What I have for you today (more or less what I've created to share on this forum lol) Is a work in progress dream city called "The City of Avon"
What is Avon?
Avon is a fantasy city that I'm in the process of creating. The city is midevil / steampunk themed and will be stretched through a huge jungle biome. Avon will consist of multiple buildings ranging from NPC cottage homes to functional stores where you can purchase things to even flying airships that actually move.
Why are you creating this?
For some time now I have planned to create a youtube channel which will consist of minecraft mod showcases / texture show offs / lets builds / etc. I also planned on holding a server with a fantasy city being the main spawn point. The only problem holding me back was the fact that I... Didn't... have....minecraft lmao. All I had was the demo version. But now that's not the case, the only thing left to do now is to create Avon.
How often do you plan to give us updates?
More then likely I'll be giving updates on new additions/buildings every day, being the case that there's a lot that I have to do / build. If for some odd reason I don't post an update within a days time, i'll just give more the upcoming day. So don't expect this project to be abandoned, I've put too much work so far in this lol.
What buildings have you added so far??
(New Addition) North District Buildings
Post Office
Tavern / Inn
3 room Apartment Buildings (2)
Bank
Auction House
Shop(s) (haven't decided what will be sold in them)
Resteraunt
Sitting park (w/ Magic fountain)
(New) Avon Dragon Platform
West District Buildings
Log / Timber Store
Small Blacksmith
Tavern / Inn
Magic / Mage Tower
Wheat farm / Windmill *turns*
Archery store / range
Spa / sauna bath
Airship landing pad
Steampunk Airship *actually fly's / moves*
Small Cottage Village 1
Food store
Guard observation Tower(s) (3)
Observatory
Fishing Equipment Store
Fish Market
Fishing Pond / Lake
Recreational Park(s) (2)
Train Station
Wishing well sitting area
2nd Small Wheat Field
Lumber Mill
West District Gate entrance / Exit
WaterMill
Clinical
Large Wheat Farm (Includes Farm House, Barn, Giant Windmill and stables)
Misc. Details
Mining Quarrel Zone Buildings
Mining quarrel
Mining equipment store
Mineral Trade Market
Landmarks
Giant Stone Golem Temple
Tree of Life
Update Details
Recent Updates
Update 17- December 3, 2013
Added Second Landmark
Update 16- August 30, 2013
Terraformed Mountain Finished
Added 1st Dragon Flight Platform
Update 15- August 17, 2013
2 New Buildings added
1 New Rec Park added
Update 14- August 15, 2013
2 New buildings added
Old Updates
Update 13- August 13, 2013
4 New buildings added
Road connecting West District and North District built
Update 12- August 12, 2013
North District construction started
Update 11- August 1, 2013
Added detailed Decorations to West District
Finished West District
Update 10- July 31, 2013
1 New Addition to Large Wheat Farm (Giant Windmill)
Added 2 New walls behind Large Wheat Farm
Update 9- July 30,2013
Added Large Wheat Farm (includes farm house/barn/stables)
Update 8- July 29,2013
Added Day/night Automatic street lights
Update 7- July 28,2013
2 New buildings
Update 6- July 27,2013
3 New Buildings added
1 New Gate entrance/exit added
Update 5- July 25,2013
1 New landmark
Update 4- July 24, 2013
New Zoning area (Mining quarrel)
2 new buildings
Update 3- July 23,2013
5 New buildings added
1 New park added
Redesigned Cottage houses
Redesigned Roof tops of most buildings
Update 2- July 22,2013
1 New building added
1 New market Added
1 New Park Added
Fishing Dock / Peir created
Replaced spruce pathway stairs with stone slabs / stairs
Update 1- July 21,2013
3 New buildings added
Wheat Farm Expanded
Upcoming Building Projects
-Build Jail --> Haven't started
-Build Townhall --> Haven't started
-Build Church --> Haven't started
-Build Barracks --> Haven't started
-Build Potion shop --> Haven't started
-Build Cliff Homes --> Haven't started
-Build 2 Shops --> One's Done
-Build Resteraunt --> Finished
-Build Bank --> Finished
-Build Auction House --> Finished
-Build 2 Apartment Buildings --> Finished
-Build Tavern / Inn --> Finished
-Build Post office --> Finished
I encourage suggestions on what you think I should add to Avon and if I deem them acceptable for the city's theme and if they're possible, once added I will give credit to those who suggested the addition above.
Also I highly encourage feedback, be it constructive criticism and/or compliments, they "fuel my building" so to speak lol
Banner Signatures
If you guys support what I'm working on and wish to see more and more future updates and you like what I'm doing, I highly encourage you to wear Avon Banner signatures that take you right to this page. Show that you support what I'm doing
A tip: when you add the codes in your signature box, change the color font to black
Quite a superb job on this. As the buildings are more medieval than steampunk, they fit the overgrown jungle-like setting, and the functionality of everything (The airship, windmill, trading shops) sets it apart. Overall a great, comprehensive, well-detailed build. A suggestion would to maybe have some old, moldering, overgrown industry/mining buildings & apparatus. Good work!
The fact that your making this in a jungle biome is gaining you major points because i would never be able to deal with those ridiculous trees but it looks awesome so far there's going to be a lot of people asking for a download link so you might want to get thinking about that too.
Quite a superb job on this. As the buildings are more medieval than steampunk, they fit the overgrown jungle-like setting, and the functionality of everything (The airship, windmill, trading shops) sets it apart. Overall a great, comprehensive, well-detailed build. A suggestion would to maybe have some old, moldering, overgrown industry/mining buildings & apparatus. Good work!
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah the medieval:steampunk ratio is a little uneven lol, more or less because I haven't found the right places to put my steampunk ideas lol. The only thing that's steampunk related is the airship but there will be more. Most of the buildings for avon however will be medieval just so the buildings stay to one type of theme and not a whole mish mosh of craziness. Thanks for the suggestion as well, I'll see if I can incorporate that in!
The fact that your making this in a jungle biome is gaining you major points because i would never be able to deal with those ridiculous trees but it looks awesome so far there's going to be a lot of people asking for a download link so you might want to get thinking about that too.
lmao thanks man. I'm tellin ya I don't know how many times I just wanted to blow up the whole jungle with TNT because of stupid trees in the way and me having to clear them out one block at a time lmfao, but it gives me time to think of what should go where so I guess there's a pro to clearing the forest. As far as a download link, that's a ways from now so people will have to wait lol
Isn't the mage tower from keralis? also that tiny village? Even if they are it is still amazing and i am looking forward to more posts!
You have a good eye sir. Yes they are from keralis, who was actually my main inspiration to creating this midevil empire known as Avon. I do intend to modify them so that I add my own flare to them. Right now the mage tower is exactly like his, but I do intend to re-mold(shape) it to my own liking. I also intend to change some of the blocks on it for the fact that it doesn't have any wool walls on it like my other buildings. The tiny village however I reshaped the back of the houses as well as changed some blocks on the outside, the inside though is the same because... well you only have so much room to add essentials and his furnishing positions were perfect lmao. I do intend to give him major credit when it is finished.
Just noticed you had built some of your buildings after Keralis tutorials. Try to find your own style! Inspiration is never wrong, but following a tutorial step by step is not what the uploader wants. I hope your project ends well, but just a tip. Experiment on a flatland world or something and find your own designs. It can be a simple thing as an unique wall design that really give that amazing look to a city.
Well thanks for the tip mate but the only buildings from keralis I am using for right now are what Muck just mentioned above until I can reshape them so that they're differen't they're more or less there just to fill in gaps so that I can come back later to remold what I want. As far as the flatland tip goes, that would be good and all but don't forget that I'm creating buildings within a jungle, where trees are abundant, bushes are everywhere, and the lands terra-formed with the trees and bushes. No need to worry mate, everything is completely off of inspiration and the jungle is my land of experimentation lol.
I have with me today a new update on more buildings added to Avon along with one expansion. 3 new buildings (Food Store, guard tower, and EVEN an observatory!!) have been added to the city and the wheat farm has been expanded a bit. you can view the expanded wheat farm in the first comment under "wheat farm / windmill". More updates / buildings will follow tomorrow.
I encourage people to comment on what they think of the additions and if you want to see something added drop a comment and if I approve I'll give you credit for the idea.
Just a quick Update that I forgot to mention earlier, I am adding a section in the main post for Upcoming Building projects. This is where I'll be posting my "to do" list for what I will be working on next in Avon. It will also say whether they're finished for the next update or if they're not. I've added this so you guys can anticipate what will be added in the upcoming updates. Hope you guys check it out now and then. Cheers!!
Hello Fellow Minecraft players! Hope you all had a good weekend!
A new update has come it's way into Avon bring with it 1 new buildings, 1 new recreational park, 1 new market, and a new peir. Also all the Spruce pathway stairs have been replaced with stone slabs / stairs to give pathways a more real look to them. I know this is a rather small update but Good news is that I may have for you another update before tomorrow to make up for it lol. What I can show you is the beginning of the train station that is currently being built. Photos of all the new additions are below and on the main post.
Oh one more thing!! I've now put banner signatures in the main post. If you like what you see and support what I'm doing, use them to your liking! Clicking on them brings you right to this forum. Think of it as a "short cut to awesomeness" lmao
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Love the project so far man looks great! Could you tell me what texture pack and shader mod your using, I'd like to use them for a adventure map I'm creating.
Love the project so far man looks great! Could you tell me what texture pack and shader mod your using, I'd like to use them for a adventure map I'm creating.
Currently I am using johnsmiths texturepack, which is probably the PERFECT texture pack to use if you want that medieval look. As far as the shader goes I am using the Sildurs shaders mod, but I do plan to experiment with other shaders out there just to see if there are prettier looking ones.
Currently I am using johnsmiths texturepack, which is probably the PERFECT texture pack to use if you want that medieval look. As far as the shader goes I am using the Sildurs shaders mod, but I do plan to experiment with other shaders out there just to see if there are prettier looking ones.
Well...it's already been updated...not that I'm working on an update now... just posting a new one... yeah.......... SHUT UP!! xD
Anyway today I have a rather big update. with this new update comes 5 buildings, one of them being brand new, and one new recreational park. What have been added are 2 more guard towers, 2 more house cottages and a train station that will be working as a means of transportation in the server in the future. I've also re-designed the roof tops of most of the buildings to give them more of a "medieval look"... yeah I guess that's the right term, ANNND I've redesigned the tiny house cottages!!! YAYY lmfao. They now match with the other buildings. The next thing I'll be working on is a mining area right behind the train station, you can see what I'll be building under Upcoming building projects.
Anyway all new buildings / designs are below, Comment on what you think of them and the progress so far.
Also one more thing, I set up a poll to help me with what I should do with some really tall jungle trees. Please vote as I am stuck on what I should do and don't have the time to think about adding them or not because I'm already busy on future buildings.
Time so far: 30 days, 20 hours, 39 minutes
More Photos of West District
Mining Quarrel Zone
Hello Minecraft companions!! Hope all is well!!
What I have for you today (more or less what I've created to share on this forum lol) Is a work in progress dream city called "The City of Avon"
What is Avon?
Avon is a fantasy city that I'm in the process of creating. The city is midevil / steampunk themed and will be stretched through a huge jungle biome. Avon will consist of multiple buildings ranging from NPC cottage homes to functional stores where you can purchase things to even flying airships that actually move.
For some time now I have planned to create a youtube channel which will consist of minecraft mod showcases / texture show offs / lets builds / etc. I also planned on holding a server with a fantasy city being the main spawn point. The only problem holding me back was the fact that I... Didn't... have....minecraft lmao. All I had was the demo version. But now that's not the case, the only thing left to do now is to create Avon.
How often do you plan to give us updates?
What buildings have you added so far??
Log / Timber Store
Mining Quarrel Zone Buildings
Mining quarrel
Landmarks
Giant Stone Golem Temple
Update Details
I encourage suggestions on what you think I should add to Avon and if I deem them acceptable for the city's theme and if they're possible, once added I will give credit to those who suggested the addition above.
Also I highly encourage feedback, be it constructive criticism and/or compliments, they "fuel my building" so to speak lol
Banner Signatures
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah the medieval:steampunk ratio is a little uneven lol, more or less because I haven't found the right places to put my steampunk ideas lol. The only thing that's steampunk related is the airship but there will be more. Most of the buildings for avon however will be medieval just so the buildings stay to one type of theme and not a whole mish mosh of craziness. Thanks for the suggestion as well, I'll see if I can incorporate that in!
lmao thanks man. I'm tellin ya I don't know how many times I just wanted to blow up the whole jungle with TNT because of stupid trees in the way and me having to clear them out one block at a time lmfao, but it gives me time to think of what should go where so I guess there's a pro to clearing the forest. As far as a download link, that's a ways from now so people will have to wait lol
That's what "having no life" will do to ya lol.
You have a good eye sir. Yes they are from keralis, who was actually my main inspiration to creating this midevil empire known as Avon. I do intend to modify them so that I add my own flare to them. Right now the mage tower is exactly like his, but I do intend to re-mold(shape) it to my own liking. I also intend to change some of the blocks on it for the fact that it doesn't have any wool walls on it like my other buildings. The tiny village however I reshaped the back of the houses as well as changed some blocks on the outside, the inside though is the same because... well you only have so much room to add essentials and his furnishing positions were perfect lmao. I do intend to give him major credit when it is finished.
Well thanks for the tip mate but the only buildings from keralis I am using for right now are what Muck just mentioned above until I can reshape them so that they're differen't they're more or less there just to fill in gaps so that I can come back later to remold what I want. As far as the flatland tip goes, that would be good and all but don't forget that I'm creating buildings within a jungle, where trees are abundant, bushes are everywhere, and the lands terra-formed with the trees and bushes. No need to worry mate, everything is completely off of inspiration and the jungle is my land of experimentation lol.
I have with me today a new update on more buildings added to Avon along with one expansion. 3 new buildings (Food Store, guard tower, and EVEN an observatory!!) have been added to the city and the wheat farm has been expanded a bit. you can view the expanded wheat farm in the first comment under "wheat farm / windmill". More updates / buildings will follow tomorrow.
I encourage people to comment on what they think of the additions and if you want to see something added drop a comment and if I approve I'll give you credit for the idea.
Food store
Guard observation Tower
Observatory
A new update has come it's way into Avon bring with it 1 new buildings, 1 new recreational park, 1 new market, and a new peir. Also all the Spruce pathway stairs have been replaced with stone slabs / stairs to give pathways a more real look to them. I know this is a rather small update but Good news is that I may have for you another update before tomorrow to make up for it lol. What I can show you is the beginning of the train station that is currently being built. Photos of all the new additions are below and on the main post.
Let me know what ya'll think!
Fishing Equipment Store
Fish Market
Fishing Pond / Lake
Recreational Park(s)
New Stone stairs
Train station (under construction)
Currently I am using johnsmiths texturepack, which is probably the PERFECT texture pack to use if you want that medieval look. As far as the shader goes I am using the Sildurs shaders mod, but I do plan to experiment with other shaders out there just to see if there are prettier looking ones.
Alright thanks! Keep up the good work!
How do you think I cleared some of them
Well...it's already been updated...not that I'm working on an update now... just posting a new one... yeah.......... SHUT UP!! xD
Anyway today I have a rather big update. with this new update comes 5 buildings, one of them being brand new, and one new recreational park. What have been added are 2 more guard towers, 2 more house cottages and a train station that will be working as a means of transportation in the server in the future. I've also re-designed the roof tops of most of the buildings to give them more of a "medieval look"... yeah I guess that's the right term, ANNND I've redesigned the tiny house cottages!!! YAYY lmfao. They now match with the other buildings. The next thing I'll be working on is a mining area right behind the train station, you can see what I'll be building under Upcoming building projects.
Anyway all new buildings / designs are below, Comment on what you think of them and the progress so far.
Also one more thing, I set up a poll to help me with what I should do with some really tall jungle trees. Please vote as I am stuck on what I should do and don't have the time to think about adding them or not because I'm already busy on future buildings.
Train Station
Recreational park
2 New Guard Towers
2 More cottages