Archemetis said:
I pose a question.
If Minecraft didn't have blocks what else would we build with?
There are more kinds of polygons than Cubes. Some say Triangular ones might work.
@ OP; In my opinion, I'd like a more advanced minecraft too. However, many of the people who know what they are talking about say that we'd need more powerful computers to even begin trying to make one. So don't expect anything like that any time soon.
If there does come a more powerful version of minecraft, then here's the (somewhat predictable) list of things I might want:
->Near complete control of item and building crafting to impressive scales, not restricted by pre-programed recipies or building part form.
->Physics that are closer to that of real life, plus a few extras such as matter that warps space or gravity. Allowing the need and ability to use Naturalistic (or near relistic) engineering, achitechture and even worlds (leading to ability to traverse planets with space ships or some form of warp drive force placed on top of the realistic physics.)
->Near natural simulated genetics and neural networks for creatures, but not fully natural so as to allow for senarios equivilent to Digimon; such as fire breathing lizards. Meaning one could get highly advanced fantasy creatures via natural or artificial selection. Aka, Evolution.
->Fully mobile artilary and balistics. I'm sorry, but in my mind I don't have time to build a new cannon for every enemy fortress nor stop the zeplin of the zeplin mod every time I want to drop bombs without blowing myself up.
->Advanced and expanded crafting: When crafting an Item or build peice I want to be able to build working devices acording to some level of engineering sense, even if the parts don't always conform to real physics. Thus I would like a 3D building screen where I would be able to put each peice into place on a 3D "grid" and rather than creating a block or item seperate from the programing of the parts; the parts each react to physics apropriately to make the item work. Thus the item is "effectively" made of many parts rather than just a single programed entity.
->Better Transport methods: this doesn't even require a whole new minecraft to make. The Nether is fine and all, but it takes ages to cross great distances within the nether. And Mine carts are slow, cronicly so in my opinion. Would be easier with naturalistic engineering as mentioned above.
->(proper) Vehicles: something that probably does need a minecraft 2. I'd like to be able to fly in all dimensions except time. Loop the loop, etc. As Part of a virtual space program and/or Final fantasy 13 style coccoon or Marvel universe style helicarier. Did I mention spaceships? spaceships! But also there's also earthbound vehicles to think of, such as Cars and submarrines. Also, I'd like the ability to make trains that can carry supplies and players inside the same compartment, in fact, proper Trains in general, considering the current choice in minecraft is one person minecart with no leg room and kinda slow or impossibly slow piston train. And of course, I want to be able to move/walk around inside the vehicle I'm using if I'm only a passenger to it. Maybe even perform combat while on a train.
->A balanced fight for survival: There are two...okay, one stratagy in minecraft. One! build lots of torches and hole yourself up in a bunker. Now if you don't follow that rule, you die. What I'd want is for a few monsters that rival the power of the Fal'cie of FF13. And all monsters are Able to break into your house after a while. While at the same time you have a chance at survival outside your house; and you can defend your house with various methods such as automated defence systems, energy shields, and just plain being sturdy. Not to mention being prety hardy in combat yourself, either by super tech made from engineering or Final Fantasy (13) style RPG statistics.
->Other Planets that can be reached, terraformed and colonised... maybe more.
I feel like there should be more... but I've already asked too much for such a project. Considering that minecraft strains current technology, I'd have a long time to wait. 10 years seems a tad optimistic for a project that even comes close being viable both in hardware and software. And yet I think it's still possible... in theory.
Edit:... while I may want advanced and natural, well, everything. I Shy away from the word realistic for a couple of reasons. One, we haven't discovered (insert force here) yet and reasistic implies "exactly like ours". Two, I don't care so much for graphical fidelity; I'd go with an anime style if it works, it's more model form and function fidelity that I care for; however, that may be even more demanding past a certain point.
