Mojang Doesn't Understand Redstone

Though a lot of what was said in the video might not hold up, here are some parts that still do imo. The reason the Crafter and Copper Bulb were so well received is exactly what the video said "QOL changes fix old problems, new blocks create new problems". Those 2 blocks are new in the sense that they are new features, but it works because their features interact and integrate with the current redstone system. Whereas sculk was less popular because they tried to forcefully push a new system that did not integrate well with the rest of redstone. So has this video aged well? Ehhhh depends, there are cases for yes and no Edit: 23w46a ruined all my praises for these LOL. This video is more true than ever now Edit 2: I won't remove what I said originally but I really do think a follow up video about parity might be coming given the bulb situation. I feel like that would be a good way to sum up all my thoughts

I like how redstone contraptions are a mess of honey, slime, mecanical pistons, some red powder, note blocks, jukeboxes, hoppers, chests and more

some of my more technical mc friends got excited about the mangrove roots being a solid water-loggable block that didnt pour out the sides and i was just like 'new wood color :)'

"We fixed the jukebox signal strength by making max strength 63. All components are scaled to fit this 4x larger space. Have fun fixing all your stuff"

It's ironic that Mojang created redstone but don't even understand their own creation.

I remember Ethoslab speculating about the skulk sensor and how he thought it should behave. He came up with a really neat idea to make it programmable, where you could put the sensor in listening mode and then save a sound. It was a much more flexible use and i suspect if the idea had been implemented (if possible), then the component would have been a lot more popular.

"Bedrock is buggy? Ok, we fixed piston bud mechanics"

Blocks being used for stuff they weren't intended to is basically the only way to surpass the "intentional limitations" Mojang put in place with the other components.

Purplers taking over a Crafty video gave me Mando in Boba Fett vibes Except this takeover was fantastic and made sense for the story and wasn't Disney 👍

This reminds me of a snapshot bug from a long time ago. If you used /summon to create a custom splash potion entity, you could replace the "splash potion" part with any item you wanted. This was actually really cool, because splash potions (and other thrown items) are rendered so that they always face the player. Combiend with the "NoGravity" tag, this allowed players to create floating items that always faced the player, which created a really unique effect. And considering this "bug" was only possible with commands, it wasn't hurting anyone either! Mojang fixed it the snapshot after they introduced it. No, I'm not still mad, why do you ask? It's not like I still remember it clearly several years after the fact. EDIT: This "bug" was introduced in 15w45a before being patched in 15w46a.

True, it is kind of hilarious that we redstoners tend to get more hyped over new functionality of old blocks than brand new ones. That said, I'm excited to see what the community has in store for the jukebox changes (not foreshadowing at all 👀)

I do, unironically, really like sculk sensor, because I just enjoy the ability to send specific signals over long distance, which is just not as convenient or fun as it is with sensors. Then again, I'm one of those signal bois, the ability to just make telephone poles and do morse code nonsense is just fun for me.

Another recent example of a block being shockingly useful for redstone applications is the mangrove roots: solid block, can be waterlogged with nothing coming out of the sides, and is able to be pushed by pistons. More useful for farming/slimestone contraptions than traditional redstone, but same principle

It wouldn't be good to bloat the game with a hundreds new Redstone blocks each with a niche purpose, adding the functionalities to old blocks seems a good decision. Besides, the aesthetic of the old blocks is the best.

I want a variant of the Redstone lamp that is able to change colors based on the signal strength going into it. the signal strength could correlate to the item id's for colored wool. This would allow us to make color gui's.

"Non-redstone blocks add new solutions, new redstone blocks add new problems" Yes!! That's actually Intended Behaviour! Redstone isn't a puzzle game with 1 solution, it's a Problem Solving Game. And getting new Problems to solve is a good thing! It means you can expand what is possible to create.

Jkm saying "storage tech" is his passion is the funniest thing I've seen today.

"QoL changes fix old problems and New features make new problems" is the best way to put it.

I'm still waiting for stairs to be implemented with directional slab mechanics. That would be insane

watching this now... is ironic to say the least but in a good way