A while ago under a different account I posted an idea about Fence gates. Years have past so I thought I would try again.
The Problem
When leading animals into their pens they sometimes have difficulty walking through an open fence gate.
~~Why not just have two fence gates open next to eachother? It's the same thing!
No. It is absolutely not. An animal's AI will tell it to try to walk through the center of one fence gate as far as I can tell. And the floating post in the middle is awkward. It's not a problem and I'm sure it doesn't bother most people. It is just a little awkward.
~~Why not build a walled off area and use double doors?
That is entirely possible. And the best response I can give is that I want my animal pens to look like pens.
The Solution
When placing two fence gates side by side their texture changes so they become one. Much like a chest placed next to another joins with the first. If you were to power only one block of the double fence gate with redstone the entire thing would open. And of course one could also click it open as well.
Is it necessary?
Absolutely not. HOWEVER...
-Two doors placed together will orient themselves into a double door.
-Two chests placed together will become a single entity.
-The double fence gate would appear more aesthetically pleasing when used with two block wide paths.
-The double fence gate would make the act of luring farm animals into pens a much easier and less time consuming task.
But won't the double gate have to open into another block space?
Yes. Yes it will. What do you think is going to be in the way? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It's a fence gate. It leads from one open space to an enclosed space.
Emphasis on space.
Also chests will open with their lid showing in the block space above them so really this argument is moot.
What if someone places a third fence gate next to the double fence gate?
In Vanilla Minecraft if you place a third door next to a double door nothing happens. It works as its own single door and the double door remains paired. I assume this would be exactly the same with fence gates. Though there would be No real motivation to place a third fence gate there in the first place.
TL;DR
When placing two fence gates next to each other they become one and open and close and receive redstone power as one. Essentially making some builds look nicer and also allowing animals to enter through the open gate more easily.
Be aware that I looked for previous posts and only found two. Both of which were from years ago. One of which was my own from an abandoned account.
Help would be appreciated. I do not know how to make concept images. Anyone who can point me in the direction of a simple model designer and texture program would be most helpful.
Besides at least one image would make this post a little prettier.
It's a bit of a subjective suggestion, but I don't see any harm in this. I'm sure I'd use this myself. Moderate support.
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Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
I don't quite understand what you mean by subjective. Could you explain?
And thank you.
Objective things are unbiased and universally shared, subjective things are biased and opinionated.
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Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
Most suggestions are subjective; they are not required but are good to have for most people. Then you'll have some who will absolutely hate the idea of gates joining. I personally would suggest for chests and doors and gates that one would have to place the second block whilst shift-clicking the first one, as a way of controlling when to place a separate one and when to place a joined one.
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Reading this I was lost in the idea that this had been a post made long ago and was getting a lot of support- but I re-read your reposting inference and I clearly understood this was newly renewed and born from the ashes of a topic in the threat of necroing. So this post has been justified. Next thing I have to address is that clicking on this post I was under the impression that this was about stacked fence gates which also are something I am a supporter of, being from a build team and all.
I most certainly agree with all of this. I have the same pet peeves with fence gates and would heavily encourage others to back this idea for the sake of continuity and smoothness. This is one of the small unpolished issues many bat their eyes from. Yet noticing and addressing the unsettledness of this you brought a bunch of attention to features that need improving so Full Support.
I personally would suggest for chests and doors and gates that one would have to place the second block whilst shift-clicking the first one, as a way of controlling when to place a separate one and when to place a joined one.
You're a genius. I never would have thought of that.
It would also allow you to ride horses in and out of their pen without either breaking part of the fence, or convincing the horse to jump the fence. Support.
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~ In response to a query about a third fence gate being placed.
~Also would anyone happen to know how difficult it would be for me to make my own concept image? Forgive me if its a dumb question. I've never done it before.
A while ago under a different account I posted an idea about Fence gates. Years have past so I thought I would try again.
The Problem
When leading animals into their pens they sometimes have difficulty walking through an open fence gate.
~~Why not just have two fence gates open next to eachother? It's the same thing!
No. It is absolutely not. An animal's AI will tell it to try to walk through the center of one fence gate as far as I can tell. And the floating post in the middle is awkward. It's not a problem and I'm sure it doesn't bother most people. It is just a little awkward.
~~Why not build a walled off area and use double doors?
That is entirely possible. And the best response I can give is that I want my animal pens to look like pens.
The Solution
When placing two fence gates side by side their texture changes so they become one. Much like a chest placed next to another joins with the first. If you were to power only one block of the double fence gate with redstone the entire thing would open. And of course one could also click it open as well.
Is it necessary?
Absolutely not. HOWEVER...
-Two doors placed together will orient themselves into a double door.
-Two chests placed together will become a single entity.
-The double fence gate would appear more aesthetically pleasing when used with two block wide paths.
-The double fence gate would make the act of luring farm animals into pens a much easier and less time consuming task.
But won't the double gate have to open into another block space?
Yes. Yes it will. What do you think is going to be in the way? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. It's a fence gate. It leads from one open space to an enclosed space.
Emphasis on space.
Also chests will open with their lid showing in the block space above them so really this argument is moot.
What if someone places a third fence gate next to the double fence gate?
In Vanilla Minecraft if you place a third door next to a double door nothing happens. It works as its own single door and the double door remains paired. I assume this would be exactly the same with fence gates. Though there would be No real motivation to place a third fence gate there in the first place.
TL;DR
When placing two fence gates next to each other they become one and open and close and receive redstone power as one. Essentially making some builds look nicer and also allowing animals to enter through the open gate more easily.
Be aware that I looked for previous posts and only found two. Both of which were from years ago. One of which was my own from an abandoned account.
Help would be appreciated. I do not know how to make concept images. Anyone who can point me in the direction of a simple model designer and texture program would be most helpful.
Besides at least one image would make this post a little prettier.
It's a bit of a subjective suggestion, but I don't see any harm in this. I'm sure I'd use this myself. Moderate support.
Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
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Unofficial Critics Guide - by yoshi9048
I don't quite understand what you mean by subjective. Could you explain?
And thank you.
Objective things are unbiased and universally shared, subjective things are biased and opinionated.
Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
Unofficial Suggestions Guide (2.0) - by Theriasis
Unofficial Critics Guide - by yoshi9048
So basically this won't benefit the entire minecraft community as much as another feature might?
Yeah, that's one way of seeing it.
Yeah, that guy in the avatar is me. I'm *that* strange. It happens. Sometimes people act like that. Just go with it. I can offer help with suggestions even before you post them - NOT make your suggestions - but help you with them.
Unofficial Suggestions Guide (2.0) - by Theriasis
Unofficial Critics Guide - by yoshi9048
Most suggestions are subjective; they are not required but are good to have for most people. Then you'll have some who will absolutely hate the idea of gates joining. I personally would suggest for chests and doors and gates that one would have to place the second block whilst shift-clicking the first one, as a way of controlling when to place a separate one and when to place a joined one.
Reading this I was lost in the idea that this had been a post made long ago and was getting a lot of support- but I re-read your reposting inference and I clearly understood this was newly renewed and born from the ashes of a topic in the threat of necroing. So this post has been justified. Next thing I have to address is that clicking on this post I was under the impression that this was about stacked fence gates which also are something I am a supporter of, being from a build team and all.
I most certainly agree with all of this. I have the same pet peeves with fence gates and would heavily encourage others to back this idea for the sake of continuity and smoothness. This is one of the small unpolished issues many bat their eyes from. Yet noticing and addressing the unsettledness of this you brought a bunch of attention to features that need improving so Full Support.
You're a genius. I never would have thought of that.
Thank you K SKISPER
Seems like it would be useful, I really don't like the look of two fence gates together.
I Support.
One question: What would the game do when there are 3 or more fence gates together?
Want to see my suggestions? Here they are!
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I did not foresee this. I will think about it.
You better think about it ASAP.
Anyways, Support. It'll be a nice addition.
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My Suggestions
Well, it could treat it like chests, and not allow connection to double fence gates, but I don't know if that's the best option.
Probably the best solution is that if it sees a double fence gate next to it, it just stays a single fence gate.
Want to see my suggestions? Here they are!
I am also known as GameWyrm or GameWyrm97. You can also find me at snapshotmc.com
It would also allow you to ride horses in and out of their pen without either breaking part of the fence, or convincing the horse to jump the fence. Support.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass over me and through me, and when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
Maybe the same thing i does with you place a 3rd door besides a double door ? i.e. just place it anyway.
I really support this suggestion it will be nice to look at AND useful. I also do my animal pens using this block.
I really don't see any harm in this and there's not really a reason not to in my opinion.
Support.
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This may be the only logical way. I thought of it myself.
Great minds think alike. I just wasn't so confident in the answer until I noticed you thought the same. Thank you
Updated -
~ In response to a query about a third fence gate being placed.
~Also would anyone happen to know how difficult it would be for me to make my own concept image? Forgive me if its a dumb question. I've never done it before.
I see someone selected the more information choice.
If you would like to know anything specific let me know.
Also I will do my best to come up with some concept images.