The video is about the evolution and design of the "Guardian" in Minecraft. Initially, the developers considered various concepts for the block that would become the Guardian, including a rust block, a bone block, and a corruption block. They also considered different designs for the Guardian itself, drawing inspiration from various sources, such as villagers, the Enderman, and even a rose-like creature.
The designs presented in the video show a wide range of possibilities, from a more humanoid figure with a gemstone on its chest to a creature with multiple heads, a pig-like face, or a body made of weeping obsidian. Some designs feature the Guardian with scales, inspired by axolotls, or with a body that is rotting and making holes.
The video also mentions that the developers considered adding diseases to the game, which would have been a new mechanic. However, this idea was ultimately discarded.
The final design of the Guardian was influenced by various concepts, including the idea of corruption and the void. The video shows a prototype of the Guardian with a design that features holes that look into the void, similar to the Minecraft void.
Overall, the video provides a fascinating look at the design process behind the Guardian in Minecraft and the various ideas that were considered before the final design was chosen.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Guardian is a creature made of organic matter, bones, and souls.
2. The Guardian was originally going to be a rust-based concept.
3. The developers considered adding rust to Minecraft instead of escort blocks.
4. The idea of rust was discarded due to concerns about repeating mechanics with copper blocks.
5. The developers then considered making the Guardian out of bones.
6. The bone concept was also discarded, and the developers moved on to a new idea.
7. The next concept was a block of corruption that would spread geometrically.
8. This concept was also discarded, and the developers moved on to a new idea.
9. The developers considered making a disease that would create holes in blocks.
10. This concept was also discarded due to Minecraft's policies against diseases in the game.
11. The developers then considered making the Guardian inspired by the fear of small holes (trypophobia).
12. The Guardian was originally going to be called "Wanter" or "The Hollowed One".
13. The Guardian's design went through many iterations, including a version with a gem that gives it life.
14. The Guardian's ears could light up and grow in size when it heard sounds.
15. The developers considered making a Wither 2 and spreading the species of the Wither.
16. The Guardian's design was inspired by various concepts, including weeping obsidian and green vegetation.
17. The Guardian's original design was much more terrifying than the final version.
18. The Guardian's design was programmed into Minecraft and had a void inside its body.
19. The developers considered adding scales to the Guardian's design.
20. The Guardian's face was inspired by axolotls.