Holy crap it's been a while. Internet died for about two weeks, and then school started. Yup, things got away from me. Plus, I'm finding it hard to get inspired enough to do something, probably due to the fact that I'm tired of the stuff the game has. When 1.9 happens, I'll jump back in 24/7. Either way, I'm still going to build that village, which is the only thing I feel like doing. I'll also try to get more updates out soon, but I need ideas for what to do...
When the night falls, the jungle reveals its malice...
Enchantment Shrine:
Creepers have thwarted my building efforts for too long! I went to fill up the dark space underneath the enchanting area and found zombies and the creepers that would cause the pictured destruction.
After I cleaned it up it looked rather nice.
Once I get the cow farm producing more leather, I can start making bookshelves. Right now my sword has a mere sharpness 1 enchant, but I'm hoping I'll be able to get looting and pick ax with fortune later. Then I'll be swimming in diamonds!
My nether portal shrine has been changed as well. It looks way better.
Well, that's that entry. It really has been a while. So many distractions. I've been playing a snapshot world, Fallout NV, and other things. I'm getting back into it now.
Cool, I like your 'enchantment shrine'. I always end up squashing mine into a tiny room. I might adopt something similar to your approach for my current base. I already built my enchantment room, but as soon as I get enough books I'll either move it or just build another. Also, your house is very homey, I like your use of the leaves.
My sheep don't seem to have a concept of grazing. Eat you {censored expletive}, and grow wool!
Random Things:
The portal... thingy... has been completed. I gave it a roof, and soon I will add a path from the thingy (I need a name) to my house's porch. I can move on to giving the enchantment shrine a roof, a dome perhaps, as well as other building projects.
In an effort to acquire some much needed flint, I towered up into the sky on a platform of gravel and dug back down. I took the opportunity to snap some screenshots of my island in the moonlight.
Using my newly collected wheat, I led three of my sheep from the beach to the grassy area near my animal pens. The fourth sheep mysteriously disappeared while leading them past the nether portal. I soon discovered that I would need a pen for them as they simply wandered in every which way, making my wool collection far harder. And I still have to find the fourth sheep. Surely he didn't take a trip to hell did he?
Of course he did. Well then nether sheep, if you want to be here, then I'll just let you be.
Meanwhile, the other sheep had scattered into the jungle. This climbed a tree, which means he won't eating as much grass, and by extension, not producing wool for a rug. I think they all need to be thrown in a nice big pit.
Tragedy (again):
Nether sheep had a fatal accident. Not far from the portal, he walked right into a lavafall. I suppose it takes more than a thick coat of wool to survive the harsh environment down in here. I collected his cooked mutton, but didn't eat it. Nether sheep needs a memorial to honor his brave choice and determined attitude.
I buried Nether Sheep's mutton and proceeded to construct a gravestone. Then I heard the foul screech of a ghast, and suddenly what was a lovely funeral service became a brutal and fiery war zone. The ghast, drifting far enough away to dodge my arrows, managed to kill me. The nerve of some things. Now I needed a funeral for myself.
It all turned out well, considering the circumstances, and Nether Sheep got to be buried in the place he loved so dearly (and foolishly).
Inspired by a comment left by a reader, I decided to build a bridge. With a few stacks of oak planks, I managed to get pretty far offshore.
So close, yet so far. It was good that there was a forest here, and I was able to get the bridge all the way to the beach. In fact, this was the area where I got most of my wood supplies, since I feel bad tearing up my island's poor jungle.
The wood I collected got me almost all of the way back. It won't be done for a while, but at least I don't have to swim or sail a crappy boat.
Enchantment Shrine Completion:
I encountered a witch on the unfinished roof of the enchantment shrine. It was only the latest of skirmishes in the ongoing witch war. One day Fritz will see justice.
Shrodinger seemed to approve of the buildings progress.
Well, the inside is finished. Its roomy, has fence windows, a domed ceiling (which may or may not need a chandelier), and all the bookshelves needed for level 30 enchants. I immediately enchanted pickaxes, mostly getting efficiency 1, but one got fortune 1.
The outside in all its glory.
The view from the water. The portal tower is visible nearby.
Awesome Things:
Meet Oliver everyone! He's another friend from another world. Like Fritz, his identity does not exist on just one world.
After his taming, me and Oliver went on a journey through the mainland's plains looking for a horse. We were successful, and brought back this beauty (over the new bridge I may add). I found her with a colt and another adult. It took this one because she was the fastest of the two, though not the one with the highest health points. Don't worry, I'm going to have to get a lead and bring back the rest of the family. Now I just need a slime.
During mining I listened to Palladio, to purge boredom, and used a fortune pick, to boost output. Here are the results. I'm only two diamonds from finishing the boots. However, I wish the pick would double the diamonds it got more often.
Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — "No, you move
A picturesque view of the island from the mainland tree farm. Suddenly isolation seems like a long-forgotten dream.
Sheep and Spoils:
Ah, the spoils of war. Another witch fell victim to the frenzied spam-clicking of my sword, and it dropped quite a prize. The potion is to useful to be sacrificed to the witch burning pit. It's a shame as the burning has brought a lot of vengeful satisfaction.
I finally got the sheep dumped in their own personal pit of doom... I mean happiness and love. Yes, a pit of happiness and love. I'm not cruel at all. Anyway, I dyed one yellow for some much needed variety. And with the sheep contained, I was able to collect wool far faster.
With the wool, I was able to weave myself a beautiful rug, and I hung up some paintings to give my room a finishing touch.
This zombie loved the decorations so much he decided to take up residence on my window frame. I'm not even sure how he got there, climbed a tree perhaps? Regardless of how he arrived, he robbed me of my precious sleep. In response, I broke open my window and promptly hurled him off. He didn't die of course, and I had to head outside to finish him off. Oliver, although sitting, moved around in the first floor, trying to help me out. Darn buggy dogs.
I dug out the area below my house to make a nice pen for my horse, who needs a name by the way. I like it, and it will look even nicer when the grass finishes growing. Zombies also liked it, and continually halted my construction to offer constructive criticism through means of biting. Their advice was not appreciated, and they were hacked to pieces.
Road Building:
The problem I've been having with my nether portal is that it is hard to reach. Before this, I had to walk along the side of a steep sand beach, which was a pain. I've solved this problem by carving a tunnel through the portal's adjacent hill and hooking it up to a path.
The tunnel is well lit and lined with sandstone.
The tunnel's exit.
The wooden path then weaves through the jungle to the back of my porch. Now I don't have to clamor through undergrowth and vines. Monster attacks will still be a problem, but the jungle will soon be lit up with torches anyway. In fact, between the road building and the sheep, this is starting to remind me of Settlers of Catan. No robber please!
I actually really like the fritz monument. I would replace the torches behind the leaves with glowstone as soon as possible.
by c0yote
I tried it with terrible results. I gave my wife my glasses for a second, a creeper showed up and now my wife is pregnant.
Stupid 3D..
I really like the look of that path going through the jungle. And uh.. I think that poor ocelot broke it's front legs! D:
>> Implying I have a signature
Holy crap it's been a while. Internet died for about two weeks, and then school started. Yup, things got away from me. Plus, I'm finding it hard to get inspired enough to do something, probably due to the fact that I'm tired of the stuff the game has. When 1.9 happens, I'll jump back in 24/7. Either way, I'm still going to build that village, which is the only thing I feel like doing. I'll also try to get more updates out soon, but I need ideas for what to do...
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
This is an amazing journal. Please continue it.
Such a sad story.
If you say plz because it's shorter than please, then I will say no because it is shorter than yes
Entry 11:
When the night falls, the jungle reveals its malice...
Enchantment Shrine:
Creepers have thwarted my building efforts for too long! I went to fill up the dark space underneath the enchanting area and found zombies and the creepers that would cause the pictured destruction.
After I cleaned it up it looked rather nice.
Once I get the cow farm producing more leather, I can start making bookshelves. Right now my sword has a mere sharpness 1 enchant, but I'm hoping I'll be able to get looting and pick ax with fortune later. Then I'll be swimming in diamonds!
My nether portal shrine has been changed as well. It looks way better.
Well, that's that entry. It really has been a while. So many distractions. I've been playing a snapshot world, Fallout NV, and other things. I'm getting back into it now.
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
Awesome!! So glad to see this wonderful journal back after such a long time. Keep up the good work!
>> Implying I have a signature
Cool, I like your 'enchantment shrine'. I always end up squashing mine into a tiny room. I might adopt something similar to your approach for my current base. I already built my enchantment room, but as soon as I get enough books I'll either move it or just build another. Also, your house is very homey, I like your use of the leaves.
Entry 12:
My sheep don't seem to have a concept of grazing. Eat you {censored expletive}, and grow wool!
Random Things:
The portal... thingy... has been completed. I gave it a roof, and soon I will add a path from the thingy (I need a name) to my house's porch. I can move on to giving the enchantment shrine a roof, a dome perhaps, as well as other building projects.
In an effort to acquire some much needed flint, I towered up into the sky on a platform of gravel and dug back down. I took the opportunity to snap some screenshots of my island in the moonlight.
Pretty nice wouldn't you say?
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
Very nice journal!
My short story-like journals; quick-and-easy reads:
My Quest for Elytra Complete! (Pic Intense, End-Game Spoilers)
[Journal & Pics] After a Year and a Half, I Finally Found a Jungle
FrozenCore: Hardcore Death; 3/20/15 to 5/3/15; Eight Weeks on a Frozen World in Pictures
Entry 13:
An unlucky number, I suppose it makes sense...
Sheep Herding:
Using my newly collected wheat, I led three of my sheep from the beach to the grassy area near my animal pens. The fourth sheep mysteriously disappeared while leading them past the nether portal. I soon discovered that I would need a pen for them as they simply wandered in every which way, making my wool collection far harder. And I still have to find the fourth sheep. Surely he didn't take a trip to hell did he?
Of course he did. Well then nether sheep, if you want to be here, then I'll just let you be.
Meanwhile, the other sheep had scattered into the jungle. This climbed a tree, which means he won't eating as much grass, and by extension, not producing wool for a rug. I think they all need to be thrown in a nice big pit.
Tragedy (again):
Nether sheep had a fatal accident. Not far from the portal, he walked right into a lavafall. I suppose it takes more than a thick coat of wool to survive the harsh environment down in here. I collected his cooked mutton, but didn't eat it. Nether sheep needs a memorial to honor his brave choice and determined attitude.
I buried Nether Sheep's mutton and proceeded to construct a gravestone. Then I heard the foul screech of a ghast, and suddenly what was a lovely funeral service became a brutal and fiery war zone. The ghast, drifting far enough away to dodge my arrows, managed to kill me. The nerve of some things. Now I needed a funeral for myself.
It all turned out well, considering the circumstances, and Nether Sheep got to be buried in the place he loved so dearly (and foolishly).
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
That was funny. Yes, animals have to be penned. Even when it looks like there's a lot running around wild, it's not that many.
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RTG plus - All the beautiful terrain of RTG, plus varied and beautiful trees and forests.
Entry 14:
Bridging the High Seas:
Inspired by a comment left by a reader, I decided to build a bridge. With a few stacks of oak planks, I managed to get pretty far offshore.
So close, yet so far. It was good that there was a forest here, and I was able to get the bridge all the way to the beach. In fact, this was the area where I got most of my wood supplies, since I feel bad tearing up my island's poor jungle.
The wood I collected got me almost all of the way back. It won't be done for a while, but at least I don't have to swim or sail a crappy boat.
Enchantment Shrine Completion:
I encountered a witch on the unfinished roof of the enchantment shrine. It was only the latest of skirmishes in the ongoing witch war. One day Fritz will see justice.
Shrodinger seemed to approve of the buildings progress.
Well, the inside is finished. Its roomy, has fence windows, a domed ceiling (which may or may not need a chandelier), and all the bookshelves needed for level 30 enchants. I immediately enchanted pickaxes, mostly getting efficiency 1, but one got fortune 1.
The outside in all its glory.
The view from the water. The portal tower is visible nearby.
Awesome Things:
Meet Oliver everyone! He's another friend from another world. Like Fritz, his identity does not exist on just one world.
After his taming, me and Oliver went on a journey through the mainland's plains looking for a horse. We were successful, and brought back this beauty (over the new bridge I may add). I found her with a colt and another adult. It took this one because she was the fastest of the two, though not the one with the highest health points. Don't worry, I'm going to have to get a lead and bring back the rest of the family. Now I just need a slime.
During mining I listened to Palladio, to purge boredom, and used a fortune pick, to boost output. Here are the results. I'm only two diamonds from finishing the boots. However, I wish the pick would double the diamonds it got more often.
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
Pretty long bridge! Now you have to spiff it up. And I approve of the dome on the enchantment shrine. Yay domes!
Geographicraft (formerly Climate Control) - Control climate, ocean, and land sizes; stop chunk walls; put modded biomes into Default worlds, and more!
RTG plus - All the beautiful terrain of RTG, plus varied and beautiful trees and forests.
I can see why the witch wanted to move into your enchanting shrine. Looks like a deluxe witch mansion.
by c0yote
I tried it with terrible results. I gave my wife my glasses for a second, a creeper showed up and now my wife is pregnant.
Stupid 3D..
They really don't have any sense of boundaries.
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
dude you shoud make a jungle tower :D.
OOOOOOO!!!!!! Good idea!
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
Entry 15:
A picturesque view of the island from the mainland tree farm. Suddenly isolation seems like a long-forgotten dream.
Sheep and Spoils:
Ah, the spoils of war. Another witch fell victim to the frenzied spam-clicking of my sword, and it dropped quite a prize. The potion is to useful to be sacrificed to the witch burning pit. It's a shame as the burning has brought a lot of vengeful satisfaction.
I finally got the sheep dumped in their own personal pit of doom... I mean happiness and love. Yes, a pit of happiness and love. I'm not cruel at all. Anyway, I dyed one yellow for some much needed variety. And with the sheep contained, I was able to collect wool far faster.
With the wool, I was able to weave myself a beautiful rug, and I hung up some paintings to give my room a finishing touch.
This zombie loved the decorations so much he decided to take up residence on my window frame. I'm not even sure how he got there, climbed a tree perhaps? Regardless of how he arrived, he robbed me of my precious sleep. In response, I broke open my window and promptly hurled him off. He didn't die of course, and I had to head outside to finish him off. Oliver, although sitting, moved around in the first floor, trying to help me out. Darn buggy dogs.
I dug out the area below my house to make a nice pen for my horse, who needs a name by the way. I like it, and it will look even nicer when the grass finishes growing. Zombies also liked it, and continually halted my construction to offer constructive criticism through means of biting. Their advice was not appreciated, and they were hacked to pieces.
Road Building:
The problem I've been having with my nether portal is that it is hard to reach. Before this, I had to walk along the side of a steep sand beach, which was a pain. I've solved this problem by carving a tunnel through the portal's adjacent hill and hooking it up to a path.
The tunnel is well lit and lined with sandstone.
The tunnel's exit.
The wooden path then weaves through the jungle to the back of my porch. Now I don't have to clamor through undergrowth and vines. Monster attacks will still be a problem, but the jungle will soon be lit up with torches anyway. In fact, between the road building and the sheep, this is starting to remind me of Settlers of Catan. No robber please!
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.
Very nice please keep up the journal and the building.
They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same. - Kurt Cobain
Being smart is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, being wise is not putting it into a fruit salad- Unknown
If you like domes, your going to love my portal building down in the nether. Coming soon!
I am a friend of all Snow Golem kind.