Etho Plays Minecraft - Episode 581: Dragon Egg Tunnel

In this episode we do a bit more exploring for the Minecraft 1.20 features. We give the camels a test drive. Then we get to building the long forgotten Dragon Egg Tunnel using a fun combination of blocks and gimmicks.
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[@cadetindell5365]

That skulk infection working to release the guardians to spread itself further is like something out of a horror movie

[@mtfoxtrot5296]

The skulk in general is such a cool horror concept. A self-sustaining, consuming organism that spreads from death itself. Super awesome.

[@MQZON]

"Captain, they've breached containment! They're spreading to the Nether dimension!" *slow turn, aliens pouring out of portal* "...mother of god..."

[@tdollars8052]

@@mtfoxtrot5296this just sounds like the flood minus the hive mind

[@coptotermes]

Captain, “Release the Kraken!”

[@enkays_den]

This is literally The Thing/Self-replicating NanoBots type plot

[@Joffee1]

24:40 Mojang introduced a new feature where you can place a dragon head above a note block , which then plays the Ender Dragon mob sound when the note block gets powered. You could use that to replace the shrieker sound in the entrance to the dragon egg tunnel.

[@grivinex5990]

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[@timdertroll8368]

Or when the door opens that would be also very cool

[@corporalcuddles]

Could also be used when the pearls are thrown along the hallway to unlock the door as confirmation. Great idea @Joffee

[@angryasteroid4872]

the only problem is that its super loud, i thiknk it would sound good with 1 dragon head and 1 shrieker

[@ODDnanref]

You want extra loud? Use dispensers to remove the water from waterlogged shriekers when the door opens.

[@draugnaustaunikunhymnphoo6978]

Docm: Mutliplies the egg to thousands. Etho: We need to admire its one-and-only uniqueness.

[@enkays_den]

Even if it's just as a one-off observation and he doesn't get involved with that mess (stuck in ice race land), I just want him to look at all those eggs and we get the genuine reaction

[@lusarious]

Hello Etho! Love your dragon tunnel, was thinking maybe can have 3 modes for the fire switching. Blue flame: Default, means the door is locked. Orange flame: When 'registered' the input of the ender eye, the flame switch to orange. Then the chaotic mode happens when all 4 of the flames are lit.

[@EthosLab]

I like that! Great idea.

[@joonyjun7861]

Etho comment???

[@ShailPM]

@@EthosLab woah he replied. Hello etho

[@fdagpigj]

@@ShailPM yeah he has been doing that pretty actively for the past year or two I'd say. Back in the day it was actually rare but now if you scroll down the comments you'll see one or two etho responses per video usually. Even I got one a few episodes ago on a pretty insignificant comment that to this day has 3 likes

[@Trazel_Apeally]

@@EthosLab You could also make it so that the Sensors only pick up minecarts and have them be outside of hearing range for players, but not the sensors, then the O-rings will 'sound-off' automagically~

[@casualbird7671]

The skulk mishap causing the guardians to flood out the nether portal was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. That was excellent

[@xisumavoid]

Try Speed + Jump Boost + Slow Falling + Spring on the camel dash. You can go 22 blocks ;-)

[@burgermanp8779]

Wym spring on camel dash

[@ilai1565]

@@burgermanp8779 sprint probably.

[@hedgehogexe8357]

@@MrFair1493 Xisuma and Etho are surely friends, considering they play on the same server. Xisuma was just offering some friendly advice.

[@dylanholm9995]

@@MrFair1493get your negativity out of here. No one asked for it

[@95Kosty]

Always so nice to see you interact with etho . The old OG`s .

[@BonemBoy122]

etho: gets another sniffer to match the one he already had sniffer: :) etho: "so now we can mass produce these guys" sniffer: :(

[@phl1psen]

A floating Village is sooo interesting! Connecting the single islands together and build upon them would be pretty cool!

[@coconut_beast]

Yeah, that was very cool! Especially since it was a natural generation!

[@umerali9497]

Genuinely appreciate you posting, and love your content. It adds value to our lives Etho so thank you!

[@DissonantSynth]

Very sweet comment

[@MarcusTalks123]

That’s the truest statement about efho I’ve heard

[@x2neonn]

Etho is the only KZbinr that I can say benefits my general happiness in life and I’m always left excited for the next video

[@Lehmkuhl.]

Not sure how to feel about knowing I'm missing out on 5+ hours of cut Etho every video. Literally thousands of hours!

[@yousorooo]

Etho ASMR

[@Quoxz]

As interesting as it could be, cut content is cut for a reason. Rough drafts, dead air, ideas that turned out to be not great, ditched concepts, fumbling over words, technical issues. I trust Etho gives us what he feels is the best 30mins out of the 6 hours of recording.

[@jesseroberts1041]

@@QuoxzYeah, Etho has a lot of passion in his videos. I’m glad he’s still making content! :D

[@philjones8482]

@@Quoxz I think-and this might be me projecting my own thoughts here-they are more referring to behind the scenes footie. Like bloopers, or making of, deleted scenes, or unrelease music records. It's the same concept. I don't think they are saying he's missing out and not giving us everything. We just love Etho and its always fun to imagine what its like and "spend time" with him whiles he's working? I dunno, shot in the dark here I think lol.

[@yaksher]

I honestly love the way introducing skulk to the guardian farm led to them breaking containment and everything being covered in alien goo and stuff; like... this fits the theme of skulk perfectly and it's such an "alien horror" type thing that happened so perfectly organically.

[@beenis08]

After 10+ years of watching ergo ive become one with his upload schedule, i awoke this morning in anticipation and was not displeased

[@luizadias4390]

I swear that i could feel that he had uploaded loll woke up and thought "hmm today feels like an etho day"

[@StanleyG23]

You can never go wrong with a new Etho episode.

[@lucassaueressig1411]

Yup

[@brettrussell8468]

Yes you can, when its over :(

[@mikeandnike123]

​@@brettrussell8468just watch it multiple times

[@tylernunes8248]

having the shriekers wave in one direction using minecarts would be rad, like its beckoning you towards the door.

[@LilGuch2]

Etho is FOREVER my comfort KZbinr. When I want to go back to a special time in my life and have these feel good memories I load up an Etho video.

[@ohjearelle]

The creativity in this episode is incredible! The use of shriekers, the ender eye mechanism, the build palette - so good! And I love how you specifically mentioned that this series is about all the fun things you can do with vanilla Minecraft. Truly living up to your words. Thanks for a great episode as always, Etho! :)

[@kelvin-gp5hv]

Yeah theres no mods here. Its so sad to see the amount of pples who doesnt know what minecraft base is capable of.

[@mocinina]

Love the small modifications you do just for you and your world. The beacon beams I almost don't notice, but you spend there more time. Amazing realizing what you do mainly for you.

[@mystieflower]

the terrain around your world looks so sick!! I know it’s probably all messed up because of all the different minecraft updates but it looks so incredible!

[@mosshivenetwork117]

I agree. Definitely an enigma!

[@shadowgjhgitgjh2215]

He modified his save to have it generate amplified terrain. But you can just get that through the world generation screen by clicking on the “World type” button.

[@Stettafire]

I think it's because early on he had amplified terrain turned on :) I'm not sure you can create amplified world's anymore but his world is very old ❤

[@duntemdraws310]

@@Stettafire Pretty sure Amplified still exists unless I missed the memo.

[@voxelrifts]

​@@duntemdraws310It was removed in an update, but readded

[@jibbacraftteamplays1282]

Unreal. That rule book was so emotional. I’ve been here since ‘11 and it was so nostalgic. Love you, Etho. The flow of this episode was SO good. You are THE legend.

[@MuzikBike]

From 6:42 onwards I think this village and the weird terrain shapes are a result of the new world blending system added in 1.18 that made chunk borders at new terrain types more smooth to get rid of the sharp, unnatural looking cliffs you'd find previously (1.6.4 to 1.7.2, etc.)

[@Nimrad780]

I'm imagining how young Etho would feel walking into this space and I think it's super cool to see all these new elements of the game come together like this. Amazing build!

[@matiasespinosa136]

Was having a terrible day until now... Thank you Etho!

[@ExtrymGamingLTU]

Same here... Thank you Etho!

[@ryan20028]

This is one thing many people don't realize. We all bring joy to many people. We just don't know that.

[@lucassaueressig1411]

Same

[@tehpyono2203]

Hearing you spend 6 hours of pure recording to make this is surprising to me. I wouldn't think that so much of your voicing is cut out. Perhaps, we could get an uncut Etho special episode someday?

[@Himmel.Himmel]

I second this notion! An uncut special episode would be amazing!

[@adventure_hannah3841]

Or... *Clears throat* a Livestream? I know in the past Etho said he didn't like live streaming because the stress of interacting with the audience, needing to have mods, etc. But I think there's a way to disable chat? Or put it on super slow mode. I usually lurk anyway.

[@catpeople11]

He just seems so natural, I'm surprised by the 6 hours of recording commentary. Second a behind the scenes Etho vid

[@isjajo]

6 hours per episode! Wow thats amazing. Great stuff as always.

[@julesf699]

building w bdubs is the only thing that can fill the void for me when you’re not uploading for a while. love the videos!

[@nicolasdavies4129]

imagine a world with those two

[@stephenmorkel8258]

feel like you sound more lively, happy, and expressive this episode than usual! idk if i’m just crazy, but it’s very nice to see/hear having watched ur stuff for a decade

[@gabem3593]

LOVE watching you explore the amplified terrain. Every time you do in an episode it is a highlight!! The floating and underground villages were super cool!

[@MRCHIZZLED]

Hey Etho, I have been watching for over ten years at this point and I watch now just to hear what is going on in your life as they truly bring great joy to my days even through the darkest of times. My mom is currently in hospice suffering from several glioblastomas and doesn't have much time left unfortunately. Any advice you can give to someone who has been in a similar situation? Truly sorry for your loss, your ability to rebound is extremely admirable. Thanks for all the laughs, hope all is well. Appreciate you.

[@EthosLab]

It can be very difficult to watch a loved one go through a situation like that. It's easier to pull away than to face things head on. Try spend as much time with her as you can and live in a way where you won't feel regret. Tell her the things you want to tell her. Be weary of forming bad habits as a means of coping... substance abuse, over eating, and hoarding are just a few of the common pit falls.

[@cameronshah7260]

⁠​⁠@@EthosLab Thank you so much for the advice. It is easy to pull away due to the pain, and fall into bad coping mechanisms. No one ever prepares you for this moment, but spending every minute with her has been the most rewarding time of my life. I never even considered hoarding as a bad coping method but you are so right about that and it can balloon into a serious problem. Thanks for all of the wonderful memories, laughs and great advice. Forever a loyal fan. -MrChizzled

[@mosshivenetwork117]

I really like that thumbnail! It's fun to use sculk as a carpet or floor design. I always wondered how the mancave would look with sculk or nylium or podzol etc. instead of grass.

[@longwalker1]

Hey etho, you could also add the dragon sound effect with noteblocks. Thanks for everything you do!

[@stephenk9453]

I was a bit of a latecomer to Etho's (Ergo's?) channel and only did the complete series watch-through a few years ago. So the "let's create a room for the dragon egg!" project feels relatively fresh in my mind, and yet it's STILL hard to escape the sense of amazement that it still hadn't been completed! ...yet, I'm not complaining. I LOVE how Etho's world and LP has so much history and continuity - that we frequently get to revisit things like this, instead of always being caught up in the chase for novelty. Exploring the Etho LP world from a download feels like visiting a museum. For that matter, it almost feels significant enough as a cultural artefact for me to imagine it being preserved as a work of art in an actual museum. (...I hope Etho isn't reading this)

[@CodeREDACTED]

It's crazy to hear that a 30 minute episode comes from 6 hours worth of footage/you talking. I really appreciate your dedication to quality episodes, they always brighten my day. Keep up the great work!

[@johnballs1671]

cant watch right now as i have to go into work soon, just wanna say thanks for the consistent amazing content for over a decade. started watching when i was 14, and i just turned 25. cant wait to come home to watch this

[@arcticreaper]

Thank you for being an amazing content creator Etho. I first started watching in 2013 but stopped for a while. Got back to watching you this year and I and look forward to each and every one of your uploads. I think I speak for all of us when I say I hope this series never ends

[@dreamhazes]

One of the reasons I love these post-update videos is getting to watch you explore! There are so many interesting quirks to your world with the terrain generation and structures, it really reminds me of how many updates it’s been through :)

[@xittttta6074]

Etho regarding the pitcher pot plants and the torch flowers, just round up a bunch of sniffers and set up a hopper minecart track under the area. The sniffers will forget about the same block and then sniff out new seeds again after a few minutes. It's not fast but it's an idle farm. And the dragon tunnel is soooo cool!!! I really love how you use the calibrated skulk senser to bring some motions into your builds. It makes a world's difference.

[@inventor1214]

Etho, I would absolutely love six unedited hours of your recordings!

[@trash__queen]

Great news: ethos in mcc! Its his first time playing, and hes on a team with scott, FBM, and scar. Good luck etho!!!

[@lukephillips7239]

Etho I have been watching you since I was 2 weeks old and now it it's been 63 years! Wow! Thanks for being a huge part of my life

[@Xsyiaris]

I think it would be really cool if initially the fires were out and as you walk each segment would light the blue fires. If you fire an ender eye on a segment the fire turns red indicating you angered the dragon. Great episode! @EthosLab

[@themandalorian6256]

The eyes of ender are an incredible idea for any secret entrance, though they're especially perfect for the dragon egg tunnel

[@Skorpeyon]

Was thinking it might be cool if the flames changed color as you activated the dragon heads, if you end up using them as the location to use those eyes of ender. Also, just wanted to comment, I've had a rough year, and I always get excited when a new Etho video comes out. Thanks for always brightening my day, no matter what's going on, even if it's only for a half hour or so at a time.

[@Josh-jp3ft]

This would be super cool if they started flickering more frequently too as the locks get opened ^^.

[@thumpo69]

28:00 i really like the minecart idea for the sensors in the hallway. i think it bouncing back and forth and pulsating is alien vibes and goes well with the build,, it also allures the player down the hallway it would almost feel hypnotic i think

[@MC_Grenada]

Agreed

[@aji_jacobson]

I think conceptually I actually like the particles following the player a bit better, but I bet the cart would look cool as hell and would want to see it at least

[@ismargutierrez5226]

Bro watching you finish the dragon statue/tunnel, makes me watching you all these years worth it. It looks so sick etho. Been watching your series since I was a kid. I’m 25 now, and still look forward to everyone of your releases.

[@2karu]

i love the idea of the minecart activating the shriekers!! and damn that idea with the ender eye is so awesome, im constantly astonished by what you do in your vids etho :D

[@Sidneys1]

If he wanted to get real fancy - there's probably a distance at which the sensor would only activate one shrieker. It'd take a lot of sensors, but putting the sensors out to the sides would mean a minecart would be able to activate individual shriekers in a wave as it bounces back and forth (as opposed to the current groups of 8 or 9 shriekers at a time like it is now).

[@DexMaar]

Always a good day when Etho uploads.

[@alexxander7470]

The Spore Blossoms would add a lovely touch all down the dragon tunnel. In the egg chamber having some kinda set redstone to slowly light the whole room, with the egg lighting up lastly.

[@alexandratsankova5825]

the skulk sensor spawning next to redstone was hilarious 😆

[@Chobungus]

Wow that tunnel is INCREDIBLE! The lighting, the sound effects, the various visual details.. Nice work 👍

[@NynahNinaReacts]

Loved the build of the dragon egg tunnel Etho! Very cool idea to integrating all the newer blocks too~

[@iluvswag9562]

Etho, I must say that even after all this time you still seem to be enjoying Minecraft. And there’s still so many people enjoying your videos, that’s probably one of the best things any Let’s Player can achieve. I’ve been watching your entire second season of your LP series since January of this year and have finally caught up to this latest video. (I tried to watch a bit in 2020 but I was too busy at the time.) Though I haven’t played Minecraft for nearly a decade, since late 2010, I still love watching you experience everything the game has to offer. I was an embryo when I started watching you, now I’m a nearly 100 year old man with an opioid addiction. I sincerely appreciate the content Ethan, keep it up long after we’re all in the grave. 😊

[@staciek]

"Minecraft: Boat Dispensers" is and always will be the most legendary video.

[@scottfloyd]

Hey Etho, Really enjoying the content lately, keep up the good work, you're doing a great job.

[@ZengerFake]

Everytime I see an Etho upload I know it's gonna be a great day! Much love

[@MagnorCriol]

All those strange generation quirks were really cool. I especially loved the sandy flat cliff and the floating sky island desert village.

[@Threefold.]

The structure and pacing on this episode felt perfect. You are truly a master at what you do. :D

[@bigkspicy8257]

My gratitude is immeasurable. And my day is made. Thank you Etho!

[@kylehewitt7]

Know its a good day when Etho uploads

[@jacksonwilliams1835]

Your standard you set for your videos is next level my man

[@squibitbessy7382]

Oooohhh that floating village has me itching to do something with it that’s so cool, I also love the buried one it’s especially funny as etho built cave villages early on in this world.

[@keremgive]

It's a new day but more importantly it's a new Etho video

[@nickbuysman1869]

Hi Etho! Perfect timing for a new episode, cant wait to watch! Been with you since chocolade island and still love it

[@nickwilliams2745]

The fire changing color once you correctly throw the Pearl for that quarter could be cool

[@gawf99]

What an absolute legend. That tunnel is epic. After 581 episodes you're still knocking it outta the park. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years Etho!

[@thomastreaty3647]

Etho! I think you should time the fire and shreakers together so as you’re walking down the steps the O rings go down the tunnel and each flame changes as the rings pass by. Maybe the fire changes when you get the ender eye right? I remember you originally wanted the last hallway to light up like a run way and I think that would look cool here, keep being awesome!

[@Kyle_Spivis]

Heck yeah thanks etho, hope y’all are having a good day!

[@popinjayjunior7698]

Oh wow that’s really cool to see sky villages, cliffed and terraced coasts.

[@strongaldweipemheiser]

6 hours of footage! thats amazing, the quality of etho's videos is not an accident 😭

[@tassaron]

The particle effects from all those skulk shriekers looks so cool. Very nice colour coordination too; nice use of the new blocks 🙂👍 The skulk sensor breaking the guardian farm was a classic moment for sure. "I don't remember how this works, but I know this isn't normal!" 😂

[@enjoyer8700]

It’s been 2 weeks. I am patiently waiting etho. ❤

[@SorayaAmythest_Dragon]

Same, literally anyone I watch isn’t streaming or uploading now am bored

[@wolfinthewheatfields3224]

Etho what would be AMAZING, is the door opens from the lock and the first layer of wall pulls back and stops - then you walk in to activate the rest of the mechanisms, where all the rocks and walls pull back and keep pulling back for ages, until it opens to a cavern where the egg is - you could even do it where lava/water/entities will start to pour down/attack, but if you keep moving at the right pace you can reach the room xD wildly ambitious, but it'd be so epic

[@cosmicthistle4269]

what an awesome little idea with the elytra toggling the beacons. etho not stopping with his amazing ideas

[@thamires.magalhaes]

Etho, you can use the new mob head sounds now for the entrance of the dragon tunnel. Just put a dragon head on top of a noteblock and power it with redstone, it'll make the dragon sound :D Absolutelly entertaining as alwyas, love your content

[@baconatorman3770]

I think a lot of the weird terrain variations you encountered were because of biome blending. Especially the terrain at 7:23

[@dudenope5357]

not joking this time: I am watching this from a coastal area nearby a harbor while an active thunderstorm and naval tornado warning is in place. thanks for posting it always makes the lightning strike elsewhere

[@RzrRandon]

I've only been playing Minecraft for a couple of years and have been watching your stuff since then. Decided to go back and watch from episode 1. Think I'm in the low 400's now. Thanks for all the episodes and inspiration.

[@saleo37]

Half an hour ago I was like: when will Etho upload a new vid. Well, here's the answer! Happy me 😊❤ Hope everyone has a good day! That tunnel looks impressively beautiful!

[@trondordoesstuff]

15:50 Ward is fairly common; Silence is the much rarer trim.

[@Zreknarf]

old stuff, new stuff, retrofitting old stuff with new stuff, exploration, redstone a great episode

[@Zahlenteufel1]

For the shrieker effect: you could have a wave going in both directions (no reflection) when an ender eye triggers the redstone. This would probably look best with a combination lock, where you have to run back and forth, so you actually see that efect. Then when the door is open, have it go back and forth like you said. Also you could have the fire color changed when the ender eye triggers and then start going mad once it opens. It might also be cool if even more changed when the door opens, to really add to the chaos. There are a lot of options, like walls going through a piston tape, noteblocks, fire balls, fireworks, etc. but they would mostly be loud and maybe annoying. But maybe that is just thematic since it's supposed to be closed.

[@HermitFanimations]

That tunnel is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! My jaw literally dropped when you entered it and were met by all those STUNNING animations The way you integrate redstone/game mechanics into builds never ceases to amaze! From the surges of blue flame climbing up the warped wood to the shrieker wisps following you through the starry skulk floor, the details bring it to life! Excited to see where you take this next :D PS: Have you considered playing either of the 2 most recent Zelda games? They seem like something you just might enjoy (but no pressure to play them ofc!)

[@archebaldmurlok449]

as to the camels: do more testing? i dont think your sample size is conclusive yet.

[@EthosLab]

I did try 2 more off camera. They were all the same.

[@archebaldmurlok449]

@EthosLab ah, fair enough. would've been good to note in video (sorry if you did and i missed it). love your videos as always! hope life is treating you well

[@justinhackbarth8147]

underground village definitely sounds like an oddity caused by the amplified terrain. i love it lol.

[@gabem3593]

Love the beacon trick. Real great use of the new features!!

[@crowbo]

Etho, please play Wordle today! (Friday 28th July '23)

[@harmburger]

That's what I came here to say too!

[@eatham.]

Woah when he say he's talking 6 hours per video is that because he's still commentating while doing other stuff just in case something happens or what? Or is there really like 6 hours of footage he cuts out where he's trying to talk to us directly but messes up? Idk seems weird to me

[@EthosLab]

Some of it is mess ups, some of it is rambling, some of it is stuff that just feels out of place or not impactful enough in the episode, some of it is talking just in case something happens. Exploring, caving, and testing out contraptions is unpredictable so I just keep talking throughout in case something special happens. Otherwise you get awkward almost forced feeling clips similar to how reality shows pretend to commentate on what is happening even though they film it after the events of the show.

[@eatham.]

@@EthosLab That makes sense, helps keep the flow of the stuff in and out of the video somewhat more consistent I guess. Thank you for the reply it made my day! :)

[@evaa9810]

This LP always makes me feel excited to load up my minecraft again, there's something about the way Etho plays and talks is through things that makes me want to try for myself rather than just watch!

[@haniyasu8236]

I unironically love the entrance to the dragon egg tunnel. The sound and lighting fade are just so cool (and tbh, the dragon statue looks really awesome too)

[@potatoes5829]

that floating village is beautiful

[@jamesevans7369]

The outside of the dragon egg hall is great. Just like "oh what's this small statue?" and it leads to a hallway of magical chaos

[@richardlusk8024]

I really have been loving the series with beef, its my chance to get a bit of etho everyday

[@shadowmistressyuko]

Watching Etho's design method is always so much fun to watch. Always so excited when he uploads!

[@jacknelson6010]

I like the idea of the minecart activating the shriekers after you open the door. Just adds to the chaos / disturbed peace vibe that you are going for.

[@Gwallacec2]

The fire should change whenever you get that part of the combination correct. Each pair turns blue then when the door opens they all flip super quickly and the sensors go crazy.

[@IloveyouLenaKatina]

I love your lore book - and your goals and purposes!

[@karililjendal]

Such an amazing build! And also a great episode overall with the exploration and testing out game mechanics. Thanks a lot Etho! :)

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

Almost 600 episodes with the oldest single world upgraded to the most current version and it's amazing every time. Love your lets play series more than almost anything.

[@okaymydude1657]

that sensor spawning next to redstone reminds of how one time in terraria all of my female npcs kept getting killed because in a random underground house there was a queen statue hooked up to a pressure plate, and whenever a mob hit it they would end up killing the npc too. this lead to many headaches and we found it completely by accident.

[@TurboLazer-fc7fw]

Nobody: Etho: "I wanna make a hallway." Etho: "But not just any hallway. A crazy complicated one."

[@Nolantrees]

Man, I’ve watched ur videos forever. Not every single one but when I come back I’m always having a great time. Love ya bud