INTRODUCTION

Half of playing Minecraft is building—building shelters, bases, traps, and farms. Some people like building so much with Minecraft’s blocks that that’s pretty much all they do. Minecraft fans have built amazing things, joining up in teams to build intricate and massive structures like the space shuttle, fully detailed cities with hundreds of buildings, bridges, and parks, as well as epic scenes and buildings from Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and more. To see some of these, search online for “amazing Minecraft buildings.”

For most people, though, building means a simple cube of cobblestone, with a couple panes of glass. Of course, if you’re busy killing zombies and raising cows, building a snazzy home may be on the bottom of your list. You may find it more important to have a protective wall that a creeper can’t explode.

However, if you have an architectural streak and you want to get started on building awesome homes and buildings in your Minecraft world, this book will show you the tricks the Minecraft experts use, including:

•   How to build arches and spheres that look curved

•   How to use depth and detail to make your buildings look realistic

•   How to use steps, levers, trapdoors, and more for your furniture and amenities

To help you get started on some no-fail, amazing builds, this book includes step-by-step guides for building:

•   An airship

•   A fortified castle

•   A pagoda

•   A Mayan pyramid

•   An underwater house