kimbuck 746 Posted June 22, 2018 This is the help center on "Chickenrun" island It features an illuminated decorated pool area, and the 2nd pic show the Office and the Post office ...still under construction ...and the work stations for new arrivals to use. The post office is where each island inhabitant can leave messages or items for other inhabitants to collect. There's a table with writing instruments and a box out side where visitors can leave reports, messages etc to be passed on to the admins. Its not functional yet, a work in progress and i am learning new building skills every hour. Feel free drop by look and if desired , build somewhere. The views are free and this is what PVE really is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Work has progressed to the stage the help area is open for business...all that's needed is a small shelter with beds for passers by to take refuge at night time The entrance to the harbor is marked by a tall column with a seagull on top ( no chickens ) and is illuminated to assist night time navigation. There's a post office for arranging the leaving /collection of items and messages, a series of workstations, and a tool shed which contains basic tools etc to borrow ..and replace later when you are established. There's also some second hand clothing available, donated by ex pirates and bandits Bananas, corn sisal, cotton and rubber plantations are nearby, and fishing rods are leaning against the cabin door. There is an illuminated coral pond... and a first aid station with bandages and other healing stuff. No weapons or armor are available. All welcome to visit .. Of course this is on Red's PVE server... Edited June 24, 2018 by kimbuck 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted June 26, 2018 The welcome area has expanded, and now includes an extra cottage currently being fitted out for temporary visitor accommodation , and a bamboo hut for passers by to use to escape the boredom of night. There is also a ship now to be used in spreading the bamboo huts to other islands to help new arrivals shelter from Ylands vicious storms and predators. The island has only one other inhabitant besides myself, and there's copious resources of clay iron copper and coal around as well as many horses to tame , and of course resident panthers to add excitement. I have been told the cavern system has some surprises down deep but i have not ventured far into them.. There is also a NPC trader who sells some tools and stuff and gold. Feel free to look around the welcome area, and avail your self of the workstations and the items in the toolshed. please don't mess things up... others have been considerate to provide things for you, and we expect you to do the same for others following you. There's sisal agave , herbs and such ....plenty of resources , so do not panic and take all... we have back up supplies of seeds to restore things like cotton etc. Join in the fun and show off your creative skills 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedEagle_P1. 905 Posted June 26, 2018 Looking amazing guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted June 26, 2018 Well the help area is active and waiting on anyone needing help etc. Here is a guided tour to show what can be done when you don't have to waste time cleaning up after griefer interruptions! 1st Pic... the welcome seagull navigation aid on the harbor headland ..its illuminated and highly visible from the sea at night. 2) The harbor with visiting ships..and the area ship. The big one is a wonderful build... courtesy of Oops alias Ylandium Jones 3) The visiting accommodation huts... the bamboo one is now blueprinted and will appear randomly on other islands to shelter travellers form storms and possibly predators whilst waiting for daybreak 4) The main area, with Post office and Admin hut. There is a log Toolshed to the left with tools, clothing etc to help new people start out. 5) Some workstations..located behind the Post Office. There are also containers of left over materials from certain build which new arrivals may take to help them start out 6) The Bilk storage area for replenishing the areas resources etc. This is Locked. There is a first aid post to the right..available for residents to heal panther bites on the butt 7) The work station area... with food cooking facilities and such to the right 8) The Mad scientists upstairs laboratory ..with the higher tech workstations... access limited but available No weapon crafting. 9) Overhead view of the harbor, ships and coral pool 10) Another view of the harbor and ships with the outdoor pizza snacks area. Perhaps Ane and the Devs should note that certain parts of the ships are invisible at certain distances / angles.... 11) The mysterious cave in the hills behind ..waiting for the brave explorer ( i am not one of them! ) 12) A high altitude view of the base. Currently thinking of other ideas ...already there are some places that have been prepared for eventual roads. Got and idea? come visit stay and create.. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedEagle_P1. 905 Posted June 26, 2018 Looking great! i fear the server is half way to the point where a reset is needed due to Ylands stability issues. We have lots of backups to save stuff. we should be able to save houses and builds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted June 27, 2018 Well its been fun building , and each time i find i can do more, as its always a learning process. New world? new challenges... going to spend some time making simple quick low resource building to blueprint ..such as the bamboo hut. That way re establishing on a new scenario will be easy for the basics.. Wonder if we can place on spawn small dinghy's with directions to each island? ... for new arrivals to use.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedEagle_P1. 905 Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, kimbuck said: Well its been fun building , and each time i find i can do more, as its always a learning process. New world? new challenges... going to spend some time making simple quick low resource building to blueprint ..such as the bamboo hut. That way re establishing on a new scenario will be easy for the basics.. Wonder if we can place on spawn small dinghy's with directions to each island? ... for new arrivals to use.. That might help reduce data use actually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojo2736 1016 Posted June 27, 2018 13 hours ago, RedEagle_P1. said: Looking great! i fear the server is half way to the point where a reset is needed due to Ylands stability issues. We have lots of backups to save stuff. we should be able to save houses and builds. I have been saving twice a day. So we shouldn't lose much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted June 27, 2018 ooh the frustration ...no one told me that blueprints can only be made inside your protection barrier... well as they say when all else fails, then you read the instructions... well least i got some building experience Anyone want an abandoned stone cottage in the middle of nowhere? ...least you have no neighbor issues pssst .....and can i sell you a bridge while you have your wallet open? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojo2736 1016 Posted June 27, 2018 Hey, you are making some nice buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indomitus 388 Posted June 27, 2018 5 hours ago, kimbuck said: ooh the frustration ...no one told me that blueprints can only be made inside your protection barrier... well as they say when all else fails, then you read the instructions... I had been wondering about that. I've had a thought for the past few days about setting up a dedicated server for blueprint creation. No exploration, just an open flat area like in the Editor. Each person has their PB and a Creator Cube. Invite only, of course, to keep the rabble out. Just place the PB and establish a work area, build away, blueprint it, test the blueprint, knock it down and start a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted July 1, 2018 I had this protection barrier thing and thought it might be useful as a decoration too ... so i incorporated it into a sculpture and it actually looks useful ! (Just joking, Ane and Ales ) Oh the the house behind is my creation too... blueprinted and very roomy ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimbuck 746 Posted July 1, 2018 @Indomitus.... I have a sp game going where i have the cube and i leveled a spot and "create" ...withing a Protection Barrier. After the building is complete and blueprinted, I use a hammer to deconstruct parts of it and re-shape the building, keeping the roof and other difficult parts to build. Its possible to build several structures quickly.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
