Game Theory: The Minecraft Sniffer Is More Important Than You Think...

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Overview

This video explores the lore of the Minecraft Sniffer, an ancient mob introduced in the Trails and Tails update. The video argues that the Sniffer's origins lie in the Nether, based on its coloration, fossil evidence, and the historical presence of suitable plants in the Nether. It suggests that the Sniffer was domesticated and selectively bred by the ancient builders, leading to its smaller size in the present day. The video also connects the Sniffer to the lore of other ancient builder tribes, such as the Fisherman tribe and the Desert tribe, proposing that the Sniffer played a crucial role in their societies by sniffing out valuable plants with medicinal properties.

The Sniffer and the Fisherman Tribe
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  The Sniffer is found in warm ocean ruins, suggesting a connection to the ancient Fisherman tribe.
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  Snort sherds, depicting Sniffers, further solidify their coexistence with the Fisherman tribe.
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  Sniffers dig up torch flower seeds, which can be used to make suspicious stew that grants night vision, a useful ability for exploring ocean monuments.
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  The video suggests that the Fisherman tribe were also healers, utilizing the medicinal properties of plants like torch flowers and pitcher plants, found by Sniffers.
The Sniffer's Origins in the Nether
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  Giant Sniffer fossils found in deserts and soul sand valleys suggest they originated in the Nether.
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  The Sniffer's red and teal coloration aligns with the Nether's red netherrack and teal warped nylium.
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  The Nether's past biodiversity could have supported plants like torch flowers and pitcher plants, which the Sniffers relied on.
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  The video suggests that environmental changes in the Nether, possibly due to the Piglins' industrialization, led to the Sniffers' migration to the overworld.
Domestication and Legacy of the Sniffer
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  The significant size difference between ancient Sniffer fossils and present-day Sniffers suggests domestication and selective breeding by the ancient builders.
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  The Desert tribe, known for their experimentation and exploration, likely introduced the Sniffer to the Fisherman tribe.
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  Despite their usefulness, the Sniffers eventually drowned along with the Fisherman tribe due to rising sea levels, leaving behind only their eggs buried in the ruins.

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Introduction
The video asks the question: "What is the sniffer?"
Introduces the sniffer as an extinct creature whose eggs can be found in warm ocean ruins.
Expresses excitement for the episode and the mystery surrounding the sniffer's lore.
Trails and Tails Update Disappointment
Expresses disappointment with the Trails and Tails update for its lack of focus on ancient lore.
Mentions the update was not as exciting as the Warden update.
Briefly discusses the ancient builders and their division into tribes with specific resources.
The Sniffer and its Ancient Origins
Introduces the sniffer as the winner of the 2022 mob vote.
Highlights the sniffer's unique mechanic of sniffing and digging up special seeds.
Explains the delay in creating a theory video about the sniffer due to difficulties fitting it into existing lore.
Begins to uncover the lost history of the Minecraft sniffer.
Sniffer and the Fisherman Tribe
Discusses how to find sniffer eggs in suspicious sands within warm ocean ruins.
Links the warm ocean ruins to the Fisherman tribe of ancient builders.
Presents evidence of the sniffer's coexistence with the Fisherman tribe through the "snort sherd" pottery.
Explores the possible reasons for the sniffer's coexistence with the Fisherman tribe.
Sniffer's Use and the Importance of Plants
Explains the sniffer's ability to find torch flower and pitcher plant seeds.
Highlights the use of torch flowers in creating suspicious stew, which grants night vision.
Connects the need for night vision to exploring ocean monuments as water levels rose.
Investigates the significance of pitcher plants and their real-world counterparts.
Geographical and Medicinal Connections
Draws parallels between torch flowers and the real-world Nephothia genus (red hot poker or torch plant).
Discusses the geographical origins of both plants in Africa and their alignment with Minecraft biomes.
Examines the "shelter" pottery sherd depicting an acacia tree, suggesting a savannah biome near the ocean.
Reveals the medicinal uses of pitcher plants and torch flowers in indigenous cultures.
The Fisherman Tribe as Healers
Introduces the concept of "inyanga," traditional healers in indigenous cultures.
Proposes that the Fisherman tribe were also healers, utilizing the sniffer to find medicinal plants.
Explains the depiction of sniffers on pottery sherds as a testament to their importance to the tribe.
Giant Sniffers and Domestication
Transitions to discussing the origins of sniffers and their potential size in the past.
Introduces the concept of fossils found underground in the overworld.
Identifies fossil structures that resemble a massive sniffer skeleton.
Explains the size difference between fossil sniffers and present-day sniffers through domestication and natural selection.
Natural Selection and the Sniffer's Size
Elaborates on the process of domestication and how smaller animals were preferred for control and manageability.
Emphasizes the time required for natural selection and domestication to cause significant size differences.
Acknowledges the compressed timeline often used in Minecraft theories for clarity.
Examines the time it would take for sea levels to rise enough to submerge ocean monuments.
The Desert Tribe and the Nether Connection
Points out a flaw in the theory: sniffer fossils are found in deserts, not warm ocean biomes.
Introduces the Desert tribe, known for their scientific advancements and exploration.
Suggests the Desert tribe's experiments with underwater potions and their connection to the Nether.
Proposes that the sniffer's origins lie in the Nether.
Sniffer's Colors and Nether Adaptations
Analyzes the sniffer's coloration and its potential connection to the Nether environment.
Notes that the sniffer's colors don't blend well with overworld biomes but match the Nether's red netherrack and teal warped nileum.
Explains the concept of nileum as a fungus and its potential connection to the sniffer's back coloration.
Draws a parallel with sloths and their algae-covered fur for camouflage.
Six Legs and the Nether's Influence
Addresses the unusual feature of the sniffer having six legs.
Highlights that six-legged mammals don't exist in the real world but are more common in the Nether.
Presents further evidence of the sniffer's Nether origins through the presence of fossils in soul sand valleys.
The Missing Sternum and Confirmation
Focuses on the "fossil_2" labeled as a horizontal sternum.
Explains the sternum's location in a mammal's rib cage.
Reveals that the sternum fossil fits perfectly with the sniffer spine and rib cage fossils, confirming their connection.
The Sniffer's Journey and Extinction
Questions why sniffers don't dig up anything in the Nether if it's their native home.
Suggests that the Nether wasn't always a fiery landscape and may have once supported plant life.
Refers to a previous theory about the Nether's ice age and its past biodiversity.
Blames the Piglins' industrialization for the Nether's transformation and the extinction of plant life.
Survival, the Warped Forest, and the Desert Tribe
Proposes that the surviving sniffers migrated to the overworld in search of food.
Explains why the crimson forest, while visually suitable, would be dangerous for sniffers due to hostile mobs.
Highlights the warped forest as a safer haven due to the presence of passive striders and the hoglins' fear of warped fungus.
Reintroduces the Desert tribe and their entry into the Nether.
The Sniffer's Legacy and Conclusion
Describes the Desert tribe's interest in the sniffer's abilities and their attempt to utilize it.
Explains the domestication process of sniffers and their accidental discovery of new seeds.
Details the transfer of sniffers to the Fisherman tribe due to the suitable environment for the newly discovered plants.
Recounts the Fisherman tribe's use of the plants for medicinal purposes and night vision.
Concludes with the sad fate of the Fisherman tribe and the sniffers due to rising tides.
Encourages viewers to appreciate the sniffer's history and the sacrifices made for its existence.
SoFi Sponsorship
Transitions to a sponsorship segment with SoFi.
Highlights SoFi's features and benefits, including banking, borrowing, and investment options.
Provides testimonials from employees who have benefited from using SoFi.
Encourages viewers to sign up for SoFi using the provided link for a chance to win $10,000.