In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new Bedrock BETA of Minecraft 1.17 which adds Goats and Powdered Snow (A.K.A Snowier Snow) to the Extreme Hills biome, and some interesting information about the update from a recent 'Ask Mojang' video. Plus, we have a listener comments from RebelJC about Chairs in vanilla Minecraft. Also, DuDs and Jimbo discuss ideas they have for Features that could fit with the 1.17 Caves and Cliffs update. Minecraft 1.17 Bedrock BETA: https://www.minecraft.net/en-u...
Nov 04, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Ulraf from Mojang to discuss Pre-release 2 of Minecraft 1.16.4 which includes updates to the social interactions screen, and all the information on Minecraft Java Edition moving house. Plus, we put your questions to Ulraf in our very own edition of #AskMojang, covering everything from dungeons, spawners and adding mobs, to archaeology, pottery and player styles. Also, we get some behind the scenes of what it's like to be part of the team at Mojang, h...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Pre-release 1 of Minecraft 1.16.4 which adds a new Social Interactions Screen, adds more information to crash logs and a new network protocol scheme. Plus, we have a listener comments from our new Patreon member ChiefBigBear about how to improve Netherite Armour. Also, DuDs and Jimbo discuss how their block palettes have changed over time, how these palettes impact builds, and we recently passed 40,000 listens - thank you for your support! Minecraft 1.16.4...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the December Howling Peaks DLC for Minecraft Dungeons and the announcement of Minecraft 1.16.4 which will be a small update that does not contain any gameplay features. Plus, we have listener comments from DirtyBlonde655 and SquareRoot89 about the kinds of updates DuDs and Jimbo want to see and don't want to see. Also, we get some more information on Minecraft 1.17, the Caves and Cliffs update, from Mojang Developers, LadyAgnes and kingbdogz. Minecraft 1.1...
Oct 14, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss all the announcements from Minecraft Live and the Caves and Cliffs update, including all the information you need on Lush Caves, Dripstone Caves, Deep Dark, Amethyst Geodes, Copper, Mountains, Bundles, Archaeology and Artefacts. Plus, Minecraft joins Super Smash Bros. with Alex, Steve, Zombie and Enderman become fighters. Also, Minecraft Dungeons is getting a new DLC Howling Peaks, which introduces a new Apocalypse Plus mode, we have a very special Mob of ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this bonus episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds to give their first impressions on all the announcements from Minecraft Live for the 1.17 update, Caves and Cliffs. Let's take a look at all the new mobs, blocks and mechanics coming to the game in Summer 2021. We discuss the new underground biomes, the Sculk Sensor, Goats, Crystal Shards, Copper ore, Bundles, the Archaeology Brush, the Axolotls and so much more! Minecraft Live Full Show: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DWZIfsaIgtE Minecra...
Oct 04, 2020•33 min
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds and DiiKoj to celebrate a full stack of podcast episodes and to discuss the past, present and future of the show. Plus, we set out our Minecraft Live coverage, Minecraft is now on PlayStation VR and Jimbo reaches 300 subscribers on YouTube. Also, there are pranks left, right and centre on The Ripple Effect SMP and we have many fixes for this weeks Block of the Week. Minecraft on Playstation VR: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-g...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Minecraft updates that would be unexpected for most players but would provide a nice upgrade to the game, including, kitchen, animation, ambient mobs, creative mode, chests, player skins, music discs and of course the concrete stairs and slabs update. Plus, we respond to Xisumavoid's Enchanted Shulker Boxes video during Block of the Week. Also, Improving Silverfish spawners by making them drop Clay balls, Jimbo plays with some more TNT flying machines, and...
Sep 23, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by BrownieBits from The Ripple Effect SMP to discuss adding lore, meaning and story to your Minecraft world, including the five questions you should ask yourself before you start building. Plus, he has just passed 5000 hours of playtime on BrownieLand which turns four years old on September 25th. Also, Minecraft 1.16.3 is out, which fixes Baby Piglin item duplication bug and the Piglin, Piglin Brutes, Hoglins and Zoglins pathfinding issues we discussed ...
Sep 16, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Minecraft 1.16.3 Release Candidate 1, which includes fixes for the Baby Piglin item duplication bug and the Piglin, Piglin Brutes, Hoglins and Zoglins pathfinding issues. Plus, they break down the Minecraft Live trailer and what it means for Java, Bedrock, Earth and Dungeons. Also, what do they expect from 1.17? Will it be a small update like 1.15, a large update like 1.16, and will we finally see the Mountain update and Goats from Minecon 2019? Minecraft ...
Sep 09, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss their design process for builds including how they plan a large base from which structures and farms they need, to how they come up with a block pallet and changing their ideas to match the Minecraft terrain. Plus, the Jurassic World DLC is out for Bedrock, OptiFine and Replay Mod are out for 1.16.2, and Dream and Technoblade duel it out for $100,000. Also, DuDs has been working in his storage mountain and Jimbo has been making a giant bowl under his Witch...
Sep 02, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Combat Test 8b which brings back Bow inaccuracy and interrupted eating. Plus, it has been a busy week on The Ripple Effect server, DuDs has been building his Redstone storage system and Jimbo has been building his Witch Farm. Also, they take a look at four Minecraft structures they would like to improve, including Swamp Hut, Desert Temple, Jungle Temple and the Desert Well, they take on the one chunk structure challenge tweeted out by HelenAngel, and we ha...
Aug 26, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Combat Test 7c which allows you to stack Potion bottles up to 16, removes the bow inaccuracy when holding for too long, and removes the eating interruption when being hit. Plus, a NEW DLC for Minecraft Dungeons, called The Creeping Winter, will be released on September 8th, look out for "chilling new mobs and slippery ice on your way to save the day!". Also, they take a look back at their likes and dislikes for Minecraft 1.16 from Episode 42, and make some...
Aug 19, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Release Candidate 1 for Minecraft 1.16.2, which make some small changes including Crimson and Warped Roots no longer requiring shears to be mined and the resource and data packs version has been raised to 6. Plus, a question from RebelJC about which area of Minecraft gameplay DuDs and Jimbo don't engage with much, and what it would take for them to be more interested in it. Also, they take a look at the changes in Version 6 of the Combat Test, including ch...
Aug 12, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by MadCat and Winter Grave from The Ripple Effect SMP to discuss Minecraft 1.16.2 Pre-Release 1, which gives the option to reduce some distortion effects, Chains can now be placed in all orientations, and Piglins now become angry with players who open or destroy a Chest Minecart. Plus, MadCat and Winter answer questions from our Discord about creating, maintaining and updating data packs and mods for Minecraft. Also, Jimbo plays havoc on the server with...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W30A, which has modified how the respawn position is chosen for Beds and Respawn Anchors, Lanterns and Soul Lanterns can now be waterlogged, and the Bastion Remnant chest loot has been tweaked. Plus, DuDs stream ends in a Lava death and an hour fighting the Enchanting Table, Jimbo goes to find his base location, and we all build The Withering Effect Studios store on The Ripple Effect server. Also, DuDs and Jimbo set out the four improvements the...
Jul 29, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Welsknight from Hermitcraft to discuss snapshot 20W29A, which has so many technical changes it made their heads spin, so DuDs and Jimbo moved on very quickly. Plus, Welsknight answers questions from our Discord community including where he finds his inspiration, what is the most challenging aspect of being a full-time content creator, and he takes us behind the scenes of Helsknight. Also, an update on Sodium from last weeks show, Wels recommends Mult...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W28A, which introduces some changes to Piglin Bartering loot, Brewing Stands can now be crafted with Blackstone, and Villagers now emit green particles when joining a village, setting a home bed, or acquiring a job site/profession. Plus, Season 3 of The Ripple Effect is off to an amazing start with amazing build popping up everywhere and videos becoming more and more professional, with loads more to come including roleplays and lots of fun on th...
Jul 15, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, DuDs, Jimbo and Carl are joined by qmagnet and stifflered from The Void Frogs for a very special Minecraft podcasts crossover episode, answering questions on everything from how they came up with the name to getting started in map-making. Plus, we mix the show up a little with Rapid Fire questions and qmagnet seems to be very worked up about Block of the Week. Also, there is literally no Minecraft news so it's lucky we have guests, and Ripple Season 3 has finally launched! The V...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft 1.16.1, which includes fixes for Minecraft Realms, The Piglin Brute is coming to the game in a future update, and Minecraft Dungeons gets its first DLC pack called "Jungle Awakens", which includes new mobs, items and missions. Plus, RebelJC sent over a tweet from kingbdogz asking, what do we think Minecraft will be like in ten years? and do we think updates are going to end one day or are they part of the experience forever? Also, ...
Jul 01, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds to discuss the Release Candidate for Minecraft 1.16, which fixes issues with the Nether surface generation, adds a 20-minute soundtrack, composed by Lena Raine, and Ghasts can only start to fire at you when they are at eye level. Plus, Mixer is shutting down and sending its current partners to Facebook Gaming. Also, to celebrate our birthday (and Jimbo's) we answer your questions about the podcast, why are Mojang developers posting Frogs on ...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by LogicalGeekBoy from Legacy SMP to discuss pre-release 4 and 5 for Minecraft 1.16, which tweaks hostile spawn rates in Warped Forests and Soulsand Valleys, adds a GPU warn list for graphics drivers that are known to have rendering issues with Fabulous graphics, and many many bug fixes. Plus, they talk about the recent Reddit post from SlicedLime on future changes to Zombified Piglin Gold/XP farms and Nether Fortress spawning. Also, Logic answers quest...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss pre-release 1 and 2 for Minecraft 1.16, which introduces a new “Fabulous” graphics option, improvements to creative mode, and many many bug fixes. Plus, Jimbo and Mrs Slice have decided on a puppy name, Jman asks about the Minecraft Dungeons controls, and DuDs likes Bane of Arthropods now? Also, they look at some ideas for quality of life improvements to create a better survival experience. Minecraft 1.16 Pre-release 1 (and 2): https://www.minecraft.net/en...
Jun 10, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W22A, which introduces some experimental changes to graphics rendering, Piglins now sometimes dance in celebration, and Villager workstation logic has been changed. Plus, Jimbo plays in a new world to get back into Minecraft and the early game grind, DuDs has been having trouble with his Spiders and what the Piglins dancing could mean for the future. Also, they look at how some of the more forgotten passive and hostile mobs can be improved. Mine...
Jun 03, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W21A, which introduces a toggle for Redstone wire to choose between a cross and a dot, adds support for custom world settings and custom dimensions, and say hello to the new Mojang Studios name, logo and splash screen. Plus, after playing the BETA, DuDs and Jimbo take you through their experience with Minecraft Dungeons. Also, Mr and Mrs Slice need your help choosing a name for their new puppy. Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot 20W21A: https://minecraft.n...
May 27, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by kingbdogz from Mojang to discuss snapshot 20W20A/B, which introduces a new Game Mode Switcher menu and new Nether Advancements. Plus, in Block of the Week, they change the block you voted for in front of a Mojang developer. Also, DuDs and Jimbo ask your questions to get the inside scoop on the development of Minecraft and life as a Mojang developer. Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot 20W20A/B: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w20a Dig St...
May 20, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W19A, which introduces patches of Blackstone and Gravel in all Nether biomes, and patches of Soul Sand in Soulsand Valleys. They have added "distance by strider" to the statistics, and among loads of other changes, Villagers can now spawn iron golems regardless of their profession status or latest working time. Plus, Hermitcraft members, Grian and Rendog, and the Minecraft community have raised over £80,000 ($99,000) for the SOS Africa Charity i...
May 13, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W18A, which introduces some significant changes to Redstone, entity broadcasting and a long list of bug fixes. Plus, this weeks topic comes from biggs.adam02 in our Discord server, they set DuDs and Jimbo the task of coming up with a new naturally generating structure each and they don't disappoint. Also, they pick their favourite current Minecraft structure and discuss what they like and don't like about it. Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot 20W18A: http...
May 06, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W17A, which introduces an Entity Distance scale option ranging from 50% to 500% and the games difficulty and game rules can now be changed from "Create World" screen. The update also makes some small changes including Improved Smithing Table UI, tweaked Bastion Remnant loot and Ruined Portals now spawn less frequently. Also, Jimbo tests out RTX voice, let us know in the Discord what you think of his audio in this episode. Plus, DuDs and Jimbo ta...
Apr 29, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W16A, which introduces the Bastion Remnants, Ruined Portals, the Chain block and a new music disc titled "Pigstep" by Lena Raine (which has been covered with Note Blocks by our Music Master, DiiKoj). Also, RTX graphics are in Beta for Minecraft Bedrock on PC, bringing a new look and feel to the game with amazing graphics, lighting and reflections. Plus, in response to kingbdogz Tweet, DuDs and Jimbo go over the strengths and weaknesses of each b...
Apr 22, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
