Making a "time day" in Minecraft Bedrock Edition isn't about creating a new day, but rather manipulating the game's time mechanics to achieve the desired lighting and gameplay conditions associated with daytime. There are several ways to do this, depending on your needs and whether you're playing in survival or creative mode.
Understanding Minecraft's Time System
Before diving into the methods, it's helpful to understand how time works in Minecraft. The game progresses through a 24,000-tick cycle, representing a full day-night cycle. Each tick is 1/20th of a second. This means a full Minecraft day lasts about 20 minutes. You can't create a new "day 8" in the sense of adding days to the game's timeline, but you can force the game into a perpetual day.
Methods to Achieve Perpetual Daytime in Bedrock Edition
1. Using Game Commands (Creative Mode Only)
This is the easiest method, but only works in creative mode:
/time set day: This command instantly sets the time to midday, skipping the transition from night to day./time add 1000: This adds 1000 game ticks to the current time. You can use this command repeatedly to keep the time perpetually moving through the day. Using larger numbers will speed up the process, but be careful not to skip too much time./gamerule doDaylightCycle false: This command permanently disables the day-night cycle, resulting in a constant daytime. This is the most straightforward way to ensure a perpetual day. Remember, if you're using this for a specific area, you may need to employ worldborder to ensure the setting affects only the required region.
2. Utilizing Redstone Circuits (Survival Mode Possible)
This method is more complex, requiring a good understanding of redstone mechanics. It involves building a contraption that repeatedly uses the /time add command. This requires using command blocks, which might be accessible in survival mode if you've got access to cheats enabled. The setup requires:
- Repeating Command Blocks: Set to "Always Active" and repeating the
/time addcommand with a suitable value. - Redstone Power Source: To keep the command blocks active.
- Clock Circuit: This controls the speed at which the command blocks execute, affecting the progression of time.
This setup isn't easy and takes careful planning, requiring knowledge of Minecraft redstone circuits to avoid glitches or unintended side effects. Plenty of tutorials on YouTube demonstrate complex redstone clocks if you're interested in this approach.
3. Changing Your World's Game Rules (Survival and Creative)
This method involves accessing your world's settings and editing the game rules. The specific method might vary depending on your platform (Windows 10, mobile, etc.), but generally, it involves accessing world settings and finding the option to enable or disable the daylight cycle. This method offers a permanent change to the game world's rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
H2: Can I create a custom day-night cycle in Bedrock Edition?
No, you can't create a custom day-night cycle length. You can only speed it up (with redstone or commands) or stop it entirely using the /gamerule doDaylightCycle false command.
H2: How do I make it always daytime in a specific area of my world?
There's no way to make it always daytime in a specific area without using external tools or mods. The commands and settings affect the entire world.
H2: What are the implications of disabling the day-night cycle?
Disabling the day-night cycle removes the natural rhythm of the game. This can make certain aspects of the game easier, like farming, but can also remove some of the challenge and immersion. Mob spawning will be affected—some mobs only spawn at night.
By employing any of these methods, you can effectively achieve a perpetual daytime setting in your Minecraft Bedrock Edition world, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay during the day. Remember to choose the method that best suits your skill level and game mode preferences.
