Minecraft player shares interesting trap door trick for changing the range of water

Minecraft players are constantly discovering new ways to test the game’s mechanics. They devise simple yet ingenious methods that are incredibly useful, either in terms of functionality or just for visual enhancements. Players have created impressive builds such as water elevators, automatic light-sensing doors, and other creative contraptions.

A Minecraft player and Reddit user going by u/Icy-Broccoli-291 shared a short video clip on the game's subreddit, showing a great way of controlling the spread of falling water. The post shows how trap doors can be opened or closed to limit how far the water flows on the ground.

huh? did anyone know that the range of water can be adjusted using a trapdoor? byu/Icy-Broccoli-291 inMinecraft

This simple yet effective way is great for builders who want to use water columns as decorative additions to their builds. The best part is that there is no need for any complicated contraption. Only trap doors are required.

Comment byu/Icy-Broccoli-291 from discussion inMinecraft

Reacting to this idea, u/chillvegan420 said that they did not know it could be done and inquired about the practical uses of this trick. Another user, u/Go03er suggested that with the help of Redstone, players can control how far the water flows.

Comment byu/Icy-Broccoli-291 from discussion inMinecraft

Seemingly impressed, u/TahoeBennie jokingly compared the trick to "black magic". Meanwhile, u/Naddely plans to use this method to make water pillars. User u/RICFrance added that it is used in flower farms.

Redditors react to the water trick (Image via Reddit/Icy-Broccoli-291)

Redditor u/World1_Lev1 came up with a possible explanation that the trap door is making water flow backward into itself. Responding to this comment, u/RamboCambo_05 pointed out that, interestingly, the water does not update when the hole is replaced with a solid block, and that the mechanic could have some potential uses in "detailed water features".

Redditors talk about the use of the trick (Image via Reddit/Icy-Broccoli-291)

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Minecraft players and their incredible build ideas

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Minecraft players use the game’s mechanics to build intricate machines, particularly using Redstone — an item that works like an electric circuit in the blocky world. Redstone serves as the core component for making contraptions, from simple doors to complex computational devices such as displays, computers, etc.

Basic machines can be made easily, but talented builders have always astounded the community. By combining Redstone with pistons, observers, and hoppers, players have designed systems that automate tasks like farming, item sorting, and transportation.

Advanced builders develop more complex machines, such as calculators, clocks, or even fully operational mini-games such as Minesweeper. Some even leverage bugs or quirks in the game’s mechanics (like zero-tick pulses) to optimize designs.