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: fenderstratocaster

Special Achievements

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

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 0.64.-40
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 3.8 DW 8.9 C 4.8 W 6.9 SP 4.6 VR 3.1 AF 4.2     36.3

Etymology

The Fender Stratocaster was the guitar of choice for Jimi Hendrix. He used it, among other places, when he performed his rendition of the national anthem at Woodstock.

My Review

The center of this map has one gigantic mass of mountains. You're going to find a ton of gravel as you travel around; no worries finding flint on this one. But the biggest feature (and the reason that travel is such a bear) is the epic quantities of water. The central island has few trees, so you either have to waste time planting more or head to one of the satellite islands. This means swimming... far! This seed is not for noobs.

Map

The center of the map has your mountains. The southwest corner is 90% flat with a single massive mountain making up the other 10%

Items of Interest

• [208.68.292] massive alluvial gravel
• [386.78.240] nice medium cove
• [320.69.73] large hidi-hole with large coal
• [200.65.-7] large clay
• [165.66.-40] medium alluvial gravel
• [128.66.-354] large hidi-hole with lava
• [125.61.-338] deep pitfall cave
• [-232.82.384] medium waterfall and medium butte
• [-215.65.340] tall spire

Images

In the distance, you can see a collection of spires and buttes past the large crater that's in the foreground. At right, two sailfin arêtes spring up out of the flatland prairie.

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: theborgiapopes

Special Achievements

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

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: -78.75.-19
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 6.6 DW 4.8 C 7.4 W 8.2 SP 4.8 VR 3.9 AF 5.1     40.8

Etymology

The Borgias were a famous family of popes who took the Vatican Church to a whole new level of simultaneous corruption and proselytism. Their hedonism, though admirable in most ways, is rumored to have dabbled in the incestuous. And their quest to consolidate their power came at the cost of the entire Italian peninsula. They are literally the definition of Machiavellian.

My Review

The hovering, twisted land bridges and overhangs of this Gothic and beautiful seed hold a debauchery worthy of their namesake. Throughout the level, random creeper after random creeper sits in silence waiting to make his move. Skeletons appear from inside forests to train their bows upon you. It's quite a thing. During the moments of peace, you're going to find hundreds of pumpkins all around the level... staring. Just staring. It's like you owe them money. Suddenly, you find yourself hiding in a cave, weeping at the thought of facing their collective grimace. Always watching.

Eh... anyway... there are some really nice caves to explore and of course plenty of wood. All told, true beginners should shy away but everyone else should at least have a look at this thing because it's truly beautiful. And infested with pumpkins. Grinning... always watching...

Caves

• [338.80.-30] submerged square cave; suspicious...
• [324.72.27] deep pitfall cave with iron
• [-98.65.19] small cave with nearby lava fall and medium coal
• [-103.65.33] shortcut cave with iron
• [-112.68.-176] deep cave
• [-320.74.-103] shortcut cave with deep dead drop inside
• [-322.67.-341] small cave
• [-344.76.-346] shortcut cave with deep hole
• [-351.73.-99] small tabletop overhang and deep cave

What Do You Want From Me?!?

• [322.87.192] pumpkins
• [136.73.-358] pumpkins
• [90.81.-126] pumpkins
• [-165.71.-375] pumpkins
• [-288.68.-266] pumpkins
• [-359.73.-40] pumpkins

Items of Interest

• [17.66.185] small flat beach
• [25.92.-331] dead drop cliff
• [48.65.223] small clay
• [121.71.66] two small tabletop overhangs
• [132.70.-34] deep cave complex
• [155.65.380] sugar
• [159.78.-103] massive overhang
• [189.65.348] medium coal inside large hidi-hole
• [233.65.327] large coal inside hidi-hole
• [285.70.73] large land bridge
• [316.74.-215] tabletop land bridge
• [335.70.-289] small hidi-hole with coal
• [330.73.93] valley of overhangs
• [333.80.110] large hidi-hole
• [303.73.107] medium land bridge
• [359.80.77] medium waterfall
• [353.92.140] medium cave complex
• [-11.77.344] medium lake with medium cliff dive
• [-27.79.-136] thick forest
• [-105.69.364] medium clay with medium cacti
• [-184.72.380] submerged cave with small coal
• [-194.55.281] deep water hole
• [-198.71.-345] small waterfall
• [-315.90.-95] thick forest
• [-394.75.-53] overhang that looks like the bow of a ship with medium coal
• [-398.70.366] small clay

Images

I have in my possession at least another four photographs that are equally compelling. This level has a lot to look at. Starting at the top, a striking overhang that looks a lot like the bow of a ship. Beneath that, you'll find a photo of a less conspicuous overhang and a small hole in the foreground that leads to a dead drop cave.

The two smaller images at right include a photo from within the "overhang valley" of a massive overhang that floats above the trees. Luckily, none of these overhangs are close enough to the ground to house zombies. Finally, this massive beast is only two blocks away from being a land bridge. These are just some of the many things to see and play with in this level. Good luck!

Seed: toilinsoil

Special Achievements

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

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: -145.68.-110
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score MH 4.3 DW 8.2 C 3.9 W 6.2 SP 4.4 VR 7.3 AF 2.8     37.1

My Review

What can I say? I'm a beach bum at heart. And this seed tickles my fancy with stretches of deep blue water the color of a Brittany girl's eyes peppered with a dirty archipelago that only an ocean-going explorer could love. It's quite easy to hunt down coal and iron on this level, so you're not going to have to walk too far to get going. However, making your way around the board over great distances is difficult, so if you're not happy with your spawn, you're going to be in some trouble. Not for the noob, but good for everyone else.

Items of Interest

• [91.54.263] underground waterfall cave
• [-226.72.-166] small land bridge with epic coal deposit in side of cliff
• [-284.72.-258] large flatland if you clear out some trees
• [-46.67.-254] large clay
• [-16.57.-194] deep underwater cave

Images

Notice the flat beach and grassland at the bottom of the hill. This occurs in several places around the map -- good for setting up your little seaside hamlet.

Seed: bingobango

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

24.64.-41

Seed Score MH 5.6 DW 4.1 C 3.2 W 6.3 SP 4.4 VR 3.6 AF 2.2     29.4

My Review

Inland lakes and hidden caves are the flavor of choice for this particular seed. This is definitely a good seed for beginners, as there is a great balance and plenty of trees. My spawn point was nice and even had a little coal in it. While I found several hidden caves, the one at -24.65.-133 clearly had the most potential, though you're going to need a pickaxe and a shovel to make any headway.

Items of Interest

• [-24.65.-133] dig down for hidden cave, stalagmites, and iron
• [-11.65.-149] medium flat sand
• [-26.69.-177] floater
• [13.70.-350] cave complex
• [145.65.-302] large lava pit

Images

A nice thick forest on the end of this peninsula greets you. Beyond, you can just make out some steep mountains.

Seed: diamondvillage

Special Achievements

• Treemium! Higher than 8 out of 10 in wood.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

4.67.-47

Seed Score MH 4.3 DW 2.1 C 0.6 W 8.3 SP 1.8 VR 1.9 AF 1.0     20.0

My Review

Well, while this was the lowest scoring seed of the day, it did have two things going for it. First, there were a plethora of trees all around the board -- so much so that at certain times it was difficult to move around (especially in the thick forests of the southwest corner). Second is the flatland -- which is of interest to people looking to build villages quickly without having to move too much block. I spawned on a tiny desert island in the middle of nowhere, but easily found a nice home when I swam back to the mainland. This level shouldn't be too hard for beginners.

Items of Interest

• [-167.65.-146] sugar
• [-136.70.55] two small floaters
• [-239.72.392] grassland
• [-184.70.394] lava pit

Images

It's a lava pit.

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: 27w98

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-23.65.-64

Seed Score MH 5.9 DW 4.0 C 4.2 W 6.8 SP 3.8 VR 4.6 AF 5.0     34.3

My Review

This is a nice seed with some good clay and flowers. For those of you who are lazy, there are two patches of flat land that could host your cities/castles/wild-west style tumbleweed town. There are pitfalls in several places around the map, so watch your step and always carry a pickaxe. Most interesting was the zombie spawn, which was part of a perfectly-formed, natural zombie farm. Cool stuff.

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.

• [-12.65.-5] medium clay
• [-203.68.223] pitfall deep cave
• [-220.64.161] coal cave
• [-206.72.133] shortcut cave
• [-200.70.123] hidi-hole and coal
• [-217.65.-118] massive yellow flower patch
• [-188.71.-214] large pumpkin patch
• [-340.73.-333] shortcut cave
• [-375.70.-322] floater, overhang, and waterfall
• [-340.67.-22] sugar, gravel, and yellow flower patch
• [-340.70.9] hidi-hole
• [-348.65.158] clay
• [-362.65.279] large clay deposit
• [-241.68.364] Swine Fest 2012
• [-47.65.362] large clay
• [28.65.391] zombie spawn (premade farm) with redstone and cocoa beans
• [44.66.386] crazy gravel pit with deep cave
• [70.65.372] waterfall and overhang
• [57.66.297] flat land for town
• [86.72.348] overhang and coal
• [178.83.325] overhang, deep basin, and a dead drop
• [251.68.301] large gravel
• [360.65.336] flat town area
• [308.73.84] cool open air hidi
• [316.71.-84] red flower patch
• [319.67.-170] basin, sand, and a medium-sized high floater (so big you can see it on map)
• [343.71.-205] mushroom patch
• [340.72.-366] yellow flower patch
• [199.79.-331] forest
• [179.77.-331] medium coal and gravel
• [-65.71.-322] pitfall
• [-68.71.-301] pitfall

Images

This was an interesting and quite deep cave system in the middle of this gravel pit. In the background, you can also make out a waterfall pouring through the trees and a little nook that could easily be turned into a hidi-hole. You can find these things at 44.66.386.

Seed & Map: parvopuppy

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-2.65.-7

Seed Score MH 7.2 DW 3.8 C 6.3 W 7.7 SP 4.3 VR 4.8 AF 4.5     38.6

Etymology

Canine parvovirus is a disease that effects dogs. It is highly contagious and can be spread by direct or indirect contact with dog feces. Untreated, it's almost always fatal; treated puppies can make a full recovery. If you own a dog, you should learn more about parvo.

My Review

Aside from the massive desert that consumes the entire north end of the map, this level is quite exciting. There are two really awesome lava falls and -- hold on to your butts -- I found a pink sheep. That's right... the mighty pink sheep. Can't swear he'll be there for you, but he was around. Moving on, the mountains on the east side of this map are insane. This full map took longer than any other I've ever done simply because navigating these mountains is a huge hassle. The desert flatland is a good place to find clear, open land for a city and you're going to find many caves to explore. All told, a definite consideration for players looking for a challenge.

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.

• [-99.65.-55] high waterfall with cliff dive experience
• [-134.62.0] deep hole and a spire in the middle of the lake
• [-378.66.282] large gravel deposit
• [-307.65.-149] land bridge
• [-319.79.-287] coal
• [-261.66.267] large gravel and cave
• [-155.88.-317] tall waterfall with hidi-hole
• [-130.65.-349] gravel and sugar
• [-108.68.-232] tall lava fall
• [-60.96.-249] shortcut cave
• [10.73.-359] desert flatlands
• [29.74.-227] shortcut cave
• [40.67.-232] massive cave
• [99.69.64] cave
• [172.106.-321] deep basin
• [208.73.-262] underground lava fall in deep cave
• [242.78.-222] two pumpkin patches
• [248.71.-263] large cave
• [284.73.-357] cool land bridge
• [380.71.-282] deep cave
• [382.73.-226] medium cave
• [194.66.-96] deep cave with waterfall
• [251.66.-37] huge exposed stone with iron and coal
• [265.65.-21] one lone pumpkin
• [247.67.91] coal
• [303.67.71] massive coal with waterfall
• [337.83.98] deep cave
• [358.105.116] dead drop
• [393.70.18] massive spire
• [409.68.135] gravel
• [371.65.236] clay
• [358.65.266] clay
• [229.69.265] deep cave complex with coal
• [120.65.348] cave
• [25.65.330] squid

Images

This is another one of those times where I just couldn't limit it to two photos. At the top, you're going to see an amazing land bridge that actually spans catty-corner, which is unusual. If you're willing to do a little bit of digging first, you can turn this into a fun little cliff diving experience.

At right (above), you're going to see a table-top overhang that lives above the cloud line. Any lower, and the shadow would probably hide some baddies, but as it were, it's a nice place to hide in the clouds. Below that, this is a massive lava fall (at -108.68.-232) that clearly burned down all the trees in the immediate area.

Seed: totalminerforge

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.
• Born Free! Higher than 8 out of 10 in spawn point.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-285.66.151

Seed Score MH 8.7 DW 4.3 C 6.6 W 5.8 SP 8.2 VR 4.8 AF 6.6     45.0

My Review

No matter where you spawn on this board, it's going to be a good one. Mountains are scattered in just the right frequency to be within walking distance of any point in the map. Plenty of trees and lots of caves to explore. This is another one of those seeds you hear about on the Internet when you type "best Minecraft seeds" into your favorite search engine. This level is, however, rated advanced because of several encounters with day-walking skeletons and creepers.

Items of Interest

• [-302.70.65] floaters and a waterfall
• [-267.68.-83] hidi-hole and a medium cave
• [-316.75.-139] lava pit
• [-352.73.-145] skeletons and creeper cave
• [-388.75.-169] shortcut cave

Images

This is the cave complex right next to where I spawned. It has multiple deep caves and shortcut caves connecting the entire complex. Where they intersect, there is a large cavern. Really interesting to see and full of both coal and iron. Not a bad place to start.

Seed: [26]

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-37.65.176

Seed Score MH 4.2 DW 5.7 C 3.6 W 6.4 SP 3.8 VR 2.9 AF 4.4     31.0

My Review

What can I tell you? I started the next 100 seeds with the next in my ongoing obsession with bracketed numbers. I feel strongly that one of these is going to pay out. Anyway... LAKES. Lots and lots of lakes. The other thing -- and this is more of a cautionary note -- is random creepers. They're not even in the shade or in caves -- just out in the open wondering around. It was weird and maybe a glitch. Who knows. Anyway, good trees and deep water. Worth checking out.

Items of Interest

• [24.69.395] crazy overhang (see photo)
• [-19.66.365] gravel
• [-60.65.375] clay and random creeper
• [-225.65.316] sugar
• [-252.65.316] two large caves
• [-308.66.287] coal
• [-340.68.269] hidi-hole

Images

This crazy overhang, located at 24.69.395, is one of only a handful of eye-catching formations on this level. If you're looking for some visual stimulation, choose another level.

Seed & Map: darkshadows

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-392.73.11

Seed Score MH 6.8 DW 3.8 C 4.1 W 6.9 SP 6.1 VR 4.4 AF 3.8     35.9

My Review

What a fantastically evil place. You'll notice that the Angelique Desert consumes the majority of the right side of the map; I would avoid this area... it's a bit dry. Mount Barnabas, on the other hand, is located in the southwest quadrant and is a lovely place to visit -- if you like day-walking skeletons. Quentin Bay in the north has some nice deep water if you'd like to take your own life and Carolyn Island, brooding all by itself in the northeast corner, is a great spot to set up your summer home -- if the wolves don't get you, that is.

Items of Interest

Warning: The following is a list of landmarks located around this map. If you prefer to discover these things for yourself, do not read this list and skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-366.76.0] overhang shaded bad guys
• [-331.73.137] spider cave
• [-335.69.151] hidi-hole with coal
• [-309.72.197] large floater and nearby cave
• [-309.73.255] cave
• [-322.73.304] pumpkin patch
• [-236.67.313] hidi-hole
• [-186.73.318] twin waterfalls
• [-109.73.318] crazy forest
• [65.66.349] hidi-hole
• [135.65.352] wolf pack
• [360.66.139] gravel
• [321.72.43] coal
• [323.79.-30] land bridge with large coal deposit
• [329.80.-60] ravine
• [316.72.-211] bitchin' hidi-hole
• [178.66.-364] clay and hidi-hole
• [100.92.-358] cliff-side shortcut cave
• [73.71.-306] hidi-hole
• [74.67.-311] multi-cave complex
• [-365.67.-332] shortcut cave
• [-386.71.-254] coal deposit
• [-305.66.-177] sugar
• [-288.66.-141] three small overhangs
• [-2.83.-85] pumpkins
• [139.94.74] crazy grass-covered bluff
• [97.78.121] coal
• [41.74.122] two waterfalls and a hidi-hole
• [-96.78.-12] lava pit
• [10.69.-23] hidden hidi-hole with mushrooms

Images

I tried to narrow it down to just two shots, but I really liked all three so they're all here. First, a sweeping view of the desert encroaching on the rolling hills of the mainland. Below, this is a massive floater complete with single tree. You can find it (as you can see) at -306.73.201. At right, the sheer and stately cliffs of Mount Barnabas.

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 & Map: crosstype

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

0.77.130

Seed Score MH 5.5 DW 6.4 C 4.9 W 6.2 SP 2.1 VR 3.8 AF 4.3     33.2

My Review

I took a look at this entire seed map and I didn't find any ice or snow at all. This bodes well for me. There were a few really cool formations and plenty of wood, however this map isn't for beginners. If you want to have some real fun, set up your camp inside the large desert just south of the center of the map. Also, there is a particularly thick forest at about 215.64.0 that is dark enough to house daytime-creepers, so watch where you chop. I found a mushroom in a tree, a hefty desert, and several overhangs with trees and other plants growing on them.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains spoiler locations for the major landmarks and items available in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the bottom paragraph.

• [12.77.142] interesting stone hillside
• [54.94.150] coal deposit
• [55.80.157] crazy overhang
• [95.71.140] floating idol
• [157.20.171] shortcut cave and coal
• [137.65.186] gravel
• [199.73.158] submerged hidi-hole
• [390.86.152] floater
• [366.72.250] deep hidi-hole; shortcut cave complex
• [339.80.325] multiple overhangs (3)
• [379.77.327] shortcut cave
• [372.69.386] hidi-hole
• [335.59.397] dig down for hidden cave
• [319.79.375] shady overhang; watch out for skeletons
• [285.73.364] hidi-hole
• [-59.65.390] wolves, wool, and sugar on peninsula
• [-139.64.358] shortcut cave and hidden cave
• [-166.73.347] megacoal
• [-343.66.76] tiny patch of snow, weird
• [-280.67.115] shortcut cave with small cave
• [-312.64.39] shortcut cave with iron
• [-304.65.-11] clay
• [-314.58.-47] subterranean cavern bring lots of pickaxes and dig down eight blocks
• [-328.65.-107] bring shovel, underground iron, gravel, and cave
• [-322.64.-226] small waterfall
• [-273.65.-386] private island; no animals
• [-202.65.-323] discolored water (possible glitch)
• [-142.69.-332] medium cave with coal
• [-60.65.-322] gravel
• [20.65.-309] yellow flower patch
• [58.72.-325] lava pit
• [284.73.-314] submerged cave with coal
• [308.75.-316] hidi-hole with shortcut cave
• [344.68.-294] coal under gravel
• [372.71.-205] deep hidi-hole
• [361.80.-166] shortcut cave complex
• [377.71.-123] gravel, coal, and hidi-hole
• [368.78.-88] forest
• [369.72.-43] medium cave and coal
• [20.73.20] lava pit
• [-54.72.126] sunken pond
• [-67.72.148] large waterfall
• [-137.71.25] red flower patch
• [-186.65.-176] lava pit
• [37.68.-85] coal
• [48.67.-94] deep hidi-hole
• [48.86.-44] floater
• [116.79.-98] shortcut cave
• [148.77.-100] deep hole
• [187.74.-84] hidi-hole

Image Coordinates

So, here are some interesting formations for ya. First, there is a seriously long but narrow overhang, so it doesn't cast a shadow that can protect creepers but is still really cool. At right, this thing is like a mothership hovering above Los Angeles during any one of a dozen alien invasion movies. Good luck building on this thing; the sand isn't all that stable.

Seed: totaltool

Special Achievements

• Treemium! Higher than 8 out of 10 in wood.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-115.69.-124

Seed Score MH 2.9 DW 4.7 C 1.2 W 8.2 SP 4.2 VR 1.6 AF 2.4     25.2

My Review

This is an interesting lush forest level. I say forest level because it's thick with trees and, frankly, difficult to walk around in. If you ever wanted to build a mansion entirely out of wood, this may be your chance to do it. Sugar, clay, and black sheep can all be found in abundance.

Items of Interest

• [-45.65.-64] sugar
• [-46.64.199] sugar and zombie sounds
• [-11.65.220] clay deposit
• [85.65.169] clay deposit

Images

The forest comes right up to the edge of the water. These trees are pretty thick, but don't have any day-creepers or anything like that.

Seed: diamondgym

Special Achievements

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

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

61.71.403

Seed Score MH 9.1 DW 2.3 C 4.3 W 6.3 SP 4.8 VR 3.5 AF 8.1     38.4

My Review

I am quite proud that I was the one who thought this seed name up. After searching the Internet, I feel confident that I can say that no one else has posted this seed. It's a great seed, with high mountains, steep waterfalls, lava pits, a desert, you name it. Many of the visible resources I found were high-up in the cliffs of these mountains, so that brought the score down a little. Other than that, this "gym" is a gem.

Items of Interest

• [281.69.334] waterfall
• [280.70.357] a lava pit that set the nearby trees on fire; nearby is also an overhang so massive it shields the creepers inside from the sun and conceals a black waterfall.

Images

The waterfall at 281.69.334 emerges from the side of a sheer cliff. At right, one of two craters that are imbedded between extremely high mountains. These both had deposits visible upon inspection.

Seed: coltiamnotdonkey

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

0.95.0

Seed Score MH 5.3 DW 6.1 C 4.7 W 6.2 SP 5.1 VR 3.7 AF 5.1     36.2

My Review

This is an expert-level archipelago with a few caves and plenty of deep water to explore. This level has many, many chickens. I don't know why you would care, but they were quite annoying. Several of them did not survive my wrath. The main island has a large desert peninsula that may contain some surprises. In fact, I spawned there, but then headed off in the other direction scouting for trees. I found many... elsewhere.

Items of Interest

• [-43.74.-34] a deep coal-infested cave
• [-112.65.-38] I could easily have walked past this insanely deep cave had it not been for a small bit of serendipity and a willy chicken. The entrance is only two blocks wide, but this cave may come close to bedrock.
• [-279.65.-98] a deep cave
• [-376.65.-284] a cute little hidi-hole

Image Coordinates

There are several of these odd rock formations consuming various tiny islands around the periphery of the level. Difficult to climb and even harder to figure out why you would want to be up there in the first place.

Seed: esotericpizzaexperiment

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

9.64.-112

Seed Score MH 6.3 DW 2.1 C 4.9 W 6.8 SP 5.1 VR 3.3 AF 2.2     30.7

My Review

So, the shot at the top of this post is the one I saw when the gave first loaded up. So I knew I was in for something special. Check off one waterfall from the list. Moving on, this was a nice hilly board with a few mountains and plenty of trees, making the trek a tough adventure. There were many submerged caves throughout the level. In addition to the waterfall, I also found a lava fall in a cave in another part of the map. I think this one is definitely worth a good hard look.

Items of Interest

• [-36.73.-29] shortcut cave
• [-67.65.-6] the sound of zombies
• [-67.71.127] the sound of even more zombies
• [-100.66.145] a shortcut cave with a fairly deep cave connected in the middle
• [-140.64.106] a cave with a lava fall in it

Image Coordinates

At top, you can't really complain when this is the view you start out with. Now, it's my front yard. The image at right is a really cool lava fall that I found inside of a cave. I suspect, based on it's flow pattern, that if you plug it up there is a cavern underneath, but that's just a guess. You can give it a shot at -141.64.106.

Seed & Map: herokiller

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-36.70.-7

Seed Score MH 4.2 DW 2.8 C 3.1 W 6.0 SP 4.4 VR 1.8 AF 4.4     26.7

My Review

I took a look at this level and was impressed immediately because it just so happens that I spawned next to a pumpkin. I was very excited. But during the rest of my walkabout, I was quite blasé. So, this level was tracking around the 21-23 overall score mark when all of a sudden, I found the biggest pumpkin patch I've seen in Minecraft. This patch is so amazing that even Linus would be happy. When added to the availability of trees, this level really picked up at the last moment and surprised me with a pretty descent score. Also, you can find a lot of sugar here.

Items of Interest

• [-97.65.-29] zombie cave with iron
• [-227.72.-154] mondo big pumpkin patch
• [-320.70.-79] gravel pit
• [-375.73.-24] a hidi hole near a really weird hole in a wall where water is trickling out. It's not a waterfall, per se. It's more like a leak in the earth.
• [-171.65.302] a deep cave

Image Coordinates

So many pumpkins! If you want to pick from the patch, go to -227.72.-154. Also, at right, a regular four corners shot that illustrates the nice balance of this level.