Basic items mode in Skywars isn't very different from the normal gamemode. The only difference is that everyone's equipment is nerfed. I think basic items mode should be like traditional Skywars was back when you couldn't rush people and you actually had to use what was on your island.
Back then, before you fought other players, you had to use what was on your island to gather equipment to fight with. You didn't have any weapons or armor to start with; instead, you were given the materials needed to craft them. You weren't given free blocks, either, so you couldn't just bridge to people in the first several seconds of the game. If you wanted to rush, you had to be significantly faster at getting equipment than your target, and it was challenging.
Getting wood, digging blocks and minerals, watching for other players bridging carelessly, crafting equipment, and making a well-planned attack were what made Skywars its own unique minigame. It wasn't all bridging, fighting, and luck- there was also the need for preparation.
Making this change would provide another way to play Skywars without drawing away any players who would prefer the current version of Skywars since it would just be a different type of Skywars game.
Back then, before you fought other players, you had to use what was on your island to gather equipment to fight with. You didn't have any weapons or armor to start with; instead, you were given the materials needed to craft them. You weren't given free blocks, either, so you couldn't just bridge to people in the first several seconds of the game. If you wanted to rush, you had to be significantly faster at getting equipment than your target, and it was challenging.
Getting wood, digging blocks and minerals, watching for other players bridging carelessly, crafting equipment, and making a well-planned attack were what made Skywars its own unique minigame. It wasn't all bridging, fighting, and luck- there was also the need for preparation.
Making this change would provide another way to play Skywars without drawing away any players who would prefer the current version of Skywars since it would just be a different type of Skywars game.