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Interbane:
What I mean is, there are very few parameters on what's possible to build.  You can build anything you can dream of, from fantastical dystopian sci-fi landscapes to scenes from Lord of the Rings, upside down fortresses, MC Escher style buildings, etc. 

But for some reason, people's creative horizon extends no further than re-creating the real world.  Even when the sky is the limit(figuratively), you find towns that look Podunk USA.  Why build the eiffel tower when you can build a fantastical wizard's tower? 

Another quirk of minecraft that I find annoying is that people build walls around the cities, just like in real life.  What are you protecting against?  An unexpected zombie apocalypse?  There are benefits, I understand, but no wall will keep out a determined griefer unless it has city protection, in which case the point is moot.

I love "aesthetic" walls, built to look good in an artful fashion.  But throwing up a wall of cobblestone is a form of grief in my book.  It's ugly, anyone can do it, and it almost always results in more real estate being consumed than is necessary.  Which is bad in a game where sustainable access to undeveloped real estate is required for a healthy server.

techdude98:
In game name: Techdude98

On Opticraft Since: a while

Coordinates of best build:  x: 873 y: 64 z:5

Desired plot: the largest one.

FNVcourierjon(SigilStone):

--- Quote from: Interbane on September 20, 2012, 09:43:16 pm ---What I mean is, there are very few parameters on what's possible to build.  You can build anything you can dream of, from fantastical dystopian sci-fi landscapes to scenes from Lord of the Rings, upside down fortresses, MC Escher style buildings, etc. 

But for some reason, people's creative horizon extends no further than re-creating the real world.  Even when the sky is the limit(figuratively), you find towns that look Podunk USA.  Why build the eiffel tower when you can build a fantastical wizard's tower? 

Another quirk of minecraft that I find annoying is that people build walls around the cities, just like in real life.  What are you protecting against?  An unexpected zombie apocalypse?  There are benefits, I understand, but no wall will keep out a determined griefer unless it has city protection, in which case the point is moot.

I love "aesthetic" walls, built to look good in an artful fashion.  But throwing up a wall of cobblestone is a form of grief in my book.  It's ugly, anyone can do it, and it almost always results in more real estate being consumed than is necessary.  Which is bad in a game where sustainable access to undeveloped real estate is required for a healthy server.

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Ah ok I understand what you mean

Interbane:
Techdude, you're accepted.  I'll check out your work when I'm online tonight.  I'm sure there's a large plot that will suit your fancy.

FNVcourierjon(SigilStone):


Ok I've decided that I want a medium plot. 

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