Talk:Sand

Quicksand?
What's the deal with what I've taken to calling quicksand? Basically, there are certain areas of sand -- seemingly unrelated to anything else in an otherwise "normal" world -- where you can't stack anything in that spot. You can't even attach things to the edges of said spot, to try to make a bridge over it.

Is this a bug? Special block type? Special conditions? How does that work?! Chum 21:58, 28 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Are you playing on Survival Multiplayer? That sounds like what happens when there's a protected area, such as areas near the Spawn. I've never encountered this in Alpha single player. -JC 22:09, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Minecarts & sand
minecarts do not stop sand from falling once removed. the minecart tracks do this. try it! :) --Nahere 23:37, 19 August 2010 (PDT)

Starting point?
Is it true that your starting point is always on a beach somewhere, more specifically on a sand block? If so, it's probably worth mentioning. Retodon8 13:32, 24 October 2010 (CDT)
 * Well, I'VE always spawned on sand. Jaeil 20:50, 24 October 2010 (UTC)


 * I once spawned on top of a mountain... but spawning on beaches is particularly common.--Funkadacious