Thread:BlueFrackle/@comment-32730094-20200728170003/@comment-24002856-20200731041245

When Minecraft was originally created, the Overworld wasn't meant to be an alien world. Its unearthly traits did emerge from being simplified for gameplay until a certain point. Most Overworld creatures are clearly meant to be simplified Earth creatures, much like its approach to physics, geology, chemistry, engineerng and botany. Those that aren't are corrupted versions of the former (with probably the exception of Villagers).