Jonny and Joel examine the addition of grimstone to Minecraft caves, and how the grimstone family of blocks work into to the existing stone palette. Then, it’s on to listener email about light, helmets, cave biomes and more in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser.

The Spawn Chunks 129: A Grim Change To Caves

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Joel, and Jonny cover some of the final changes to Minecraft 1.20.5 before its anticipated release later this week, speculate how wooden beams might function in Minecraft, and discuss downshifting Minecraft play from the high-octane grind of YouTube, to something more sustainable, and fun.

The Spawn Chunks 294: Pre-releases, Productivity, And Pace

Jonny, and Joel anticipate the arrival of Minecraft 1.20.5 with details of the first pre-release, share their first impressions of new Minecraft paintings coming in the following update, and answer listener email about ominous difficulty, enchanting, and villager trading.

The Spawn Chunks 293: Rolling Out New Paintings

Joel, and Jonny welcome Minecraft Game Designer Ulraf to the podcast to talk about working on the mace, and the process of taking the new weapon from concept on through implementation in the game. Ulraf also shares his history with Minecraft as a player, and developer, what it was like interviewing at Mojang, and how he treats his friends in Minecraft.

The Spawn Chunks 292: The A-mace-ing Ulraf!

Jonny, and Joel run through the big changes to Trial Chambers in the new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. New potions, new enchantments, and ominous events are replacing bad omen while at the same time expanding the trial chamber experience. There is a lot to consider when you look at everything coming in the next major update!

The Spawn Chunks 291: Ominous Events

Joel, and Jonny welcome Mogswamp to the podcast to chat about the new mace, and the ups, and downs of pounding away in a twelve year old superflat world. There is also a new snapshot this week, and the Minecraft Marketplace now has a subscription option.

The Spawn Chunks 129: A Grim Change To Caves

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