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Quote from Purechillos

It's alright, nice first attempt anyways
Might wanna work on adding a bit more of a mountain or cliff around it, so it's not just floating there.

Or you could extend the castle walls themselves downward.

I've noticed that commonly, builders of impressive castles go all out and build each part in epic size. Your build in particular would look better, I think, if it were taller. A large build gives plenty of room for decorative elements that unify the design and give it a unique style.

Of the details your build has so far, my favorite is the stairs with the streams of water running beside it. Incorporating waterfalls as a decorative motif throughout your castle design might look really cool. I'd also like to see you play a bit more with the Nether Brick and obsidian that you're using as design accents. They contrast a lot with stone so they're hard to make look right, but they could lead to something really interesting if done well.

Hi Erik, if you'd like to show off screenshots, include them in your post by putting direct links to them in image tags like this:

[img]http://www.example.com/minecraftpictures/picture.png[/img]

If you'd like to advertise your server, then you're in the wrong subforum.  Pick the appropriate Servers subforum instead.  If you follow the forum rules and put effort into your posts, your work will be much more likely to get the attention it deserves.

EDIT: Also, please be aware that we on the Internet can only follow links to the worldwide Web (http://), not links to files on your home computer (file:///).  Many free image hosting sites can help you get your pictures on the Web. I use Photobucket.com; others use imgur.com; there are many others as well.  Get an account on the image hosting site of your choice, upload your pictures to the site, and use the links the site gives you for them.

By the way, the ores in this pack are pretty cool. They fit in quite well with the style of the stone and other most common blocks, and the sharp facets on the emerald and diamond ores are suggestive of what your emerald and diamond blocks look like. Nicely done there.

For a first draft of your first texture pack, this is promising. Most of the natural blocks are textured in a way that's soft and relaxed; it looks pleasant up close or at a distance. But some of the blocks don't look like they belong together in the same pack. For instance, the pine needles have a scratchy, realistic texture that looks out of place in a pack where most other things are smooth and cartoony. Tree leaves and sugar cane are drawn with loving artistic detail, but grass and flowers look like they're made from Play-Doh noodles. The robotically symmetrical spider web also looks strange, since most of the other natural blocks have an organic amount of chaos.

Some stylistic differences within a pack can make sense, if there's a reason behind it. For instance, constructed blocks might use straighter lines than natural blocks. (This is mostly the case in your pack; it makes sense.) Interactive blocks (like crafting tables, ladders, and chests) or uncommon blocks (like diamond block or redstone lamp) might be drawn in greater detail or brighter colors than plain blocks (like cobblestone and dirt). Or not. Consider what looks good and makes sense to you and other Minecraft players.

So my advice is to think through what kind of style or mood you want your texture pack to have; consider how each block compares to the look you're going for, and whether it looks like it would belong in the same work of art as the other blocks. Then change what doesn't fit. And get all the honest feedback you can. You're on to something good; I wish you the best as you keep developing it.

I'm a fan of your FeatherSong and Dandelion packs, and I just now tried out this one. The bright, limited palette brings out the happy RPG feel quite nicely; it reminds me a bit of Quest for Glory I. Unfortunately, the high-contrast palette and high-resolution textures make Dragon Dance fall victim to aliasing, even fairly close up. It's too bad that's so hard to get around; the details in your textures are quite lovely up close.

This pack is adorable, Steelfeathers! I love the sunny palette and whimsical spirals.

Quote from insomniac_lemon

Can I use your ideas to make this a mod?

No. I want this implemented into vanilla, but if it isn't implemented by the time the mod API comes out, I will try and make it myself. I'm a programmer, but not with Java, and I'd like the reason and project to start modding and learning Java.

Hooray! I'm glad we'll get to see this idea implemented whether or not Mojang does it themselves.

Quote from carollwood

Number 9? Anyways, I never knew they broke up!!!

As of August 15. Notch stated it on Twitter: http://twitter.com/notch/statuses/235746965823033345

Quote from Winnermarcelosc

LOL, i thinked she was notch's wife...

Notch and ez aren't together anymore...

...In good news, the latest snapshot has pigs eating carrots and chickens eating seeds. Yay!

Quote from iRockagainst

It is cool but it doesn't really look very medieval.

Quote from codewow

Truly doesn't, I just don't have an official name for the build. It's just a tower to me.

I agree; "Medieval" doesn't fit this tower. "Fantastical" (like from a fantasy) would be a better descriptor. A post title change is in order, at the very least. How about we help Codewow come up with a name for this tower? I'm going to call it the Tower of Spectacle until someone comes up with a better name.

Quote from alcortz

Now this is what an application should look like. Bring your husband. Make it a family party.

Thanks for the welcome! My husband (though he loves other computer games) isn't as much into Minecraft as I am. If he does take an interest, I'll let him know where to apply.

EDIT: If I like what I see on this server, I'll put in a good word for it with other family and friends I play with.

In Game Name: McKathlin
Age: 29 (By the way, I like that this server is family-friendly and welcomes all ages.)
Country: USA
Describe yourself: I'm a software engineer, married to a fellow computer nerd. I love to create beautiful things and help others with their projects. The vanilla server I admin for my family and friends is my pride and joy. This is my first time branching out to play with members of the Minecraft community that I haven't met IRL.

"I will follow the /rules"

I'm looking forward to joining you all once the server is back up, if you'd like to have me.

A while ago, emily_2010 made a good tutorial on how to make a nice looking house. You can find it here.

EDIT: Deadalready's thread on interior design is also helpful and chock-full of ideas.

I love Final Fantasy IV.

The woods and fountains on the north side of town came out looking especially nice. Much of the rest of the town is rather plain; you may want to take a bit more Minecraft artistic license and add some decorative details.

Quote from Rhinopwnsu7timesandahalf

Great suggestions Explosion, I decided not to do goo lagoon because of its simplicity, but i hope to design the other places

I havent made it yet but i will as soon as i make the town, if someone has a server it would help with construction and get things running faster as i can have construction workers to work on it while im gone, plus I cant do it alone

This sounds like a good request to take to the Servers/Looking For forum. Good luck!