TIPS/TRICKS THURSDAYS: How to Get Diamonds in Your First Five Hours of Gameplay

Hey guys, MG here to give you tips on how to get Diamonds quickly and easily along with some safety precautions for those tricky diamonds hiding in the ceiling right above lava.  First of all, you never dig directly above or below you in the case that the last diamond of the bunch is held together by toothpicks right over lava, with you standing on it.  What you should do is dig down the block next to and make sure it is safe before jumping in, then mine the diamond while crouching forward so you can catch the diamond.  To get them on your first day, all you have to do is jump down into a ravine or hole that is deep, find a long cave and you are set for life with an Iron pick and stone backup tools.  Torches aren't necessary if you have your brightness maxed out but are preferable since you can stave off mobs with the skin-searing light of fire.

 The only before-hand precautions for the surface is to chop down some trees and get the regular survivors needs (Food, Crafting Table, Etc.) and you will be ready to tackle the moldy, blood matted caves of Minecraftia!