History Trivia / MinecraftStoryMode

* ActorAllusion:
** Gabriel isn't the first time one of Creator/DaveFennoy's characters [[spoiler:[[VideoGame/TheWalkingDead contracts a deadly infection]] because of a major antagonistic force]], depending on your choices.
** On that note, after exiting the snow-covered portal in Episode 6, Lukas (voiced by Creator/ScottPorter) will mutter a "brr, ice lakes" in reference to the [[DangerThinIce fate]] of Porter's character Luke in ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDead'', also by Creator/TelltaleGames.
*** In a strange and amusing {{Aversion}}, the near-identical names was also thought by some fans to be a ''The Walking Dead'' allusion, however lead writer Eric Stirpe confirmed it as just a coincidence.
** Roger L. Jackson, in Episode 6, plays a murderer who wears all-black clothing aside from a white mask, with the voice being used to hide the identity of the person under the mask, similar to [[{{Film/Scream}} Ghostface]].
** In Episode 8,Hadrian uses the phrase "Ta Ta for now", reference to Jim Cummings role as Tigger.
** If Jesse chooses to accompany Lukas and Radar in Season 2 episode 2, they will be forced to run from Snow Golems. [[Creator/YuriLowenthal Radar]] is afraid to jump a large gap and Jesse responds with "Sometimes you've just got to fake it, Radar. [[WesternAnimation/Ben10 Hero time!]]"
** While Petra was the first character voiced by Creator/AshleyJohnson to have a best friend named Jesse, [[WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain she certainly]] [[VideoGame/TheLastOfUsPartII wasn’t the last.]]

* WordOfSaintPaul: The various [[MythologyGag references]] to the [[WebVideo/StampysLovelyWorld Lovely World]] are interpreted by Stampy the [=YouTuber=] to be built because his character felt homesick, according to his Let's Play. However, according to [[WordOfGod Eric Stirpe]], the MCSM incarnations of Stampy and Stacy permanently moved to Beacontown -- according to the game, for "the thrill of adventure". This is either a contradiction between the creators involved, or implies [[HeroOfAnotherStory there's something going on with MCSM Stampy]] that canon refuses to elaborate on.

* IKnewIt: Several correctly guessed that the ninja in Season 2 was Ivor.

** After exiting the snow-covered portal in Episode 6, Lukas (voiced by Creator/ScottPorter) will mutter a "brr, ice lakes" in reference to the [[DangerThinIce fate]] of Porter's character Luke in ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDead'', also by Creator/TelltaleGames.
*** The near-identical names was also thought by some fans to be a ''The Walking Dead'' allusion, however lead writer Eric Stirpe chalked it up as just a coincidence.

* ActingForTwo: Creator/FredTatasciore voices Jack and [[spoiler: Fred]].

** Sky City is based on the popular [=SkyBlock=] game mode commonly found on multiplayer servers, [[spoiler: including the cobblestone generator most players usually build first.]]
* CastingGag: Throughout Episode 6, Dan's hair changes randomly, with a couple characters commenting on it. This is a reference to Dan changing his hair color regularly IRL, and modifying his ''Minecraft'' avatar accordingly when that happens. [[spoiler: In addition, if he's the one who dies third (only possible if Stampy is accused of being the White Pumpkin), then his inventory will include what appears to be an ''actual'' Diamond Minecart.]]

* TheDanza: Fred the admin shares his first name with his voice actor. According to [[WordOfGod Eric Stirpe]], he was named "Fred" because it rhymed with "dead".

* IKnewIt: Several correctly guessed that the ninja was Ivor.

* PostScriptSeason: Episodes 5-8 are this to the [[spoiler: Wither Storm crisis.]] To wit: [[spoiler: Jesse and their new Order of The Stone have spent an indeterminate amount of time after the death of the Wither Storm and Rueben, going on adventures. One of those adventures gives them an enchanted flint and steel, which opens a portal to a new world. After resolving the new world's issues, they suddenly find a large hall full of new portals and new worlds.]]
* PromotedFanboy: Episode 6 has several prominent Youtube-based Let's Players that specialize in Minecraft content as crucial characters.

* WordOfSaintPaul: The various [[MythologyGag references]] to the [[WebVideo/StampysLovelyWorld Lovely World]] are interpreted by Stampy the [=YouTuber=] to be built because his character felt homesick, according to his Let's Play. However, according to [[WordOfGod Eric Stirpe]], the MCSM incarnations of Stampy and Stacy permanently moved to Beacontown--according to the game, for "the thrill of adventure". This is either a contradiction between the creators involved, or implies [[HeroOfAnotherStory there's something going on with MCSM Stampy]] that canon refuses to elaborate on.

* ApprovedByGod: Eric Stirpe has stated in a recent Tumblr post that he fully approves of people making their own fanmade Season 3.

* CelebrityCameo: One of the stranger instances of this happening. Episode 6 of Story Mode features several [=YouTubers=], as well as original characters [=TorqueDawg=] and [=CassieRose=]. However, in an odd coincidence, there actually IS a [=YouTuber=], albeit a low-key ''VideoGame/{{Toontown|Online}}'' [=YouTuber=], with the username of "Cassie Rose", whose subscriber count has doubled since the episode came out. [[NamesTheSame And she is finding this situation to be REALLY weird.]]

** While Petra was the first character voiced by Ashley Johnson to have a best friend named Jesse, [[WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain she certainly wasn’t the last.]]

** It was decided relatively late to add a female Jesse. For most of production, they only planned to have male Jesse.

** A lot more was supposed to happen is Season 2, but got cut due to budget restrictions or other reasons. Em would've appeared if you chose to convince her to come back with you, [=DanTDM=] or Lizzie would've appeared depending on who survived "A Portal to Mystery", and Lukas probably wouldn't have been absent from Episodes 3 and 4 if not for his voice actor becoming a father at that time. Also, they were hoping to do a flashback sequence featuring Romeo, Fred and Xara, all in their Admin forms.

** Lukas had an entirely different design in the original trailer, wearing a striped shirt, vest, and a NiceHat. He also seems to be with the group from the beginning, as opposed to part of the Ocelots.