A suggestion for single player mode: An option in the configuration to spawn in a doable/achievable location. Minecraft was bad at this if the goal was something other than checking out holes. I am finding the same thing with VS. In five different spawns to check out the game and figure out mechanics, I have never found any medium fertility soil. In one spawn I started in a map that was entirely slate gravel and hills. Another was marshy peat and bogs. It was cool looking, but having to travel an extraordinary distance from the spawn location to find a suitable location for an improvised homestead is a bit too much for me.
How this could be done could vary. I know it is random and probably impossible to guarantee a "good" spawn. And of course a "good" spawn varies from player to player. Just my suggestion, because it was asked, no flames please.
Also, sidenote, potions/poisons could be cool. Better healing options, or poisons to bump up weapon effectiveness.
