Minecraft fans want raw ore blocks to be smeltable, but there's a problem with it

The Minecraft subreddit is a common place for fans to talk about what features should be in the game and a recent suggestion has sparked an interesting debate in the community. In a post titled “It would be crazy if Mojang would implement something like this,” Redditor u/LeTrueBoi781222 proposed that raw ore blocks should be smeltable.

It would be crazy if Mojang would implement something like this byu/LeTrueBoi781222 inMinecraft

This would make it easier for players to process large amounts of ore quickly, especially after mining sessions where they collect stacks of raw materials. The idea quickly gained traction among Minecraft players and fans on Reddit, as smelting raw ore blocks could save time and effort, making the process more convenient.

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As the discussion unfolded, some players raised concerns about how this feature might affect the game’s balance and progression system. Redditor u/HL00S claimed that they wouldn’t mind the addition as long as it uses the same amount of fuel as smelting individual ores. They believed it could improve the game without feeling like an overpowered feature.

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Another user, u/xpicklemanx99, shared their experience with data packs that already allow the smelting of raw ore blocks. According to the Redditor, these data packs balanced the feature by making it slightly faster than smelting nine individual ingots but not excessively so. Smelting a raw ore block takes 30 seconds compared to the 45 seconds needed for nine ingots.

Reddit users discuss if smeltable raw ores will be overpowered (Image via Reddit/u/LeTrueBoi781222)

However, a few players felt that the feature could be overpowered and might break the game. User u/uber claimed that this addition should only work in blast furnaces to maintain some level of challenge and progression. There are multiple ways the game could balance this issue.

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Reddit’s thriving Minecraft community

The Reddit Minecraft community is quite active (Image via Mojang Studios || Reddit/u/LeTrueBoi781222)

Debates like this highlight the discussions that take place within the Minecraft Reddit community. Many players and fans use Reddit to share ideas, builds, and gameplay tips. Fans of the game also use the platform to brainstorm for potential updates and ideas that could improve the game.

Minecraft’s community-driven nature is one of the reasons it remains the best-selling game of all time. Discussions like these showcase the passion of its players, who are always looking for ways to improve their experience.

The idea of smeltable raw ore blocks could streamline resource processing for players who need to do large-scale smelting, but balancing the feature is also important to avoid disrupting the game’s progression.

The Minecraft community also shares several incredible builds on Reddit. Some fans have recreated famous real-life monuments and some have built massive cities, both fictional and real. Recently, a fan recreated the entire Breath of the Wild map in the sandbox title.