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Better beacons

Better beacons are needed in the game for many reasons. You should be able to have more control overr the beacon like typing in who it affects and what effect it has. Maby an extra diamond for full control. This could allow a wither beacon or a turtle master beacon. And maby for another diamond you can also change the level of the effect. This would prbably be more of a side update that comes with a major update. Maby 1.16 or 1.17.

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    Yes! Great suggestion!

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    Yes great suggestion but in bedrock especially you need to be able to see a beacon from far not just 5 chunks or less.

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    My thoughts on this:

    each layer retain current range/duration stats, but changes available effects
    each block type (group) gives a higher tier functionality

    all primary effects available from the basic pyramid (layers 1-3)
     > primary effects being: Speed, Haste, Strength, Jump Boost, Resistance
    secondary effects available from the full pyramid (layer 4)
     > secondary effects being: Regeneration, Fire Resistance, Night Vision, Saturation, Slow Falling

    Iron/Gold give potency of I for primary effects
    Emerald/Diamond/Netherite give potency of II for primary effects

    For example, to get Haste II, you would need any size pyramid built fully out of Emerald/Diamond/Netherite
    Continuing with this example, a full size beacon made out of Emerald/Diamond/Netherite could give Haste II and Night Vision if desired

    For the shear rarity of it, perhaps Netherite could double the range of the beacon, at any size (as long as it's the only material used)?
    Also, notice how I didn't put any stipulation on material to activate the beacon? I would say for this to just keep it as is

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    I think the higher tier materials should give you more options... at this point netherite is king.  I'd love for a beacon to give creative flight mode.

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    Beacons should NOT let you fly like in creative, at least not passively since it would allow anyone else in range to fly. Instead, being in the beacon beam should float you upwards as a free way to gain height for elytra gliding (no damage taken if you fall out, crouching would descend you slowly)
    Also, NO hostile mobs should spawn within its radius to reward players with peace of mind & give clarity to be creative.

    Maybe creative flight can be granted temporarily within range by offering a nether star or heart of the sea, lasting longer depending on the pyramid.