Minecraft is a simple and at the same time very difficult game in the sandbox genre. Simple world generation, endless biomes and locations, dynamic battles with low-poly and square opponents, as well as construction. Individual words deserve characters in Minecraft.
Stupid AI
Many modern games have a common problem - this is AI. NPS Artificial Intelligence has always been a cornerstone. However, in many exciting games, NPS act logically and reasonably, they interact with the world around them and use it. The characters in Minecraft are not affected. Local NPCs are unusually stupid. This is not to say that they are generally controlled by at least something similar to AI.
Little can be said about them. All their interaction with the world comes down to standing in one place, rare chaotic movements and rescue from aggressive monsters. From time to time, the player activates a script that allows you to trade with them. However, these are just peaceful or neutral NPCs, so what about the rest?
Other characters in Minecraft are also not quick-witted. Most of them are aggressive and heavily scripted. They can fight among themselves, but this is not a manifestation of AI, but the usual operation of the script. When a player approaches them, they begin to attack. They use the simplest possible set of attacks and absolutely do not use the surrounding terrain. The player can easily outwit them.
Strength in mods
Modifications are able to radically change the entire gameplay. They are global and small. Global mods are literally changing everything around. Textures change, models are added, and even the style of the game is subject to change. Small modifications change either textures, or add models, or make AI much more intelligent. As a result of this, the characters in Minecraft become more interesting. They are no longer friendly and can attack, they begin to use weapons, potions and even shelters. Aggressive NPS are becoming even more dangerous. Some of them gain the ability to subjugate others. In other words, modifications can make characters live their own lives, which are little dependent on the player. This is especially true for those mods that add states and factions.
Leveling
For those who have played a few hundred hours, the usual gameplay seems boring. If this happens, it saves the character upgrade mode in Minecraft. The game becomes a full-fledged RPG. You can pump not only the main character, but also your own settlement and even satellites. Of course, the most interesting thing is the case with the main character.
Depending on the modifications, he owns different skills. Interestingly, not all of them are equally useful. Some abilities increase stamina and regeneration, while others spawn a cake once a day. The list of pumped abilities depends on the specific modification.