Build Texture Breakdown :: Building with BdoubleO #5

Minecraft Building with BdoubleO Season 3 Episode #5
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Today, we revisit the mountain build and take a deep dive into minecraft build texturing.
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[@bdoubleo]

anyone else that says i should put an overhang on the roof gets an F- on the pop quiz. its flat because we are doing a study on creating depth with TEXTURE not blocks. i have my red pen ready to take down names

[@ThisOldSkater]

The cliff looks WAY better! I had the same issue with its shape as well.

[@oklol7799]

It would still look even better with the overhang lol.

[@exintrovert1337]

Git em BDubs!

[@bdoubleo]

"excuse me, spanish teacher...it would be better if you spoke in english more." english might feel more comfortable but to grow we want to try new tools we can use in the future

[@bdoubleo]

@@oklol7799 2012 called and they want your idea back. alexa...do a meme gif of people reacting to a cool funny insult

[@Subjecttochannel]

"Sometimes, I'm not the best teacher." That is a bold faced lie Bdbubs. I've seen your Redstone with Bdubs, those are all FLAWLESS tutorials

[@MrJojux]

You can really see he is a redstoner first and a builder second!

[@victoonix]

This is a total lie, because he's ALWAYS (NOT sometimes) the BEST teacher there is

[@cerealsgames3118]

Etho has been using his redstone series to learn for years!

[@Subjecttochannel]

@@cerealsgames3118 Bdubs is such a nice guy he let Etho take credit for the hopper clock

[@victoonix]

@@Subjecttochannel I heard BDubs sells his redstone ideas to Mumbo so he can thrive. BDubs is so humble.

[@stephenf3379]

The roof villager is such a morbid running joke for such a family friendly channel. Please don’t stop😂

[@MarkHarrisonUK]

Stop the villager joke? DON’T DO IT!

[@asmodeus235]

@@MarkHarrisonUK Aaah, I see what you did there😉

[@joshmansfield5330]

If that villager on the top of the church survives a long time, he’ll be an icon of this series eventually

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa65513]

İ hope so

[@ViolintKitty]

Already is 🎉 Roof Villager 🎉 DONT

[@PeterWoodIV]

What do you mean eventually ? He’s been since day one

[@Werewolf914]

Who knew a Villager could be so relatable?

[@braydensmith2053]

DONT DO IT!

[@everestfarmer9250]

The reason that 3x5 shape looks pleasing might be because it's close to the Golden Ratio which shows up everywhere in nature! Other good ratios that fit the bill are 5x8, 8x13, and 13x21 😁

[@Christian-cy9ol]

sacred geometry 🫡

[@adityajain1211]

Exactly what came to my mind when he said 3x5

[@henryzhang256]

steel ball run

[@MCPhssthpok]

That was my thought too. The golden ratio and the Fibonacci numbers make for some very pleasant shapes. You can take it further for things like towers by going more than one step in the Fibonacci series. E.g. 5×13 or 8×21.

[@flamesrcool4048]

i said the exact same thing lol

[@CountofMonteChristo]

The gate dungeon is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen in Minecraft. And this Building with Bdubs series is the best Minecraft content on KZbin. I really enjoy your videos man.

[@mentalhaze4226]

That Dungeon Gate absolutely blows me away! I'm not that great at building in Minecraft, I love it of course but know I'm lacking in skill, but that gate....the way he used gradients to create depth is a masterpiece.

[@pennateguin]

Time stamp?

[@mentalhaze4226]

@@pennateguin it's in a separate video. In one of his Hermitcraft videos

[@CountofMonteChristo]

@@pennateguin the gate dungeon is part of the hermitcraft series. If you haven’t seen it yet I’d highly recommend the episode. It should be in his hermitcraft playlist for the current season

[@kjono4611]

To help with the tree on the cliff affecting the size of the cliff, it could be useful to try using birch leaves and glow lichen. This will create a blue/white tint to the leaves helping to blend them into the background and improve the sense of depth by pushing the tree further into the background.

[@Twi_543]

master builder

[@PinyKid]

You did a fab job mending the cliff! I completely agree that it looks a lot better this way. Fits in more with the theme.

[@shaunacall4685]

Looks a little less like an animated Pride Rock and more natural

[@PinyKid]

@@shaunacall4685 Haha xD Well said!

[@princejowerthuerta]

"Sometimes I'm not the best teacher." You are literally the inspiration of most Minecraft KZbinr builders. They always mention how they got this revolutionizing building technique from you and they come out with great builds because of your wisdom. You are a legend in the building community.

[@lightphoenix0119]

Does anyone get such a big smile when watching his vids and just bop to his intros heh? Dunno what but it just makes me happy listening to him and his silly antics and the stories he tells with buildings

[@santiagoacosta3372]

It's like watching Bob Ross

[@akaicedtea6236]

Racing hearts by mattie maquire, or a remix/remaster of it (Actually is "look at where that got you" as mentioned below)

[@bok1791]

We are indeed watching a master at work here

[@mayflour1633]

@@akaicedtea6236 it's actually "look at where that got you" by the same artist

[@akaicedtea6236]

@@mayflour1633 you're right! Good catch. Dunno why my wires were crossed.

[@brainpower696]

I think Bdubs has officially claimed a medal for being the best builder and the most creative one, I have never seen anyone do something like this, gradients and clif are just on another level!! I love how much effort you put in videos

[@ReallBrody]

In my opinion there really is no best builder, it just comes down to how good you are at using certain things you get. But I do agree that Bdubs is great at gradients too.

[@pablinitortellini]

@@ReallBrody I think so too. Bdubs has to be up there for most people tho!

[@brainpower696]

@@ReallBrody yes, you are right, everyone is different

[@ReallBrody]

Also I have a tip if you want to build like Bdubs. I want this to sink in btw; As long as you have a vivid image in your head or a drawing of what you want, you have to put in time and dedication to your build. Add really small details and focus on one thing at a time. And it doesnt have to be perfect and most of the time, it wont! But you have to improvise and inprove your build as you flow with it.

[@brainpower696]

@@ReallBrody yeah, it’s an awesome tip

[@CarpeDecor]

Looking at the finished build, I actually really do like it without an overhang. More so than if one had been included. I feel like we get so caught up in the same building techniques over and over, we forget to innovate and try new things. Thanks for the video! Can't believe I've been missing out on this series.

[@Alex-mp4kl]

I thought the first cliff looked so organic and fascinating. And then the second cliff gets shown and I'm just instantly hit with "oh yeah, that's a cliff, that's what it was supposed to look like". Really awesome bdubs, thank you for the video.

[@jasonreed7522]

The first cliff was a "fantasy" cliff that is purely a sweeping are form. The second cliff is a much more realistic cliff that you could actually visit. Although it could use multiple stone types and a pile of debris at its base to represent all the rocks knocked off it by frost and other weathering.

[@exavian6]

That priest constantly contemplating jumping makes me laugh every time.

[@malliredeemed1772]

2 things..first I get what you’re saying about the change to the mountain cliff. Though I was a fan of the first version and noted that it was reminded me of Lion King, it was that very thing that made it a bit less “natural”. I like the change a lot, and wonder if adding water will help cement in your mind the form that fits your vision. Second, you’re a great teacher. Remember that people learn in different ways...some by step by step instruction, others by following your lead, and others by listening to you work through the process. My friend, you’ve been and continue to be a phenomenal teacher. Well done!!

[@marvinschmidt4041]

He Bdubs! there is also a /brush rock. if you use this brush you will be able to place randomly generated rocks and not clean spheres. add 3 different numbers behind the command to add roughness and more factors! hope i could help you :D

[@bdoubleo]

interesting! i assume this is from fawe or another worldedit addon? its not in the standard mod from what i can see

[@marvinschmidt4041]

@@bdoubleo it is probably, you should really go check it out, since it offers many great additional features and reduces the lag extremely

[@goinghaydenwire]

I can't get over how great it is to have the visual of the blocks that are being stored in the area. the outside overhang with bricks and stone bricks and basalt is so so pretty

[@BluJayMC]

LOVE the updated cliff shape! Well done. Thanks for explaining the process to us!

[@mrmaxmondays]

I always struggle with texturing my builds, this man is on a whole 'nother level also aaaa! I'm so glad somebody else uses light gray wool in their texturing--I recently did that in my latest vid and it adds such a nice vibe!

[@xProjectMyst]

20:35 I got to get more comfortable not using a "overhang" on my roofs. Maybe its my lack of building skills but all houses have at least 1-2 block overhang on them instead of being flat. Bdubs is constantly giving out tips, one day i'll get good enough to use it! :)

[@DuckInGameStop]

I always like to use 1-block overhangs for roofs and stuff, but yeah 2 blocks seems a little excessive and this texturing technique is probably a better way to do it

[@lukaskohler1453]

This video was amazing for me. Whether it’s my art in real life or building in a game I struggle to start my projects. Seeing people build in minecraft the first thoughts are often not seen so it feels like those dynamic interesting shapes and ideas were where it started. For me because I couldn’t think of those interesting builds I often lack the courage to start. Seeing you go from a basic laid out stone box to a full fledged build is inspiring and has me excited for start my next project.

[@flexiaus]

I love sooo much this series ! Every time I hear the intro, it makes me happy.

[@bok1791]

This content is absolutely breathtaking. I love how you explain your technique and help us out with our building in all of our worlds. Thank you bdubs!

[@Spacebear1215]

I love the intro music so much! Can't get enough of it!

[@yoyenedeti]

Ohhhh yessss babeeeey, that cliff looks way better. Much more realistic! You nailed all your building with bdubs and of course all your purrrfect redstone

[@nocte8807]

Out of all Minecraft content I consume, this is probably my favorite and the one series I look forward to. I appreciate your creativity and patience, Bdubs. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@goldenwilliams]

With the cliff face, make sure to put boulders on the ground around it. I think it will add to the realism instead of a crazy cliff jutting out of nowhere.

[@threestoogesSC4]

16:37 - The Bob Ross of Minecraft (which you were before this moment, but this cements it)

[@MelissaKopcho]

Version one of the cliff reminded me of pride rock in The Lion King. It had a cartoonish feel to it which isn'ta negative observation. The custom brush cliff has a shape that looks more natural. Both were great. Version two fits really well in this world.

[@ekaruna42]

That’s immediately what I thought of when I saw the first one!

[@MobiusPeverell]

I wonder if it would look too strange to use differential detailing on builds: detailed for close-up on the bottom, since that's where eye level is, and using this new texturing approach up top, since that's all you'll be able to see over the surrounding rooftops.

[@pattie_nth]

Just love the funky little intro music

[@CarlosMedina-oy2yi]

Didn’t even realize this was back!! Oh my goodness pls don’t stop this is great

[@emilygrace3526]

Something I’ve always kept in mind when incorporating a build more into terrain is this: put something from the build onto the terrain, and something from the terrain onto the build. Common examples are piles of barrels/chests and fences, and vines, moss, or living roofs.

[@tsully1931]

Hey bdubs! You should look into the “golden ratio” for more stuff about appealing-to-the-eye dimensions. maybe you already know about this but I think it’s rlly cool :)

[@asup759]

he's brought it up before! 5/3 is a pretty good approximation of the golden ratio anyway and thats what he was using

[@kukri52231]

Bdubs is a next level builder. I don’t see other builders take texturing to this level

[@CSWEENSTER]

You're an inspiration Bdubs, thank you.

[@linkolinalamar5912]

ngl, i couldnt contain my laughter at the stone cube at 6:52

[@jessejones9061]

Thank you for making an effort to explain your design process. You don’t give yourself enough credit for being a good teacher, it was a great video!

[@dutchduck6939]

The insights we get on the thought process of buildings are so valuable! Love ya Bdubs❤️

[@redfeatheredreptile]

Bdubs, you’re an artist. I have watched you for many many years and am always inspired by how you continue to learn and grow. Its one of the biggest parts of being an artist, is looking at things you made, and going ‘how could i do it better?’ That continual drive to get better is vital. Your growth from way back when is proof of that. Thanks for teaching me everything i know about building 🙏

[@wondergal4729]

While watching your episode, an ad showed up showing a house without an overhang. It was as if youtube was trying to say, "see, it is perfectly fine- normal even- to have houses without overhangs. Also I'm really enjoying this series (first time watching building with bdubs.) I like seeing how you go about designing and texturing.

[@HenryThee1st]

Bdubs has ascended into a god of minecraft building. No seriously he is not just putting some blocks that look nice together anymore, he is carefully using irl laws of architecture and art to make something that is so detailed and honestly perfect. Bdubs plz keeping building like this and I hope, maybe not this season on hermitcraft but another that u use these skills for a giant mega base.

[@PinyKid]

I love that you let us into your process

[@benrex7775]

I really like the way you are implementing coloring recently. And that cliff. It makes me watch more of your videos even though I normally watch more of the technical stuff.

[@Wise1Bob]

Thank you John, you’ve been a huge inspiration to me for 10 years, and not even just with Minecraft.. but for who you are as a person! Much love and can’t wait for another 10 years.

[@Cristina-xx6wg]

LOVE the new cliff!!!! And the teaching behind it really helped

[@deepakrajendra8019]

I love the in-depth explanations and ramblings you have in these videos. So useful and entertaining at the same time. The chimney is my favourite part of the build, very bold and imposing!

[@DKforever24]

I guess the "unfinished backside" gag that Grian started has spread out to all the other Hermits

[@develhuntr75]

I nearly break my neck bobbin my head to the intro every episode

[@krowe985]

I think I might be the only one watching this after several episodes of hermit craft season 9 and going "oooh that's the monolith from season 9,thats the moss shop, that's the bdubs adventure gate!" when in the test world... But it's awesome to see things like this!

[@mightyreborn8071]

A lot of fun seeing you bringing traditional video game texturing techniques into Minecraft. Really makes for some cool effects.

[@vince_sad]

extremely common bdubs banger. you love to see it

[@gavrielmor4897]

I just can't get over the Abroad in Japan journey theme. it has been carved into my soul...

[@altriish6683]

I think this is my favorite episode yet! Your idea of creating depth through texture, as if you were painting instead of building, is absolutely wonderful. I'm super inspired to try it out next time I play! Thanks for the lesson, Bdubs!

[@jc_illustrates_]

Also could use the second stage of copper with granite stairs aswell, reason being its a lighter tone of pink similar to the granite but it also has a greenish hue which could be the moss (or atleast I think its moss) that grows on tiles irl on rooves if they are old or aren't clean

[@54m0h7]

Thanks for another inspirational video! I played around in creative for a few hours after your last Hermit Craft episode, and I had a great idea for a build challenge. Build the best scene but the entire canvas must be only 1 block wide.

[@matthewmcilvery2912]

Bdouble0, I have been watching you since the Attack of the B-Team days and wanted to just shed appreciation towards the effort that goes into your videos. I do not play Minecraft anymore, yet I still find the time to watch your videos. You really are a gem in the community and someone that I make time to watch even within my busy schedule in college. I hope life is treating you well, as you deserve all the best!

[@pinkpapita6345]

"put a tree next to it" is so true lmao now i understand why i build so many trees next to my builds.

[@filipepacheco6148]

Hey BDubs, great build as always. When you added the wood framing at 8:55 I did visualize the lower half of the building recessed 1 block similar to a medieval style house. The new texturing technique you are exploring is pretty cool but it feels like you're leaving shape to second plane, which makes the build look a bit flat. Either way, the build still looks great and I'm learning so much with your texturing :D

[@Blue_aquamarine]

I agree, the shaping of the front especially seems like it could use an overhang of some kind but like you said still a fantastic build

[@deepakrajendra8019]

The builds being flat is the point. Bdubs is stopping himself from using depth and trying to convey depth with colours.

[@Blue_aquamarine]

@@deepakrajendra8019 ohhh ok thanks :)

[@olseagoat2]

The barnhouse looks amazing. Absolutely love the attic and the roof of the building and how they're textured. I think the blacksmith roof has some jarring texturing on the edge where the jungle wood slabs are.

[@bevilp]

Love hearing your thought process and how you design your builds, it helps a lot to improve ones own building skills. Texturing is so important. It almost always takes builds to the next level. I really like this more "realistic" texturing approach as opposed to the usual 50%bricks/25%granite/25%smooth granite kind of texturing. Of course both have their place but this is very cool stuff !

[@keinname3400]

really predicted building meta here

[@alexanderkonczal3908]

You're essentially exploring model vs. skin. Think about how many old video games/cgi animations were able to create visually compelling characters despite their low polygon count! There's ways in which what you're doing it here allows you to think more critically about the large-detail form of your work. I'm here for it.

[@formerchampion1442]

The texturing on the orange-y roof on the test world is absolutely phenomenal, it’s mind blowing how much depth and life it adds to the build, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I’m learning so much!

[@ianabernas56]

I love this series! The use of textures and different blocks to create shading and highlights breathes a new breath into building!

[@johnsidwell1557]

You’re rewriting the rules you taught me… love seeing the improvement definitely helpful and taking it to the next level!!!

[@neongreenfruit]

I'm so glad that I got to start watching this new season of building with bdoubleO, as an aspiring minecraft builder I love seeing your builds, thanks :D

[@runescapeiwatchvids]

This is my most favorite series on KZbin. You’re a very interesting and artistic guy, can’t wait to see what you continue to do with your village! xoxo

[@slidingarchitecture]

Fascinating episode. Really interesting hearing more about the thought process behind the new style.

[@J040]

the way the outro starts with the fall damge.. top notch editing! great video BDubs!!!

[@CallMeTeach2]

Hey Bdubs, I was in the midst of your commercial, and I heard you mention that your video went #13 on trending. That's amazing, man. I'm so happy I've had the opportunity to watch this happen for you over the years. You have always inspired my creativity in minecraft, along with so many others and it just warms my heart to see the pure enjoyment that you throw at this game and the videos you create. That's content creation. Love ya, man. Matt Hanna

[@Sheepish153]

Using the different brush is also really true to how rocks form their shape naturally. Minerals get squished into specific orientations, and those same orientations are found in individual rocks, in local outcrops and across whole landscapes. Small scale details match large scale details. Good job bdubs!

[@CraigSirota]

I've been grinding away at my first ever mega-build, and I have so much more respect for BDubs after placing thousands of glass blocks

[@Fishysalmon02]

BUILDING WITH BDUBS EPISODE LETS GOOOO Certified yt recommended W

[@Spike_365]

*Oh my, you’ve put done it again Bdubs* :D

[@jasonhawk253]

Bdubs, I love that youre "Grading" the comments. More Sensai Bdubs!

[@skullisbones]

the way that you do texturing on such a flat build is insane! thanks for the guide to your witchcraft!

[@parth2171]

Bdubs u r a god; I have no words for ur creativity

[@Werewolf914]

This is perfect timing the building I'm currently working on I wasn't sure how to texture it, I mean it's alright as is, but the idea to add Shadow using oak mixed with the birch and things is genius, I'll have to mess around with the building and try that trick out, I really want to get better at building, because right now I'd say I'm decent, maybe I should practice doing just one style until I'm good at it first because right now every new world I start is a completely different thing so then I have to learn a new style which was kind of my intention was to just dabble in different areas until I'm decent enough at it then move on

[@loah6586]

These always make my day after a long track practice

[@danielfc]

Those 3x5 and 1x7 tips were gold. I struggle a lot with building 'cause I have no idea of these things and texturing and stuff. I'm an electrical engineer, I know wires and circuits XD Thanks!!

[@ottertoons]

Bdubs texturing and use of color honestly is great and it’s been motivating me to experiment with more texturing in my own artwork. I’ve definitely found myself wanting to create more environmental pieces lately because of it too.

[@Mustachd]

Out of all KZbinrs. All of them. Your in-video ads are the only ones I enjoy watching.

[@masonbrittan]

this series is such a gift, thank you

[@Paravetje]

I remember an episode of building with bdoubleo, a long time ago, when you were unsure about all the detail you put in to a castle or tower that you were building back then. Sounds like you're feeling the same way about it as back then, unsure if it's the right way to go. Anyway, I thought your building skills were amazing back then, but now I'm even more impressed! You keep improving, and I really admire that.

[@mahlon3662]

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[@nathanknepper1431]

happy this series is being uploaded again 😊 love the new building/texture philosophy too!

[@ZzAntonio_real]

As always, completely blown away by your creativity and build capabilities and skills. Most respect, love the work you put into your videos and I love the content and energy you have.

[@Rhaifha]

Honestly Bdubs, in terms of your terrain generation (your cliff), looking into how geology shapes a landscape might be very useful. That kind of cliff wouldn't appear out of nowhere in the real world, and I think that's why it registers as "wrong". In my opinion; the new shape is much better, but it needs a river that carved out the rock and created that cliff, or big boulders at the bottom that fell off, and more similar shaped mountains/hills in the area (although I understand that that would be *a lot* of work).

[@UpNorth3390]

It's pretty amazing how texturing can bring the build to life. I wasn't sure why you weren't happy with the cliff until you changed it and wow it looks even better. 💕

[@MJDENTON]

It's crazy to me that considering how hard I avoid ads in all other forms, how much I actually look forward to a good Bdubs ad. Well done sir.

[@mr.moleus7278]

Insightful as always, the best way to learn building is building with bdubs

[@derrickstorm6976]

*Video literally starts by Bdoubs saying how uninsightful he was in the last video*

[@ItsJustGianluca]

I like the building without the overhang, im going to try and apply your tips to my minecraft series

[@jasonknight6390]

Great episode! It was awesome to see the rectangular building transform into the end product … it’s beautiful!

[@catpeople11]

Looking great as always, really enjoying all the gradient texturing. Reminds me a lil of impressionist paintings xx

[@wizardom]

Bdubs, this is phenomenal! The way you keep discovering new techniques is truly inspiring, and the effects are stunning! I bet the bigger MC community will start playing around with this method soon.

[@lucasconkling6960]

Bdubs is so good at building that he made a temporary basalt generator look like it’s apart of the building. He might just be the best Minecraft builder ever!

[@jimyvanloock3510]

For all that the texturing really makes the build stand out, my one complaint is the utter flatness of the roof at the front. It just seems like a faux-pas to leave a roof without a lip extending over the edge of the front facade. At least to me.

[@darkwise8628]

absolutely, as awesome the fake-shadows may look a roof overhang would help so much

[@keef5543]

Yeah, i feel like actual texture has been replaced by faking texture. Missing stupid amounts of trap doors

[@x13xautumnsx]

I was literally staring at that flat roof part the whole video thinking "Please fix it, please fix it."

[@exintrovert1337]

I think he wanted to demonstrate the power of using light and dark textures on a flat shape. I am betting he is fully aware that the roof should extend, maybe just didn’t think to say it out loud. You won’t typically see this flatness in his builds. But considering the title and topic of this lesson, it makes sense to me that he did it just this once.

[@syergo]

Instead of complaint I personally would say suggestion is more respectful to a creator after all at the end of the day it's their creation and vision not ours.

[@JenInMinecraft]

I kind of liked the overhang on the cliff - looked like the cliff from the Lion King.

[@NyanSox]

I really like the changes to the cliff. Looks awesome :D I also really like how your exploring adding like weathering to builds its a really innovative technique that I havent seen before

[@santiagoacosta3372]

Your videos are like watching the ocean, they're so relaxing