My Solution to balancing Elytras

Hi,

I’m one of many players who think Elytras are too overpowered. They overshadow other transportation methods — players often rush to get them and then forget about horses, minecarts, and boats.

I came up with a solution that could balance Elytras better:

When flying with an Elytra, it should be harder to control. For example, the camera could behave like it does in cinematic mode — when you move your mouse, it smoothly turns and can overshoot slightly. This would make Elytras less effective for short distances because they wouldn’t be as agile or accurate, while still keeping them great for long-distance travel where you don’t need to turn often.

Elytras are also very strong in fights (especially with the addition of the mace and spears), and this change would make them less dominant since aiming or escaping would be harder.

Overall, if Elytras were more difficult to control, other transportation methods would stay relevant, while Elytras would remain valuable for long travel and still feel like a true endgame item.