Playing the April Fools Update of Minecraft: A Beginner’s Guide
Microsoft’s April Fools prank on the Minecraft community took the players by surprise, introducing new features and quirks to the popular sandbox game. If you’re one of the early adopters of the April Fools update, you’re probably wondering how to utilize these new features. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the do’s and don’ts of playing with the April Fools Update.
What’s New and What’s Not
After the update, you might have noticed new biomes, blocks, items, and mobs have been added to your playing experience. Some of these new inclusions are more significant than others, so let’s focus on the interesting ones:
- The Dripstone Caverns biome: This new biome fills the world with vast, underwater lakes and towering dripstone formations that attract Gloopernautes, a peculiar mob whose purpose is unknown. You’re free to explore, collect ores, and even use the dripstones as a source of water propulsion.
- Pig’s Head Helmet: Now you have the option to craft a new helmet made from a pig’s head from the Pigman’s village block. This rare item regenerates health slowly and confers a hint of invulnerability.
- Jellpede: The new Jellpedeblock allows for the creations of jellied columns that move up vertically, creating Jellicles. Place the Jellpedee block on top of a Jigglestone and watch what happens!
New Features vs. Old Gameplay
Some additions might be more perplexing at first, but trust us that they’ll grow on you. So, don’t hesitate to experiment without worrying about breaking anything. Make sure to:
- Explore Your World: Before you decide to create a structure, explore for hidden caves and new biomes under the surface. The Depth Strider Enchantment no longer allows you to ignore the underwater zone.
- Get Creative: Design and build using new blocks, combining them with existing items to create custom structures and patterns.
Fails and Fools
- In the Nether Biome, beware of areas with Magma Blocks below. They create falling magma blobs that inflict damage upon collision.
- There’s a quirk between the Dripstone Cavern biomes and the Caves that spawn Jellpedeen. You may find Jelicles in these caves, but in some cases, the pillars will disappear and reanimate.
Best Practices from the Community
In the forums and social media, we noticed a wide range of opinions, some pro and some con, about the effectiveness of the new features. So, we assembled a list of expert tips to enjoy the April Fools pack:
- Focus on Exploration instead of Building: Experiment with discovering new biomes and caves, as content is still being shaped.
- Prioritize Practical Build-Overhaul: Donate to the in-game marketplace for resources.
- Develop Your Nether-Surfing Skills: Be prepared while navigating the Nether.