The Bat Update

A bat update would be a lovely addition that would stir new interest in an outdated and currently useless mob, all while generating community awareness about real world wildlife. 1. Bat Roosts: Bats should spawn in ‘Roosts’, similar to bees spawning in hives. Bat roosts would most typically be found at cave entrances and/or around dripstone. Bats roam the general area of a roost at night, and return to sleep during the day. 2. Guano: Guano would naturally build up as a thin block able to be placed multiple times in the same space, similar to leaf litter, pink petals or wildflowers. Guano would naturally build up under bat roosts. 3. Farming Uses: Guano could be used on crops to the same effect as bone meal. Additionally, if crops are planted near a bat roost, bats would visit them to “eat insects” during the night, providing a similar stimulating effect to bees. 4. Insectivorous Diet: Bats would attack silverfish, spiders, cave spiders, bees and endermites. Additionally, bats could attack and ward away phantoms. This update would encourage players to facilitate bat welfare and show their worth in ways that mirror their real world ecological benefits.