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=Info= | ==Info== | ||
The Chessboard is a creation on the 5th revision of the [[Survival]] server. It is made of cobblestone and sandstone, which represent the black and white pieces, respectively. | The Chessboard is a creation on the 5th revision of the [[Survival]] server. It is made of cobblestone and sandstone, which represent the black and white pieces, respectively. It was constructed in its entirety by lethargic_lad because he has too much time on his hands. | ||
The size of the chess board is 151 blocks by 151 blocks, with each square is measured 19 by 19. 361 stacks of material were consumed to build the playing board. | The size of the chess board is 151 blocks by 151 blocks, with each square is measured 19 by 19. 361 stacks of material were consumed to build the playing board. | ||
The pieces range in height, from the pawn at just 20 blocks high, to the king at 46 blocks high. | The pieces range in height, from the pawn at just 20 blocks high, to the king at 46 blocks high. | ||
An observation deck was added to allow sightseers to take pictures. There is no admission charge for the deck, but the suggested donation for upkeep is 1 cobble. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery perrow="6"> | |||
Image:Chessboard-Behind.png|View of the chessboard from behind it | |||
Image:Chessboard-WhitePieces.png|Full view of all the white pieces | |||
Image:Chessboard-SideView.png|View from the north side of the chessboard | |||
Image:Chessboard-KingQueen.png|Moon rising in between the white king and queen | |||
Image:Chessboard-BlackPieces.png|Full view of all the black pieces | |||
Image:Chessboard-TopDown.png|Looking down from atop the white queen. thetrac3r and spycrab007 can be seen on the board below. | |||
Image:Chessboard-FromWhiteKnight.png|Looking out from atop a white knight. | |||
Image:Chessboard-FromBelow.png|Looking up at the pieces from the foot of a white bishop. | |||
Image:Chessboard-Perspective.png|Partial side view of the board. thetrac3r in the foreground. | |||
Image:Chessboard-ObservationDeck.png|View showing the completed observation deck hovering over the board. | |||
Image:Chessboard-InProgress1.png|View of the chessboard under construction. | |||
Image:Chessboard-InProgress2.png|View of the chessboard under construction. | |||
</gallery> | |||
Revision as of 13:50, 20 March 2011
 Chessboard | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Server | Survival |
| Map revision | 5 |
| Coordinates | X: -1471, Y: 567 |
| Creators | |
| Lead | lethargic_lad |
| Timeline | |
| Started | March 4th, 2011 |
| Completed | March 20th, 2011 |
Info
The Chessboard is a creation on the 5th revision of the Survival server. It is made of cobblestone and sandstone, which represent the black and white pieces, respectively. It was constructed in its entirety by lethargic_lad because he has too much time on his hands.
The size of the chess board is 151 blocks by 151 blocks, with each square is measured 19 by 19. 361 stacks of material were consumed to build the playing board.
The pieces range in height, from the pawn at just 20 blocks high, to the king at 46 blocks high.
An observation deck was added to allow sightseers to take pictures. There is no admission charge for the deck, but the suggested donation for upkeep is 1 cobble.
Gallery
View of the chessboard from behind it
Full view of all the white pieces
View from the north side of the chessboard
Moon rising in between the white king and queen
Full view of all the black pieces
Looking down from atop the white queen. thetrac3r and spycrab007 can be seen on the board below.
Looking out from atop a white knight.
Looking up at the pieces from the foot of a white bishop.
Partial side view of the board. thetrac3r in the foreground.
View showing the completed observation deck hovering over the board.
View of the chessboard under construction.
View of the chessboard under construction.
