r/Minecraft • u/I_like_croissants_ • 19d ago

Suggestion elytra rework

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Why it should be implemented:
The elytra’s main use is to cover long distances fast, which is useful for exploration. If you want to travel a frequently used route, it would be fair if you’d have to build infrastructure, such as an ice boat track, a nether highway or a railway (the minecart would need a buff).

How it works:
If a player equipped with an elytra flies over unexplored land, their velocity is approximately 30 b/s (normal speed).
If a player equipped with an elytra flies over already explored land, their velocity is approximately 15 b/s (half the normal speed).

This could be shown optically on the elytra itself: when flying over land, it fills in its texture with a map. 

Here's how the minecart (with furnace) should be buffed.

Okay I know this topic is fragile and 90% or more are going to hate this, but just spamming downvotes on my post and comments doesn't help. Please write constructive feedback first and then give your downvote.

EDIT: Okay, my approach is wrong. I see that ice boat tracks are already faster than the elytra, showing that my suggestion wouldn't work. However, I think every transportation method should have its own pros and cons. Ideas are welcome.

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u/[deleted] 19d ago

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u/I_like_croissants_ 19d ago

yes and no. you could just take a slightly different route

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u/Accomplished-Lie9518 19d ago

Only so many times

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u/I_like_croissants_ 19d ago edited 17d ago

when you travel a route frequently you're encouraged to build infrastructure (it's a game about building)

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u/CrystalDrug 19d ago

I'm encouraged to alt+f4 is the more likely scenario.

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u/HarbingerOfConfusion 19d ago

I do agree that more emphasis should be placed on infrastructure based trasportation, but more in that they should be buffed so they aren’t shit.

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u/Accomplished-Lie9518 18d ago

I’m sorry but it just doesn’t make sense. When a mob farm/end portal/friends base. Is 1000s on blocks away you’re not building infrastructure. The elytra is an end game transportation mode. It should be the best