After running several large servers and spending waaaay to much time doing admin stuff I have backed off to a small 6 player server of clan mates and began a survival build. I started this build about 2 weeks ago and I have been working on it on and off since. I had just finished playing Skyrim and was feeling like I needed to plop on a viking helmet and run around screaming. Instead I opted to start building a village from scratch. Below are several photos of the construction process to date. I still have a ton of work to do but I thought that a thread on the forums would keep me focused on finishing it.
The Great Hall that I am working on is to be the towns main focal point and security. It houses 2 Blacksmiths on each side which I have tied into the main fireplaces of the building. This kills 2 birds with one stone. It provides heat for warmth and fire for the smiths. On the underside of the great hall is also the kitchens which connect to the fireplaces as well. I wanted my great Hall to have a massive dinning table for my Vikings to feast on. How do you hold up such a large table ...why with GIANT chains. I am still trying to gather enough Iron for these and I expect it to take me another few weeks to accomplish.
temp survival shelter underneath the Hall will eventualy be converted into kitchens and Servant Rooms 2012-02-16_12.29.35 by lenslicker, on Flickr
The one thing I have come to hate greatly is cutting down trees especially the trees with branches. To date I have cut down 4,725 wood blocks in my build. I am currently in the process of De-foresting the area I built in and I spent time finding Pine Trees which I will be replacing the forest with as they do not have branches. This should save me more time as I will not have to build scaffolding to get into the leaves and find that one hidden block of wood.
Anyways I hope you guys enjoy this I will post more as the build goes along.
Superb job! Excellent detail, good choice of materials and definitely has a Nordic style to it. I can totally see in this a group of Vikings having a feast celebrating a successful hunt.
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hahah thanks for the input and no it doesn't de-motivate me. Currently I am more focused on laying everything out before I start the details. Have no fear as this comes along things will change and I usually don't do the details until the very end.
The Great Hall that I am working on is to be the towns main focal point and security. It houses 2 Blacksmiths on each side which I have tied into the main fireplaces of the building. This kills 2 birds with one stone. It provides heat for warmth and fire for the smiths. On the underside of the great hall is also the kitchens which connect to the fireplaces as well. I wanted my great Hall to have a massive dinning table for my Vikings to feast on. How do you hold up such a large table ...why with GIANT chains. I am still trying to gather enough Iron for these and I expect it to take me another few weeks to accomplish.
Early layout and starter cabin
2012-02-05_12.29.30 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Moving everything under the Great Hall
2012-02-05_13.25.30 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Working on the framing and roof also a nice sunset
2012-02-06_01.10.15 by lenslicker, on Flickr
2012-02-06_01.10.38 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Decided it was not long enough
2012-02-06_13.00.23 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Changed the framing a bit and finishing the backside
2012-02-08_13.09.31 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Fireplaces installed and Roof installed
2012-02-08_15.07.01 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Outside doing some detail work
2012-02-08_15.07.35 by lenslicker, on Flickr
how its looking on my map
2012-02-16_12.28.36 by lenslicker, on Flickr
one of the blacksmiths etched out and waiting for details
2012-02-16_12.28.43 by lenslicker, on Flickr
Great Table up and chains temp made of dirt- Trying to decided if I like obsidian or Iron Blocks
2012-02-16_12.30.01 by lenslicker, on Flickr
From Above
2012-02-16_12.31.28 by lenslicker, on Flickr
temp survival shelter underneath the Hall will eventualy be converted into kitchens and Servant Rooms
2012-02-16_12.29.35 by lenslicker, on Flickr
The one thing I have come to hate greatly is cutting down trees especially the trees with branches. To date I have cut down 4,725 wood blocks in my build. I am currently in the process of De-foresting the area I built in and I spent time finding Pine Trees which I will be replacing the forest with as they do not have branches. This should save me more time as I will not have to build scaffolding to get into the leaves and find that one hidden block of wood.
Anyways I hope you guys enjoy this I will post more as the build goes along.