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FIGURE 3.8
The layout for a small cobblestone cabin using a total of 46 blocks, roof not
shown. The sharp-eyed will notice it can be reduced in width one space further, but for the
sake of four blocks, that would feel a little claustrophobic.
You can build the roof from almost any handy material, including dirt, cobblestone, and
wood. Avoid blocks that fall down, such as gravel and sand. A two-block high wall keeps
out all mobs except for spiders, because they can climb walls. An overhang on the wall
keeps spiders out because they can't climb upside-down, but it's easier to just add a roof,
especiallyiftherearetreesnearbythespiderscanclimbupanduseasanarachnid'sspring-
board to jump straight into your dwelling. (Yes, it's happened to me. Sent shivers up my
spine.)
Figure 3.9
shows the finished hut with a few torches on the outside to keep things
well lit.
