Wait for the grindstone coming in 1.14

HH has granted political asylum to @SharpSerac ! Come claim a spot for your dirt hut at 100k 100k

No - that's a shitty algorithm you got there buddy

This is indeed an algorithm that was used to compute such as image. Compared to a stupid algorithm that would shrink the image down to a 256x128 color coded and then look for the closest color in minecraft (16 wool vs 255^3 computer coded), the algorithm I use has a method called "differing" that basically mixes pixels close to each such that when looking from afar either renderer or the human eye makes a single smooth color and shapes. This is why when looking close on the door you can see plenty of light blue "dots" that when looking from afar mix with he gray and give this nice blue grey color from the original picture.

As for pixel art - good luck doing such an image using the human brain by stupidly looking at each pixel and looking for the closest color. Here is an example of such a stupid algorithm's result :

(differ OFF)

VS (differ ON)

Original :

When it comes to pixel art, nothing needs to be deliberately controlled by the artist.
Here is a definition : Pixel art is a form of digital art where images are created and edited at the pixel level using graphics editing software. What defines pixel art is its unique visual style, where individual pixels serve as the building blocks that make up the image. The effect is a visual style very similar to that of mosaic art, cross-stitch and other types of embroidery techniques.

I think that downsizing images whilst attempting to keep the same shapes, colors, and atmosphere, with a 16 color code and 30 thousand pixels at most is damn fun and i'll be doing more daring arts in future.

Additional screens :

Slainte's Observatory [WIP]

Otaku's palace :

Downtown area :

A&C Head Quarters :

Cyquest's Arcane University

Slainte's Cathedral :

Plenty more to show - each build has it's unique features and perks. Big thanks to all Pacific Valley members for creating such a wonderful town and special thanks to @Nicnicnico and @Tez1010 for making this community possible. I hope it inspires others to come together and build great things.

Extra screenshot captured thanks to Tez :D

I can provide some Iron blocks

Hey guys been working on this pixel art project for some time I finally got it done ! The final image is 256x128 and required 40 hours of work without counting resource collection and farming. Special thanks to @Nicnicnico & @Slainte_Alainn for helping me on this project !

In Game Name: bgmg

Age: 20

Time Zone: UTC - 5.00

Strengths: Friendly player that likes to meet new players and create communities. I am also online quite a lot apart from tough study periods. My building skills can come in handy sometimes when helping others or simply for the sake of making massive creations :D In general I like being helpful, bringing players together and always getting better, learning from past mistakes.

Weaknesses: As I am still a student, I might be very active some weeks whilst others not - I am currently in Canada for studies and thus either driving across the country or studying for finals / projects.

Why you are Applying: I am amazed at how this server has so far been the best survival experience yet in my opinion with a non-toxic chat, balanced mechanics, and great community. I want to help making sure the server keeps getting better as well as expanding the community for the better. I believe I can accomplish this task and contribute positively to it's well-being overall.

Time Played on CraftyMynes (ticks): 60M + other seasons (map resets)

Custom Note (optional): What thrives me the most is meeting new players, introducing them to CM, and making sure they understand how the server works, how communities are built, and from time to time bringing them together for player made events or town building. Some of these factions are now strongly rooted in the community and it can only get better from now on !

Ouuuu sweet !