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    Bug 
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    Resolution: Fixed
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    1.17.10
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        Confirmed
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        Multiple
Magma cubes should spawn in groups of 1-4 or 2-5 according to the herd sizes given in the vanilla behavior pack spawn_rules\magma_cube.json. However, they only ever spawn one-at-a-time. According to this comment on MCPE-46540 that is because LavaSlime::checkSpawnRules() cancels spawns that would collide with existing entities, and in Bedrock Edition herds attempt to spawn all at the exact same spot (MCPE-66319).
Steps to reproduce
- Create a large platform in a biome that spawns magma cubes.
- Watch.
- Run /kill @e 3 times and keep watching.
Expected result
Magma cubes spawn in groups of 1-4 or 2-5.
Actual result
Magma cubes always spawn alone.
- relates to
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                    MCPE-46540 Large and medium sized magma cube spawn in less than 3x3x2 areas - Resolved
 
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                    MCPE-66319 Multiple mobs spawn on one block at the same time - Resolved
 
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                    MCPE-138160 Zombified piglins do not spawn in groups - Open