Minecraft Building Guide :: Introduction

     Building things and making them look epic in Minecraft is tough.  (Especially with the default texture pack)  You have to have the right sense for aesthetics and know how colors mix and match.  You have to know how to add depth and detail, and you have to know how it ultimately affects the build as a whole.  Building in Minecraft is like painting on a 3D canvas, and this post is devoted to teaching you the basics of how to turn a very simple build into something people will admire.  This will teach you the fundamental concepts for building epic things in Minecraft.

Update :: 8-22-13

Be looking for a new post (most likely) tomorrow night on fundamental Minecraft architecture concepts.

 

 

 

 

 

>> Photos taken by me!

Back to Paradise?...We'll See.

       Hi all!  It has been awhile hasn't it?  Motivation and inspiration have been gone from me for this blog for almost a year now.  Many have commented since that post in October, and thank you for all the friendly, encouraging comments, questions, and feedback!  I will be starting to post again.  How frequently you might ask? 

       It will definitely not be compared to 2012 (at least for the time-being).  My guess is (depending on school work and such) not that much.  I cannot give you a straight answer on this, sorry!  Inspiration is also a factor.  I don't want to whip out crappy content™ when I'm not inspired or feeling totally out of it. I know of many YouTubers that say the exact same thing.  But without question, I am finally back from a massive hiatus, and I hope to see you all soon.

EDIT: I just added an easy way to keep up with my blog: Following by Email

To follow by email! (this is the best way to follow in my opinion): go to the bottom of the page and submit the email address you want updates to be sent to every time I make a new post!

Today's ArchiPic #112 :: Heddal (Stave Church)

     Heddal stave church (Heddal stavkirke) in Norway | Picture courtesy of Wikipedia.org

    Today's ArchiPic is the Heddal (triple nave) Stave Church in the municipality of Notodden in Norway.  It is Norway's oldest stave church.  Look at the layers of roof! :D  This thing was built in the 13th century and has gone through a series of restorations that have changed it slightly from its original appearance.

Circa 1890-1900



             This church has a rich history, but it also has its own legend!  Yes a legend.  Want to see it?

Sources:
>>The Legend and History.
>>Don't know what a "stave church" is? Then check this out!

- More posts to come!  (not as frequent like they used to be in 2012 though, for the foreseeable future at least)