Notch recently mentioned that the ability to sprint may be added in the 1.8 Adventure Update. He is currently considering options to keep it balanced, but seems that its inclusion is highly likely, as he found it "fun and addictive". There are numerous possible methods for implementation - some suggestions have included a stamina bar, sprinting shoes or limited directional control while sprinting.
We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
So I added sprinting, just to try it out. Double tap forward to start running, like the fast jump move thing from Unreal, but it only works forwards, like sprinting in most modern FPS games. It felt slow and weird until I added a FOV change as well, but now it's fun and addictive. I feel like there needs to be a drawback to doing it, though, or you'll feel like you're wasting time when you're not sprinting.
hm...stamina or no stamina i think single direction movement is a bad idea it limits running away if your like in a forest or a mountain area. But the idea to sprint is a good one its hard to outrun creepers and it's bad enough they blow your work up but not being able to escape hurts.
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i actually like are 3 suggestions written above, but think it should be one of the first 2 AND the last one. only because not limiting directions would make little sense and just we be op in a sense. idk
No No NO! don't make a sprint! make a fast potion! and make a jump potion too! and when combined the should make a super potion and 8 super potions surrounding a diamond should make flight potion!
I don't like the stamina idea. You'd just sprint, wait for it to recharge, and start all over again, off and on. Not being able to use a weapon while sprinting seems to be a common drawback, as well as limited turning speed, and only able to go forward while sprinting.
What if instead of a stamina bar, it would make you take twice the damage from enemies? And if/when you DO get hit by an enemy, it stops you sprinting. There could also be a cooldown period of 0.5-1 second when you stop.
Just for fun, I think the sprinting animation should be the old running animation. Just for laughs.
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Read This Post! Notch! There could be a bar when running it slowly lowers, as you are getting tired and thirsty, and you have to drink something to refull your body to run again, otherwise you have to walk.
Sounds great! It would be awesome to be able to get around a little faster. Minecarts might need to be sped up a tad if running is included though, just so they are a noticable upgrade from being on foot either way.
I'm in favour of craftable running shoes... That would be exciting! :smile.gif:
Notch recently mentioned that the ability to sprint may be added in the 1.8 Adventure Update. He is currently considering options to keep it balanced, but seems that its inclusion is highly likely, as he found it "fun and addictive". There are numerous possible methods for implementation - some suggestions have included a stamina bar, sprinting shoes or limited directional control while sprinting.
We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
:smile.gif: wow hes actually going with this.
I mean, you now gain stamina so like if you played for 10 days you could do like 5 hearts of damage unarmed!
What if instead of a stamina bar, it would make you take twice the damage from enemies? And if/when you DO get hit by an enemy, it stops you sprinting. There could also be a cooldown period of 0.5-1 second when you stop.
Just for fun, I think the sprinting animation should be the old running animation. Just for laughs.
"I don’t talk to inanimate objects. I only reply to the text on my computer screen." -Sparkling Limeade
I'm in favour of craftable running shoes... That would be exciting! :smile.gif: