TU9 Seed & Map: 99999999999

Total Score
24.9 / 30.0 ( 83.0% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL	8.2	INT	10	MAG	6.7

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• ++ Expert ++
• Suicidal Expert
• Nightmare

Technical Details

Seed Number: 999 999 999 99
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

I was just goofing around showing someone how seeds work and I struck gold. That's eleven "9s". Think of it as 999-999-999 and then two more 9s for good luck. Hope that helps.

Notes

I'm almost positive that there are so many holes and ravines in this level that it's impossible to walk from any one edge of the map to the other without falling into something. This seed looks like Swiss cheese. The seed contains a landmark rock formation I shall henceforth refer to as "The Penguin". You'll get why when you're standing next to it. Unless you look at it from the wrong side, in which case it looks like what's left after you shoot the penguin in the spleen. So just come around to the other side and you'll get what I'm talking about.

So Where's the Ender Portal?

Follow the snow to the penguin; when you find him, only a walk from his left shoulder to the bend in the river will give you the portal that you seek.

Of course, you can just look up the coords below like you always do. But doesn't that sound like something you'd find on a treasure map? You know you like it.

Villages

• None

Underground

• [-201.28.-165] x3 gold
• [118.39.207] ender portal, x2 eyes
• [161.57.269] medium cave system
• [91.13.67] mini fire lake
• [73.18.53] grand cavern

Above Ground

• [-31.68.33] medium ravine
• [-216.115.40] large spire
• [-236.91.10] small floater
• [-249.67.-61] large ravine
• [-311.77.-76] medium erosion
• [-299.68.-149] large ravine
• [-362.67.-139] lava pit
• [-344.65.-210] monster pitfall, Y-12
• [-343.64.-400] small cave complex
• [92.65.-349] medium ravine
• [247.63.-335] large ravine
• [367.68.-208] expert-level pitfall cave, dig down at dead end, right against south wall for more cave
• [402.64.249] pumpkins
• [-14.73.309] large land bridge
• [-49.72.326] dead drop entrance into deep cave system
• [-39.87.280] large lava fall big enough it's visible on the map
• [-168.106.371] pumpkin crater
• [-350.70.290] deep expert-level dead drop cave
• [-352.105.148] large spire
• [120.114.64] "The Penguin"
• [104.65.9] tiny ravine
• [97.56.-53] small ravine
• [131.64.-92] small crescent-shaped ravine
• [50.65.-230] lava pit
• [-53.65.-128] huge hole
• [-191.66.-170] expert-level pitfall cave

TU9 Seed & Map: chronograph

Total Score
20.4 / 30.0 ( 68.0% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL	4.8	INT	9.7	MAG	5.9

Rating

• ++ Beginner ++
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert
• Nightmare

Technical Details

Seed Number: 163 755 5339
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

A chronograph is a watch and a stopwatch combined. So all chronographs are watches but not all watches are chronographs.

Notes

Nice underground stuff here, but the topside really has some amazing things you will probably want to see firsthand. I also found a really cool rock formation that I shall henceforth refer to as "The Sewing Machine" -- a combo medium land bridge and medium overhang.

Villages

• None

Underground

• [-41.35.40] ender portal, x2 eyes
• [367.26.-18] medium underground cave
• [357.13.13] lava river, obsidian generator, x2 gold, x8 red stone, x4 lapis lazuli
• [400.14.9] x4 diamonds

Above Ground

• [-318.94.336] tiny land bridge
• [-321.73.-164] medium flatland desert
• [-58.79.-254] small crater
• [-6.65.-343] two lava pits
• [76.102.-212] large butte, cliff diving op
• [347.95.-238] small overhang
• [203.92.-188] small floater, small overhang
• [330.75.62] small erosion
• [374.100.128] medium crater
• [384.110.161] medium overhang
• [-4.69.300] small flat desert
• [-16.80.196] The Sewing Machine
• [-110.90.-59] three small floaters
• [-28.100.53] medium waterfall
• [32.111.83] large overhang
• [131.64.186] lava pit

TU9 Seed & Map: bananasfoster

[CORRECTION: This post was originally posted as "bananafoster" and not "bananasfoster". Sorry for the inconvenience.]

Total Score
25.7 / 30.0 ( 85.7% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL	6.6	INT	10	MAG	9.1

Rating

• Beginner
• ++ Intermediate ++
• Advanced
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert

Technical Details

Seed Number: 127 661 9333
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

Bananas covered in ice cream and rum and Bacardi 151 then set ablaze. It tastes like candy dipped in jet fuel, but the light show makes it worth it.

Notes

On any other day, this seed would easily top the charts. It's just dumb luck it got trumped. It took a long time to search through the mountains on this level looking for things to photograph. Then it took an even longer time cutting down the number of photographs I wanted to show you to a reasonable number. Scenic doesn't even begin to describe it.

Can't Miss

I found a crazy, thin spire that stretches way into the sky. It shall henceforth be known as "The Wand" and just next to it is a nice little floater. You should totally check out this pair if you happen to be in town.

Can't Miss #2

The northeast corner has an elevated island ringed by cliffs. It's not particularly big, but it's imposing and really a cool place to set up a fort.

Villages

• [-177.81.-432] village, x1.6 buildings including half-way house

Underground

• [143.29.32] library

Above Ground

• [-231.74.384] deep basin
• [-73.67.242] pumpkins
• [-28.66.347] medium ravine, awesome!
• [31.68.219] shortcut cave
• [312.63.274] completely submerged underwater ravine
• [207.114.35] spire, "The Wand"
• [348.109.-108] tallest point, skinny butte
• [312.102.-140] other skinny butte
• [210.106.-113] medium flat floater
• [236.90.-165] X-style ravine with crazy butte
• [380.81.-384] cliff island
• [38.76.-283] pumpkins
• [-71.65.-307] lava pit
• [-191.64.-284] large flatland and pumpkins
• [-281.94.-90] small land bridge, floater
• [134.93.20] dig down for lapis/cave

TU9 Seed & Map: 4b2a1

Total Score
26.5 / 30.0 ( 88.3% ) Awesome!
RIM Scores*
REAL	7.8	INT	8.7	MAG	10

*Each rating has a maximum value of 10.0

Rating

• ++ Beginner ++
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert

Technical Details

Seed Number: 5099 3716
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

My Review

The mountains on this level are very, very cool. At one point, I threw my hands in the air and was like -- there's too many waterfalls. I give up. Then I saw another one and I was like, "MINE!" This level has probably one of everything. I found a lagoon, a mushroom island, lava pit, pumpkins, at least a half-dozen lava falls, and who knows how many waterfalls. It's crazy and gorgeous all at once.

The southeast corner has these great keys out in the water.

Can't Miss

My first can't miss of TU9. So exciting! What can it be? It's a pit full of waterfalls. That's it. Really cool hole in the ground -- probably something you're not going to see again for a while. Coords are 106.65.-293 -- just don't go diving into it without a way to get back out.

The Nether

Wide open. It contains a fantastic nether fortress -- full of bridges. There were some great lava falls and the whole "horizon" was just swimming with bad guys. If you decide to go, seriously consider building your portal at 79.100.-80, as that dropped me in a prime spot.

Villages

• None

Underground

• [4.29.142] dungeon, spider, x2 chests, iron, red stone, gunpowder
• [19.20.153] ender portal

Above Ground

• [-361.71.50] pumpkins
• [-344.106.-5] tiny floater
• [-388.91.-180] medium floater
• [-363.65.-228] pumpkins
• [-290.64.-329] dig down for safe landing on ledge between massive cavern, medium ravine, tall waterfall, and tall lava fall
• [-36.71.-279] small land bridge
• [-19.71.-383] lava pit
• [372.68.-329] lava pit
• [327.100.366] mushroom island
• [199.65.276] one really cool shortcut cave through island
• [-98.65.175] lagoon
• [-233.67.136] lava pit
• [-137.88.-141] cool overhang, land bridge, tall waterfall
• [-191.66.-152] tall lava fall
• [-231.65.-245] medium flatland
• [-34.67.-258] medium split waterfall (see photo)
• [106.65.-293] can't miss: waterfall pit
• [51.82.-51] awesome pitfall
• [188.72.-26] peninsula
• [79.100.-80] good spot for your nether portal

1.8.2 Seed & Map: littleblackant

Total Score
96.8 / 170.0 ( 56.9% )
Ratings*
FLAT	4.4	V	5.5	M/H	9.1
RAV	5.2	C	6.6	AMS	--
HOLD	--	DW	3.1	OH	7.3
LB	9.7	FLOAT	7.8	SHADE	8.3
W	5.1	CLAY	6.2	LAVA	6.8
WF	7.1	LF	4.6

*Each rating has a maximum value of 10.0

Awards

• Premium! This seed has scored higher than 80 out of 170 in the overall score.
• Rolling! 8.0 or higher in mountains and hills.
• Spanned! 8.0 or higher in land bridges.
• Dark! 8.0 or higher in shadows.

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• ++ Expert ++
• Suicidal Expert

Technical Details

Seed Number: 1609147006
Version: XBL 1.8.2 (equiv PC 1.2)

Etymology

The little black ant, Monomorium minimum, may seem like little more than a common household pest, but it is situated in a unique part of it's ecosystem and fulfills a vital role -- they eat bird crap. Without the black ant (and car washes), the whole of the United States would be covered in bird crap. They are unusual for insects: they have multiple queens and can grow and shed wings for mating purposes.

My Review

Simply put, this is a stunning level that will melt your brain and then compress the resultant goo into diamonds that it will then hide by the massive underground lake of lava. This is without a doubt the longest single mountain range that I have found so far. "Shadow Lake" is gorgeous and situated in a great place to build a castle. For people who like floaters, this level also contains the biggest floater I've found so far (post-update) and a crazy village that is half-situated on a floater. The waterfalls and the shadows are absolutely amazing. If you know how to handle yourself, you have got to check this one out.

Can't Miss

There are tons of things to see and do, but the best of them all is the waterfall-covered triple land bridge. It is a flashback to some of the legendary mountain seeds of the previous Minecraft build. Water flows from everywhere and the shadows are beautiful yet void of bad guys.

Villages

• [-221.73.117] village, x7 buildings, guard tower, water well
• [-251.88.293] elevated village, x5 buildings, guard tower, water well

Underground

• [-300.13.-5] lava lake
• [-333.12.-21] x8 diamonds

Above Ground

• [-52.122.-40] tallest point
• [-17.71.-167] three small floaters
• [-53.68.-78] pumpkins in amazing cave
• [-46.69.-103] mega overhang
• [8.82.-49] small land bridge
• [48.66.-60] sinkhole
• [131.117.-108] perfect shield mountain
• [127.99.-62] tall waterfall
• [186.78.-302] medium land bridge
• [236.68.-314] "Shadow Lake" monster land bridge
• [208.115.-340] two gnarly medium overhangs
• [374.81.-247] medium overhang
• [-31.95.-101] perfect cliff-side hidi-hole
• [-110.94.-67] large floater
• [-105.73.-23] medium overhang
• [-93.66.90] medium land bridge
• [-131.76.64] medium cascading waterfall
• [-303.68.3] hidden lava pit

1.8.2 Seed & Map: raslebol!

Total Score
78.4 / 170.0 ( 46.1% )
Ratings*
FLAT	5.2	V	7.8	M/H	7.6
RAV	4.8	C	1.3	AMS	--
HOLD	--	DW	2.7	OH	2
LB	7.7	FLOAT	8.1	SHADE	6
W	5.5	CLAY	3.3	LAVA	7.5
WF	6.7	LF	2.2

*Each rating has a maximum value of 10.0

Awards

• Anti-gravity! 8.0 or higher in floaters.

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• ++ Expert ++
• Suicidal Expert

Technical Details

Seed Number: -465506209
Version: XBL 1.8.2 (equiv PC 1.2)

Etymology

"Ras le bol" is a French phrase similar to being "fed up". Both exclamations imply that the speaker can't take any more. Note: this seed name has an exclamation point at the end.

My Review

This seed is the best post-update seed I've found to date. In fact, it's so good that I'm thinking about changing my criterion for awarding the title "premium" to a seed. But sadly, it's not for everyone. This is a very difficult seed with lots of shadows and very difficult terrain. The mountains are epic, there are very few caves to clue you in to where the underground stuff is located, and when you do find something amazing underground it's covered in lava. If you're looking for a serious challenge, look no further: you just found it!

Villages

• [260.72.20] village, x11 buildings, blacksmith, guard tower, water well
• [116.72.-188] village, x8 buildings, water well, lava pit
• [85.73.341] village, x5 buildings, guard tower, water well

Underground

• [24.13.101] x4 lapis, x5 red stone
• [135.13.106] x3 diamonds
• [99.33.72] medium underground ravine, Y=12

Above Ground

• [32.75.122] dig down for large cave system
• [100.70.37] abandoned water well; small pitfall cave
• [308.66.97] small open-air ravine
• [229.70.112] lava pit
• [384.79.-257] deep dark dead drop
• [386.123.-285] large floater
• [364.70.-315] mega triple land bridge (photo above)
• [336.116.-299] medium floater
• [325.69.-358] large waterfall, large floater
• [150.123.-364] large mesa with small arête
• [122.99.-388] tall waterfall
• [-76.79.-302] lava pit
• [-384.108.104] "The Swan" (photo below)
• [-334.103.302] small cove
• [-216.100.253] small floater and medium butte
• [-171.77.266] abandoned water well
• [305.77.375] lava pits