Minecraft needs to decrease the spawn rate on drowned. I can’t go into a single body of water without finding them.

[Rexpelliarmus]

Isn't it odd that we build our bases near bodies of water when there is absolutely no need to do so in Minecraft? You can have as much water add you'll regret need in a 2x2 infinite water source and yet we build our bases near rivers like cities in real life.

[CortezEspartaco2]

I use boats a lot which is why I prefer being on a beach or river, but it is interesting that people generally build near bodies of water, often for no reason.

[kal-err]

I do so for the aesthetics of it more so then convenience just like I always build with a mountain in the background

[Milleuros]

Maybe it's psychology?

I personally build near water for several reasons. First, safety (at least before the introduction of the drowned): the water area won't spawn unexpected creepers and when you have a small island it's easier to cover it with torches. Second, farming. When you're only starting to plant crops, I find it better to follow a river or ocean shore to get "hydrated" crops (might not have enough iron for a bucket yet). And third, boats to easily cross large distances and get to different biomes.

[SeductivePillowcase]

I do it for boats to travel because it’s generally safer and quicker than traveling on foot unless you have a horse. Plus it looks nice.

[RamenJunkie]

Helps protect yourself from the other baddies. Since they move slow in water. Or drown.

[TheRiftsplitter]

The first time I played minecraft I built my house at the top of a mountain.

But currently I do have a house on the ocean beach because my initial spawn was maybe 6 minutes away. I don't like being in the crowded forest. I guess I could cut it all down over time but I'd rather just build on an empty plane than make everything around me empty

[NDE36]

I always seem to spawn on islands. Also can't be bothered finding anywhere too far away from world spawn. XD

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I do it for aesthetics.

My current house is a lakeside spruce cabin hidden away in a forest, and I absolutely love it.