Game Development Reference
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FIGURE 8.10
Make like a dolphin and head underwater to build your aquatic base.
Building underwater is a methodical process. The trick is to consider it the inverse of min-
ing.Insteadofremovingmaterial,youactuallywanttofillintheentireshapeofyourstruc-
ture to displace the water, place the final shell of the building around that (for example,
glass blocks), and then remove the internal material to create the living area. There's no
method of pumps or pipes to suck water out or pump air in, so this displacement system is
the only viable method.
There are a few ways to go about it.
In Creative mode, it's just a matter of taking the time and a bit of care. You can stay under-
water as long as you need.
Survival mode adds a twist because running out of air is a constant risk. It becomes vitally
important to keep a close eye on the oxygen bar and your health bar. Swimming up from
the bottom of a lake
always
takes longer than expected, causing hits on your health, so the
real trick is to find a way to create an air supply down below.
At a minimum, ensure your kit includes these items:
