mechanic with an incredible amount of complexity, and only very few players know how to use it to its full potential. Some use it in-game for very basic uses, such as creating automatic doors. However, others figure out far more complex uses for the item - oneMinecraftplayer even built a playableTetrisusing redstone. It seems like there’s no end to the potential of redstone, and these types of amazing creations will continue from the community for years to come yet.
Redditor David_Umann shared theirincredibly usefulMinecraftredstone contraptionwith the game’s community online - a farm that makes use of the April Fools' Day floatater block to pick up four large sections of grown crops, and drop them into a body of water in the center of the area. Only one piece of redstone is activated to begin the harvesting, making this one of the most efficient ways to farm crops inMinecraft. While it may take a decent amount of set-up time, it would certainly save a lot of time in the long run.
Minecraft Floatater Redstone Crop Farm
Many in the thread took the opportunity to hope the floatater becomes a permanent addition to the game, with one player claiming, “please for the love of god they need to add this to vanilla.” It’s true thatMinecraftplayers are building incredible things with the floatater, and it would be a shame for Mojang to restrict it to an April Fools' Day joke, albeit an impressive one. The studio has yet to reveal its plans for the block going forward, but it certainly would be a worthy addition toMinecraftif it sticks around.
Developer Mojang continues to supportMinecraftwith new content, over 12 years since its initial launch date. This is a big part of why the game retains such a dedicated audience - it always feels fresh, even for older players of the game. Recently, Mojang revealedOminous Trials forMinecraft, which will be fully released as part of the upcoming 1.21 update. Considering the fact that aMinecraftsequel would be a guaranteed hit, Mojang should be applauded for its ongoing commitment to the original game.
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Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
