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Post by pilotdawg on Aug 18, 2023 3:28:10 GMT
Simplex has a great build that is almost never spoken of - despite the fact it's full of stories - the Interstate. I have no idea who started it or who's contributed large portions but I've been one of the silent contributors for a couple years. And I think it's time we assemble the troops. I'm looking for volunteers from the community to help with a few ideas - and invite you to contribute your own goals! UPDATE! - We now have a Discord for the group. Come join us! discord.gg/2VYusu72Here are a few things I've been thinking could use work: - Record the history of the Interstate. Who started it? Who designed the cobble/dark oak? If you have stories or know anything, please post it here!
- Repair and Improve the Interstate - fix holes, clean up camps and floating trees, light up, improve bridges and add signage.
- Map or record the Interstate - I'm not totally sure how to do this beyond a million maps. I've looked at the Collection map and you can't really see the road.
- Expand the Interstate - Take it in many more directions, expand to world border, ensure everything is connectied - Spawn, Shop, Marketplace, Pixel Arcade etc.
- Build out Infrastructure - sign walls, rest stops, lighting, signage, information
It's been a couple of years since I built the eastern stretch from the 1.17-1.18 border and I'm thinking it's time I get going on the road again. If anybody else is working on projects, see any cool things, have stories or anything at all to contribute I'd love to hear your ideas and know what you'd like to contribute!
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Post by sytze on Aug 18, 2023 9:22:03 GMT
Map or record the Interstate - I'm not totally sure how to do this beyond a million maps. I've looked at the Collection map and you can't really see the road. Im very slowly working on a system of waypoints covering the entire map. I wouldnt mind helping with mapping this. The maps I make are zoom level 2 (256x256) so as long as the road is wider than 4 blocks it should be visible.
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Post by foozini on Aug 18, 2023 12:31:21 GMT
I am in. I am the one that started extending the road out at the Eastern end of the road. Didn't get all that far, but I did try to maintain the same size and style of the road from before.
I am also the one that was building roads on Simplex map v1.0 back in the day.
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Post by Zanril on Aug 18, 2023 20:01:30 GMT
Start of Interstate 5 (To south world border) is near spawn at these coordinates: 104, 425
Signs left by travelers can be found at. Names and Dates are included -409 80 2211
Note: There is some others like these at some stops and a more notable one at the end of the east interstate.
Interstate Road Builders Guild building -596, 1200
If you are starting at the Interstate 5, the first branch is interstate 405. On the right will be this building which is mapcratics base of operations for the highway project and for themselves. This is where you will find some good info on the number system for the branches, and some dates.
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Post by pilotdawg on Aug 19, 2023 0:54:19 GMT
Interstate Road Builders Guild building -596, 1200
Holy cow, thanks Zan! I had no idea. I'm finding it tonight!
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Post by pilotdawg on Aug 19, 2023 0:59:14 GMT
Im very slowly working on a system of waypoints covering the entire map. I wouldnt mind helping with mapping this. The maps I make are zoom level 2 (256x256) so as long as the road is wider than 4 blocks it should be visible. This would be so helpful! I think an Interstate map wall is called for.
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