TU9 Seed & Map: euclidian

Total Score
21.0 / 30.0 ( 70.0% )
RIM Scores*
REAL	6.2	INT	7.7	MAG	7.1

*Each rating has a maximum value of 10.0

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• ++ Advanced ++
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert

Technical Details

Seed Number: 741624290
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

The word euclidian refers to a series of mathematical theories proposed by the Ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. I won't bore you with the details, but euclidian geometry is still in use to this day in every video game you will ever play that has a flat playing area. For instance -- Minecraft!

My Review

The northeast corner of this map is a really mountainous island that I think yall might like. There is an inspiring overhang/floater combo that looks like it could be a lot of fun to live on top of. Also, I found a lot of daywalkers lurking about -- some of whom can be seen in the photos below.

Villages

• [-206.70.322] village, x12 buildings, water well, guard tower, blacksmith
• [-139.74.53] village, x9 buildings, water well, guard tower, blacksmith
• [32.88.364] village, x9 buildings, water well
• [357.72.372] village, x2 buildings, water well

Above Ground

• [16.64.322] small ravine
• [-338.64.299] two small ravines
• [-391.84.214] large floater
• [-350.68.-63] pumpkins
• [-334.66.-153] medium erosion
• [218.90.-290] two large floaters
• [291.71.-289] large overhang
• [398.81.-370] steep valley
• [343.77.171] two medium waterfalls
• [-177.71.-221] dead drop near lone water well; watch your step

1.8.2 Seed & Map: rhythm&rhyme

Total Score
58.8 / 170.0 ( 34.6% )
Ratings
FLAT	2.1	V	5.9	M/H	6.7
RAV	2.1	C	3.3	AMS	--
HOLD	--	DW	2.1	OH	6.6
LB	5.8	FLOAT	--	SHADE	5.8
W	5.5	CLAY	3.3	LAVA	3.1
WF	4.8	LF	1.7

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• ++ Advanced ++
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert

Technicals

Seed Number: -1869728373
Version: XBL 1.8.2 (equiv PC 1.2)

My Review

Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere! Theoretically, if you play the game long enough, the pumpkins will consume that entire south island. Beyond that, two really nice villages and some nice formations. The waterfall in the photo above was so beautiful, but equally lethal because it helps hide day-walkers spawning under the rock behind it.

Can't Miss

I found this humungous cavern just below the surface at 247.53.145. I will henceforth refer to it as "The Dark Theater". It's only a giant hole, so there isn't much to say about it, but it was really impressive standing in the middle of it and so I figured I'd mention it.

Map

The mountains in the center of the map are awesome and gnarly lookin'. The two villages are catty corner on the map (NW, SE).

Villages

• [-250.65.-246] village, x15 buildings, guard tower, deep cave in middle of town, Y=12
• [292.70.340] village, x10 buildings, blacksmith

Underground

• [109.63.-327] medium cave, y=35
• [-317.73.-98] small pitfall cave
• [-259.13.-197] obsidian generator
• [-257.12.-166] x6 diamonds
• [89.42.-309] dungeon, x2 chests, saddle
• [247.53.145] "The Dark Theater", massive overhang cavern, Y=31

Above Ground

• [371.65.-267] large narrow ravine with lava fall
• [236.67.-321] pumpkins
• [120.72.-344] two pumpkin patches
• [-277.71.31] x7 clay field
• [-225.68.167] pumpkins
• [-284.64.182] lava pit
• [-260.73.388] small desert
• [-44.76.214] heavy overhang, tall waterfall
• [53.64.185] double land bridge, one small, one large
• [41.73.304] medium sinkhole
• [103.87.318] small land bridge in cliff
• [114.100.351] sky-high pumpkins
• [156.72.320] hidden lava pit
• [217.65.323] small erosion with coal

Images

[TOP] This waterfall was absolutely killer. I mean that literally -- I died the first time I found it from angry skeletons whose arrows pierced first the water and then my flesh.

[ABOVE]This is a nice piece of shadow attached to what would normally have been an overhang save for this one rail-thin leg that's attached. I just want to hack it to pieces.

[ABOVE] This was hysterical. It's this perfectly formed town with no people in it. Where did the people go? Oh, well chances are they all fell into the massive hole in the middle of their town. This thing looks like a horror movie. I feel like an alien worm came up, ate all the citizens, then burrowed back down to hibernate.

Seed & Map: mal8762

Special Achievements

• Premium! This seed has scored higher than 40 out of 70 in the overall score.
• Rolling! Higher than 8 out of 10 in hills and mountains.
• Anseled! Higher than 8 out of 10 in awesome features.

Rating

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• ++ Expert ++
• Suicidal Expert

Spawn Coordinates

48.67.-23

Seed Score MH 8.1 DW 4.7 C 6.2 W 5.3 SP 6.9 VR 5.1 AF 8.6     44.9

My Review

This level is a beast! Absolutely gorgeous with plenty of scenic spots and so many floaters you'd think you were underwater. Without question, the highlight of all the landmark spots I found in this level is the massive floating island that looks like a battle cruiser from Star Wars just parked itself above the forest. This thing is so big that at night, even if you wall it all in, zombies will still spawn there if you don't put out some torches. Even though everyone should see this seed, it is definitely designed for experts. I found many wondering day-walkers and the forests are thick and mountains difficult to climb. This one is a challenge.

Items of Interest

Warning: the following list contains coordinates and descriptions of the majority of resources and other features in this seed. If you prefer to discover these things on your own, skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [40.67.-13] sound of spiders
• [40.68.2] coal and underground lake
• [19.74.1] pumpkins
• [15.77.-25] floater
• [24.84.-88] large land bridge
• [72.79.-90] massive floating island
• [87.71.-9] medium floater
• [89.71.-7] large coal deposit
• [323.66.-338] medium clay
• [335.65.-305] iron
• [315.65.-106] small flatland
• [339.65.104] sugar
• [375.71.150] large exposed stone with coal
• [344.68.260] medium cave with nearby coal
• [367.65.353] sugar
• [85.72.261] medium floater, small floater, and a massive overhang
• [32.83.324] small overhang and coal
• [-163.68.336] massive overhang, two land bridges, and a deep cave
• [-399.81.393] large exposed stone with large coal and small iron deposits
• [-349.65.252] pink sheep
• [-327.63.148] small cave
• [-142.71.-277] large sand out of place, shortcut cave in cliff, tiny floater, and a small waterfall
• [47.66.-413] small clay
• [-59.71.-243] small iron
• [-127.66.-169] large cave complex with small lava fall
• [-173.70.-50] deep dead drop cave
• [-201.73.96] medium cave
• [-202.73.103] medium waterfall flowing into small lake
• [40.82.154] small land bridge with coal
• [126.72.141] deep pitfall cave

Images

This map is clearly best of the day for a reason. While it didn't generate as many photographs as the runner up, don't be fooled... this level has some truly impressive features.

At top, this is the massive spaceship-like island that is floating in the middle of the board. I plan to build my summer home here. At right (top), you'll find a large overhang supported by two land bridges. Below that, I shall henceforth refer to this formation as The Tortoise. This thing is a massive flat-bottomed, shade-making behemoth that generates day-walkers in droves.

Seed & Map: darkshadows

Rating

• Beginner
• ++ Intermediate ++
• Advanced
• Expert
• Suicidal Expert

Spawn Coordinates

-392.73.11

Seed Score MH 6.8 DW 3.8 C 4.1 W 6.9 SP 6.1 VR 4.4 AF 3.8     35.9

My Review

What a fantastically evil place. You'll notice that the Angelique Desert consumes the majority of the right side of the map; I would avoid this area... it's a bit dry. Mount Barnabas, on the other hand, is located in the southwest quadrant and is a lovely place to visit -- if you like day-walking skeletons. Quentin Bay in the north has some nice deep water if you'd like to take your own life and Carolyn Island, brooding all by itself in the northeast corner, is a great spot to set up your summer home -- if the wolves don't get you, that is.

Items of Interest

Warning: The following is a list of landmarks located around this map. If you prefer to discover these things for yourself, do not read this list and skip ahead to the final paragraph.

• [-366.76.0] overhang shaded bad guys
• [-331.73.137] spider cave
• [-335.69.151] hidi-hole with coal
• [-309.72.197] large floater and nearby cave
• [-309.73.255] cave
• [-322.73.304] pumpkin patch
• [-236.67.313] hidi-hole
• [-186.73.318] twin waterfalls
• [-109.73.318] crazy forest
• [65.66.349] hidi-hole
• [135.65.352] wolf pack
• [360.66.139] gravel
• [321.72.43] coal
• [323.79.-30] land bridge with large coal deposit
• [329.80.-60] ravine
• [316.72.-211] bitchin' hidi-hole
• [178.66.-364] clay and hidi-hole
• [100.92.-358] cliff-side shortcut cave
• [73.71.-306] hidi-hole
• [74.67.-311] multi-cave complex
• [-365.67.-332] shortcut cave
• [-386.71.-254] coal deposit
• [-305.66.-177] sugar
• [-288.66.-141] three small overhangs
• [-2.83.-85] pumpkins
• [139.94.74] crazy grass-covered bluff
• [97.78.121] coal
• [41.74.122] two waterfalls and a hidi-hole
• [-96.78.-12] lava pit
• [10.69.-23] hidden hidi-hole with mushrooms

Images

I tried to narrow it down to just two shots, but I really liked all three so they're all here. First, a sweeping view of the desert encroaching on the rolling hills of the mainland. Below, this is a massive floater complete with single tree. You can find it (as you can see) at -306.73.201. At right, the sheer and stately cliffs of Mount Barnabas.