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What would have happened if NOTCH hadn't left Minecraft?(PART1)

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XFYADX1
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So yeah, what would have happened if NOTCH hadn't left Minecraft? Here are some things that would be in the game now 10 TOP if u want part 2:?

🧱 1. Small and Unexpected Updates



Notch liked adding things quietly — updates would likely come suddenly, with strange or experimental changes.

πŸ‘» 2. Hidden Secrets and Community Mind Games



There would be more mysteries, secret codes, and unexplained elements (like Herobrine or mysterious entities).

🧠 3. Weird and Experimental Mechanics



Notch loved to experiment — there might be unpredictable items, bizarre blocks, or mobs with unclear purposes.

🚫 4. Fewer Brand Collaborations



No Disney, Sonic, or anime skins — Notch preferred an independent, anti-corporate style.

🏹 5. Less Focus on Quests and Bosses



The game would probably stay a pure sandbox with no structured quests, lore, or story-driven worlds.

πŸ‘Ύ 6. Raw and Less Polished Design



The design might feel rougher, less commercial — possibly even darker or intentionally messy.

πŸ§ͺ 7. Strange Physics and Algorithms



Notch enjoyed tweaking code and physics — more blocks like sand that collapse, or unintuitive mechanics.

🌌 8. Bizarre Biomes and Worlds



There might be worlds with crazy rules, like upside-down skies, shifting gravity, or irregular day-night cycles.

⏳ 9. Slower Development but with a Personal Touch



Every update would feel personal, like Notch himself was speaking through the code — even if it took months or years.

πŸ§™ 10. Weird and Sometimes Unsettling Atmosphere



Notch liked adding philosophical and eerie elements — like the dragon ending text. There might be even more unexplained creatures or "deep" endings.

PART2???
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ThatAxolotl
β€’ 05/23/2025 5:07 pm
He/They β€’ Level 32 : Artisan Nerd Artist
I agree with most of these; his updates were very interesting, to say the least. I think he probably would have started to get held accountable for the crazy stuff he did (ie, adding throwable eggs to the game bc someone ate a USB), and I think that, plus the pressure from the world to make bigger and better updates, would have inevitably gotten to him. (Which is kind of what happened by my knowledge) I also think that his questionable comments regarding race and the LGBTQ community might have alienated some fans.
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ScotsMiser
β€’ 05/23/2025 4:11 am
β€’ Level 62 : High Grandmaster Miner
Interesting, I think many/most of these would likely be at least party true (or true depending to some degree on defintions)

Link to the recent thread discussing something similar as it was already a bit tricky to find:
https://www.planetminecraft.com/forums/minecraft/discussion/what-if-notch-stayed-696895/
in which may be found my considerably less detailed "What if?"
https://www.planetminecraft.com/forums/minecraft/discussion/what-if-notch-stayed-696895//comment/4016565/#reply_4016565
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XFYADX1
β€’ 05/23/2025 4:16 am
He/Him β€’ Level 53 : Grandmaster Architect Artist
NOTCH IS GOAT
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ScotsMiser
β€’ 05/23/2025 4:20 am
β€’ Level 62 : High Grandmaster Miner
Among other things, he's able to pull off wearing Minnie Mouse ears…

(I'd not really looked at what was in the cover pic until just now — great find)
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XFYADX1
β€’ 05/23/2025 4:28 am
He/Him β€’ Level 53 : Grandmaster Architect Artist
BRO IS FOR FUN!
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