Jonny and Joel discuss the news that Mojang is splitting The Caves And Cliffs Update into two separate updates, slated for summer and holiday 2021, as well as the new features and textures introduced in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot.
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Joel and Jonny share their thoughts on the addition of new raw ores in Minecraft and how these changes to mining, and the recent changes to ore distribution, may effect the Minecraft mining meta in the future.
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2021-04-12 17:30:55 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel shed some light on the latest Java snapshot, gab about goats and the glow squid, pontificate on powder snow, and mull over mega caves.
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2021-04-05 19:34:25 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny catch you up on what they’ve been doing in Minecraft, then look ahead to what is left to explore in the Caves & Cliffs Update snapshots, like the deep dark and archaeology.
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2021-03-29 20:10:37 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel take a look at the technical changes to copper and moss in the latest Minecraft Java snapshot, before having a round table discussion about cave biomes and intended Minecraft gameplay.
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2021-03-22 21:16:30 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny talk new deepslate textures and new OpenGL rendering, before hanging out with some cave vines, glow berries and overgrown abandoned mine shafts in the new lush cave biome.
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2021-03-15 18:53:37 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel check out the new mountain terrain generation with four sub biomes in the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Beta before answering listener email about glowing in the dark, and spoilers.
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2021-03-08 20:47:48 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny review the latest changes to ore textures, grimstone to deeepslate, smooth basalt in the overworld, and the evolution of Minecraft Dungeons in the Flames Of The Nether DLC.
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2021-03-01 21:28:03 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel examine the addition of grimstone to Minecraft caves, and how the grimstone family of blocks work into to the existing stone palette. Then, it’s on to listener email about light, helmets, cave biomes and more in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser.
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2021-02-22 19:28:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny spark a conversation about Flames of The Nether coming to Minecraft Dungeons, then light their torches and spelunk into the massive changes to Minecraft cave generation in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot. Tighten your harness, there’s a lot to say!
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2021-02-15 21:27:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny shoot out some ideas about dispensers waxing copper blocks in the the latest Bedrock Beta before discussing how glow ink could change lighting blocks, and the pace of modern day Minecraft play.
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2021-02-01 19:21:31 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel race to see who can complete Minecraft Dungeons the fastest - Spoiler: Not them - then dive into the deep ocean to see what the new glow squid will bring players in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot.
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2021-01-25 20:19:00 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny touch on the release of Minecraft 1.16.5 fixing specific server crashes before digging into listener email about horizontal blocks, switching mobs, and axolotl appetites.
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2021-01-18 21:39:04 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel say goodbye to Minecraft Earth and discuss Minecraft Dungeons speed runs before an email lead conversation about Minecraft music, and the trickle out Caves & Cliffs update release schedule.
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2021-01-11 19:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny take a brief look back at the 2020 Minecraft properties Mojang Studios has released, lay out their plans for new Minecraft projects, and discuss what they’re excited about doing in Minecraft in 2021.
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2021-01-04 21:05:12 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel touch lightly on the Minecraft Dungeons “Chills & Thrills” seasonal event before diving into a stocking full of Chunk Mail from listeners about everything from Bedrock and The Deep Dark, to copper hoppers and LEGO.
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Joel and Jonny are followed around by new aquatic companions the axolotls in the final Minecraft Caves and Cliffs snapshot of 2020 as they discuss the new mob, changes to sculk sensors, frequencies and Minecraft RTX for Windows 10.
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2020-12-21 16:41:58 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel touch on a few light news bullets like the release of Minecraft RTX on Windows 10, before discussing the potential mechanics of The Warden, and speculating on what the future may hold for the Caves & Cliffs Update.
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2020-12-14 19:23:00 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny sound off with guest LogicalGeekBoy on the new Caves & Cliffs snapshot with the first look at skulk sensors, additional dripstone formations, and custom world build height value adjustments that may open up your Minecraft world to new horizons.
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2020-12-08 16:33:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Jonny and Joel get under the new dripstone blocks in the latest snapshot, dump out the changes to bundles, and wax poetic about copper oxidation, tough tuff textures, and the potential future of abandoned mineshaft in the Caves & Cliffs Update.
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Joel and Jonny take a look at new Minecraft moderation programs, Realms coming to PS4, and some Caves and Cliffs screen shot updates tweeted by developers.
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2020-11-23 20:51:19 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel unpack the latest Caves and Cliffs snapshot, powder snow, and new textures, then tie off a full stack of ideas on bundles and accessibility.
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2020-11-16 19:01:48 +0000 UTC
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Joel and Jonny light a candle under a full episode conversation about the latest Minecraft Snapshot, our first look at some of the features coming in the Caves & Cliffs Update.
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2020-11-09 19:46:51 +0000 UTC
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Jonny and Joel dive head first into goats, and see what all the fluff is about with powder snow in the new Bedrock Beta, before discussing the Ask Mojang Q&A all about Caves & Cliffs, and how quickly Jonny died in Minecraft Dungeons Apocalypse+.
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2020-11-02 20:07:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny talk about migrating Java Edition players to Microsoft accounts, the polarizing potential of geodes in the Caves & Cliffs update, and answer a ream of listener email.
Show notes for The Spawn Chunks Ep. 112 are 2020-10-26 19:05:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Jonny and Joel discuss Java Edition Pre-release 1.16.4, the upcoming Spooky Fall Event in Minecraft Dungeons, listener feedback on the glow squid, and what potential world height changes could mean for Minecraft.
Show notes for The Spawn Chunks Ep. 111 are 2020-10-19 18:58:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny breakdown the Minecraft Dungeons news coming out of Minecraft Live as well as additional comments form Mojang on the Caves and Cliffs update before discussing the glow squid.
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2020-10-12 19:49:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny give their first impressions of the Caves & Cliffs update revealed by Mojang this past weekend during Minecraft Live. Plus, new Minecraft Dungeons DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more!
Show notes for The Spawn Chunks Ep. 109 are 2020-10-05 17:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Joel and Jonny talk about the upcoming October 3, Minecraft Live event, the mob vote, and what we know so far about the “new mobs”. Plus, listener email about leaf layers.
Show notes for The Spawn Chunks Ep. 108 are here.
2020-09-28 18:55:10 +0000 UTC View Post
fWhip joins Joel in discussing Minecraft Dungeons on mobile, and answering listener email about Minecraft seasonal rotation, ghast blasts, and more on the September Chunk Mail Dispenser.
Show notes for The Spawn Chunks Ep. 107 are 2020-09-22 01:59:23 +0000 UTC View Post