Minecraft Multiplayer: GWJ World

skylarhawk wrote:

In other news, who's feeling like going on an expedition for horses? The latest update from Mojang says we'll be getting horses sometime next week.

If anyone wants to make an expedition party, there's a few chunks of plains on the NW border of the Witch Works that I was thinking of expanding post update. Obviously we can all go find new chunks to get horses post update, but in the spirit of our recent, more community centered discussion, I thought I'd make an open invitation for anyone that wants to come look with me. We'll be finding us some mounts and riding back to spawn in style. I've got about 5 or 6 saddles and materials for plenty of leads, so if more than that many people want to go exploring with me we'll need more saddles.

Sounds good to me, now that I actually know how to get to the Witch Works. Just tell me when.

sometimesdee wrote:

Sounds good to me, now that I actually know how to get to the Witch Works. Just tell me when.

I'm not positive when 1.6 will be out (or when the server will be updated to it) but I'd assume that we should be able to plan a trip for Saturday. Also, I'm working on that rail line, so it should be a lot smoother of a trip out there, but to make things easier on people, I'd suggest we meet at spawn.

Edit: Saturday being next Saturday, since 1.6 will be released sometime next week.

To be clear, Saturday 6/29, right?

sometimesdee wrote:

To be clear, Saturday 6/29, right?

Yep

Also, we do have TONS of space on the current map, perhaps give the city thing a go voluntarily?

The_Shrike wrote:

Also, we do have TONS of space on the current map, perhaps give the city thing a go voluntarily?

Somebody start it and see what happens. I can certainly see the appeal of a secondary home closer to the central community resources.

The only problem with building it on the current map is it would have to be a bit from spawn. Spawn is a little built up at the moment

Zudz wrote:

Can I get in on this? Username is Nosdarb.

Done.

Norfair wrote:

The only problem with building it on the current map is it would have to be a bit from spawn. Spawn is a little built up at the moment

Easy enough to set up a nether portal link. As the purpose isn't to prep the current spawn but just see what works and doesn't, no need to tear down what's already there.

Alright, so I'm thinking of starting up a city.

I would probably just lay out a road system with some major roads, level off the land a bit and light up the whole place. As a side project I would most likely build an automated farm system and maybe an automated sorting system but that's after everybody moves in.

I have two ideas for a place and no idea for a name

First site

IMAGE(http://i.imgur.com/j6BKqMv.jpg)

It's out in the open, relatively close to the rail line and iron mine. Should be a really quick run through the nether to here.
Second site.

IMAGE(http://i.imgur.com/E3WbgeI.png)

To the south of spawn but still pretty close. We could probably build a harbor and docks along the ocean. It is a bit less crowded here so we wouldn't run into anybody else.

Opinions and name suggestions are appreciated.

Oooh, random thought: We can name the main streets after the people who help build )

Norfair wrote:

Alright, so I'm thinking of starting up a city.

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IMAGE(http://i.imgur.com/E3WbgeI.png)

To the south of spawn but still pretty close. We could probably build a harbor and docks along the ocean. It is a bit less crowded here so we wouldn't run into anybody else.

Opinions and name suggestions are appreciated.

Oooh, random thought: We can name the main streets after the people who help build )

I like the second site, and I'm huge fan of a harbor. Not that boats are super useful, just, it sounds really pretty/fun. Either site works for me though.

I also vote for the second site. I always like having things on/near water if at all possible.

if you go for the second spot feel free to use my base as the jumping off point, its that lit up island in the middle of the ocean.

Funnily enough that's where I was going to build a 300 x 300 city but I decided it was too much work for one person and since Cordelia kind of tapered off at the end I didn't think there would be any interest. And of course at the moment I don't even want to play minecraft, so I don't even feel like helping now that there is interest. Figures.

I so want to build a wall like this now.

So are we resetting in a week or so? What's the outcome on that?

Robear wrote:

So are we resetting in a week or so? What's the outcome on that?

My impression was that, instead of resetting, there was going to be an expedition to find distant horses.

Cool.

It's not a big place right now, but I started a desert city way out in the boonies and construction has stalled. If anyone wants to take over or contribute, it's out here:

http://mc.liquidmantis.com/overviewe...

There is a Nether portal, and a relatively safe path to get there - I called the place Avampost, and it's fairly well-marked.

Norfair wrote:

I so want to build a wall like this now.

That's a sweet design!

Gremlin wrote:
Robear wrote:

So are we resetting in a week or so? What's the outcome on that?

My impression was that, instead of resetting, there was going to be an expedition to find distant horses.

This. And so far, it's just sometimesdee and I. We haven't settled on a time yet, but if it works for people, I'm thinking sometime around 9 AM PST, but if that's too late or early for people, it's clearly open for discussion. I think the server is EST, but I really don't know what's the most common time zone here.

We could also just build inside New Solara too since the wall is almost done.

The second site has the advantage of waterfront property and lots of sand, so we can make all the constructions out of sandstone (if we want consistency) or use a lot of glass.

Also, boats.

So, getting ready for those horses, and I was thinking about getting a stable ready for them this week before the expedition this coming weekend. I was thinking of building it this area:

IMAGE(http://frozenhawk.net/pix/GWJ-MC/stable-plot.jpg)

Since it's really close to both spawn and The_Shrike's Pagoda, I figured it'd be better to ask before building. Any thoughts?

Works for me. I've got materials to contribute, such as more slabs for the path. I'll put stuff in a chest by my gate.

skylarhawk wrote:
Norfair wrote:

Alright, so I'm thinking of starting up a city.

[...]

IMAGE(http://i.imgur.com/E3WbgeI.png)

To the south of spawn but still pretty close. We could probably build a harbor and docks along the ocean. It is a bit less crowded here so we wouldn't run into anybody else.

Opinions and name suggestions are appreciated.

Oooh, random thought: We can name the main streets after the people who help build )

I like the second site, and I'm huge fan of a harbor. Not that boats are super useful, just, it sounds really pretty/fun. Either site works for me though.

The 2nd site is close to my rail line that you are welcome to tap into or expand. It runs in a line from Filgaia to Hueco Mundo. Only drawback is I recall there being a abandoned mine system in that area.

Can I get added to this server? SkylarHawk has been talking it up to me. I'll likely only play sporadically as I'm thoroughly enjoying Neverwinter with most of my limited gaming time but there is always times for breaks

Username: LtLysias

Lysias wrote:

Can I get added to this server? SkylarHawk has been talking it up to me. I'll likely only play sporadically as I'm thoroughly enjoying Neverwinter with most of my limited gaming time but there is always times for breaks

Username: LtLysias

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It can't be helped. I'm a bit of an addict...

Lysias wrote:

Can I get added to this server?

Done!

Question. The complex in the desert next to spawn (with the pumpkins, colored sheep, etc). Was that built from scratch or did it start as an NPC village?

Also, are there any active NPC villages? I have never seen one before and was just curious.

In the discovered area there's few left that haven't been touched by players. I had two myself but some crazy monster in the night kept kidnapping my villagers till there was none left and then i just took down the towns for materials.