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Minecraft Introduces Strider Mob for Safe Lava Lake Travel in Nether

Minecraft developers have crafted a unique mob known as the "strider." This mob is designed for players to cross lava lakes in the Nether safely. The developers wanted a fun and unusual way for players to move across these vast lava bodies. Instead of a boat, they chose a cute, odd-looking creature that players can ride.

The journey to create the strider was filled with many ideas and iterations. Early designs included a creature called the crawler, resembling a micro-organism known as a tardigrade. However, this design did not meet all the developers' goals. They wanted something different, leading to further creative thinking and changes.

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The strider's final design was inspired by various concepts, including ghasts and even fish. At one point, the creature had a fin, as if it lived in an ocean rather than lava lakes. The developers finally settled on a creature with a mellow face and short legs. These short legs gave it the ability to walk on lava without sinking to the bottom.

Sound was also critical in bringing the strider to life. Striders produce contrasting cute and sad chirps. These sounds stand out in the Nether's usually scary atmosphere. The striders' sounds add charm and personality, making them even more endearing to players.

Players can ride a strider by using warped fungus. The strider becomes interested when they hold this fungus, allowing them to saddle it. A saddle and a fungus on a stick are needed to control the strider's movements. These items let players steer their strider across the lava safely.

However, players must be careful when dismounting. A wrong move can result in a fiery dive into the lava. Some players enjoy creating little environments for their striders. They build homes in the Nether with patios and lava pools, turning strider farms into charming features of their worlds.

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