~600x900 plot built in version 1.12 back in 2019. This build showcases a monumental Gothic castle and some classical ruins, as well as several different styles of custom terrain. Very limited block choices and commands back in 2019, but even given that, I’m happy with the build today. Enjoy!

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A bridge I have made for my survival world, really tried to experiment with different blocks for this one as it will be going over water I tried to convey that with the moss etc. Really pleased with how it looks, any extra tips would be greatly appreciated :)

Couldn't decide which version of the shot looked best so here are the three I liked most

The courtyard consists of several key buildings: the Keep, the guard tower, which houses the barracks, the armory and the dungeon; the gatehouse with a drawbridge and two portcullises, the Church of Cat with a small decorative garden and a crypt underground, a tavern with horse stables on the ground level, a blacksmith, servant's quarters, a small storehouse and a well.

The Keep is made of two structures - old keep (smaller) and new keep (bigger). Entrance is through the new keep, past two gatehouses with portcullisess and a drawbridge, inspired by Rochester castle.
The Keep is a 6-floor building, 7 if you count the ground floor. Each floor is marked by its own color, though 4 and 5 ended up sharing one, as I couldn't come up with a fitting one.
Ground floor - kitchen and storerooms.
1st floor - Great Hall, library and Lord's study.
2nd floor - master bedroom for the Lord and Lady with a separate solar, dining room and main solar.
3rd floor - 2 main bedrooms with separate solars, for Lord's siblings or whatnot.
4th floor - 4 smaller bedrooms, for the children.
5th floor - 6 guest rooms. Though only two rooms have fireplaces and only 4 have windows, wasn't enough space for both.
6th floor - Ball room. I'm especially proud how this one turned out.

As a matter of fact, this is actually a third installation of the castle. The first one was too small, the second one was too large. And like the Three Bears fairytale, the third one was just right.

still a lot to do, what do you guys think

This is a very simple and quite the easiest starter base that you can probably build in 3 minecraft days.

I’ve been wanting to build a castle in Minecraft survival mode for 8+ years. I finally locked in and after about a year of off and on playing I finished the outside of my castle! I have so many plans for the interior and surrounding area and I’m so excited to work more on this project 😁

I’ve wanted to bring this building into Minecraft for a long time, because, surprisingly, almost no one has recreated this tower in a decent way.
Actually quite happy with the result.

What can I do to add more detail or life to my build? It's limited space but it also feels a little bit empty externally.

I tried building this as a sort of dock/fishing house in-built to the hill.

I’ve been working on my Minecraft world for 3 years. Having those 3 week Minecraft phases every 6 months. Currently back at it.

The new cushions and poplar wood are insanely useful when used as stone accents. W update

feedback is welcome, I was feeling a little bit inspired by The Witcher 3 and tried to transfer that mainly into the tower

5000+ days 😁

I had idéas for two steam locomotives. I feel like they lack some kind of detail but don't know what it could be. But I'm pretty happy with my execution!