Sir Haxx's Almanac of Escapia - Chapter 3
Posted: 03 Nov 2012, 07:24
Good day, ladies and gentleminers!
As I was going about my regular in-game procrastinating, a thought occurred to me: I hardly ever see the great stuff people build. So I asked around and checked in on some fine community members, and what I found inspired me to start this:
Sir Haxx's Almanac of Escapia!
How it works:
- Whenever I log on, I'll ask around if anyone's building anything cool.
- This is your opportunity! Invite me to take a look at your projects! They don't have to be finished, or even any good! Anything goes, not just houses: towns, megastructures, you name it.
- I'll take screenies and write up a critical analysis of your work, complete with a final score.
- Your project will then be entered into the Almanac, to be judged by the masses.
- Feel free to ask me to check out your project, but I won't tour anything by myself. Either you or a well-informed representative will need to show me around, so I can get a true impression of your work.
Anyway, without further ado, let us begin.
Chapter 1
Ingenious Home Solutions with aeroeng15 and DaemonLee
X = -1520, Z = -770 (approx)
My first unwitting victims were Aero and Daemon. I TP'd over to check out their work, and discovered a technological marvel of a house. Daemon was happy to give me a guided tour...
The kitchen! Simply designed, yet with a few smart features. The dispenser-powered fridge caught my eye; this modern kitchen also features a bar, fancy sink and cookbook shelf. The cupboard signs were a nice touch, though Daemon failed to notice the signs looked suspiciously like penises, and now can't unsee it. The dining area utilises a traditional stone-plate-on-fence design. Also note the sweeping glass windows; the house boasts a rather spectacular view of the surrounding forest. I was informed the colourful floor patterns were something to do with music discs, but I merely looked confused and moved swiftly on. Now, here's a contraption which earns my Notchbel Prize for Invention: a simple netherrack block with an attached lever form a charming and functional barbecue!
The lounge! Sofa, coffee table, big TV - the perfect setup for watching the latest episodes of Escapian Idol and Borjan Shore. Of particular interest, there's a Steambox under the TV; why get today's cutting-edge technology when you can get tech that doesn't even exist yet? Now THAT's future-proofing! Apparently this is a pool table. I'm not entirely sure how it works, though I did enjoy waving the pool cue around. Come to think of it, I never did give that back...
Aero's bedroom! Fantastic views once again, as well as a fancy laptop and chess table. The sign is a placeholder for a flower pot when 1.4 comes out; I'm tempted to go and lock it as a stark reminder that nothing is ever truly complete.
The lower levels! Everything a survivalist could want is found below the house; animal pens, piston-powered melon and pumpkin patches, netherwart and cocoa pods, and of course this deceptively simple auto-farming solution. I couldn't help noticing the lack of cacti, reeds and trees, but beggars can't be choosers. Or I just didn't notice them. Moving on.
At the base of the property is an effective mob grinder. The lift sign leads to a lower area in which one can comfortably slaughter skellies falling from above. A tad inhumane, certainly, but effective as all get-out.
And there you have it. The house's large sloped roof makes it a distinctive landmark from all around. Would I live in this house? Certainly. It's functional yet elegant, with almost every farm you could think of under the surface. I'm pleased to rate this build A for Accomplished!
But that's not all; the lower levels of the house aren't finished yet. I'll be sure to return when they are, to see what's improved.
Well, that's the first chapter of my Almanac established. I think it went rather swimmingly, don't you? I'm eagerly awaiting Escapia's next surprises, but until next time, cheerio!
As I was going about my regular in-game procrastinating, a thought occurred to me: I hardly ever see the great stuff people build. So I asked around and checked in on some fine community members, and what I found inspired me to start this:
Sir Haxx's Almanac of Escapia!
How it works:
- Whenever I log on, I'll ask around if anyone's building anything cool.
- This is your opportunity! Invite me to take a look at your projects! They don't have to be finished, or even any good! Anything goes, not just houses: towns, megastructures, you name it.
- I'll take screenies and write up a critical analysis of your work, complete with a final score.
- Your project will then be entered into the Almanac, to be judged by the masses.
- Feel free to ask me to check out your project, but I won't tour anything by myself. Either you or a well-informed representative will need to show me around, so I can get a true impression of your work.
Anyway, without further ado, let us begin.
Chapter 1
Ingenious Home Solutions with aeroeng15 and DaemonLee
X = -1520, Z = -770 (approx)
My first unwitting victims were Aero and Daemon. I TP'd over to check out their work, and discovered a technological marvel of a house. Daemon was happy to give me a guided tour...
The kitchen! Simply designed, yet with a few smart features. The dispenser-powered fridge caught my eye; this modern kitchen also features a bar, fancy sink and cookbook shelf. The cupboard signs were a nice touch, though Daemon failed to notice the signs looked suspiciously like penises, and now can't unsee it. The dining area utilises a traditional stone-plate-on-fence design. Also note the sweeping glass windows; the house boasts a rather spectacular view of the surrounding forest. I was informed the colourful floor patterns were something to do with music discs, but I merely looked confused and moved swiftly on. Now, here's a contraption which earns my Notchbel Prize for Invention: a simple netherrack block with an attached lever form a charming and functional barbecue!
The lounge! Sofa, coffee table, big TV - the perfect setup for watching the latest episodes of Escapian Idol and Borjan Shore. Of particular interest, there's a Steambox under the TV; why get today's cutting-edge technology when you can get tech that doesn't even exist yet? Now THAT's future-proofing! Apparently this is a pool table. I'm not entirely sure how it works, though I did enjoy waving the pool cue around. Come to think of it, I never did give that back...
Aero's bedroom! Fantastic views once again, as well as a fancy laptop and chess table. The sign is a placeholder for a flower pot when 1.4 comes out; I'm tempted to go and lock it as a stark reminder that nothing is ever truly complete.
The lower levels! Everything a survivalist could want is found below the house; animal pens, piston-powered melon and pumpkin patches, netherwart and cocoa pods, and of course this deceptively simple auto-farming solution. I couldn't help noticing the lack of cacti, reeds and trees, but beggars can't be choosers. Or I just didn't notice them. Moving on.
At the base of the property is an effective mob grinder. The lift sign leads to a lower area in which one can comfortably slaughter skellies falling from above. A tad inhumane, certainly, but effective as all get-out.
And there you have it. The house's large sloped roof makes it a distinctive landmark from all around. Would I live in this house? Certainly. It's functional yet elegant, with almost every farm you could think of under the surface. I'm pleased to rate this build A for Accomplished!
But that's not all; the lower levels of the house aren't finished yet. I'll be sure to return when they are, to see what's improved.
Well, that's the first chapter of my Almanac established. I think it went rather swimmingly, don't you? I'm eagerly awaiting Escapia's next surprises, but until next time, cheerio!