Different/Faster ground based modes of transportation

[IntegratedQuantum]

Walking is fun, but the world of Cubyz is gigantic. So at some the player will need a faster way to traverse the world.
Flying is also fun, but I want to give the players a reason to build things on the ground, and what better way to do that than building a rail or road network?

However building roads or rails can be quite tedious, when you need to build for thousands of blocks.
So maybe I need to add some automation tools?

Additionally there is the question what destinations the player needs to visit more than once? So between what places does the player need to travel?

The fastest on land is the thrust ssc 1,228 km/h (763 mph). Next, Hypersonic Vehicle

speed contest https://youtu.be/tFt9WDhWOXo?si=qN84WN98n1WNJNzV

once i saw buildcraft addon with trains, that can build rails and make tunnels on their own, it looks cool, but what if
differentiate abilities:

1. create tunnels (drill... block?)
2. minecart that set rails
   or even more: block, that can set other blocks in front of self
   it can be easier to create separate mechanics for different processes and also make them more interesting for use other way

[codemob-dev]

once i saw buildcraft addon with trains, that can build rails and make tunnels on their own, it looks cool, but what if differentiate abilities:

1. create tunnels (drill... block?)

2. minecart that set rails
   or even more: block, that can set other blocks in front of self
   it can be easier to create separate mechanics for different processes and also make them more interesting for use other way

I'm a bit late, but the create mod for Minecraft has these mechanics.

[careeoki]

Ziplines could be fun and easy to set up:

• Place 2 zipline poles
• Right click each end with a zipline item
• A line is automatically placed between the two points (as long as there's no obstructions)
• Right click on the line to quickly zip between the two poles!

We're not bound to the laws of physics so you can go uphill as well as downhill. (maybe you can place poles on the ceiling for a fully vertical zipline)
You can jump off the zipline at any time, allowing you to make various stops on your line.
You can hook up multiple poles to create bends or u-turns
Maybe there is a distance limit between two poles, so you still have to place poles inbetween larger distances.

[IntegratedQuantum]

Yes, I love the idea of zip lines.
Though I don't think they should allow you to go uphill.

[The-Nyla]

I thought of a good idea for vehicles, if you're aware of the valkyrien skies mod for minecraft, and what people have done with it and the create mod, I think being able to build your own transportation like that is a much better option, and encourages exploration, as players will have the possibility to build mobile bases, transportation networks like trains for example, maybe even flying vehicles, which would make building and accessing bases high up on mountains much easier.

This would ofc require allowing making blocks that can move smoothly and collide with the world, as well as components like wheels and more to actually allow building moving structures. Something easier to do in the short-term though, might be adding ziplines like previously suggested, requiring 2 zipline poles but also some rope (crafted maybe from leaves or other plants) dependent on how long the line is, and your speed and direction being dependent on the slope, and extra poles could be added to extend a zipline and allow it to change direction.

However, rope could also be used for platforms and pulleys. the player can build a small structure up to 5x5x5, and place 4 "hooks" these hooks are assumed to be placed at the 4 corners of a square/rectangular structure, and any blocks within those bounds (up to 5x5x5, and no floating blocks) are considered to be part of the platform, the player then attaches rope to the hooks, and to a "pully" block that must be positioned above the center block(s) of the platform. the pulley block can be connected to a winch block (placed on the platform) with rope, which must be manually operated, and can raise/lower the platform, the winch block can also store rope, and the amount of rope decides how far the platform can be lowered. A second winch can also be placed off of the platform and connected to the pulley, allowing a player to pull the platform back up from the top. The platform could also function as a test for moving blocks, as it would be built by the player, and would have to smoothly move down and up, and be able to make sure blocks like chests keep their data, but wouldn't require anything more complicated like physics.

Overall I think player-buildable vehicles would work really well in cubyz, encouraging both exploration and creativity, as players can build their own vehicles, and bring their bases with them, making it easier to explore, since players who build a base are probably going to be less likely to explore very far, but having a mobile base fixes this issue, and if multiple types of vehicles are available (land, flying, tunneling, underwater, above water) player will have tons of freedom to explore.

Though for underground vehicles, I think maybe automated mining and mining vehicles should be allowed to facilitate easier underground exploration and creation of long tunnels for transportation, but maybe automated mining solutions yield drastically less resources, destroying most ores and blocks they break completely. Which would also help prevent lag from items if someone tried to mine away a large area for building with vehicles.

[YhormXavs]

Lmao, i opened two issues without reading this.
My two ideas for small distance(and parkour) are adding Grappling and Climbing Hook(Mauler):
#2154
#2157

[masterminer176]

Ziplines could be fun and easy to set up:

I just now found this after I made my own issue about ziplines #2192
Funny how we both independently had nearly the same idea 😆