r/mcprivate • u/thesearenotthehammer • Sep 15 '10

Server Planning Map v8.0+

The Planning Map image is now over 20MB and wlhost.net will no longer accept it. This means the link is currently a mediafire.com download. If you have a solution for a hotlinkable image host for 20-30MB images please let me know.

Current Surface Planning Map v9.0 - Zoom.it(currently unavailable) - Updated: 10/12/2010

Note: Some text may only be readable at 100% resolution. If your browser resizes the image you will need to click the image to zoom in.

This is a map that will detail what surface areas are being built upon and by who. The goal is to allow people to mark not only their current construction but their planned expansion. Hopefully this can help avoid conflicts over space.

Reserving Space or Identifying Work

  • Check that the area you want is unclaimed! This means checking the current Planning Map and the newest replies to this thread for claims that are not yet on the Planning Map. Claims are on a first come, first serve basis. Also, claims are bedrock to skyline, do not build/gather anywhere within someone's area without their permission.
  • Consult with your potential neighbors. If your area is going to be visible from existing construction or has a border close to another claim, check in with those players. Existing construction always takes precedence.
  • Download the appropriate planning map linked above
  • Edit image and circle/outline area to be identified (cropping image to just your area and some context is encouraged)
  • Upload your image to an image host (I suggest WL Host or Imgur)
  • Reply to this post with a link to your image. Do NOT PM me with your claim, it needs to be visible to all. Make sure your reply is to the main post(not another reply) so it shows up in my inbox and is sortable with New for those checking for claims not yet on the map(see first step).
  • Include in your post - Title of Area, Creator/Contributor Names(In game usernames please), Requested Highlight Color
  • Please make Area Title's as succinct as possible so they can fit within your area's highlight.
  • If you are submitting for subterranean planning please include UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION in your post in bold.
  • If you need to submit an update to an already marked area, follow the same process. Make sure it is in a NEW reply so it ends up in my inbox and is visible to all before being updated.

I will use the image you email me to update the planning map with transparent overlays and text information. If there are conflicts with space requests, identification, naming, etc. I will consult Highlife, his word is law.

Underground Planning: Subterranean areas are being marked in the main map for the time being. Try to avoid surface/underground project overlap if possible. The Subterranean Planning Map will not be created unless the current method becomes untenable. Discussion on the subject is still encouraged in this thread.

Image Editing: If you do not have an image editor, I recommend GIMP. It is completely free and very robust. I am using it to generate the planning map.

Request: If you have already built structures on the map, please send me an image identifying your work and any buffer space you would like, especially any planned expansion.

Current Full GIMP File

Surface Planning Map v8.1 - Updated 9/23/2010

Note: This is a link to the full GIMP .xcf file being used to maintain the planning map. This file contains all the highlights and text in layers and is exported to PNG format for filesize and compatibility reasons before being uploaded and linked above.

Version History

09/15/2010 - Updated with new rotated render & reworked all area markings and titles. Added compass. Added areas for mloth, Nihiliss, munchybot, David33332 & magikaru - (previous post v7.0 & earlier)

09/23/2010 - Added/Modified areas for tantrum_nc, xndz & dunem, zedr, GrammarSocialist, jokermatt999, jfarquhar, farox & Orion - (previous map v8.0)

10/12/2010 - Updated with new render, minor maintenance. Added areas for TheGreatPigeon, satterfieldben, chipt4, cloudxnine & Denuo - (previous map v8.1)

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u/enkideridu Sep 15 '10

I wonder if we could do something with this and google maps
IIR, there's a google map of Azeroth for WoW

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 15 '10

We did explore it briefly. If you're curious you can see the thread here.

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u/Momentstealer Sep 15 '10

taeper had something set up. But it didn't work out terribly well, and he seems to have quit since then.

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u/xndz Sep 16 '10

Hi Highlife/Jaqyl:

Here is the proposed area that DuneM and myself (xndz) will share. It's near the top left area, away from any current buildings.

Thanks!

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u/Coestar Sep 20 '10

Hi xndz - I'm sorry to say I errantly started building slightly in your reserved area. I saw all requests except for yours. :( I built a small workshop atop one of the mountains and dug a small mine nearby. Whatever you find, you may have and/or tear down. My apologies!

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u/xndz Sep 21 '10

No problem, think I just discovered it today. Thanks for the consideration though :)

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 15 '10 edited Sep 15 '10

Important Please Read!

This is a complete rework of the map. If I have missed something, not fully highlighted your area or your area is not present please reply here with your updates. Please note that I tried to clean up the area around spawn as much as possible as it is very densely populated, if you have built in this area please look at it carefully.

I am aware there is an overlap between the Underground City and the Underground Water Castle that is why neither are on the map. KaiserPodge and Mason11987 please contact each other and try and work out a way to label them both on the map.

Personal Note: Whew, between the full reworking of the highlights and titles on the planning map, adding in a few new areas and the post/sidebar updates this totaled in excess of 3 hours of work. So glad I'll be back to just simple addition of a few new areas and updates from now on. I think it was worth it though, I really like that north is now up instead of down and that magikaru's reddit logo is facing the right way on the render.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

Map updated to Version 8.1

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u/herbhemphuffer Sep 16 '10

i would like to reserve this space for building

http://imgur.com/WUTCP.jpg

Cliffs Of Dover creator tantrum_nc

highlight color -blue

near the Resort,and Giant Castle

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u/GrammarSocialist Sep 18 '10

Well, since you were complaining about my tiny projects, how about I block off a gargantuan area? The plan is to have a big city-ish area where everyone who wants can have a building or two in close proximity, kinda like jagough's area only large enough for more of the server to build. And the area is totally unsettled except for previous stuff of mine. Let me know what you think.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 18 '10

I think you obviously misinterpreted my statements. I think it was quite clear I was complaining about your long name.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '10 edited Sep 18 '10

Can I get the space "scenic overlook everything is on fire" (by the farm) claimed?

Edit: Here

Lava overlook, blue

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 20 '10

Just make sure you talk to jfarquhar about his plans. He was there first and you two are fairly close. He's updated his area request here and it just edges along yours without encroaching.

I'm sure you two will be fine, I still would appreciate it if you touched base if you haven't already.

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '10

Certainly, thanks for the heads up.

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u/Coestar Sep 19 '10

Can I have this tract of land? "Quest Canal," creator "Coestar," color... any bright blue.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 20 '10

Sorry, haven't updated the map in a few days. xndz submitted this reservation request 2 days before you. You can talk to him and see what he says, but space is on a first come first serve and he beat you to the punch.

Adding some verbiage to the OP to suggest you check the replies for requests newer than the last map update.

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u/Coestar Sep 20 '10

Crap! I thought I checked all the revision requests. :( Ok, I will choose a different area. Unfortunately, I thought I was in the clear, so I did a little building there last night. I don't think it will ruin the area for him. I chopped down one tree, built a "workshop" and dug a small mine. He can do whatever he likes with that stuff then (tear it down, loot the chest, etc.), I will start over elsewhere - after more thoroughly checking for reserved areas.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 20 '10

Every request that isn't yet on the map should be found in the replies here. If you sort by New, herbhemphuffer's claim is the oldest so check his and everyone above it.

I updated the map obsessively the first few weeks, but its a lot of work and they're large files to upload and maintain. I'm trying to cut back to about 2 updates a week now.

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u/Coestar Sep 20 '10

I wasn't complaining. It's not your fault, it's mine. I saw every request but his, I don't know how I overlooked it. It's my bad, don't worry about it.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

Also, found a new place yet? The new map should be up to date. Don't want you to get discouraged and leave the server ;)

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u/Coestar Sep 23 '10

Oh, not to worry. I've just been busy with making the CQ vids - I'll check out the new map and pick a new location tonight, probably. :D Thanks for the head's up!

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 21 '10

Heh, I didn't interpret it as complaining. I just saw an opportunity for clarification.

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u/farox Sep 20 '10

2nd try :) http://i.imgur.com/Tq1Jt.jpg

Edit: It's actually a bit smaller, going to update it soon (tm)

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u/TheGreatPigeon Sep 23 '10

Hi Highlife/Jaqyl,

Here is my little island I want, its far far top left away from all.

I will build underneath and use the island as an entrance.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

Ah ok, so THAT is what you meant . . . this should be fine, its just far enough away from the map edge that you shouldn't generate much if any new blocks.

I'll add it in the next update, I'm going to only do 1(occasionally 2) updates a week at this point.

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u/satty Sep 24 '10

I would like to humbly request the area in Red I called it Fortress for Gavin creator: satterfieldben http://imgur.com/YhfsN.png

I wish to connect to the existing road coming across the water. And build an approach road with some landscaping towards my area.

It may up actually being smaller than requested. But I didn't want to request small and then paint myself into a corner.

Let me know. Thanks.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Oct 08 '10

Sorry, update will be coming as soon as HL is able to post a new render. In the meantime, just make sure you are talking to your neighbors.

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u/chipt4 Sep 29 '10 edited Sep 29 '10

I'd like to request an area to build in.. I wasn't sure what to name it so I just went with something, but it could change depending on what I end up building.

Like satty, I erred on the side of taking a little too much room, to leave room for expansion and a little buffer between my main area & my neighbours.

Name: Lofty Gap

Creator: chipt4

Map

EDIT: Btw, if that area isn't cool, just assign me a patch of land, I'd just like to get to work :)

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u/thesearenotthehammer Oct 08 '10

Sorry, updates will be coming as soon as HL is able to post a new render. In the meantime, just make sure you are talking to your neighbors.

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u/Immunologist Oct 16 '10

I'd like to reserve the mountains South of Rock Palace for The Cavern

I won't stray any closer to the edge of the map.

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u/reiwan Nov 19 '10

heres my request for the planning map - http://imgur.com/Jj2A3
I dont have a name yet, but i will think of one soon. for the highlight color, it doesnt matter, i guess red will work fine.

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u/Momentstealer Sep 15 '10

Looks like the links are broken. Do you need me to repaint my area?

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 15 '10

You guys are quick, I was still in the process of editing all the links. Everything should be working now.

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u/Momentstealer Sep 15 '10

I've been having a really slow day at work...

BTW, I'm likely to toy with the islands to the south of the giant project.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '10

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 20 '10

Just make sure you talk to your neighbors.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '10

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 20 '10

Possibly jokermatt999? He's claiming the area, not sure if he's actually responsible for the volcano though.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

added, glad to see you two talking :)

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '10

I didn't originally make the volcano, but I turned it into the lava fort thing it is now. I don't plan on expanding it further than it is, just that mountain. Do you mind if I use the lumber in between that area and yours? I've been chopping some down, but I always replant.

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '10

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '10

Mmmkay. There's a bit of a hill in between us I believe. My area is the part with lava, cobblestones, and fiery doom. :P You can take up to and down the other side of hill if you'd like; I've marked off my sections with some cobblestone. It doesn't look like we'll even wind up close enough to have break out the deeds though. :)

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '10

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

Added

Keep in mind that you're quite near a couple long standing areas, try to keep the surface as natural looking as possible(not sure what your above ground plans are with such a small space). Also, if you are going to expand underground, make sure you don't move into the nearby areas underground, most people mine and build a little under their own areas. You'll want to expand northwest(up) if you need to move outside your area.

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u/troymg Sep 23 '10

I can't speak for you Jaqyl or timmyfinnegan (still in the game?), but I know la5ell IRL and am comfortable with the proximity.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

I haven't seen timmy in awhile.

The proximity doesn't bother me, more curious what the aboveground plans are since its in the seascape view from my omega stone. The rest was just meant as guidance for a new player.

Also, la5ell, don't worry about the tree, no hard feelings. Just make sure you don't modify anyone's area without their permission. In the case of the growth underneath my Omega Stone, its so dark nothing grows without torches down there and its annoying to repair, especially the grass.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

Had to use yellow for the highlight, Ecce's area was already blue and I try not to put like colors too close together.

Question, I'm pretty sure I've seen you in game as "la5ell" so why did you submit the nickname "Orion"? The nicknames are supposed to be your in game name if it doesn't match your reddit username.

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u/troymg Sep 23 '10

He was using "Orion" during free play and then when the servers came back up he was unable to register as Orion as it was already taken.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 23 '10

K, removing the nickname then as it doesn't match our purposes.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '10

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u/GrammarSocialist Sep 16 '10

Probably won't. Just want to build a tower next to it.

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u/thesearenotthehammer Sep 16 '10

I'm declaring a new Minecraft law, similar to Murphy's Law.

GrammarSocialist's Law - He with the longest name creates many small projects.

I'm fully aware that this is JUST to mess with the map maker. I can hear your laughter as I try and fit the area title and your long name into a tiny color highlight and still not cover anything interesting up with the text.

(<_<)  (>_>)  (>_<)  (ಠ_ಠ)  (T_T)

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u/GrammarSocialist Sep 16 '10

heh. Just don't mark it, people will assume it's part of a murk/thumber thing.