Hey guys! I've always wanted to build one of those epic spawns in minecraft and maybe try to start a business on it and stuff, but I really don't have the skill level. I'm not sure what techniques are used etc, or if anything can be done for me. I really think it'd be cool if I was able to make something like a cool spawn, so hopefully you guys can give me a tip or two Thanks!
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Oml, You remind me of me last year lol.
I got really good at building by watching youtube videos
My personal top 3 in order would be
MinecraftHammer
AndyisYoda
Grian
I found these really helpful.
I also posted alot of my builds and shared with friends for advice and went from server to server looking at how they built.
Just remember depth is the most important thing.
Goodluck.
I got really good at building by watching youtube videos
My personal top 3 in order would be
MinecraftHammer
AndyisYoda
Grian
I found these really helpful.
I also posted alot of my builds and shared with friends for advice and went from server to server looking at how they built.
Just remember depth is the most important thing.
Goodluck.
Make sure to practice a lot. I personally recommend DivineFreebuild. New members get several 501x501 plots, access to full worldedit and most of voxelsniper. It's also one of the few servers with a community thats aimed at creativity still.
There's also a crapload of fantastic examples on the server.
My advice is, start small and then keep going bigger.
There's a few basic things you need to learn. I'll list them here, so you can pay special attention to them in the tutorials.
1: shape
2: depth
3: color
4: detail
First up, shape. You want shapes that are more complex than a simple box, or even a simple box with a wedge on top (super-basic house).
Try making 3 boxes stacked in a pyramid-shape, then move 1 of the lower boxes half of its length perpendicular to the length of the shape.
Or use a box and a cylinder etc etc.
second, depth. This means that you have more than a single block layer. Since I recommend you dont try to build anything bigger than 50x50, you wont need more than 3 "layers".
Try making a flat wall, then placing blocks in front of it, and cutting a square out of the middle and extending it backwards. You now have 3 layers of depth.
third, color. This is all about your block palette. Since it depends on the style, I recommend you pre-determine a basic palette by placing the blocks next to each other, so you can see how they clash. If needed you can use pick block instead of going into your inventory if you have more than 9 blocks.
fourth: detail. Start off with simple stairs and slabs, but DON'T OVERDO IT. Only use detail to emphasize certain areas. make sure to leave areas relatively clear.
Detailing techniques are best learned by looking at other builds. Just make sure to not copy exactly.
There's also a crapload of fantastic examples on the server.
My advice is, start small and then keep going bigger.
There's a few basic things you need to learn. I'll list them here, so you can pay special attention to them in the tutorials.
1: shape
2: depth
3: color
4: detail
First up, shape. You want shapes that are more complex than a simple box, or even a simple box with a wedge on top (super-basic house).
Try making 3 boxes stacked in a pyramid-shape, then move 1 of the lower boxes half of its length perpendicular to the length of the shape.
Or use a box and a cylinder etc etc.
second, depth. This means that you have more than a single block layer. Since I recommend you dont try to build anything bigger than 50x50, you wont need more than 3 "layers".
Try making a flat wall, then placing blocks in front of it, and cutting a square out of the middle and extending it backwards. You now have 3 layers of depth.
third, color. This is all about your block palette. Since it depends on the style, I recommend you pre-determine a basic palette by placing the blocks next to each other, so you can see how they clash. If needed you can use pick block instead of going into your inventory if you have more than 9 blocks.
fourth: detail. Start off with simple stairs and slabs, but DON'T OVERDO IT. Only use detail to emphasize certain areas. make sure to leave areas relatively clear.
Detailing techniques are best learned by looking at other builds. Just make sure to not copy exactly.
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