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: hardyboys

Total Score
21.6 / 30.0 ( 72.0% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL	7.7	INT	8.8	MAG	5.1

Rating

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

Technical Details

Seed Number: -668 896 747
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

There is a series of books about two brothers, Frank and Joe, who solve various mysteries together called The Hardy Boys. They were actually written by multiple authors, but published under a single nom de plume: Franklin W. Dixon. The books have been published off and on since 1927 and feature every kind of crime imaginable. It's a very Cabot Cove affair where their home town only has like 1,000 people in it and yet the murder rate is the highest per capita of any city on the earth.

Notes

There's only really the one spot for cool mountains. Really, this seed is all about a deep, thick, lush forest that covers 80% of the map -- including some of the snow covered areas. There's also some tall, thin spires if you're into that sort of thing.

Villages

• [340.75.340] village, x10 buildings, blacksmith, water well, x3 gold

Underground

• [-333.40.-27] dungeon, spider, x2 chests, x3 red stone
• [93.17.159] waterfall room
• [143.38.152] dungeon, zombie, x2 chests

Above Ground

• [288.92.-391] three awesome spires
• [208.113.-400] epic spire
• [-152.68.-371] small ravine
• [-261.62.302] 1/2 & 1/2 wall with a hole in the middle of it
• [-175.65.-141] lava pit
• [-23.65.-164] mini ravine

Legendary Seed: itsybitsyspider

Special Achievements

• Perfection! This seed has achieved one or more perfect scores.
• Legendary Seed! This seed has scored an astonishing 55+ out of 70 in the overall score.
• Golden! This seed has scored higher than 50 out of 70 in the overall score.
• 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.
• Abyssal! Higher than 8 out of 10 in deep water.
• Anseled! Higher than 8 out of 10 in awesome features.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 93.75.-79
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 8.1 DW 9.5 C 5.7 W 7.5 SP 7.2 VR 7.8 AF 10.0     55.8

My Review

This is a fantastic level that I recommend everyone should see. Two things about this level that should sell you immediately. First, my spawn point had coal, iron, a hidi-hole, an underwater cave, and clay. Second, this seed has the most "Items of Interest" (see below) of any seed I've posted so far. Now that you're sold... let's begin.

This is an archipelago with many spider-web islands, inlets, lakes, and a cove or two. If this seed had more land, it would be one of the greatest of all time. As it is, it leaves you jonesing for more at every turn. As amazing as the mountains are above water, the valleys and seabed deep underwater are equally fascinating. There are islands that are literally afloat and if you dig anywhere, they collapse into the murky depths.

The west is mostly desert, but still interesting. However, if you spawn in the center of the map, you will be immediately drawn to the west -- which is where some of the most awesome formations can be found. Chief among them, "The Web" (see below) and it's network of twisted overhangs, land bridges, and caves. There are large spires everywhere (including a nice one in the northwest corner away from all the action) and there are several medium- and large-sized floaters fit for sky huts.

As far as resources are concerned, this is a clay level for sure. Many, many deep deposits scattered around the world will get you the brick house of your dreams (not that brick house of your dreams). I found one of everything in each corner, so you won't have to travel far to find what you need. I even found a pink sheep! Falling sand (for those who like that sort of thing... and I do) can be found on the desert islands in the west. Normally, something with this many shadows would be classified as an "Expert" seed, however most of the shadows fall over water so you should be pretty safe. Very little land but what little land it has is awesome. A legendary seed if I've ever seen one.

Can't Miss

So, the west side of the map is certainly the place to be with some truly amazing mountains. However, the gnarled and twisted formations I'll henceforth refer to as "The Web" are something you have to check out. You can find it at -369.72.73, but be sure to look around because it covers a pretty hefty chunk of the west side of the map. There are overhangs and land bridges running every which way and an absolute cacophony of awesome formations that are difficult to climb but awesome to look at. When you add in the caves underneath, it's a Minecraft wonderland.

Video: This Old Seed, Ep6

This seed appears in episode six of my important Xbox Minecraft seed tourism series, "This Old Seed". In this video, I give you a tour of "The Web", show you a pretty nifty overhang, and go to the ends of the map to get high.

Cliff Diving

• [108.75.-59] medium overhang over water and floaters; also a medium cliff diving event
• [-85.74.-391] cliff diving off medium overhang into water
• [159.81.264] medium cliff diving event and three small floaters
• [-78.65.-76] large overhang and tall cliff dive
• [36.97.-60] large floater and tall cliff diving event
• [-188.114.-127] epic cliff dive event: make sure you hit that hole
• [-283.82.-39] medium cliff diving event
• [-251.82.-55] medium cliff diving event

Items of Interest

• [131.64.-56] hidden cave under water
• [93.67.-99] small hidi-hole with iron
• [92.65.-117] sugar
• [23.69.-140] pumpkins
• [-22.65.-156] crazy sand and red flower patch
• [-7.65.-188] sugar
• [-65.66.-249] small gravel
• [-196.67.-146] epic, gnarly spire with two medium waterfalls
• [-226.69.-150] pumpkins
• [-394.79.-395] tall spire in northwest corner
• [-280.65.-360] small flat island, sugar
• [-202.75.-357] medium exposed stone
• [-135.66.-355] medium clay with nearby iron
• [-106.69.-392] shortcut cave with coal
• [-74.65.-380] sinkable island with large clay
• [96.65.-304] x2 sugar and crazy water hidi-hole
• [121.65.-307] small cave + medium floater
• [166.67.-232] shortcut cave
• [196.76.-256] lots of pumpkins
• [187.56.-327] deep cave with three waterfalls and a lava fall and lots of coal
• [237.69.-294] really nice cove
• [288.68.-302] suspicious pit
• [289.66.-211] small lonely cacti on a sandbar guarding large clay
• [356.65.-173] large clay, small falling sand
• [374.68.-39] hidden cave
• [361.65.32] large clay
• [242.73.367] dead drop through mountain
• [207.73.308] medium falling sand
• [161.65.254] monster clay under small overhang in water
• [206.66.211] large falling sand
• [225.66.110] hidden deep pitfall cave
• [87.65.182] medium clay
• [113.65.260] medium overhang over water
• [99.67.334] medium floater
• [-116.76.327] wolves
• [-145.75.321] pitfall through mountain
• [-111.84.284] medium cave complex
• [-4.64.66] dig down for medium cave with waterfall and lava fall
• [39.66.-69] large clay, a small overhang, and a deep lake
• [-7.68.-44] two small overhangs and a small floater
• [-41.75.-47] tall waterfall and an awesome ravine
• [-59.71.-81] small land bridge
• [-130.75.260] small cave behind pond
• [-257.65.349] hidi-hole
• [-381.71.291] deep shadow, watch for skeletons
• [-380.72.339] large floater
• [-295.90.236] medium cave with coal
• [-256.69.215] medium hidi-hole
• [-323.103.231] tree valley
• [-296.105.171] the small cave on this snow-capped peak must lead to something
• [-347.82.162] river pouring out of shortcut cave and nearby small cave
• [-369.72.73] Can't Miss: "The Web"
• [-353.73.52] hidi-hole
• [-328.70.-40] small waterfall
• [-377.68.-85] one lonely pumpkin
• [-298.66.-104] medium clay
• [-181.70.-68] amazing shadowy land bridge
• [-160.66.-72] small cave
• [-224.72.-145] pumpkins
• [-202.91.-128] massive spire with waterfall pouring out of it
• [-199.119.-103] two tall spires, tallest point not-in-a-tree on map

Images

As you can imagine, with any legendary seed it's difficult to narrow down the choices. For each of these shots, there are another two that didn't make the cut. However, I will say that it was also difficult to get shots in the first place because there are so many trees in these crevasses that it's a constant struggle to get a vista.

Anyway, up top with the map you'll find an "eye" formation in "The Web". This formation had two oddly accurate skeletons living in it, so I had to switch to no-enemies in order to get the shot. Below it, another view of "The Web": this time from the top of the formation looking down at a natural hill/cave combo that kind of reminds me of a spiral staircase.

As for the three images at right (from top to bottom), the first is a large spire with a waterfall pouring out of the middle of it. This double waterfall cleared out grass and trees at it went along depositing them in it's delta for me to pick up later. Lucky for me, this second shot was possible because the shadow of this overhang lands in the water. Finally, the trees worked in my favor for this shot. Is it a floating medium spire or a large ground spire? I'll let you find that one out for yourself.

Seed & Map: cipie=-1

Special Achievements

• Anseled! Higher than 8 out of 10 in awesome features.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 3.68.7
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 6.9 DW 1.2 C 5.3 W 2.2 SP 1.8 VR 4.9 AF 8.1     30.4

Etymology

This seed is part of the math-inspired seed series. The actual equation "e*i*pi=-1" failed me, so I re-branded it "cipie=-1" and came up with a much better seed. In mathematics, this famous equation was put together by a Swiss mathematician named Leonhard Euler. It links the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter (e), pi, and the square root of -1 (i).

My Review

FYI, I don't care about giving Euler credit in this equation; it's all about finding a good X-box Minecraft seed. And I did. This seed is a frosty no-man's land. Almost the entire map is a complete frozen waste except for the very far north of the map where a few intrepid sprigs of grass have taken hold. Trees are as easy to find on this level as luggage at an airport in Cameroon. Don't even consider trying this level if you haven't got a degree in terraforming.

Caves

• [-237.71.324] shortcut cave
• [-303.64.62] small cave
• [-217.71.-289] deep cave
• [375.70.-278] deep cave
• [374.62.-211] deep cave
• [356.75.-242] small cave complex with iron and coal
• [-125.64.370] deep hole
• [311.69.209] deep hole

Overhangs

• [-343.71.-335] waterfall under overhang
• [-338.70.-335] massive overhang
• [-324.70.-135] two medium overhangs
• [-309.70.-276] really cool large overhang
• [-222.74.-153] large overhang
• [-236.72.-248] large overhang and large floater
• [-118.70.-123] massive overhang
• [-107.72.-385] small overhang
• [11.68.30] medium overhang
• [49.71.37] small overhang
• [41.82.9] large overhang and hidi-hole
• [332.74.-155] medium overhang and shortcut cave
• [365.71.-165] small overhang

Other Items of Interest

• [-212.78.310] floater
• [-367.65.226] medium hidi-hole
• [-291.71.-121] lava fall and water fall
• [-247.73.-103] medium floater
• [-235.91.-236] four small floaters
• [-207.80.-370] hidi-hole with coal
• [124.65.-294] large clay
• [301.83.-283] two small spires
• [336.65.284] frozen cove

Images

This mountain was the last thing I found as I was unlocking the map. It almost seems to smile at you if you squint. At right, sister spires stretch upwards towering over this shady overhang. You can find them at 301.83.-283. There's one tiny tree in the background -- good to know since it's the only one for kilometers.

Seed: landdownunder

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

292.65.301

Seed Score MH 6.8 DW 7.5 C 3.9 W 7.7 SP 5.3 VR 2.9 AF 5.1     39.2

My Review

This was the best seed of the day. This level has a great balance, with lots of trees and some seriously deep water. The hills are a combination of graceful, easy-to-climb mounds and epic, cliff-faced mountains. You're going to have to search for your resources, but if you're looking for a scenic seed, then this is one you have got to check out.

Items of Interest

• [277.65.221] small iron
• [243.78.126] medium coal with waterfall
• [69.69.18] hidi-hole with coal
• [-190.72.71] sugar
• [-323.71.56] pumpkins, medium overhang, and a medium waterfall
• [-382.66.61] massive spire, waterfall, and lava pit that's wrecking havoc on that tree

Images

This massive spire stands next to a lava pit that's decided to weed out the neighboring trees. You can find them both at -382.66.61. At right, these pumpkins have a great view of this land bridge which features two waterfalls (the second fall is obscured in the photograph).

Seed: reefsurf

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-187.77.31

Seed Score MH 5.9 DW 3.7 C 4.5 W 2.3 SP 4.0 VR 5.3 AF 2.9     28.6

My Review

I was on this level for quite some time and all I saw was desert. This seed is truly a tribute to Australians because only a pure-bred Aussie would cross a barren, flaming desert like this to go surfing on a reef. Navigating is pretty easy as long as you're not trying to climb onto any of the rocks. Then, it becomes a chore. You're going to find a lot of spires around as well. It's definitely not scenic and not for the mild.

Items of Interest

• [-204.65.14] floating spire
• [-138.67.-76] large clay
• [-157.69.-246] hidi-hole with spider sounds
• [12.70.-180] lake
• [54.65.-152] clay
• [141.66.-43] large lava pit
• [225.69.-96] the valley of spires

Images

That's about how the whole seed looks: sand on top of desert with mountains that would take you ten minutes to climb.

Seed & Map: alicesprings

Special Achievements

• Abyssal! Higher than 8 out of 10 in deep water.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-49.65.23

Seed Score MH 1.7 DW 8.4 C 2.9 W 1.8 SP 1.6 VR 1.4 AF 1.7     19.5

My Review

In the grand sport that is "Suicidal Minecraft", this seed has a real chance of making it into the hall of fame. The sixth worst seed I have ever found, this map is a flat, icy, barren disaster. If your mother told me she was an active member of the Nazi party, I would still not recommend this seed to her. You have to swim... everywhere. There is one island, due east, that is full of trees. If you quarantined yourself to this island you may have a chance to eek out a miserable existence. Leave the island and you'll find nothing but tears.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-110.71.40] some icy pumpkins
• [-217.70.172] pitfall shortcut cave
• [-364.69.301] small cave, zombie sounds from behind rear wall, and a waterfall
• [-370.74.-56] pumpkins
• [-292.65.-134] hidden lava pit
• [-343.66.-208] hidden lava pit with iron
• [-283.73.-358] hidi-hole and shortcut cave
• [-234.71.-327] mushrooms
• [210.66.-365] large spire and sugar
• [289.65.-349] small gravel and wolves
• [337.71.-39] pitfall hole
• [302.65.175] wolf pack
• [67.71.326] pumpkins
• [58.66.-159] medium clay

Images

You know what grows here? Rocky, barren spires.

Seed & Map: zookeeper

Special Achievements

• Abyssal! Higher than 8 out of 10 in deep water.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

43.67.-102

Seed Score MH 4.3 DW 8.6 C 3.7 W 2.9 SP 6.2 VR 6.0 AF 4.8     36.5

My Review

This dirty archipelago has fantastic deep water and several flatland locations for villages or large houses. You're going to find many tiny islands about, including a tiny island with a lava pit due north on the map that's custom made for generating obsidian. In the western part of the map, you'll find a medium-sized desert, but the rest of the map is well-balanced.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [174.72.-7] shortcut cave complex
• [270.65.6] flat beach
• [368.70.-146] shortcut cave with deep cave within
• [383.69.-145] massive spire
• [359.65.50] medium floater and small spire
• [365.70.78] zombie sounds
• [188.65.200] sugar
• [346.68.372] medium waterfall
• [293.70.372] hidi-hole and shortcut cave
• [56.67.292] medium clay
• [-34.65.330] large sugar
• [-206.66.342] large clay
• [-376.65.225] medium flatland
• [-276.66.-181] small gravel
• [-175.65.-317] hidi-hole with iron
• [-26.65.-338] small lava pit island with nearby water for obsidian
• [118.65.-341] small clay
• [153.65.-330] medium flatland
• [280.72.-204] small moon-shaped ravine
• [-153.66.175] medium clay
• [-43.67.180] medium clay
• [-12.65.142] medium flatland beach

Images

This was the first of three seeds that had truly large hanging floaters. This one looks like it was sheered off of it's neighboring rock by some supernatural force. At right, this is a massive spire that is so big you could live on top of the thing. A perfect place to set up a house to weather the storms of nightly enemies. You can wrap a stairwell around this puppy at 383.69.-145.

Seed: bigmahoff

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

24.69.6

Seed Score MH 4.2 DW 2.8 C 5.1 W 4.8 SP 5.2 VR 3.2 AF 2.4     27.7

My Review

There's a lot of small floaters around this level, which makes me think that there might be one or two large floaters somewhere out there that I wasn't able to find. There are also a great number of spires and the level features many keys that feature a wide variety from biomes from desert islands to rocky boulders. A nice level for beginners.

Items of Interest

• [22.66.-18] hidi-hole with coal
• [-62.65.-50] large sugar
• [-380.71.-129] red flower patch
• [-375.76.-232] spider cave with coal
• [-376.66.-340] deep cave with iron
• [-174.73.-365] impressive medium waterfall

Images

Good trees and lots of water make this a fun level. In the background, you can just make out two different spires -- two of the many spires you'll find dotted around this seed.

Seed: burnedbridge

Special Achievements

• Rolling! Higher than 8 out of 10 in hills and mountains.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-61.71.83

Seed Score MH 8.3 DW 4.1 C 5.3 W 4.0 SP 2.0 VR 3.1 AF 4.3     31.1

My Review

This seed is a series of extremes. First I found these crazy high mountains that were very difficult to climb to the top of. Then, I found a deep basin with two waterfalls that I had to climb down to in order to get coordinates. Then back on top to get over the mountains only to go down again to a very large flat beach. Given how few trees there are and what crazy elevation changes you're going to experience, I recommend this level only to expert players.

Items of Interest

• [89.96.-175] two waterfalls on opposite sides of a large basin
• [-44.75.-227] small shortcut cave
• [110.84.-222] shortcut cave with underground lake
• [156.68.-171] large floater
• [190.67.-325] sugar
• [-7.65.-347] large flat beach

Images

At top, this is a large, towering spire located in the northeast corner. It marks the end of the crazy-high mountain range. At right, the same spire from the other angle.

Seed & Map: -1417652988

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.
• Abyssal! Higher than 8 out of 10 in deep water.
• Anseled! Higher than 8 out of 10 in awesome features.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

8.85.-8

Seed Score MH 9.3 DW 8.1 C 7.1 W 3.1 SP 5.9 VR 6.3 AF 8.7     48.5

My Review

And here it is: the big mahoff (what's up, Philly!). This seed was so close to being legendary. If the overhang above was actually the mouth of a cave, I'd have five thousand people on this page right now. However, this score is well deserved. Throughout the whole map you're going to find interesting things to look at, plenty of resources, mountains that take ten minutes to cross, and even some deep water. This is the fifth highest-ranked level that I've reviewed so far and the second best score from an original seed.

Can't Miss

There's actually two of them for this level. First and foremost is the epic overhang that's creating the huge black void in the photograph above. You can find it at -179.94.-115. The second is the way-cool, super-tall lava fall at -345.65.213. This lava fall pours out of the top of a spire and can be seen at night like a lighthouse from great distances away. I would plop down a house here just so that if I'm killed and lose my map, I can easily find my way back home.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-106.66.-40] tall, branching waterfall (a unique landmark)
• [-179.78.-78] cliff-side hidi-hole
• [-179.94.-115] epic overhang casting a major shadow full of baddies
• [-186.87.-114] zombie cave
• [-179.89.-175] a deep basin
• [-242.76.-203] land bridge
• [132.66.-349] wolf
• [176.66.-310] medium gravel
• [207.65.-295] lava next to water to make obsidian
• [249.68.-300] massive gravel pit
• [326.69.-326] iron cave
• [359.65.238] sugar
• [-2.65.289] small sugar X2
• [-82.66.341] large clay
• [-188.67.335] cave
• [-352.69.366] suspicious pitfall, a perfect square (possible spawn?)
• [-328.66.262] epic cliffs
• [-345.65.213] tall lava fall pouring out of a spire
• [-339.68.169] large floater
• [-372.65.112] two small floaters
• [-374.81.-83] medium floater
• [-284.65.-61] pumpkins
• [-242.86.-2] dead drop
• [-213.67.36] small spire
• [-173.73.106] land bridge and large overhang
• [-129.74.158] large overhang
• [-79.72.201] coal, pumpkins, and exposed stone
• [-26.88.-158] shortcut cave in cliff
• [-63.74.-117] two small spires
• [-147.82.-122] large coal

Images

The first image is the one the stunner: a massive overhang that creates a huge shaded area full of zombies, spiders, and skeletons. All you see are these floating red eyes everywhere. I went on to play this level after I was done my review and I made a little house and used this area as a farm to agro-kite baddies out into the light to get lots of feathers and bones. Very effective.

The image right below that is of an epic land bridge that was just thick enough to shade the ground and leave me a skeleton to deal with. Finally, at right, you'll see two different shots of a beautiful tall lava fall that illuminates the spire it emanates from in the early morning hours of Minecraft. It's one of my most favorite things I've seen so far. BTW, the lava falls into water, making an inexhaustible supply of cobblestone.

Seed & Map: lavaontop

Special Achievements

• Premium! This seed has scored higher than 40 out of 70 in the overall score.
• Abyssal! Higher than 8 out of 10 in deep water.
• Treemium! Higher than 8 out of 10 in wood.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-177.72.178

Seed Score MH 4.9 DW 9.1 C 5.9 W 8.2 SP 4.8 VR 4.7 AF 3.8     41.4

My Review

Another dirty archipelago, this seed had a really high score that made it the second best of the day. There's an island for everyone: flat for a village, pure desert, cliff-sided, covered in trees... you name it. There is lots and lots of deep water (I didn't even know Minecraft allowed such water), so getting around is not easy at all. Even when you're out of the water there's almost always a tree in the way. I didn't actually find any lava "on top" of anything, so I guess this name is a bit of false advertising, but this level is definitely worth playing for advanced users. Oh, and if you like clay, then you should be here regardless of skill level.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-390.93.178] cliff diving experience, a spire, and wolves
• [-317.72.-202] steep basin
• [-226.82.-379] shortcut cave
• [-76.83.-316] dead drop
• [-49.65.-335] coal, iron, and a dead drop
• [332.65.-107] sugar
• [314.63.-36] hidi-hole
• [337.66.-3] small cave and coal
• [376.76.312] large lava lake (so big, it's visible on the map above as a tiny red dot in bottom right corner)
• [240.65.386] medium clay
• [205.66.313] small clay
• [211.66.285] small clay
• [125.66.161] hidi-hole near large clay
• [140.65.3] sugar and a cave
• [122.72.-61] small hidi-hole
• [-84.70.-135] the dark forest -- so thick it's perpetually dark.

Images

The image at the top is a massive spire that was playing host to two cows, a pig, and a chicken (not pictured). How they got up there is a mystery, but they sure as hell had no problem getting down. At right, this is a sandy overhang stretching out over the water.

Seed & Map: claynation

Special Achievements

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

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-93.66.-26

Seed Score MH 6.2 DW 6.8 C 7.5 W 7.2 SP 3.3 VR 4.8 AF 5.2     41.0

My Review

Apparently, according to my sister there is a quasi-famous pop group called Clay Nation that I've never heard of and don't care about. This seed has nothing to do with them. I attempted to create a large quantity of clay using this seed name and guess what... it worked! There is clay all over this level -- especially on Clay Island -- but there's more. There is plenty of sugar on this level for all you librarians out there. In addition, the south island is basically an empty shell that's hiding a massive cave complex. So be careful where you dig, because it can all end really badly. Without question, this map should be reserved for advanced users.

Can't Miss

So, I field questions all the time about my fascination with deep water. Not many people share it, but I for one am thrilled when I fall deep below the surface and uncover some cave or zombie spawn. Well, here's an example of deep water exploration (even though it's not that deep).

At -364.65.153, if you look off the southwest corner of the island, you will find a gaping hole in the ocean floor behind which sits glowing lava. If you swim down, you'll find a lava pit with a waterfall flowing into it. I can't swear that this isn't a glitch, so I hope it's there when you get there, but even if it isn't, dig in this spot and you'll find it. However, take caution: the entire floor is lava so you have to do some fancy swimming if you want to get in there without dying.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-124.66.-42] clay, coal, and a spire
• [-169.69.-39] overhang and a spire
• [-178.82.34] shortcut cave with sandstone stalagmites and coal
• [-171.70.51] pitfall
• [-7.65.83] flat sand for town
• [149.65.-74] flat beach
• [265.69.-98] yellow flower patch and a lone wolf
• [279.65.-94] two sugar patches
• [304.66.-208] sugar
• [344.65.-322] medium flatland for town
• [361.65.-373] overhang and coal
• [307.65.-406] medium sugar
• [170.65.-327] two sugar patches
• [69.67.-335] massive "clay island"
• [-145.65.-310] hidi-hole and the sound of an underground waterfall somewhere behind the walls
• [-208.68.-291] hidi-hole on a gravel-ringed island
• [-231.66.-313] ZOMBIE SPAWN underneath the waterfalls includes redstone, gunpowder, two buckets, and a saddle
• [-282.65.-105] medium clay
• [-219.71.-143] land bridge
• [-400.63.112] deep cave
• [-364.65.112] exposed lava pit under the surface of the water
• [-379.65.344] clay
• [-174.75.341] deep cave, shortcut, and dead fall
• [-186.73.354] pumpkins
• [-123.66.199] shortcut cave
• [-23.73.322] deep cave, bring water buckets, two lava falls
• [-10.62.307] Indiana Jones style pitfall with deep cave
• [13.68.305] gargantuan cave complex
• [96.73.327] pitfall
• [107.65.378] medium gravel
• [193.67.396] large clay
• [335.64.390] dead drop
• [318.74.260] hidi-hole
• [314.74.230] small cave
• [254.65.234] sugar
• [242.65.215] coal hole, deep cave
• [292.72.174] red flower patch
• [388.69.113] hidi-hole and coal

Images

I found this mountain bursting through the top of the forest canopy just near my spawn. At right illustrating the can't miss section is a photograph of the underwater lava pit that I found. Hooray for deep water exploration. Finally, the lower right shows two magnificent spires jutting up out of the sandy valley.