Minecraft Player Builds Sundial That Actually Works

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Being aware of the time of day in Minecraft often proves useful, so one fan manages to build a simple yet functional sundial to accurately display the in-game time. Though the existing clock item already serves this purpose well enough, this clever Minecraft build offers a valid alternative that uses only wooden pieces, though it's reliance on third-party shader packs means that the design won't work in the vanilla game.

Daylight in Minecraft is a vital resource, particularly in the early game where players often lack the tools and resources needed to effectively protect themselves from the many monsters that come out at night. It's easy to lose track of time when stuck into a mining expedition or construction project, so keeping an eye on the daylight cycle is paramount to avoid getting caught off-guard by hostile mobs on the way home. To that end, the in-game clock item allows players to check the time of day at a glance, though the crafting recipe's demand for gold and redstone means that many players won't be able to craft the item during the first few days.

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While checking on the sun's position in the sky gets the job done well enough in the early game too, one fan designs a far more fun method of displaying the time of day, which can be seen here. An easily-constructed sundial, designed by the user known as Reimanen on Reddit who shared their creation via a post on the site, is made up of nothing more than eight fence posts and a trapdoor. Though this design is a little easier on the eyes thanks to it saving players from looking directly at the sun every now and then, the design's fundamental reliance on shadows means that Minecraft players will need a shader