I read once on a picture of a sunset that magic only happens once you leave your comfort zone. Unfortunately, my comfort zone extends roughly to my apartment door and I literally just changed into this onesie, so thanks – but no thanks. Wait, it’s a metaphor?

Well, then I guess Minecraft should count, too. Because even though the Overworld is such an open-ended place, it’s easy to settle into a mundane routine – also known as a comfort zone. And we just learned that that’s a big no-no. That’s why I tried out some playstyles that other, more creative people are using to mix things up in their Minecraft journey.

Where will they lead us? A stream of lava is my guess. Or maybe in the arms of a Creeper? Nevertheless, let’s find that magic!

1. Nomad

Why bother building a boring cobblestone house when the world can be your home? As a nomad, you can only keep what you can carry. That means no base, no chests, and no picking up things because ‘ooooh, shiny!’. And once the sun rises, you need to get a move on. Maybe even pull an all-nighter once in a while – at least until the phantoms show up.

Early on, it might not seem like a big deal, but depending on what items you end up needing, you might find yourself running out of space and having to prioritize. Do you really need seven types of dye? Probably not. Do you need a backup for your backup pickaxe? Of course – but NOT TODAY.