100 Hours In Minecraft Hardcore: Episode 3 - BASE BUILDING!

Summary

In this Minecraft adventure, the player explores the new 1.18 caverns with their Elytra, highlighting the thrills and dangers of cave flying. They gather resources, fix up their base, and attempt to retrieve a rare music disc from a friend's house. Amidst the excitement, they also encounter a raid, fend off mobs with the help of iron golems, and experiment with a new building style, all while maintaining the challenge of a hardcore mode.

Takeaways

• 🕹️ The player has spent 22 hours in Minecraft, establishing a base, acquiring Netherite gear, and obtaining Elytra.
• 🚫 The player warns against the dangerous habit of flying into caves to explore the new 1.18 caverns in hardcore mode.
• 🎇 The player needs to gather more gunpowder and is on a mission to collect six rockets.
• 🏔️ After a week of skiing, the player returns to find that Scar has built a precarious base that is dangerous and stressful.
• 🎵 Joel found a rare music disc during an End trip, which the player is eager to retrieve.
• 🐱 The player finds a jelly cat and attempts to deliver it to Scar as a gift, facing several obstacles.
• 🛠️ The player decides to repair and improve Scar's base, which is in need of safety enhancements.
• 🎉 The player and Joel manage to survive a raid, using iron golems and a ravager to their advantage.
• 🏗️ The player plans to build a new structure without detailed planning, choosing to 'wing it' for a change.
• 🗺️ The player gathers materials for building, including a significant amount of quartz, from the Nether.
• 🔨 The player finds a Bastion and collects valuable resources like golden apples and has the option to mine blackstone in the future.

Q & A

What significant item did the player acquire early in the game?

The player acquired Elytra early in the game, which is crucial for flight in Minecraft.

Why are exploring the new 1.18 caverns considered dangerous in hardcore mode?

Exploring the new 1.18 caverns is considered dangerous in hardcore mode because there's a high risk of falling into danger without any cavern to break the fall, and one mistake can lead to death due to the permadeath nature of hardcore mode.

What is the player's immediate need after 22 hours of gameplay?

The player needs to gather as much gunpowder as possible because they are on six rockets.

What activity did the player do while away from the game?

The player went skiing, which is a real-life activity, and interestingly, they went skiing with Joel, who is also on the server.

What has Scar been doing while the player was away?

While the player was away, Scar has been busy building what the player describes as 'probably the most dangerous hardcore base' they've ever seen.

Why is the base built by Scar considered dangerous?

The base is considered dangerous because it lacks safety features like wings, Netherite armor, and it's designed in a way that Scar could fall off at any point.

What rare item did Joel find in the game that the player is interested in?

Joel found a music disc, 'Other Side', which is considered the rarest disc in the game and the player is very interested in acquiring it.

What did the player do to make their base safer?

The player placed beds around the base to cushion falls and reduce fall damage, thereby making the base safer.

What is the player's plan for the jelly cat they found?

The player plans to deliver the jelly cat to their friend Scar as a gift, despite the challenges of transporting it due to its size.

What is the player's strategy for dealing with a raid in hardcore mode?

The player's strategy for dealing with a raid in hardcore mode is to use iron golems for defense, while also trying to keep the mood light by listening to music and making jokes.

What is the player's approach to building in this session?

The player decides to 'wing it' without a detailed plan, which is a departure from their usual meticulous planning approach, allowing for more spontaneity and experimentation in their building.