Redstone elevators, Mighty models (WN #22)

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER #22: MRGANZALLA ELEVATORS, ZVEZDOV QoL MODS, COOL YT FINDS

Exploring redstone elevators

Could it be, something for the Redstone category on the blog? Yes! And while I have no idea what I’m looking at, last year I was given an exclusive look into the work of builder “MrGanzalla”. His super flat world is filled with countless designs for working redstone elevators, complete with floor number displays.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

I don’t recognize how the pictured lifts work, but maybe you do! For those like me, the Minecraft wiki lists multiple kinds of possible elevators in the game (as of 1.21):

1) Piston-based (Basic column, Fast zipper/spiral, etc)
2) Slime-based (Self-propelling lift, conveyor belt, etc)
3) Scaffolding block (That's it. The block is all you get!)
4) Water-based (Even better since the Update Aquatic!)
5) Minecart elevator (Expensive, fast & space-efficient)
6) Launchers (TNT-based elevator, elytra launcher, etc)
7) Command block-based (also, can't forget modded!)

All these elevators vary in speed (slow VS fast) and capabilities (e.g. multi-floor VS single route).

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?

Of life? Tofu. Of elevators? There are many reasons to build an elevator in-game. These include fast transportation, making an impressive base (or entrance into it), or building a functioning skyscraper! SEARCH ON PLANET MINECRAFT TO FIND & EXPLORE SIMILAR WORLDS:

Highlighting Zvezdov’s work

This user has been creating immaculately presented Quality of Life texturepacks for over 2 years. These include Creaky Doors (hinges and handles), Trusty Tools (3D handheld tools), and Choppy Wood/Fancy Fences (improved textures).

• Download the Resource Packs in active development: https://modrinth.com/user/Zvezdov
• See all their current and past work: https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/zvezdov/

Quick-fire round: YT content

This anonymous YouTuber keeps things simple and has been uploading technical redstone and facts for exactly 9 years between 23 Dec 2011 and 24 Dec 2020 (kind of spooky..): Panda4994 – YouTube

This “Minecraft Architect” uploads purposely nostalgic feeling bases: The Minecraft Architect – YouTube

And check out this working Rollercoaster Corckscrew/360 Loop in vanilla using redstone magic!

Old but gold: Gameplay ideas

This non-newsletter weekly newsletter features random ideas to spice up creative and survival: