More Minecraft dark riding

[spatch]

I've gone and named the dark ride project Jinx, and have added a whole bunch to the 1.5 build:

Fun fact! Maybe! The ivy on the side of the wall was originally in the shape of Tetris pieces but then they grew.

I've also got a small Picasa album up with a current layout map and some construction pics with nifty bits of circuitry.

This little experiment thingo is turning into a spot of fun. There's still a lot to go, but I think I've got a very good idea for the finale.

Comments

[lno.livejournal.com]

Please tell me you're using an editor for that and not hammering it all into place block by block.

[spatch]

Building it block by block. I find it remarkably soothing and with decent music playing for wallpaper media, I can put up walls and floors in no time flat.

I am also building this in Creative mode because screw trying to mine enough iron and redstone while dodging creepers and spiders.

[sovay]

The ivy on the side of the wall was originally in the shape of Tetris pieces but then they grew.

If you have to prune your topiary, this game rocks.

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

Woah. That's engaging just watching it.

The colored rectangles section was super cool. Reminded me of the old flight sims with the outlined paths.

[mmcirvin.livejournal.com]

That was awesome--really didn't expect it.

[spatch]

Then it's working! Hooray!

[mcsnee.livejournal.com]

LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Have you messed around with tone blocks at all? I think the colored square section would be a perfect spot for some crazy eerie sound effects...

[spatch]

Glad you dig it! I haven't played with tone blocks yet, but I may try 'em out on one of the final stunts. Depends on what tune I want to fiddle with.

[mmcirvin.livejournal.com]

It's like the most elaborate Mario Kart Bowser Castle ever.

[spatch]

Rainbow Road: The Ride

[mmcirvin.livejournal.com]

There might be liability problems with that one.

[muffyjo]

That's a lovely ride!

[markm.livejournal.com]

Nice! I also really like the texture pack you're using.

[spatch]

Thanks! If I ever release the map, I'm definitely going to include the Painterly pack I'm using.

[markm.livejournal.com]

I especially like the bit around 2:16-2:29 or so, in the dark with the squares. Very trippy.

[susskins.livejournal.com]

The Void is turning out excellent. I love how the structure dissolves into and out of blackness.

And yet I think the Hall of Flappy Doors is my favorite stunt.

[radiotelescope.livejournal.com]

This is really good! For, you know, all the reasons people just cited.

Good Use of Medium.