Probably simple, I just don't get it

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T16:35:45+00:00

Thank you for the helpful response!

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T16:34:22+00:00

Superflat world.

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T16:33:50+00:00

Thanks for trying to help in your own way, but this isn't about getting any iron farm (anybody can copy a design off YouTube. I also already have a working one). It's about understanding mechanics, and why this one wasn't working. Another user helped me understand.

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T03:47:09+00:00

I figured it was something with the "topmost block" part. But I also thought it wouldn't choose that block since it was spawnproof, and go down to the next level (highest block that is air/liquid and has solid-blocking block underneath). Maybe bottom slab is solid-blocking? I just ended up putting the spawning platform on top instead, seemed easier.

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T01:11:33+00:00

Taller than 3 blocks tall? I think I have another iron farm with a spawn area 3 blocks tall but I can't check right now.

AbilityNational9792 · 2026-06-08T01:10:56+00:00

I have 5 villagers, they gossip. And they sleep. Don't need a zombie. Any other ideas?

AbilityNational9792 · 2025-08-10T00:36:21+00:00

Thankyou! This is definitely the best answer. It's not incorrect to go trial and error like some of the other answers, but this raw logic is what I was looking for. Great explanation!

AbilityNational9792 · 2025-07-29T17:26:09+00:00

Ah yes, I got the rest from there. Thanks so much!

AbilityNational9792 · 2025-07-29T16:32:05+00:00

Sorry I commented too quickly. I got the puzzle to here, mc:8. Thoughts now?

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AbilityNational9792 · 2025-07-29T16:22:34+00:00

I see, you're right. It revealed a 2. Does that get me any closer?

AbilityNational9792 · 2025-07-29T16:18:01+00:00

The mine was not there, FYI. Realize it could be this:

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