Transforming A Dripstone Cave Base! ▫ Minecraft Survival Guide (1.18 Tutorial Lets Play) [S2E94]

[@mintycheddar3854]

One of my favorite things to do when terraforming caves, especially those where dripstone is found, is to place water-logged stairs, slabs and walls in the floor. Most caves are formed by the action of water, and many live caves and mines continue to seep and drip, which leaves puddles everywhere. The water-logged blocks can go a long way to reinforcing the illusion of dampness without interfering with the movement of players through the environment. An abundance of overhead dripstone can also add to the atmosphere with their constant collective dripping. Just standing in the middle of dimly lit grotto, listening to the patter of dripping water, can be satisfyingly immersive.

[@eloquentornot]

Prismarine being found in a copper mine also really fits in with that thing of how drowned spawn a lot in dripstone caves and can drop copper, really linking the area to water, almost like this is the kind of fantasy world where there are magical gems connected to different elements and the place to find the water powered ones is near dripstone as well as in the ocean! Maybe could even add in some lore about the reason why copper is the only metal to change colour over time is because it's connected to water somehow and almost wants to look like prismarine even though it's naturally orange?

[@Fellefan]

I'd love to see more designing tips, tricks and general guidance. it is arguably the main aspect I personally focus on when I play minecraft!

[@Xolarflare]

Try to watch more builders or have their video open while you do other tasks. You’ll learn some tips and tricks through osmosis

[@Fellefan]

@@Xolarflare I watch other builders frequently, but I like pixlriffs' building style a lot so I'd love to see more from him specifically

[@MarthinusBosman]

Same, these are my favourite types of videos. @pixlriffs has a really interesting design style

[@bomerio2419]

Yeah me too, I feel like hes been focusing more on farms than on builds this season

[@Fellefan]

@@bomerio2419 if last season was more building-focused then more farms this season is absolutely fair, besides I like knowing how to set up decent farms if I need them! but eventually he's gonna run out of farms to make, so I would love some more building episodes in-between.

[@cloauldew]

I like the idea of, somewhere deep in the mines, having larger prismarine "geodes" with a sea lantern or conduit as a central light source. You could maybe transition inward from cobble/stone > copper ore > raw copper > prismarine, especially using glow lichen to smooth some of the transitions.

[@M4st3r0fN0n3]

Dont forget about the coral blocks that look like stone when theyre dead as well. I think fire coral is one of them

[@Pixlriffs]

I've used fire coral elsewhere in the cave, I think it looks good with dripstone!

[@jackkeyser9909]

It cracks me up watching pix clearing the area while being chased by a lonely zombie. As if the zombie is looking for a friend. Poor zombie :(

[@fixxerautomotive4917]

During the time lapse, it looked like the endermen were trying to help you lol. Another thing you could do is a parrot in a cage- miners used to use birds in cages to help them detect CO2 and methane pockets.

[@ikan3296]

For the lever on the grindstone as a sort of pulley lever, you can substitute a lever with a lightning rod instead. You can place it either sideways or above the grindstone

[@PedroSantos-nm2ev]

I really appreciate your videos, it keeps me updated with Minecraft' updates and really makes me realise how much possibilities you have in this amazing world. I love your spawn farm videos.

[@JuliaJohnson93]

I really enjoyed this episode. It was a nice change from the farm and redstone content of the last couple weeks and I thought the balance and pace and discussion was superb! I particularly enjoyed the music choice for the timelapse which really gave the episode a thematic and immersive vibe. 10/10

[@ima_cherry7586]

hi pix. i was wondering if you’d do more episodes with building/terraforming in it because i love your style and its nice to break up the constant learning of mechanics with something artistic like building

[@Pixlriffs]

I'd like to do more stuff like this in future, but so much of my build style is improvised. I find it difficult to explain what I'm doing, because most of it is done by feel. It's much easier to explain farms, mechanics, and mob AI because they usually have reliable, predictable results. But they're also what gets us resources, so it makes sense if we build with those resources a little in upcoming episodes :)

[@ima_cherry7586]

@@Pixlriffs yes that would be great in future episodes ! but also maybe just assess what artistic elements you’re using in your build if you can’t really explain (like using the element line, composition, etc) because that feeling is your artistic skills without thinking consciously,, i hope that makes sense !!

[@Autonate_42]

Always like to see a change of pace from the tutorial content, Loving the look of the dripstone cave base.

[@Theonlyshaun]

Some soul fire behind those prismarine blocks to light the enclave slightly would look amazing

[@JosephSchmidtfan]

I love your building episodes! Building is the reason I play Minecraft, and I always appreciate ideas for better integrating structures into the landscape, particularly with the challenging scale of the Caves and Cliffs world. I'm playing this seed, and have just discovered a stunning dripstone cave under that first tiny badlands you discovered. Now I have some great inspitrations for how to customise it.

[@briandara8832]

I’m terrible at designing and decorating my builds and LOVE videos like this! You should do more of them in this series. Also, can we get an update on the storage building?

[@creatorfuyu]

I love how the mineshaft is taking shape! The Elden Ring inspiration shines through, and I really like how you went about conveying details and the grandiose mystery of it all. Very well done, Pix! :)

[@classicdansmith]

Loving the mineshafts in the dripstone cave! My suggestion would be to try to go for some dimmer lighting to make it a little more atmospheric. See how dark/subtle you can make the lighting without having mobs spawn in your caves

[@PapaMaxx97]

I love the Endermen just zippin around bringing grass blocks and sometimes stealing the broken blocks :D

[@margotfrost-stuart9841]

This is my favorite episode with the beautiful music Timelapse. Just awesomeness.

[@yada7515]

Haven't seen the video yet, but I can't wait to see how this transformation turns out!

[@syystomu]

The part about thinking like a game designer actually gave me a bunch of ideas for my realm, thanks :D

[@Squallybuilds]

Hey I just wanted to say that I really did enjoy the slow montage of dripstone mining. The music was chill and I like that it took it's time. It didn't just go by too quickly like most people do montages.

[@RedWinterRoses]

This sort of making beautiful every place that you spend time is something I really want to get better at -- just the little details like the lantern on the table, as if the guy "set it down to look better"... that's a sort of storytelling-in-minecraft that I really admire and want to try more of.

[@divaxshah9424]

I like how you create your own story kinda thing , giving life to the builds . I have seen other players playing and designing much more , but giving a background of what you are building and creating a story out of it , is something much more needed while building. Just loved your work 👍👍❤️

[@hamishblair8853]

Curious if something different will be happening for ep100 - loving this series just as much if not more than season 1!

[@sarthakbhatia6322]

16:27 I think stripped logs will look better there as though it's top layer is getting stripped by the stonecutter

[@rredhed13]

Hey Pix! Just want to say that I very much enjoy your building style and the pace of your videos. I know this is a survival guide, but I want to suggest a building series in the future. I know I would watch every episode!

[@dontletginnyin3723]

Love this episode. So many terraforming ideas for my world. Thanks Pixlriffs

[@justin-hurd]

another neat trick is have stone stairs below the saw that are water logged to make it appear like a wet saw, and to have some logs that are stripped in a stack as well. Also, having a scaffolding next to the saw with a lantern on top would be a practical detail because you'd want to see where you're putting your hands when it comes to saws. (saw you did that later in the vid, really nice touch :D) Dead coral, that one greyish block (made by combining granite and diorite that I don't remember the name of) and very sparse usage of gravel can work too. I love your usage of stone stairs and buttons for breaking up the flat areas btw. As for the ending section, lecterns with miners journals could reward exploration with hidden lore, maybe a pov of the miners thoughts on this mythical blue ore they've uncovered? Maybe it causing some sort of sickness turning the minors into drowned or undead? who knows~ 10/10, really really good video :] thx pixl

[@briddle]

Fantastic! Btw Although it seems like I’ve been Minecrafting for like 15 years (I’m 67 years old) I learn something new with each video! Thanks!

[@sabiralangevin]

I really enjoy the game design aspect, I'd love to see more of that!

[@cloud09gaming]

Shoutout to the good guy Endermen seeing the work that was needed and wanting to help remove some of the blocks.

[@kestrelgaming554]

Love the direction of this cave base pix. Love a build with a story 😍

[@heatherhare6359]

I really enjoyed your explanation of the alcoves and details in your mining area. I think it would be really cool if one of your alcoves opened into an amethyst geode!

[@Titter2]

Adding stone pressure plates in places you won't be walking adds a really nice small detail as well. Also, it would look really cool to use black concrete to make a branching tunnel look like its a void blocked off by a fence. Add a bit of mystery.

[@pxngwinonyt]

i know a lot of great minecraft builders, but i have never seen someone who uses so much lore for their builds and i think its great! Also, i think the light level spawn chnges are really good, because now you can play so much with the atmosphere and lighting without having to fear mob spawns!

[@sashaKpp]

I just watched my 8 month old with real bad teething, chilling to your timelaps for a few minutes ❤... love your work

[@humourlessjester3584]

This gives me a lot of ideas for my spider farm. For a long time it's been accessible through traveling through a mineshaft and I really wanted to design something with it like a hallway or tunnel. But the idea of having it be another cave is really neat and I should really try that out next.

[@fiascoplayz4218]

Your attention to detail is exemplary! Very excited to see how the world fills out. Keep up the good work.

[@MrAshleyR]

That random creeper following you around in the timelapse was terrifying!

[@TugiFox]

I love that he's using his camera account for 3rd person timelapses because he hasn't talked about the Replay Mod yet. Shows some real though and understanding of his audience!

[@Pixlriffs]

It also helps that I don't have to re-render the spectator footage afterwards. Meanwhile if I try to render stuff from Replay Mod in 4k it takes forever

[@TugiFox]

@@Pixlriffs Probably takes up just a little bandwidth, too...

[@Johnnythehandsome]

You are probably my favorite minecraft youtuber

[@StarNanny]

I’m liking the “game design” concept for the cave base. It seems, to me, the best builds tend toward that general idea. For instance, there’s no real reason to create “living spaces”….except for “immersion”, which is also a game design concept.

[@bleh-zj1hy]

Ooh the way you removed drip stone shards in the timelapse was satisfying

[@oathsworn]

Another great video! Thanks! I've been playing Minecraft since 1.3 but I still learn a lot from your videos!

[@mkrosoftpaint]

The dripstone cave is soooo cool! Great transformations

[@ktkupkake]

Love the zombie playing tag lmao. The mineshaft with the prismarine looks wonderful!

[@Colt-x3z]

coolest mincraft content creator i have ever seen

[@bigsakurai4272]

This was very insightful and inspiring. Thank you Mr Pixlman!

[@fallonfireblade4404]

I love the prismarine being a rare resource!

[@John-lx8iu]

6:05 lol it looks like you enlisted the help of endermen to help you clear out some blocks

[@doeeyedfaun4020]

I find that removing the single high dripstone and leaving the taller ones retains the impressive look but makes it easier to navigate

[@mikeschrank1]

Your ink farm works mighty fine. I am not getting the numbers that you get but it is sufficient for my needs. TY!

[@SAC_Tigerfeet]

Have you thought about sticking a caged parrot down there? To test for pockets of bad air :)

[@aedantucker6543]

I think that in 1.19 they should add a block like a burnt out lantern. That would contribute so well to mineshaft environments like this.

[@mhelvens]

It's during episodes like this that I wish Pix would allow himself some aesthetic mods. Like Fairy Lights, for example, for strings of hanging lanterns. I know, it makes sense to stick to vanilla for various reasons. Some of those mods look so good though! 😄

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

Awesome video! I learned a lot

[@bluewolfe2389]

Another awesome video... thanks!

[@theseusRJ7]

This video really made me wanna build something

[@talhacavusoglu4573]

This guy is doing builds I can't make in creative mode and he is doing them in survival mode seemingly effortless.

[@469k_]

I love your videos you put so much hard work into it, nice base btw! im your #1 fan :)

[@henrikhansen9358]

So cool. Im learning so much, thanks

[@Matthew-wv9rt]

does anyone know the name of the song in the timelapse at 5:05 I've heard it a bunch in my world and really like it but I've never known the name

[@moirad4307]

bro same here!! i’ve been trying to find this song forever

[@danielrhouck]

29:30 I know you want that alcove to be hidden and non-obvious, but is it at least lit up (or slabbed) enough to not spawn mobs right next to your base (and slime farm)?

[@voiddoctor]

I think an underground river cutting through the cave would be awesome, maybe have some exotic plants growing around it. Just an idea though.

[@parsaemamjomeh]

Hi pix Loved your new video and the time-lapse was fantastic like usual...

[@amg7535]

i love the outro tune!

[@richieshaw1072]

i love your videos i recreated your 1.18 survival guide i love yor vids you gave me more stuff about minecraft i dint know so im so=aying thanks for you doing that i would wish i could play with you on minecraft you like my fav youtuber

[@jekentmenietje]

22:25 (ish), I saw the creeper and from that point I was just waiting for it to sneak up

[@bishwapriyosarkar4922]

That TNT miner at 22:45 really got me on my nerves

[@GuyInTheBlackT]

could maybe use wither skeleton skulls as little lumps of coal as decoration

[@Pixlriffs]

Another good suggestion! I need to get hold of more mob heads in general :)

[@_duane_joshua]

I absolutely cannot wait to see the transformation. And btw pix, are you gonna do livestreams on yt too or will u keep it only for twitch? Ps. Pls make a discord server

[@WhitzWolf92]

From what I've seen in answers to similar questions, Twitch partners (like Pix) aren't permitted to stream on other platforms.

[@_duane_joshua]

@@WhitzWolf92 oh I didn't know that before. Thanks.

[@Pixlriffs]

I plan to continue streaming on Twitch anyway, regardless of exclusivity; it's a better platform for livestreams IMO. No plans to make a public Discord server at this time.

[@_duane_joshua]

@@Pixlriffs yeah twitch is indeed the best. And yeah

[@TheLilith1978]

Hello PixalRiffs, I been fellowing for quite but I never left comment on one of your videos before. I just want to say thank you for giving some great tips and inspiration for my own builds. But there something else you done for me witch I like to share. I suffer with anxiety and sometimes I get really bad panic attacks witch make certain things very difficult. Sometimes I just put one of your videos on with good Timelapse I set it on loop and I just disconnect from my problems and let music take hold and my problems fade away. Have you ever thought of doing a video of extended longer Timelapse because you have good skill at making one settle there problems. So thank you for doing great job and inspiring me.

[@MasterRobbe]

Maybe you can also use redstone torches to get more highlighting possibilities.

[@3lmodfz]

I was thinking a tunnel with that dark glass in that makes it look like it's never ending would be cool.

[@mattsully5332]

I think it's a little bit weird to leave bits of copper exposed anywhere except at the end of a branch. They clearly saw the ore there, while mining ore, why would they have left it there. Maybe cover it up except for just a corner showing through the side of a stairs? Or surround it with cobblestone or gravel, or something that looks like it would be more unstable, so they didn't mine it because they thought that direction would be unsafe to mine. That said, I like the way it's starting out!

[@lewispage1433]

Would be cool to see a soul torch back in the prismarine geode as opposed to a normal one.

[@frankhembree2175]

That's very cool and I liked the video

[@Greendragonranger671]

I have a idead for lighting up your cave put redstone lamps with daylight seneor on them all over the cave and then make a redstone tourch ladder go up and have them all connected to a daylight senor on the surface so when ever its day or night its always on.

[@justinfennal4986]

Hear me out. Giant Copper Golem but Prismarine as some kind of power source. The miners could come across a Giant Copper Golem that needs Prismarine to power it. Kinda like a heart.

[@hugeinjapan4635]

I really dig the time lapse music. Unfortunately I just finished lunch, and It's NOT helping with the mid-day nods

[@gwggaming123]

Amazing!!

[@meowofender6463]

Pix referenced the common dilemma of solo survival players. Building secret things for no one but yourself.

[@Pixlriffs]

It's the whole reason I don't end up going into stuff like rollercoasters and minigames in this series - who am I going to surprise with them? 😅

[@meowofender6463]

@@Pixlriffs Yep, that's it.

[@vypGMD]

im not sure the mossy cobble belongs with the prismarine, you dont need to blend it into the cobble, it should kinda present cool contrast by itself.

[@Dr_Paul_Proteus]

The Bob Ross of Minecraft.

[@volehunter]

The miners found mythril.

[@Sinuwo]

Wow I like what u did tbh

[@biryanilover7147]

Maybe you can have a lush cave neat by to make it look nice.

[@biryanilover7147]

When 1.19 is out, will you use froglights for the mineshafts. I think the verdant ones will look best.

[@richieshaw1072]

this was cool

[@ColinPaddock]

The cobble kind of looks like a faded or dead prismarine in this context.

[@Loyal_Canadian]

Can you please release the world download of the old Survival Series?

[@kevinkelley1225]

I also wish...I seem to remember that world download was planned, but then it never happened. Maybe had second thoughts, for whatever reason...

[@starswater]

As far as these build stories go, there's always these hints of things having been, as you said, "in the middle of being processed", but..... what about why it was left, while in the middle of being processed? What caused the miners to abandon it mid-project?

[@bomberdogg9706]

By any chance, will you make a video about how you built that crane?

[@drauglynn]

You can get a rough estimate in episode 60 around 22:20

[@cbash1814]

What if it was a Tabaxi or Leonin mine, since it’s in the jungle…?

[@SkyPhoenix_3991]

Episode 94 already?!? Holy Pickaxe, how fast did we get here?

[@biryanilover7147]

Advancement made!: How Did We Get Here?

[@ForkynnerenTor]

I have a question what armor can mobs spawn in potentially

[@biryanilover7147]

Hostile mobs (mostly skeleton and zombies) have a chance to spawn with any armor. Gold, some iron and chainmail armor is common.

[@samuelwright6691]

You should make a huge lush cave base-

[@Pixlriffs]

I want to, but I haven't found the right lush cave yet! Each one I found in this world is narrow and winding, instead of huge and open. I want to find a lush cave with an abandoned mineshaft suspended in the ceiling, like a huge chandelier :)

[@samuelwright6691]

@@Pixlriffs Whats the seed?

[@469k_]

nice!

[@scartttt]

What is the song you used for the Timelapse ?

[@scartttt]

Also love the new video 👍 just wanted to mention that

[@Pixlriffs]

'Dragon Fish' by C418. It's one of the songs that plays underwater if you've got in-game music turned on

[@scartttt]

@@Pixlriffs thank you so much :)))