Thread:Octopus 2.0/@comment-25014034-20161204040044

Hey there.

I'd like to discuss your comment on the 1.0 page.

You have to realize that the /locate command is useful in many situations. For example, for someone who is building an adventure map or a challenge map, it might be necessary to find an Abandoned Mineshaft. You'll be surprised how long this can take even on Creative Mode.

Commands are meant to simplify existing jobs. While these can be considered "cheats" on Survival Mode, on Creative these are simply useful tools which can assist in achieving a specific aim in a short amount of time.

Remember, there is a difference between being lazy and using shortcuts (in a positive intonation).



I'll give you a quick example. Suppose your Google Chrome application is hidden somewhere in your C Drive. To quicken the process of you everytime opening your C Drive and searching for it through all your programs, you create a shortcut on your desktop. Would that be considered being lazy? No. You are only quickening a repetitive task.

Or, in programming: Suppose you have typed 1000 lines of code which you want repeated. Instead of copying and pasting the code 500 times, you can simply add a "loop" statement. Is that being lazy?

Similarly, why would someone want to use their time breaking through thousands of blocks or exploring hundreds of caves searching for one structure which they can find in mere seconds using a command? This isn't being lazy, its using your time productively.



Hence, I feel users are justified in complaining about the removal of this command. I understand why you feel annoyed about users asking repetitive questions, so it would be better if you'd report these comments to an admin or a moderator.

Thanks, and best regards.

Darthwikia25 04:00, December 4, 2016 (UTC)

  