Eventually, in Minecraft, you get to the point that you’ve got so many chests full of things that you either don’t know what to do with, are too lazy to sort, or both. While I can’t help with the first issue, Minecraft chest sorting is easier to fix up than you might think. Let’s get started!
[Read more…]A Conduit Guide: Making Your Underwater Bases a Reality
Minecraft 1.13 introduced Conduits, a super handy beacon-counterpart. This neat utility block offers a complimentary damage radius against hostile mobs. It also gives a new potion effect called Conduit Power, a mixture of water breathing, haste, and night vision.
[Read more…]Minecraft Fishing: Everything You Need to Know
Minecraft’s Update Aquatic in mid-2018 introduced more advanced fishing mechanics to the once-bland rivers, lakes, and seas of Minecraft. In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about Minecraft fishing.
The Basics
Just like you might go fishing in real life, fishing in Minecraft starts with an essential tool: a fishing rod.
In order to craft a fishing rod, you’ll need some basic materials: three sticks and two pieces of string. Once you’ve crafted your very own fishing rod, you’re ready to start reeling in fish! (And a pair of worn leather boots every once in a while.)
[Read more…]Empire Tips and Tricks: How to Run a Successful Shop
The player-led economy is a key part of EMC and one of the aspects that drew me to the server in the first place. Starting a shop (and keeping it running) can be a daunting idea; it can be difficult to determine what to start selling and for how much, but after running a mall for the past few years I’ve narrowed down five tips that can make starting and maintaining a shop easier.
What’s New in the Minecraft 1.16 “Nether Update”
Minecraft 1.16 is a new update, and I think we all have the same question on our minds: what is this update all about?
I’m going to take you on a tour of the newest Java Edition release, catching you up on the new blocks, mobs, and other features you will encounter in Minecraft 1.16.
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