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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #15 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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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2012, 10:57:22 pm »
In game name: Techdude98

On Opticraft Since: a while

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

Desired plot: the largest one.

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2012, 11:29:59 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.
Ah ok I understand what you mean


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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2012, 11:49:30 pm »
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.

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2012, 12:02:57 am »


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


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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #20 on: September 22, 2012, 05:01:31 pm »
Whatever plots you guys want, leave a sign at that location.

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2012, 06:33:39 pm »
Ingame: Nhataley

Best Build: well I am learning to build some pretty cool builds.

Time on Opticraft: 4/5 Months.

Desired Plot: A Medium Size Plot










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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #22 on: September 23, 2012, 01:16:15 pm »
In game name:Radlam

On Opticraft Since: March 2012

Coordinates of best build: I don't really build XD.

Desired plot: I don't really mind but I don't want a plot that bad i would just like to be apart of the town. EDIT. Maybe thewholeloaf could build my house for me I noticed him offering on his app.
« Last Edit: September 25, 2012, 05:17:44 pm by Lema »

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2012, 07:39:24 pm »
In game name: bantam2

On Opticraft Since: March 6th, 2012

Coordinates of best build: In metropolis; I will show you in-game.

Desired plot: Well, a large one would be good, but I can roll with any size.

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2012, 04:34:22 am »
Hey Bantam, I made you a VIP a few months back.  I finished the exterior with your help.   :D

Take any open plot you wish.

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #25 on: September 24, 2012, 04:48:16 am »
In game name: Ivy2112

On Opticraft Since: March 2012

Coordinates of best build: (in progress) my home in the end . i can show you cause it is protected

Desired plot: Not sure , i will choose/edit when i see it

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #26 on: September 24, 2012, 07:55:55 am »
In-game name: Matty585
On Opticraft since: Around 3 months
Coordinates of best build: I dun have one yet  :o. But I'm planning to make some kind of big temple
Desired plot: A small nice grassy space, near a lake (if possible) with lots of trees
« Last Edit: September 24, 2012, 11:34:19 pm by Matty585 »




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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #27 on: September 24, 2012, 02:31:11 pm »
In game name: TheWholeLoaf

I've been on opticraft SMP server since january 2012.

My best builds are tied between radlam's house and wratikie's house. I'll MSG u the /homes on the forum. U should check um out when I'm on so I can give u a tour :p

I don't really want a plot. I perfer to build for others rather than myself. If anyone in ur town would like a house made for them send them to me :)
Go check out my website: www.minecraftspawnbuilder.weebly.com

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #28 on: September 25, 2012, 12:15:22 pm »
Hey Bantam, I made you a VIP a few months back.  I finished the exterior with your help.   :D

Take any open plot you wish.

Cheers bro

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Re: Ziggurat - OPEN to Applicants
« Reply #29 on: September 25, 2012, 07:36:25 pm »
Ivy, Matty, Loaf, I'll add you to the region list.