u/Commie_Dog

Hello again!

I've been posting updates about my project here for a while (link), and I'm proud to announce that the world is now available for download (mcgeogen.com)!

Tasmania 1:2 is a recreation of the entire state of Tasmania in Minecraft at a one block to two metre scale.

It's made using real world data and currently includes terrain, vegetation, buildings, roads and waterways!

This is the first iteration of the world so there will be some issues. I plan to continue upgrading the generator and implementing more data to make the recreation even more accurate!

You can download the world and learn more about the project at mcgeogen.com.

Hello again!

If you haven't seen the previous posts (Post 1, Post 2), I'm using real-world GIS data to programmatically recreate Tasmania in Minecraft at a 1 block : 2 meter scale.

The first full state processing run is underway! At this current rate it will take ~4 days of total run time, which is a massive improvement from when I first started.

This first run is intended more as a test than a finished product, so there will be A LOT of issues (don't look at King's Bridge). There's still so much to do, polishing the current systems and integrating new data sets (first in line is geology).

This has become a pretty big project already though, so I want to get something out ASAP.

If you're interested in this project I have a few questions for you. If you could take the time to answer any you feel strongly about (either in a comment or DM) it would be very helpful.

Q: How would you prefer the map is distributed?
When processing is done, the map files will be ~1TB. In the future there is the possibility of me compressing this down to ~100GB but that will be a lot of work. For now, the only real options are a server or a week-long download.

Q: What version of Minecraft are you playing?
The project currently makes world files for the Java version of Minecraft. Bedrock will be do-able eventually but it has some limitations. For starters I don't think the maximum Bedrock world height allows for a 2:1 scale, but I'll figure something out. Just want to get an idea of how many Bedrock players there are so I can prioritize.

Q: How do you want to use the map?
Do you want to just fly around and have a look? Do you want to build your house in creative mode or explore the Tassie wilderness in survival?

Q: Is anyone hiring a data scientist?
Pretty please