Showing posts with label hills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hills. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

TU9 Seed & Map: westofgreenwich

Total Score
12.2 / 30.0 ( 40.7% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL 4.6 INT 5.1 MAG 2.5


Rating

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

Technical Details

Seed Number: -494 296 268
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

On maps of the world, Greenwich is a section of downtown London. Because of their naval superiority, the English were the ones who set up the lines of longitude that we use today on our world maps. As a result, they determined that zero-degrees on a map would run through their capital city. Today, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is also derived from this system.

Notes

Some good small hills and mounds and a few mushroom islands are about. A great level for beginners looking to try their hand at island hopping.

Villages

  • None

Underground

  • [-401.14.336] x6 redstone

Above Ground

  • [228.92.221] small floaoter
  • [191.65.278] huge hidi hole
  • [185.68.229] large ravine
  • [270.79.299] large overhang, daywalkers
  • [-25.76.245] medium mushroom island
  • [-396.70.-392] medium mushroom island
  • [-83.76.-363] medium flatland desert
  • [-172.91.33] medium half mushroom/half grass island

Friday, May 24, 2013

TU9 Seed & Map: shellacked

Total Score
26.9 / 30.0 ( 89.7% )
RIM Scores (MAX: 10.0)
REAL 9.1 INT 10 MAG 7.8


Rating

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

Technical Details

Seed Number: 5999 9928
Version: XBL 1.4 (TU9) (no PC equiv)

Etymology

I was playing Call of Duty yesterday and I went 34-1, with the final kill coming in the last ten seconds of gameplay from a lightning strike. That was what we in the industry refer to as a shellacking. Past tense: they were shellacked.

Notes

"shellacked" is, without question, one of the most stunning and amazing seeds I've found in the TU9 era. Above ground, there are some amazing gorges, cliffs, and extreme hills. Below, there are ravines piled on top of each other and mixed with caves in such a way that you can't discern which are is ravine and which is cavern. The nether has one of the biggest nether fortresses I've ever seen. All the way around, this one is a must play.

Can't Miss

"The Blue Cave" is a stunning and confusing place. Basically, it's the convergence of four ravines and two separate cave systems, all of which have dug out the bottom so it's just a vast expanse full of waterfalls and lava floors. It's beautiful, but you can easily get lost in this thing, so brings signs or something to help you. I picked the entrance that is the least confusing and used it as the coordinates below, but there are dozens of ways to get into this thing -- some of which break through directly onto the surface.

Video

Villages

  • [-139.70.308] flooded village, x3 buildings, guard tower, water well

Underground

  • [326.41.-200] medium underground ravine
  • [-324.29.-149] x7 gold
  • [-315.15.-187] One of the entrances to "The Blue Cave"
  • [-14.37.-113] large underground ravine
  • [44.31.24] library
  • [29.34.1] ender portal, x1 eye

Above Ground

  • [-170.65.271] large ravine
  • [-241.113.-353] tall mountain
  • [-160.90.-317] tall waterfall
  • [-116.114.-331] epic cliffs
  • [152.66.-337] lava pit
  • [270.64.-316] stunning lava fall cave
  • [224.65.357] expert level cave, two pitfall, head down for ravine with lava floor
  • [-26.65.75] lava pit

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Seed & Map: theborgiapopes

Special Achievements

  • Premium! This seed has scored higher than 40 out of 70 in the overall score.
  • Treemium! Higher than 8 out of 10 in wood.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: -78.75.-19
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score
MH 6.6
DW 4.8
C 7.4
W 8.2
SP 4.8
VR 3.9
AF 5.1
    40.8

Etymology

The Borgias were a famous family of popes who took the Vatican Church to a whole new level of simultaneous corruption and proselytism. Their hedonism, though admirable in most ways, is rumored to have dabbled in the incestuous. And their quest to consolidate their power came at the cost of the entire Italian peninsula. They are literally the definition of Machiavellian.

My Review

The hovering, twisted land bridges and overhangs of this Gothic and beautiful seed hold a debauchery worthy of their namesake. Throughout the level, random creeper after random creeper sits in silence waiting to make his move. Skeletons appear from inside forests to train their bows upon you. It's quite a thing. During the moments of peace, you're going to find hundreds of pumpkins all around the level... staring. Just staring. It's like you owe them money. Suddenly, you find yourself hiding in a cave, weeping at the thought of facing their collective grimace. Always watching.

Eh... anyway... there are some really nice caves to explore and of course plenty of wood. All told, true beginners should shy away but everyone else should at least have a look at this thing because it's truly beautiful. And infested with pumpkins. Grinning... always watching...

Caves

  • [338.80.-30] submerged square cave; suspicious...
  • [324.72.27] deep pitfall cave with iron
  • [-98.65.19] small cave with nearby lava fall and medium coal
  • [-103.65.33] shortcut cave with iron
  • [-112.68.-176] deep cave
  • [-320.74.-103] shortcut cave with deep dead drop inside
  • [-322.67.-341] small cave
  • [-344.76.-346] shortcut cave with deep hole
  • [-351.73.-99] small tabletop overhang and deep cave

What Do You Want From Me?!?

  • [322.87.192] pumpkins
  • [136.73.-358] pumpkins
  • [90.81.-126] pumpkins
  • [-165.71.-375] pumpkins
  • [-288.68.-266] pumpkins
  • [-359.73.-40] pumpkins

Items of Interest

  • [17.66.185] small flat beach
  • [25.92.-331] dead drop cliff
  • [48.65.223] small clay
  • [121.71.66] two small tabletop overhangs
  • [132.70.-34] deep cave complex
  • [155.65.380] sugar
  • [159.78.-103] massive overhang
  • [189.65.348] medium coal inside large hidi-hole
  • [233.65.327] large coal inside hidi-hole
  • [285.70.73] large land bridge
  • [316.74.-215] tabletop land bridge
  • [335.70.-289] small hidi-hole with coal
  • [330.73.93] valley of overhangs
  • [333.80.110] large hidi-hole
  • [303.73.107] medium land bridge
  • [359.80.77] medium waterfall
  • [353.92.140] medium cave complex
  • [-11.77.344] medium lake with medium cliff dive
  • [-27.79.-136] thick forest
  • [-105.69.364] medium clay with medium cacti
  • [-184.72.380] submerged cave with small coal
  • [-194.55.281] deep water hole
  • [-198.71.-345] small waterfall
  • [-315.90.-95] thick forest
  • [-394.75.-53] overhang that looks like the bow of a ship with medium coal
  • [-398.70.366] small clay

Images

I have in my possession at least another four photographs that are equally compelling. This level has a lot to look at. Starting at the top, a striking overhang that looks a lot like the bow of a ship. Beneath that, you'll find a photo of a less conspicuous overhang and a small hole in the foreground that leads to a dead drop cave.

The two smaller images at right include a photo from within the "overhang valley" of a massive overhang that floats above the trees. Luckily, none of these overhangs are close enough to the ground to house zombies. Finally, this massive beast is only two blocks away from being a land bridge. These are just some of the many things to see and play with in this level. Good luck!

Seed: sqrt(-1) love you!

Special Achievements

  • Rolling! Higher than 8 out of 10 in hills and mountains.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 145.73.20
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score
MH 8.7
DW 3.1
C 4.2
W 3.9
SP 4.2
VR 4.4
AF 6.9
    35.4

Etymology

Occasionally, when a message comes on top of the main menu screen, I'll plug it in just to see if it gives me anything. Nine times out of ten, I get nothing. However, in this case, I struck gold. Well, rock... actually. Anyway, thanks Minecraft for your thoughtful suggestion.

When typing in this seed name, don't forget the spaces and the exclamation point.

My Review

If I only had three words to describe this level, they would be: very tall mountains. And I would put emphasis on the word "very" to make sure you knew I was serious. From the top of any of several mountain peaks cresting well above Y=100, you can see many caves and large overhangs throughout the central section of the map. This map does have it's fair share of icy areas, so don't think this seed is going to make it easy on you. Quite the contrary, you should expect a pleasant welcome for advanced users and a kick in the shins if you're a noob.

Items of Interest

  • [163.109.20] tallest peak on the seed
  • [160.72.-1] large coal
  • [242.72.18] medium waterfall and two large tabletop land bridges
  • [251.82.38] large tabletop overhang
  • [249.101.129] sound of skeletons
  • [278.73.128] cave full of zombies and some pumpkins
  • [286.71.127] large overhang/land bridge
  • [317.65.128] medium waterfall

Images

From the top of this mountain peak, you can get a clear view of the large tabletop overhang below and a small cave system that scratches the surface of a neighboring mountain. At right, even though the level has a lot of snow, there are plenty of green spots to break up the monotony.

Seed: lostark

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: -13.66.-139
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score
MH 6.3
DW 2.9
C 6.1
W 5.0
SP 5.1
VR 2.9
AF 4.3
    32.6

My Review

Inspired by my on-line find, templeofdoom, I decided to try another Indiana Jones classic. This was a really well-balanced level, though I would have liked to have seen more water. You're going to have to dig to find your resources; there were very few just sitting around for the taking. There are lots of nooks and crannies in this seed, so you're always going to be exploring something. There is a clearly defined pockets of trees and no trees. I'd suggest beginners start building somewhere where there's no trees so you can see the creepers coming.

Other Items of Interest

  • [10.75.-149] choice of hidi-holes
  • [40.92.-146] shortcut cave
  • [56.84.-147] cool hidi-hole
  • [108.73.-160] zombie cave
  • [159.80.-89] large overhang
  • [59.82.-26] underground river
  • [-50.71.242] twin tall waterfalls

Images

This is a landmark overhang that is dramatic and oddly stapler-looking. At right, this rocky mountain has a medium-sized lava fall pouring out from it's center. Volcanic? Possibly. I'd dig carefully if I were you.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Seed & Map: a2+b2=c2

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.

Rating

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

Spawn and Version

Spawn: 27.66.-21
Version: XBL 1.1.1 (equiv Beta 1.7.3)

Seed Score
MH 8.5
DW 5.9
C 4.7
W 4.8
SP 6.2
VR 6.1
AF 7.0
    43.2

Etymology

The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the most useful equations in all of geometry. This is one in a series of mathematically-inspired seed names.

My Review

This is a beautiful, scenic map chock full of numerous rock formations that are absolutely gorgeous. However, above and beyond all the others are the Pythagorean Quintuplets -- a series of four individual mountains that are so close together you could connect them with bridges. The first three (Harriet, Judy, and Celeste) are steep craggy rocks that are hard to climb but full of resources like iron. The fourth -- Bertha -- however is a massive imposing Everest-like mountain full of creepers and death.

Caves

  • [300.74.-43] medium cave
  • [145.72.102] shortcut cave with coal
  • [94.77.-330] deep cave
  • [74.70.110] deep cave with lava fall
  • [-9.87.157] large overhang and open-air cave
  • [-171.64.191] small cave
  • [-369.71.-282] nice looking cliff-side cave with pitfall

Landmarks

  • [-38.88.-365] Quintuplets: Harriet
  • [-39.86.-330] Quintuplets: Judy
  • [-47.88.-315] Quintuplets: Celeste
  • [-62.85.-280] Quintuplets: Bertha

Other Items of Interest

  • [176.94.4] small floater, nearby coal
  • [152.77.22] a river
  • [287.66.52] sugar and two small spires
  • [375.86.-77] medium coal
  • [-93.71.-314] medium waterfall
  • [-96.79.-351] coal and lone pumpkin
  • [-249.74.-256] medium waterfall
  • [-387.66.-343] sheer coal-infested cliff face
  • [-382.69.-295] large floater, small cave, and medium coal
  • [-317.106.18] dead drop from fissure in cliff
  • [-264.74.12] medium cliff dive event
  • [-249.67.-331] hidden hidi-hole
  • [-183.72.347] small flat exposed stone
  • [54.67.314] medium smattering of coal and iron
  • [352.65.319] sugar
  • [359.66.245] pumpkins
  • [90.74.86] cave complex with medium iron
  • [-3.73.174] tall waterfall

Images

A view of the quintuplets. The three little ones up front (from left to right) are Celeste, Judy, and Harriet. Behind them (far left) in the distance is Bertha.

At right, this is actually an open-air cave out of which is pouring a waterfall. You can find it at -9.87.157. Really cool find and if you kill off the zombie, you can glowstone this thing and make it your living room.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Seed: bingobango

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

24.64.-41

Seed Score
MH 5.6
DW 4.1
C 3.2
W 6.3
SP 4.4
VR 3.6
AF 2.2
    29.4

My Review

Inland lakes and hidden caves are the flavor of choice for this particular seed. This is definitely a good seed for beginners, as there is a great balance and plenty of trees. My spawn point was nice and even had a little coal in it. While I found several hidden caves, the one at -24.65.-133 clearly had the most potential, though you're going to need a pickaxe and a shovel to make any headway.

Items of Interest

  • [-24.65.-133] dig down for hidden cave, stalagmites, and iron
  • [-11.65.-149] medium flat sand
  • [-26.69.-177] floater
  • [13.70.-350] cave complex
  • [145.65.-302] large lava pit

Images

A nice thick forest on the end of this peninsula greets you. Beyond, you can just make out some steep mountains.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Seed: 2812555812

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-47.73.-19

Seed Score
MH 6.9
DW 5.2
C 4.1
W 2.7
SP 3.3
VR 3.9
AF 3.1
    29.2

My Review

For this seed, I simply chose some random numbers. The odds are the same, so why not try it out. For the most part, this is a nice little seed. There are epic amounts of grassland, which makes finding wood an issue. Most of the caves I found are deep, pitfall-style caves so be careful where you step. Still, not bad for a noob looking for a challenge.

Items of Interest

  • [-144.69.-19] deep pitfall cave
  • [-196.65.-18] sugar, red flower patch, pitfall
  • [-305.67.279] gravel and cave
  • [-108.71.382] medium lava pit
  • [-86.67.318] hidi-hole
  • [-43.72.263] deep dead-drop cave
  • [-39.76.246] cave complex with multiple deep caves

Images

The image above is a four-corners shot from my spawn showing a nearby desert island.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Seed & Map: parvopuppy

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

-2.65.-7

Seed Score
MH 7.2
DW 3.8
C 6.3
W 7.7
SP 4.3
VR 4.8
AF 4.5
    38.6

Etymology

Canine parvovirus is a disease that effects dogs. It is highly contagious and can be spread by direct or indirect contact with dog feces. Untreated, it's almost always fatal; treated puppies can make a full recovery. If you own a dog, you should learn more about parvo.

My Review

Aside from the massive desert that consumes the entire north end of the map, this level is quite exciting. There are two really awesome lava falls and -- hold on to your butts -- I found a pink sheep. That's right... the mighty pink sheep. Can't swear he'll be there for you, but he was around. Moving on, the mountains on the east side of this map are insane. This full map took longer than any other I've ever done simply because navigating these mountains is a huge hassle. The desert flatland is a good place to find clear, open land for a city and you're going to find many caves to explore. All told, a definite consideration for players looking for 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.

  • [-99.65.-55] high waterfall with cliff dive experience
  • [-134.62.0] deep hole and a spire in the middle of the lake
  • [-378.66.282] large gravel deposit
  • [-307.65.-149] land bridge
  • [-319.79.-287] coal
  • [-261.66.267] large gravel and cave
  • [-155.88.-317] tall waterfall with hidi-hole
  • [-130.65.-349] gravel and sugar
  • [-108.68.-232] tall lava fall
  • [-60.96.-249] shortcut cave
  • [10.73.-359] desert flatlands
  • [29.74.-227] shortcut cave
  • [40.67.-232] massive cave
  • [99.69.64] cave
  • [172.106.-321] deep basin
  • [208.73.-262] underground lava fall in deep cave
  • [242.78.-222] two pumpkin patches
  • [248.71.-263] large cave
  • [284.73.-357] cool land bridge
  • [380.71.-282] deep cave
  • [382.73.-226] medium cave
  • [194.66.-96] deep cave with waterfall
  • [251.66.-37] huge exposed stone with iron and coal
  • [265.65.-21] one lone pumpkin
  • [247.67.91] coal
  • [303.67.71] massive coal with waterfall
  • [337.83.98] deep cave
  • [358.105.116] dead drop
  • [393.70.18] massive spire
  • [409.68.135] gravel
  • [371.65.236] clay
  • [358.65.266] clay
  • [229.69.265] deep cave complex with coal
  • [120.65.348] cave
  • [25.65.330] squid

Images

This is another one of those times where I just couldn't limit it to two photos. At the top, you're going to see an amazing land bridge that actually spans catty-corner, which is unusual. If you're willing to do a little bit of digging first, you can turn this into a fun little cliff diving experience.

At right (above), you're going to see a table-top overhang that lives above the cloud line. Any lower, and the shadow would probably hide some baddies, but as it were, it's a nice place to hide in the clouds. Below that, this is a massive lava fall (at -108.68.-232) that clearly burned down all the trees in the immediate area.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Seed: epichills

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.
  • Spelunked! Higher than 8 out of 10 in caves.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

1.79.55

Seed Score
MH 8.9
DW 5.5
C 8.2
W 6.4
SP 5.5
VR 5.2
AF 7.9
    47.6

My Review

So, this is one of the more popular seeds you find out on the Internet. It's usually like number ten on the top ten list and it's easy to see why. There are many awesome formations spattered around the board. Overhangs galore. I will warn you that at one point I was wondering along minding my own business and I feel through a hole in a grassland plain into a lava pit and was almost burned alive had it not been for a single square of water just within emergency reach. So, I'm just saying... watch your step.

Items of Interest

  • [-2.79.89] hidi-hole
  • [10.80.112] skeleton cave
  • [-9.65.256] lava pit
  • [0.66.257] zombie cave
  • [42.65.269] lone wolf

Images

An epic overhang and a real narrow shortcut cave define this particular mountain. At right, this land bridge/spire combination is definitely unique. Good luck trying to climb on top of this thing.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

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.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Seed: 10987654321

Special Achievements

  • Rolling! Higher than 8 out of 10 in hills and mountains.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

33.71.84

Seed Score
MH 8.4
DW 6.5
C 4.1
W 6.2
SP 5.1
VR 2.4
AF 6.2
    38.9

My Review

Since the first one worked out so well (12345678910), let's go the other way! Well what'dya know? It's even better. In fact, it's the second best seed I took a look at today. High, jutting mountains that pop up completely out of the blue is the call of the day for this level. Zombies sounds just walkin' around and shielded creepers make this a challenging seed; avoid this one if you're still just learning Minecraft.

Items of Interest

  • [184.103.177] the sound of zombies underfoot

Images

The image up top is an example of how the hills just kind of pop up out of nowhere like that. They are very sheer and you can become seriously wounded falling off of one.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Seed: moonbase87

Special Achievements

  • Anseled! Higher than 8 out of 10 in awesome features.

Rating

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

Spawn Coordinates

5.67.-7

Seed Score
MH 7.4
DW 1.4
C 4.2
W 6.1
SP 3.2
VR 5.2
AF 8.7
    36.2

My Review

Highest pumpkin patch I've ever seen. I should be able to write that and that should be the end of this review because you should instinctively want to see that. However, if you need more, so be it. This level features the highest and thickest lava fall I've found yet AND (within spitting distance) a great stone basin.

Items of Interest

  • [-47.107.36] the highest pumpkin patch I've ever found
  • [-60.71.-1] a deep cave
  • [-133.84.80] a large red flower patch
  • [-100.72.113] a great lava fall
  • [-108.68.186] the Great Stone Basin of moonbase87

Images

Up top, you can see a mountain jetting out of the sands. The majority of the level is like that where you're walking through sand and then suddenly there's an odd rock formation shooting up out of nowhere. At right, pumpkins with a view of the lava fall in the background.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Seed: floppytensioncrash

Special Achievements

  • Premium! This map 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

-230.68.0

Seed Score
MH 8.6
DW 2.9
C 4.2
W 6.9
SP 6.7
VR 5.1
AF 8.8
    43.2

My Review

This is one of the best levels I've seen so far. It's ranked as expert for one simple reason -- this level features massive overhangs that are so large and so profound that their shadows allow all forms of baddies to live above ground during the daytime. Then once night falls, the creepers are already out so they populate the board significantly faster than in other levels. This, is one challenging board that is both gorgeous and treacherous.

Items of Interest

  • [-247.68.-18] coal is buried here; you have to dig for it
  • [-261.66.27] a shortcut cave

Image Coordinates

The top photo is a four corners shot of this beautiful level and some of it's amazing overhangs. As for the photo at right, that's me holding off a creeper while I steady my camera to take this shot. I put my life at risk for this shit, people. Recognize!

Seed: stupidbystupid

Special Achievements

  • Premium! This map 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

8.74.16

Seed Score
MH 8.7
DW 3.8
C 5.8
W 4.8
SP 6.3
VR 4.8
AF 8.1
    42.3

My Review

Well, here's to all you snarky bastards that think that name games are stupid. Thanks to your "stupid" suggestions, we found this awesomely sinister level. Many hills and mountains with great features and sheer cliffs that fall so far they can kill you instantly. With practically no trees and resources that are hidden better than the gold at Fort Knox, this is a suicidal challenge for anyone who bothers to give it a go.

Can't Miss

So, right near the spawn, I found something truly awesome. It was a lava pit that was probably built next to running water. The result is a huge black spot of obsidian. While you won't be able to do anything about it for a while, it's cool to know that three years from now when you finally get a diamond pickaxe that this is your reward.

Items of Interest

  • [-18.65.42] Obsidian Lake
  • [-26.65.150] a hidi-cave
  • [-40.66.145] a cave with a secret waterfall
  • [-45.71.249] a huge, huge lava fall that is pouring out of a cliff
  • [-20.83.241] a cool hidi-hole in a cliff.

Image Coordinates

Some amazing rock formations, including a few floaters. The black lake of obsidian at -18.65.42 calls to you, begging you to come back and mine it should you ever find enough wood to make a diamond pickaxe.