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Detailed Oasis Residence

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Update IV + V + VI + VII + VIII + IX (Final Update)

- With a bit of leeway in terms of "shedding", I managed to make some progress with the time I have. This includes the replacement of the main facades with a masculine and feminine face (Central and East Wing), detailing that is susceptible to modification, progress on the perimeters, and extensions to shell stacks that gives me a sense of direction.

- Since the build is being raised from the ground without a formal plan, juggling between ideas before consolidation can take hours. This ...

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Latest build Update III (Loadshedding update)

- Structural progress that affords a couple of screenshots, though very rudimentary because of the lack of time I currently have for building, and the shit loadshedding times in my area (scheduled power outages four to five times a day because of severe electrical load on power plants)

- I'm not sure how radical the layout will change, but when I finally decide upon a desir...

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Brainstorming (Updated)

Before I start my next build, I'll take a day or two to discipline myself by focusing on my health (exercise), meditation (prayer and inner development), and an extended fast (isolation from desires and abstinence from food).

I'm honestly not sure what my next build will be, but I usually come up with something in moments of solitude. It should be noted that painting, sketching, playing Minecraft, and other creative tasks are basically a fun escape for me, so as long as I'm around I'll ...

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Scandinavian Residence

Version: 1.12.2

Resource Pack: ModernHD (Adds a beautiful modern touch to contemporary builds!)

Mod: Little Tiles

Shader: 2023-11-16 14:22:40 +0000 UTC View Post

Scandinavian House (Update II + III + IV)

Update II:

- Extensive progress externally, though I still have a long way to go with finer detail and palette choices. It's not often considered, but some forms of architecture can actually benefit from mismatched colors. Conflicting hues if you will; maybe I can draw from such an ideal.

- Modern Scandinavian builds prefer minimalism over clutter. This however does not mean that open spaces should be stamped with an object here or there, nor does stacking clutt...

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Modern Scandinavian (Update I)

After taking a breather from the excessive ideas I had to constantly contemplate for my upcoming builds, I think two days were enough to settle back into doing some creative work. As before mentioned, I want to challenge myself with a new building style. Adding Little Tiles to the blender makes things far more challenging compared to vanilla builds, since you have to painstakingly handcraft every piece of furniture that accommodates the particular style you select, blend it in with other obje...

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Scandinavian Build

Ambition:


After completing my latest Vanilla/FlowsHD build, I want to challenge my patience with a Scandinavian build with Little Tiles. Since I have an audience that utilize LT on their servers, I figured it would be fair to cater for them as well despite the fact that working with miniature blocks can severely tax the creative faculties when your patience is already hanging on a thread lol. 

I've never really familiarized myself with...

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Small community garden I made In a rural area

I've been working on this garden for some time now on my own expense. Figured it would be pretty cool to show you how its progressed since I started this small project in my free time. It should be noted that this area was arid an barren without any sign of life in the soil, so I tilled it, carried a ton of wood chippings to the area, collect old logs, bricks from the nearby residential construction site, untreated wood shavings, chicken manure, tons of commercial compost, organic potting soi...

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Modern Journey Residence (Pure vanilla & FlowsHD)

Versions: 1.19.2 for FlowsHD, and 1.20.1 for the pure vanilla version

Resource Pack: Pure vanilla and FlowsHD independently

Mods: None (Plugins = 2023-10-31 18:57:38 +0000 UTC View Post

Modern Residence Baseline (Update)

I've spend about half an hours to clear out the area of a vanilla generated world to find a baseline I can work with before raising the house from the ground. I do have a grip on where I'm going, but the end result is of course still a blur that will eventually be worked out as the building process continues. As before mentioned, everything I create comes from my own perspective If a predetermined direction does not come from the prerequisites of a commission, this alone can usually have the ...

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Modern Ambitions

Ambition:

My last build took a considerable chunk of time to finish. Opting for a modern structure might take half the time to complete (hopefully), and will be welcomed as a desirable sight for a change. I'm not sure how I'm going to approach the build when I decide to raise it from the ground, but I'll figure it out when I'm on the plain field.

Suggestions:

If you guys have any suggestions that's not over the top in terms of size at presen...

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Remnant Of The Nobles (Download)

Version: 1.18.2 - 1.19.2

Resource Pack: Conquest Reforged

Mods: Conquest Reforged with its incredible addition; Vi...

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Update II + III + IV + V (Expansion & Progress)

Significant progress on structural layout, geographical detail, and interior sectioning with -pardon my language- a shitload of work to be done on basically everything.

Though the build might take the image of a Roman Forum, I'd much rather consider it as a personal Palace. I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to build the residence aside from the fact that the Palace itself will act as a place of refuge, Implying that it will be a place of exploration while you make a living ...

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Update I - building assets

Breakdown:

After being satisfied with my recent Conquest Reforged build, one of my stalled commissions will be put into gear. Being honestly not sure how I'm going to get to all of the builds I still have to put in motion, I'll slowly start working from a point, and work my way down the list with Olympic level patience and commitment whilst  keeping my health balanced and my mind up to date.

I'm sure most already put one and one together with...

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Detailed Neo-Classical Mansion (1.19.2+)

Version: 1.19.2+ (JAVA)

Resource Pack: None (Recommended and illustrated - 16x16 StayTrue)

Mods: None

Shader: BSL

Architectural Style: Neo-Classical Ma...

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Vanilla Mansion Update

Despite being super busy balancing my life with strenuous exercise, social relations, reading, and a ton of obligations in-between, I still managed to some how squeeze in enough time to make progress on my latest build. Honestly, trying to maintain focus on creative work while never really taking time for proper rest has an incredibly draining effect on the body and mind. I truly appreciate you guys sticking around to support me despite delays and duties I have to fill out aside from Minecraf...

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Juggling Ideas!

After taking a day or two to relax the mind and body, some exercise and meditation were definitely in order. As before mentioned, being transfixed to a screen most certainly has an impact on all faculties if balance is not maintained. Since good health is my usual route, clearing the mind from excess clutter while keeping the body in check is a no brainer.

Having said that, I think I'm ready to brainstorm some new ideas before continuing with pending commissions. 

Hel...

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Detailed Mansion (1.19.2+ Download)

Version: 1.19.2+

Resource Pack: Patrix 32x32 (Standalone as always, no CIT or custom heads)

Mods: None

Shader: BSL

Architectural Style: Traditional, Cottage, Contemporary

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Commission Mansion in the making!

After taking a break for a day or two, perhaps three, I'll start working on a Mansion commissioned by one of my Patrons. Extended details will be brought to light, preferences discussed, and personal input concerning the construct will all be elaborated in time. Fortunately, as it has been since my first commission, the build will be available for you guys as well, so there is no exclusivity to one person, which is pretty awesome haha.

Balancing reading, fasting, exercise, meditation, a...

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Highly-Detailed Dutch Abode!

Version: 1.12.2

Resource Pack: Conquest Reforged (arguably the best medieval RP)

Mod: 2023-08-15 07:12:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Progress! (New Screenshots)

After playing around with a couple of ideas, contrary to my sketch, I have a mental layout that will be put into perspective from this point forward. As before mentioned, I'm going to stick with 18th - 19th century Dutch architecture with strong medieval influence. Accompanying me on this build will be my all time favorite, and arguably the best medieval Resource Pack to date; Conquest Reforged. If you're a builder and haven't tried it out, you're honestly missing an opportun...

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Juggling Ideas!

Greetings, hope you're all still doing well. Come Monday, I'll try to sketch out the layout for my next build that will focus on a Medieval theme. I'm not sure what complimentary RP I'm going to use that will compliment said build, but I'm sure I'll eventually figure it out haha. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. 

The style I have in mind is something akin to Cape Dutch architecture, which is a style I've familiarized myself with being housed in Southern Africa at the mome...

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Contemporary Survival (Vanilla 1.19.2)

Version: 1.19 - 1.20

Mods: None (Plugins = WorldEdit & Optifine)

Resource Pack: None (Included and recommended = Faithful 32x32)

Shader: 2023-07-26 14:29:53 +0000 UTC View Post

Commission Build - Gratitude - Fasting

Commission build:

Greetings, hope you're all still doing well. Having planned on taking a break from building for a couple of days, I'm once again tempted to accept a commission for a modest contemporary residence prompted by one of my Patrons. Of course, being offered an opportunity to better my craft simply can't be refused, so I'll brainstorm a couple of ideas, or simply play around on a Flat World to get a grip on where I'm going with my new build.

As with mos...

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Ultimate Survival Villa (1.19+)

Version: 1.19.2 - 1.20.0

Mods: None (Plugins = World Edit & Optifine)

Resource Pack: Patrix 32x32 (Standalone as always, no CIT or CH)

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Pure vanilla survival (1.19.2+ Download)

Version: 1.19.2 - 1.20.0 (Fabric/Iris Compatible)

Resource Pack: None (Plugins World-Edit & Optifine)

Mods: None

Shader: BSL

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Progress

Update IV:

After being offline for quite some time with conveyed reason, I decided to continue with the exterior of my large build. The interior has been split into three layers (floors) for maximum aesthetic to function ration which affords more rooms and internal infrastructure. I'm not sure how I'm going to approach the interior, but I'm sure I'll figure something out, I always do under whichever circumstance. 

I have a rough estimate with percentage count...

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Juggling ideas! (Large Medieval House)

-Ideas:

Not having any commissions at the moment, nor a rough idea on what I should build next, I'll play around with a couple of blocks till something becomes apparent. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears, if not, than I'll eventually come up with something structured for survival.

Charity:

As always, with every monthly payment, I'll be giving a large share of what we made this month for those who have practically nothing to go by,...

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Highly Detailed Georgian Mansion

Version: 1.19.2 (Forge and Fabric compatible)

Resource Pack: MassiveCraft 32x32 (no custom heads; never used them)

Mods: None (Plugins = WorldEdit & Optifine)

Shader: Config...

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