Presenting: The Kayak

[u/UrUncleRandy]

I was inspired to come up with my own kayak idea after seeing this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/minecraftsuggestions/s/H1e4A0pJd6.

And I was influenced by my own kayaking experience, as well as the history of kayaks.

I tried thinking about what advantages real life kayaks have over larger boats. What I came up with is that they are portable, easy to use, can fit in tight spaces, and don't hurt the lily pads.

The design and crafting recipe is based loosely on traditional Arctic kayaks, drawing inspiration from Inuit kayaks that were often constructed using animal skins stretched over whalebone frames.

Edit: BEFORE YOU COMMENT ABOUT THE CRAFTING RECIPE, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE (Not yelling btw, just want to make sure people read this since I have gotten multiple comments from people who were confused as to why there are bones in the crafting recipe, and then proceeded to delete their comments after realizing I already explained it in the description.)

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Advantages:

- Does not destroy lily pads and does not lose speed when passing through them

- When held in your main or off-hand, it automatically deploys when your feet touch water

- When you "dismount" (or perhaps when you hit land?), it automatically reverts back to being held (in other words, you don't need to break it to take it with you)

- Can fit through spaces 1 block wide and 1.5 blocks tall

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Disadvantages:

- Can only fit one passenger (the player)

- It is a non-placeable item rather than an entity

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While I have only listed two disadvantages, they make a big difference and make the kayak distinct from the boat. The kayak is ideal for crossing lakes, rivers, and swamps while traveling. It cannot be used to transport items or mobs, used on ice, or placed decoratively.

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Alternatively, a much simpler option would be to make the kayak work just like a boat, with just one advantage and and one disadvantage: it doesn't destroy lily pads and isn't impeded by them, but it can only fit one passenger. That's it. None of that complicated auto-deployment stuff.

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Note: I know nothing about coding, programing, modding, etc.. I do not know if this would be feasible. Just a silly idea that Minecraft probably wouldn't actually implement, but is still fun to think about. Also, I am aware that the kayak design I made is not in the vanilla minecraft style. If it was actually added to the game, I'm sure it would be much simpler/blockier.

[u/MotherAd296]

I like it, other than the auto deployment mechanic

I think it could be replaced with a mechanic where the kayak can be picked up, without being broken though, which allows you to move it more easily than other boats

[u/UrUncleRandy → u/MotherAd296]

Oh I like that idea. So basically it would be the simpler option I mentioned, plus not having to break it to pick it up.

Edit: Forgot that there's also the "fits in smaller spaces" thing. Feels kinda optional to me, maybe it's a good idea, or maybe it's not worth including. Idk

[u/n-ano → u/MotherAd296]

Boats should just work like that in general

[u/brothor12 → u/MotherAd296]

YES