Colossal City

Have you ever heard the saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day?” Well, neither was the City of Anarchy, crafted by the Octovon team. In fact, it took them eight months to develop an enormous post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk-themed metropolis that spans a staggering 2000 by 2000 blocks!

“We were all immediately intrigued by this project as it was the largest commission we had ever received,” said Joshua, a builder on the team, regarding their work in Minecraft Pocket Edition.

The team collaborated closely with the client to determine exactly how they envisioned the city, drawing inspiration from images of ruins and futuristic buildings found online. “Starting a project of this magnitude requires extensive planning ahead of time.”

When the team was finally ready to kick off their project, they began by creating a vast crater for the city to rest within. Then came the actual construction phase.

“For this particular project, we started by building the central area, which features the tallest structures in the city, and then gradually worked our way towards the outskirts. This process involved planning roads and subsequently adding buildings and facilities alongside them.”

However, they often lacked space for builders to improvise: “There isn’t a concrete plan when constructing such cities; we mainly start in the middle and just add to MCPE.”

In the end, they incorporated “hospitals, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, classrooms, libraries, hotels, offices, police stations, grocery stores, and even a prison.” Each structure boasts a unique exterior and intricately designed interior. From the outside, one might see a skyscraper draped in creeping vegetation, but inside lies a spacious restaurant or a modern hospital in Minecraft Pocket Edition.

The team behind this impressive build consisted of seven members, although Octovon has a total of thirteen team members. Each individual plays a specific role: “For instance, we have a terraformer who creates the environment for our maps,” says Joshua. “We also have several renderers who produce stunning visuals of our constructions once they’re completed, and most of our members are structural builders responsible for crafting the cities and skyscrapers visible on this map.” However, the team encourages builders to experiment with different roles to learn new skills and techniques.

This practice is what has made the Octovon team so proficient. “Entering the world of Minecraft PE, particularly commissioned work, demands countless hours and dedication, much like any other form of art. You really need to enjoy it to be able to spend those hours working on it.”

So, what advice do these professionals have for aspiring builders? “Share photos of your builds with others in the community. People will provide feedback on what to improve, which is incredibly helpful, especially coming from someone who has been in the same position as you.”

Therefore, strive to put in the same hard work as the Octovon team, and you too can create something as grand as this, provided you don’t get lost in the myriad streets of the City of Anarchy in MCPE!