Do Blue Hives SUCK Now?...

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses the recent buffs to blue hives in the bSwarm Simulator update, dispelling the notion that they have been weakened. Key highlights include the cocoa belt's increased blue pollen capacity, the newfound tradability of reindeer antlers, and significant improvements to the tide popper and nectar conversion rates. The buff to puff shroom blessings offers substantial capacity boosts, while bubbles receive notable enhancements, making blue hives more effective than ever. The creator encourages viewers to check out the detailed patch notes available on Discord.

Takeaways

• 😀 Blue hives in the new Bwarm simulator update are not as bad as players think.
• 🌟 The Cocoa Belt provides a 50% blue pollen boost when maxed out at 100x CoCo combo, though it's considered a modest change.
• 🔄 Reindeer Antlers are now tradable, offering a 10% capacity increase, although blue hives typically don’t use Puppy Bee, which limits its utility.
• 🌊 The Tide Popper received a significant buff, now scaling with field boosts when its wave hits a bee, increasing honey production.
• 🍯 Nectars have seen a minimum conversion rate increase from 1.01 to 1.02, effectively doubling the base conversion rate.
• 🌈 Puff Shroom Blessing can now grant up to 10% extra capacity when maxed out, equivalent to having an additional Reindeer Antler equipped.
• 🫧 Bubbles received substantial buffs in this update, greatly enhancing honey production for blue hives equipped with a Tad Pull.
• 🔵 The Bubble Mask now offers 1.25 blue capacity and spawns more bubbles, adding to the overall buffs for blue hives.
• 📜 A complete list of patch notes is available on the official Bee Simulator Discord for players who want more details.
• 🎉 The content creator has exciting plans ahead, hinting at future updates or content in the upcoming videos.

Q & A

What major changes were made to blue hives in the new simulator update?

The update introduced several buffs to blue hives, including changes to the cocoa belt, reindeer antlers, tide popper, nectars, puff shroom blessings, and bubbles.

How does the cocoa belt affect blue pollen collection?

When maxed out at a 100x Coco combo, the cocoa belt provides an additional 50% blue pollen, though it's considered a moderate buff compared to others.

What is the significance of reindeer antlers in the update?

Reindeer antlers, which are now tradable, provide an extra 10% capacity for blue hives. However, they are not commonly used by blue hive players since they typically don't equip puppy bee.

What improvement was made to the tide popper tool?

The tide popper now scales its wave damage with field boosts, making it more effective in generating honey during boosts, which enhances its value for players.

What changes were made to nectar conversion rates?

The minimum conversion rate for all nectars was doubled from 1.01 to 1.02, providing a slight improvement in honey collection efficiency.

How does puff shroom blessing work and what benefit does it provide?

Puff shroom blessing is obtained from rare puff shrooms, giving players additional capacity based on the level of the blessing. Maxing it out can provide a 10% capacity boost, equivalent to an extra reindeer antler.

What was the major buff introduced for bubbles in the update?

All types of bubbles, including normal and golden bubbles, received buffs, significantly increasing honey production for players using the tad pull as part of a blue hive strategy.

What minor buffs were included in the update?

Minor buffs included an increase in blue capacity for the bubble mask to 1.25 and an increase in the number of bubbles spawned, though these changes were less impactful than the major buffs.

Where can players find the full patch notes for the update?

Players can download the complete patch notes from the official Bee Simulator Discord, which provides detailed information about all the changes.

What future content does the speaker hint at at the end of the video?

The speaker mentions that they have something big coming up and expresses excitement to share it with viewers, although specific details are not provided.