Skyblock:

I have never really, had time, nor the patience to mine cobble in a neverending grind for the big island.
But, that doesn't stop me from thinking about all the items you wouldn't be able to get, like diamonds, gravel, soul sand, and a whole lot else. And all the things you wouldn't be able to do, like mine ore. But then I think about those items, diamonds... Hmm, well don't villagers sell diamond items? But then how do I get villagers, don't you cure them from being a zombie. But then how do you get the gold (for the golden apple)? Don't pigmen drop nuggets? So theoretically you "could" get diamonds but at what cost? A whole ton of grinding. If I had the patience I would perhaps embark on this journey but for now, I'll stick to my roots. Regular ol' survival.