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Better Swamp Generation

Minecraft biomes have never been famed for their realism. In all fairness, they don't need to be realistic. With that being said, swamp biomes are notably less diverse than an actual wetland.

A swamp is only a variation of a wetland. In reality, the other variations of a wetland include marshes, bogs, and fens. Now, I don't think these should all be separate biomes, or even sub-biomes in Minecraft, as they're all awfully specific. Also, the naming pattern of most biome variations typically have to do more with elevation. The solution I propose is adding a single Swamp variation to encompass the features of the other wetlands.

The Swamp Flatland may consist of:

  • wide waterways
  • little to no trees
  • cattails (functioning similar to tall grass but in water)
  • occasional flowers

Here's an image of how this may look in practice:

 

Overall, this suggestion further develops the atmosphere of Swamps, as well as adding a more hospitable and pleasant  variation. Tell me what you think.

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    River deltas and wetlands are one of the most vital biomes in the world and they're in danger. Pollution is damaging these vital ecosystems and I think drawing more attention to that from such a large game would at least have some positive effect.

    As a native to a major river delta I have a few ideas. Maybe at converging rivers in mid temperature areas you could have a Delta biome. It could include the previously mentioned cat tails, ducks or cranes, and low cover sage groves.