Minecraft, But There's Custom Diamonds...

The group is facing a looming threat: a Wither will spawn in 30 minutes, and their objective is to survive. To do this, they need to craft custom items using custom diamonds. Their immediate challenge is acquiring these diamonds, which requires a diamond crafting table. The initial strategy involves heading to a village to gather iron, specifically by defeating an Iron Golem. This is deemed necessary because the custom crafting recipes can only be accessed through the diamond crafting table. One member, Billy, experiences technical difficulties with his PC, forcing him to use another's computer. The search for diamonds proves difficult. They initially consider digging straight down, but a found cave offers a more promising location. The lack of an X-ray pack on one player's computer is a setback. Despite the time crunch, they manage to find both iron and diamonds in a cave. The plan is to return to a central "board" to strategize. A key crafting recipe is the diamond crafting table, which requires wood and diamonds. One player struggles to gather enough wood, leading to a brief moment of confusion about needing to go back up. Another player offers to mine together in their cave, but this is declined. The diamond crafting table is successfully created, much to everyone's excitement. The recipes within this table are vast and varied, including the ability to create "wither diamonds" (requiring coal and bones), "giant diamonds," and "pig diamonds." The group decides to focus on making a "pig launcher" by collecting pork. The process of making the pig launcher involves killing pigs and using their pork. The resulting item, when held in the off-hand, provides saturation. They need more pork to complete the pig launcher. The pig launcher, when activated, spawns items like cake, carrots, and golden apples, though it can also cause damage. The players experiment with the pig launcher, discovering it can be a source of food but also a hazard. As they gather resources, one player is focused on generating diamonds from iron, while another is working on obtaining full diamond armor for everyone. The need for redstone is also identified for a "redstone diamond." The group discusses their progress, with some players having more diamonds than others. The conversation shifts to other potential crafts, including an "endstone pickaxe" and a "pet wither" which requires wither diamonds made from coal and bones. The number of bones needed for the pet wither is calculated. A player finds a mine shaft and collects iron, which is then smelted into diamonds. The players also explore the possibility of making a "wooden diamond" and a "lightning diamond" (requiring copper and diamonds). A "mining drill" is crafted, capable of breaking unbreakable blocks, and its ability to break bedrock is tested. As the Wither's spawn time approaches, the urgency increases. They are collecting resources for various custom items, including a giant diamond sword with high attack damage, a lightning orb, and the endstone pickaxe. The acquisition of diamonds remains a priority, with players calling out for specific amounts needed for certain crafts. The group faces challenges in coordinating their efforts and acquiring the necessary materials. There are instances of misclicks, accidental explosions, and players dying. The Wither finally spawns, and the players attempt to combat it using their custom items. The Wither proves to be a formidable opponent. They utilize the pig launcher, the giant sword, and the lightning orb, but the Wither deflects some attacks and causes significant damage. The pet wither, immune to arrows and Wither effects, is also deployed. The players try to evade the Wither, leading to a chase. They attempt to use water to their advantage, but the Wither follows. The battle is intense, with players on very low health. The moon diamond, which grants night vision, is used. Despite their efforts and custom items, the Wither's power is overwhelming. The final moments of the transcript describe the players struggling to survive and evade the Wither, with one player lamenting that the custom diamonds didn't help. The situation appears dire as they are on the brink of death. The transcript ends with a player expressing disbelief and frustration at the outcome.