1.8.2 Seed & Map: pastime

Total Score
32.7 / 170.0 ( 19.2% )
Ratings
FLAT	1.3	V	--	M/H	3.3
RAV	2.5	C	3.2	AMS	--
HOLD	--	DW	2.1	OH	--
LB	1.8	FLOAT	0.5	SHADE	3.2
W	8.2	CLAY	--	LAVA	1.1
WF	3.1	LF	2.4

Awards

• Treemium! 8.0 or higher in wood.

Rating

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

Technicals

Seed Number: -1683175367
Version: XBL 1.8.2 (equiv PC 1.2)

Etymology

This seed name is one of several commonly misspelled English words. A pastime is something that you do to "pass the time".

My Review

So, to kick off the new version of Minecraft, I have five seed names. This seed is the worst of the lot. There is a massive number of trees on this level -- a very thick forest indeed -- that precludes the ability of anyone on the ground of seeing more than five or ten kilometers in front of their head. It also allows day walkers free access to the majority of the map. There is a cool river that meanders through the east portion of the map. All in all, not much to write home about but a perfect level for someone just starting out with Minecraft.

Map

This map has very little water and is -- for all intents and purposes -- a massive hunk of forest. Even the icy areas are covered in trees. The southwest corner has some swamp land, there is a little patch of desert in the northeast, and some nice mountains in the NW corner.

Underground

• [336.57.38] deep cave complex
• [327.47.-275] large, underground ravine
• [345.26.-287] x4 gold

Above Ground

• [47.78.-7] lava pit
• [-161.70.104] huge erosion
• [138.23.34] underwater pit with air pocket
• [357.70.8] small swamp
• [330.71.-44] small ravine, Y=48
• [373.85.-356] small desert in NW corner
• [128.73.-312] large erosion
• [-389.66.-346] pumpkins
• [-269.74.-166] medium land bridge
• [-227.89.-258] pumpkins, small floater
• [-312.72.-240] medium cascading waterfall
• [-327.72.-240] small lava fall
• [-388.74.299] large ravine, Y=34, x2 lava fall, x1 waterfall
• [-260.75.307] medium swamp
• [-146.71.118] medium erosion

Images

At top, this is a view from just inside the mouth of a deep cave. You can see the waterfall pouring into the deeper part of the cave. Just above, this is a view of the small ravine located at 330.71.-44.

Seed & Map: codthumb

SEED MAP PIXEL COUNTS Classification: Waterworld water 39.1% trees 15.1% plains 21.1% sand 6.6% ice/snow 8.4% * margin of error +/- 1.9%

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 312.65.0
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 5.8 DW 4.8 C 4.1 W 7.5 SP 3.3 VR 4.7 AF 3.9     34.1

Etymology

COD thumb is a condition in which you play so much Call of Duty that it begins to effect your Minecrafting. This happens most often when a creeper appears suddenly and you either a) click the left thumbstick to sprint and it changes your perspective destroying any chance you have of getting away, or b) click the right thumbstick to knife the bastard and nothing happens so you die.

My Review

This seed consists of two large landmasses divided by a meandering river. The almost constant feature of this map is the heavy forests that blanket all but the most extreme northwest corner. Even where there's snow you'll find heavy foliage. All parts of the map are easily accessible -- even the northeast island is a short swim if you use the ice patches. A smattering of mountains, some mountaintop dead drops, and a deep cave or two round out this rather nice seed.

Items of Interest

• [337.65.-21] medium floaters
• [332.65.-256] small underwater clay
• [287.76.-354] large hidi-hole
• [261.70.-381] skeleton cave
• [78.65.-346] large clay
• [70.65.-300] large clay
• [49.67.-269] clay and iron hidi-hole
• [-91.109.-339] medium gorge
• [-102.95.-302] dead drop through mountain
• [-139.108.-325] dead drop through mountain #2
• [-211.73.-350] medium spire
• [-255.71.-354] deep spider cave
• [-314.73.-379] collapsed flooded cave (not spawn)
• [-371.73.-227] pumpkins and nook
• [-310.72.-138] lava pit
• [-300.71.-98] deep dead drop cave
• [-365.68.63] falling sand
• [-348.72.103] open air hidi-hole with small land bridge
• [-330.67.173] medium hidi-hole
• [-256.65.305] sugar
• [-109.65.117] medium clay
• [-138.66.56] medium alluvial gravel deposit
• [-164.76.-175] waterfall cave complex with large coal deposit
• [103.65.-139] large lava pit near water: obsidian generator
• [149.65.-77] sugar
• [244.60.-44] huge hidi-hole
• [172.71.157] medium land bridge with small waterfall
• [111.65.323] sugar
• [164.68.352] large, deep lake
• [363.68.282] fortified island
• [256.70.147] deep cave
• [228.75.127] pumpkins
• [211.74.132] deep cave complex

Images

At top, this sandy valley cuts through the center of an interesting mountain range. Even on the extreme hills and mountains, you're going to find a lot of trees.

At right (top), this is a fairly large cave complex with two sister waterfalls waiting at the entrance to greet you. The other image is of a small alluvial gravel deposit surrounded by forest -- a great spot to set up camp.

Seed & Map: a2+b2=c2

Special Achievements

• Premium! This seed has scored higher than 40 out of 70 in the overall score.
• Rolling! Higher than 8 out of 10 in hills and mountains.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 27.66.-21
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 8.5 DW 5.9 C 4.7 W 4.8 SP 6.2 VR 6.1 AF 7.0     43.2

Etymology

The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the most useful equations in all of geometry. This is one in a series of mathematically-inspired seed names.

My Review

This is a beautiful, scenic map chock full of numerous rock formations that are absolutely gorgeous. However, above and beyond all the others are the Pythagorean Quintuplets -- a series of four individual mountains that are so close together you could connect them with bridges. The first three (Harriet, Judy, and Celeste) are steep craggy rocks that are hard to climb but full of resources like iron. The fourth -- Bertha -- however is a massive imposing Everest-like mountain full of creepers and death.

Caves

• [300.74.-43] medium cave
• [145.72.102] shortcut cave with coal
• [94.77.-330] deep cave
• [74.70.110] deep cave with lava fall
• [-9.87.157] large overhang and open-air cave
• [-171.64.191] small cave
• [-369.71.-282] nice looking cliff-side cave with pitfall

Landmarks

• [-38.88.-365] Quintuplets: Harriet
• [-39.86.-330] Quintuplets: Judy
• [-47.88.-315] Quintuplets: Celeste
• [-62.85.-280] Quintuplets: Bertha

Other Items of Interest

• [176.94.4] small floater, nearby coal
• [152.77.22] a river
• [287.66.52] sugar and two small spires
• [375.86.-77] medium coal
• [-93.71.-314] medium waterfall
• [-96.79.-351] coal and lone pumpkin
• [-249.74.-256] medium waterfall
• [-387.66.-343] sheer coal-infested cliff face
• [-382.69.-295] large floater, small cave, and medium coal
• [-317.106.18] dead drop from fissure in cliff
• [-264.74.12] medium cliff dive event
• [-249.67.-331] hidden hidi-hole
• [-183.72.347] small flat exposed stone
• [54.67.314] medium smattering of coal and iron
• [352.65.319] sugar
• [359.66.245] pumpkins
• [90.74.86] cave complex with medium iron
• [-3.73.174] tall waterfall

Images

A view of the quintuplets. The three little ones up front (from left to right) are Celeste, Judy, and Harriet. Behind them (far left) in the distance is Bertha.

At right, this is actually an open-air cave out of which is pouring a waterfall. You can find it at -9.87.157. Really cool find and if you kill off the zombie, you can glowstone this thing and make it your living room.

Seed: wormfodder

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

62.65.-34

Seed Score MH 6.2 DW 3.8 C 2.8 W 5.1 SP 4.1 VR 3.7 AF 3.3     29.0

My Review

At first, this seed looked pretty bleak. However, this board really shaped up nicely and I would have no problem recommending it to someone who is just starting out. There are a lot of rivers and gravel beds in this level. I also found a small island that could easily be cultivated to house a large supply of sugar. All and all, plenty of wood and some nice hilly terrain makes this seed a good one.

Items of Interest

• [329.65.-113] iron and coal deposits
• [267.65.-14] clay
• [310.65.40] pumpkins and gravel
• [309.69.171] a large red flower patch
• [322.66.300] Sugarcane Island
• [280.64.370] medium cave full of iron

Images

A view of a spire overlooking a frozen lake.

Seed: rj892pole

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-76.95.109

Seed Score MH 6.2 DW 3.2 C 1.7 W 6.0 SP 4.4 VR 2.4 AF 3.7     27.6

My Review

This is an interesting river level, featuring multiple rivers (including a dried up river bed) snaking their way through the mountains. Getting out of the rivers is tricky because in some places there are sheer cliffs that guard the river banks. As far as wood goes, I spawned in a tree so that should tell you something. Other great resources I found were coal, flowers, and sugar. Final verdict: I think this one is worth a look.

Items of Interest

• [-51.66.108] dried up gravel river bed
• [56.78.-42] a large bed of yellow flowers
• [-255.69.-264] hidi-hole
• [-357.65.-247] a deep hole in the ground
• [-395.65.-223] sugar

Images

At top, a four-corners shot of a mountain that was near the spawn point. At right, standing in the middle of a dried up river bed, I found enough gravel to keep me rolling in flint for the entire game. There is a nearby water source if you desire a little terraforming.

Seed: boozeoverice

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-12.88.122

Seed Score MH 4.1 DW 2.4 C 7.9 W 2.3 SP 3.1 VR 4.8 AF 2.4     27.0

My Review

What are the odds that a seed with the word "ice" in the name would be a frozen world devoid of fun and charm? Ironically, this was not at the bottom of the list today because it scored quite highly in the caves department. I didn't find many caves, mind you, but the ones I did find exceeded my expectations. This is clearly a level with many deep holes that you might find while digging just in random places. This is not a level for beginners.

Items of Interest

• [57.70.117] massive hole, bring many ladders
• [91.67.159] hidi-hole
• [119.65.245] I don't know why, but this completely frozen lake just kind of struck me as interesting.
• [155.71.278] a shortcut cave
• [178.63.263] a nice iron deposit
• [175.65.137] a sugarcane patch you could see from across the board
• [169.68.95] a medium cave
• [143.66.60] hidi-hole

Images

The image at top is of a frozen river running through the level past the only overhang I was able to find.

Seed: bufferthiscarola

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

11.70.-18

Seed Score MH 4.1 DW 4.8 C 0.4 W 3.7 SP 5.1 VR 3.2 AF 5.8     27.1

My Review

By the time we named this level, we were really running out of words. However, in practice this turned out to be a really nice level. Very scenic, it was a pleasure to walk around in. Lots of peninsulas and gravel. I rated this as expert because there is little wood and even less other readily accessible resources. This one can be a real challenge.

Items of Interest

• [-116.65.-41] a coal deposit
• [-382.60.13] a neat little hidi-hole
• [-347.65.11] a shortcut cave with lots of coal
• [-231.58.209] a confirmed skeleton spawn; very tricky because of all the arrows. You have to dig down about five or six spaces to break through.

Image Coordinates

A four-corners view of the terrain. In the image at right, you'll see cliffs and flatland on opposite sides of a river that cuts through the level.

Seed: aop456

Special Achievements

• Premium! This map has scored higher than 40 out of 70 in the overall score.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-63.73.105

Seed Score MH 7.3 DW 4.8 C 7.1 W 5.1 SP 6.0 VR 4.8 AF 6.9     42.0

My Review

Third best of the day. This seed has two things going for it. One is the easily accessible lava pits and the other is the massive crater at the top of the big mountain. This crater was so huge I couldn't shoot a photo of it. The top of the crater is usually obscured by clouds, so you can actually fall into it if you come in over the top and are unaware that it's there. Luckily, there's a shortcut; a collapsed entryway that you can sort of see through and dig through to enter in the middle. Amazingly, this seed is incredibly well balanced, illustrated by the premium award standing without earning any of the other awards. Oh, and there's lots of squid here, too.

Items of Interest

It's all about the massive pit: 30.92.271. It's quite a hike from the spawn, so make sure you bring lots of supplies.

Image Coordinates

A nice view of the balanced portion near the river bed. There's even a small lava pit just off screen to the right of this view. Sorry, no coords.