Lewis Elliott
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While fishing, I noticed that when I was sneaking on the ice between an ocean and a snowy beach biome, my movements seemed to be unusual somehow. Through experimentation I discovered that while holding the sneak key, if I alternated movements between two opposite directions (eg, left and right or forwards and backwards) while not changing the direction I was facing, my direction of movement would change even though I was still facing the same way. It seems that after the first move (eg forwards in a sequence of forwards, backwards, forwards, backwards etc.), the direction of movement would change to line up with the x or z axis even though I was facing diagonally across those axis so I should have moved diagonally. (note: fishing is not a part of this glitch, it's just what I was doing when I discovered it)
So basically, when you take a few steps from side to side or forwards and backwards while sneaking on ice, your direction of movement can change by up to 45 degrees.
Once you have achieved the effect, it will persist for as long as you hold crouch and remain on the ice, and you do not need to continue alternating directions. This makes it easier to see the effect, because you can just go in one direction and observe how your direction of travel does not correspond to the direction you are facing. Doing this and moving onto another type of block (not ice) will end the effect, making it even more obvious because you will now move in the correct direction.
Achieving the effect to begin with is difficult; Moving between left and right (each direction for about 1 second) while sneaking and facing a constant diagonal direction is the starting point. Continuing to hold the sneak key, you must then switch to moving forwards and backwards (again, alternating each direction for about 1 second). but during the switch you must slightly change the direction you are facing (approximately 45 degrees or less, towards the axis you will now be moving closest to). Once you have switched to moving forwards and backwards you should quickly notice that your direction of travel is now along either the X or Z axis (depending on the direction you are facing).
All of these effects are observable while pressing only a single movement direction at a time.
I tested this in creative, and it worked. Using the test shown in the attached picture, it is possible to achieve the effect on the ice square under the arrow (you don't need much room). You can then use it to sneak down the line between the pressure plates while facing diagonally, without touching any of the pressure plates. This proves that it is possible to move along that axis despite not facing along it.
It is possible to move on ice blocks while crouching, in a direction up to 45 degrees away from the direction you should be moving based on the movement key you are pressing.
How to replicate: (this is shown in the video "Ice Sneaking Direction Glitch Take 3")
- Build a flat surface of ice blocks. Stand in the centre, and face diagonally on the X/Z axis.
- Move your crosshair to be just to the side of the exact diagonal between the X and Z axis (it doesn't matter which side). Your crosshair should not move from this point onwards.
- Wiggle your player left and right, alternating directions a few times each second.
- While still wiggling, crouch.
If the glitch has happened, you will notice your direction of movement has changed. You can stop wiggling, but stay crouched. Now if you attempt to sneak left or right, you should notice that your character moves straight along either the Z or X axis. This can be made easier to see by doing either (or both) of the following;
- Switch to third person view. You should see your character's body (most noticeably their arms) shudders while you move during the glitch.
- Build a flat surface of non-ice blocks connected to your ice surface, at the same level. Once you have begun the glitch, if you sneak off the ice and onto the non-ice blocks, you will notice your direction of movement changes back to what it should be.
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Done.
As you can see, when I sneak along, pressing only a or d, I go parallel to the blocks rather than diagonally. Then when I step onto the netherack, my direction changes to what it should be and I start moving diagonally.
Yes, and I found an easier way to replicate it. I'll attach a new video later today.
New video demonstrating the glitch uploaded for 1.16.4
Your wiggles when crouching should be shorter (change direction with the same frequency as before crouching). Also, your horizontal mouse movement (which you may need to attempt a few times until the glitch happens) should be a bit longer. The purpose of this movement is to change the direction you are facing to be nearly (but not exactly) in line with the axis, so assuming you start facing perfectly diagonal, the change in the direction you are facing because of this movement can be up to 40 degrees.
I hope this helps
I found an even easier way of doing it! Video uploaded (named "Ice Sneaking Direction Glitch Take 3")
I could change the description of this bug to reflect my current understanding of it (and to better describe the bug), but I thought I'd ask if that's what you want here first. Should I update the description?
Done! This was fun