MINECON Live 2019

File:MINECON Live 2019 Logo.svg

The logo for MINECON Live 2019.

	“	As for voting for your favourite biome, you'll have to tune in live to MINECON Live (oh so that's why we called it that) on September 28 at 12pm EST. You'll be able to watch MINECON Live on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and a little site called minecraft.net (which, in my completely unbiased opinion, would be the perfect place to watch it).	„
		— Tom Stone ^[1]

MINECON Live 2019 was a livestream that took place on September 28, 2019, at 16:00 UTC.^[1] It featured Masuo (MasuoTV), Mariel (Marielitai Gaming), Shelby Graces (Shubble), and Scott (Dangthatsalongname) as the co-hosts of the show.^[2]

The livestream on YouTube

Announcement

On May 17, 2019, it was announced that MINECON Live 2019 will be streaming live on September 28.^[3]

File:Minecraft Twitter logo.jpeg	“	Get ready for the most blocktastic event of the year! MINECON is back, packed with all things Minecraft; new game updates, special guests, and much more! Did we mention the new name? Block the date and tune in to MINECON Live, September 28.	„
File:Minecraft Twitter logo.jpeg		— Minecraft on MINECON Live 2019^[4]

Panels

There were a total of six panels; one panel during the show with Minecraft developers and five community panels after the show.^[5]

SciCraft Presents: How Automation Can Enrich Your Gaming Experience

“	We’re taking a closer look at the advanced machines on the SciCraft server! Everything from mining machines, to flying contraptions and super-efficient mob farms have changed the way we play Minecraft. Our panellists will talk about how machines have impacted, enhanced, and changed the way they play the game. Automation is more than just redstone – and just one reason that vanilla Minecraft is so fascinating.	„
	— Minecraft Staff on Community Panels^[5]

On this panel (from left to right): Gnembon, PanNic, Myren, ilmango and _MethodZz_.

Diversity 3: Created for The Community

“	The creators of Diversity 3, a massively popular Minecraft map series with millions of downloads, are getting their own panel! They’ll discuss the techniques used to build maps from scratch, how to create an immersive game inside Minecraft, and how to attract a worldwide audience of players.	„
	— Minecraft Staff on Community Panels^[5]

On this panel (from left to right): abrightmoore, RenderXR, AdamDJM, QMagnet, and StacyPlays.

How We Craft: Secrets of the Marketplace Partners

“	If there’s anything you want to know about creating for Minecraft Marketplace, we’ve assembled just the team to ask! The creative minds from Noxcrew, Imagiverse, Jigarbov Productions, Pixels & Blocks, and Eneija herself will come together to show viewers how to turn their Minecraft hobby into an honest job! They’ll be sharing their tips and tricks from their combined 36 years (!!!) of making Minecraft content.	„
	— Minecraft Staff on Community Panels^[5]

On this panel (from left to right): CDFDMAN, Eneija, Avondale, Jigarbov, and Skywalker

Crafting Experiences: Game Design in Minecraft

“	Have you always wanted to get into the Minecraft modding community, but felt that you didn’t know where to begin? Welcome the mod making masterminds of our panel, who will be your guide to the basics of game design and how it relates to mod development!	„
	— Minecraft Staff on Community Panels^[5]

On this panel (from left to right): Vazkii, kingbdogz, Amadornes, Drullkus, and Direwolf20

HermitCraft – Much Better Together

“	The players and creators of the HermitCraft server believe that “together is better, whoever you are.” We’ve brought together panellists from the server to share their experiences of playing together in Minecraft, and working towards shared goals. HermitCraft is a great example of the Minecraft community joining forces to achieve something great!	„
	— Minecraft Staff on Community Panels^[5]

On this panel (from left to right): FalseSymmetry, GoodTimesWithScar, Stressmonster101, MumboJumbo, and iskall85.

Biome vote

During the livestream, viewers could vote for one of three biomes that will be updated. The biome with the highest vote will get new features, such as terrain changes and new mobs, in the next major update. The winner, Mountains, will be getting goats and new mountain generation.^[6] The two other biomes will also get new features, but at a later date.^[7] Mountains were voted as the first biome to be updated.^[8]

Badlands

Tumbleweeds, vultures, and a new type of flowery cactus are planned to be added. Badlands was voted as the last biome to be updated in the first poll.^[9]

Swamp

Treasure boats, frogs, and mangrove trees are planned to be added.^[10] Swamp was voted as the second biome to be updated in the second poll.^[8]

Mountains

Snowier snow, goats, and improved terrain generation are planned to be added. Mountains were voted as the first biome to be updated in the final poll.^[8]

Results


Biome	Votes (%)
Biome	First Round^[9]	Final^[8]
Badlands	14%	1%
Swamp	40%	47%
Mountains	46%	53%
Total Votes	255,201	228,507

Videos

Videos can be found here.

References

↑ ^a ^b "Which Biome Should we Update Next?" – Minecraft.net, September 17, 2019
↑ "MINECON Live co-hosts revealed" – Minecraft.net, July 26, 2019
↑ "Announcing… MINECON Live" – Minecraft.net, May 17, 2019
↑ "Get ready for the most blocktastic event of the year! MINECON is back, packed with all things Minecraft; new game updates, special guests, and much more! Did we mention the new name? Block the date and tune in to MINECON Live, September 28. " – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, May 17, 2019
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Community Panels at MINECON Live" – Minecraft.net, September 9, 2019
↑ "Biome Vote - Announcement Trailer" – Minecraft on YouTube, September 17, 2019
↑ "That is not correct. All biomes we've had in the votes will be updated at some point, but we have not yet stated when." – @Cojomax99 on X, September 17, 2019
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Badlands is out, Swamp and Mountains are in the final vote! Frogs or goats, treasure boats or the snowiest snow since snow? Which biome should be updated next in Minecraft and receive new exciting features? YOU decide!" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 28, 2019
↑ ^a ^b "Badlands, Swamp, or Mountains – which biome will you choose? Make your voice heard and pick your favourite! The TWO biomes with the most votes move on to a second voting round! #MINECON" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 28, 2019
↑ "Frogs, mangroves, and treasure boats are all features that could end up in Minecraft – IF you vote Swamp in our upcoming biome vote at MINECON Live! Join Jens and Agnes as they walk through option #2! " – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 24, 2019

[BiomeUpdate-1] "Which Biome Should we Update Next?" – Minecraft.net, September 17, 2019

[2] "MINECON Live co-hosts revealed" – Minecraft.net, July 26, 2019

[LiveAnnounce-3] "Announcing… MINECON Live" – Minecraft.net, May 17, 2019

[4] "Get ready for the most blocktastic event of the year! MINECON is back, packed with all things Minecraft; new game updates, special guests, and much more! Did we mention the new name? Block the date and tune in to MINECON Live, September 28. " – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, May 17, 2019

[:0-5] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Community Panels at MINECON Live" – Minecraft.net, September 9, 2019

[6] "Biome Vote - Announcement Trailer" – Minecraft on YouTube, September 17, 2019

[7] "That is not correct. All biomes we've had in the votes will be updated at some point, but we have not yet stated when." – @Cojomax99 on X, September 17, 2019

[final_poll-8] "Badlands is out, Swamp and Mountains are in the final vote! Frogs or goats, treasure boats or the snowiest snow since snow? Which biome should be updated next in Minecraft and receive new exciting features? YOU decide!" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 28, 2019

[first-9] "Badlands, Swamp, or Mountains – which biome will you choose? Make your voice heard and pick your favourite! The TWO biomes with the most votes move on to a second voting round! #MINECON" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 28, 2019

[10] "Frogs, mangroves, and treasure boats are all features that could end up in Minecraft – IF you vote Swamp in our upcoming biome vote at MINECON Live! Join Jens and Agnes as they walk through option #2! " – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 24, 2019

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