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Stories can be told in many mediums, and using Minecraft is but one example. Yet, there are few who would use the game itself, rather than animation, to deliver a serious tale. Today, we explore one such story that uses Minecraft as its stage in, “What is Minecraft Whitepine?”

What is Minecraft Whitepine?

IvoryTV’s Minecraft Whitepine is a drama set in the early 1900s that follows a newly hired maid named Ivory joining the staff of the Hemlocke Family in whitepine mansion. There, Ivory must navigate the politics of the house and unexpected tragedy while glimpses of her own past are revealed along the way. All of this is recorded and acted out within Minecraft, making use of vanilla Minecraft avatars, hand-built environments, and select mods to bring the sets to life.

A Unique Experience Within Minecraft

A drama set and filmed within Minecraft may seem a bit odd at first glance, but don’t let that hesitation do you the disservice of missing out. Whitepine masterfully uses the charm of the game combined with engaging writing and beautiful cinematography to create a medium of its very own. One that is worth checking out, even if just for the first episode.

Where to Watch Minecraft Whitepine

Whitepine is available for free on the YouTube channel IvoryTV, found here. At the time of writing, two episodes have been released, with more on the way. Fans of the series can also find additional ways to support Ivory in the video’s description. Supporting the series grants access to behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and more.

To The Story Ahead

It is always exciting to see the boundaries of Minecraft pushed in the pursuit of storytelling. Especially with content that is so high quality! The creativity of the Minecraft community is truly never anything less than astonishing. Until Next Time, BisectHosting =)