Minecraft Tutorial: How to build EPIC things (generally)

These are easy things you should take care of when building a structure in Minecraft.
I'm not a huge fan of simple tutorials. So I decided that it is much better for people to rather hear what I'm taking care of while building, than just to know how a specific structure is built.
I hope you agree and that this will help you ;)
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[@craftertflat5957]

There is a such thing as too much randomness. Many of the greatest buildings today have symmetrical touches to them. Similar towers for example, but the towers have detail. Just look at some of the Churches and Gothic style buildings to see a lot of symmetrical building going on. It is important though to add detail. But too much randomness will just make the build look ugly.

[@K3L4N]

+craftertflat true

[@cheetosunpuffed7906]

Yeah this comment was 4 years ago but I agree. There is such thing as too much randomness, sometimes in my builds I have mossy cobble and regular cobble and have to use coordinated randomness if that makes sense. I place initially random but then follow a procedure around that random block

[@ccrome6]

The people that don't like these builds simply don't understand the archectual part of Minecraft, it's the style Madnes builds in so sorry, you're just going to have to deal with it. Madnes64 inspired me greatly, and every other video he makes inspires me even more.

[@JimboTheCrackSmoka]

PREACH!!

[@heekoo4428]

Preach it and Teach it!

[@AlexK-sk4qb]

Not really. It's just the style of a lot of big builders. The sheer amount of detail and size compensates for it looking like crap upon closer inspection. I always try to add details to what I do, but I try to make them look as good as possible, even creating and choosing between multiple options.

[@saranchan9556]

Peoply who say they have OCD... stop saying that if you don't know what it is. It's natural to avoid asymmetry because humans are always looking for a certain symmetry in everything, even in faces. But OCD is a disorder that destroyed the life of many people (OCD isn't restricted to asymmetry. For example there are people who are forced to think something all the time even if they don't want to think that thought). So stop saying you have OCD unless you've got it really, but then you wouldn't spread so proudly in the internet....

[@MegaMadman50]

The truth, has been spoken!

[@limeade382]

Thank you!!!! I personally get really annoyed when people say they have OCD ESPECIALLY when it has to do with symmetry or asymmetry!

[@kraftyangames7338]

I have actual OCD and the no one tries to defend me and others. I'm quite happy that someone knows the definition. But I and some others don't mind a "gamer OCD" that gives them a urge to organize (their inventory on Minecraft) and building symmetrical. So people don't need to get and cause of them. -Kraftyan (I know I'm late... on the replie)

[@thompsonator4696]

But I think it's ok to do that because 99% don't know what OCD actually is so it's becomea expressive word kind of like when sad people say there depressed when they're not. You'd have to teach the whole world the real meanings of OCD and reprogram them to stop using it for that situation. It would be impossible to do so might as well say your "ocd" when you see something un symmetry or your room isn't cleaned and you just have to clean it. Just my thought though.

[@corneliusm3054]

The first minuet and you are already my minecraft god...

[@thirtytwomewtwos4128]

minute* my friend. no hard feelings.

[@corneliusm3054]

ThirtyTwo Mewtwos Thank you

[@finnthehuman920]

I know right?

[@thicjimmy3187]

Alexander Maxwell The first minute of scrolling through comments and I can all ready tell that it is full of complete retards.

[@thicjimmy3187]

+Carson Campbell Oh yeah your cool how old are you? You are gonna start a fight over the internet, you seem more childish than me and I am 12.

[@SuperPolentaman]

If you can build something with sponges, that still looks epic, THEN you can call yourself a pro.

[@demorathysweet7380]

***** My good sir let him be to thinks of things that are epic to him or others, and after all have you seen his build. Plz take no offence to this I'm just defending the guy.

[@cryt3k536]

***** dude spongebob...........

[@cheburek34]

bowmanPvPz spongebob looks better with yellow wool... trust me, i have seen horrible things.

[@mytchyl]

***** He said with sponges, not made out of sponges. It wouldn't be that hard.

[@xMElpx]

You are a pro if you dont try :P

[@Eskimo338]

Here's some texture packs I would use: If you want to build something futuristic or modern, use Flows HD. If you want something old and medieval, use John Smith Legacy. Lastly, if you like the default textures, use Faithful. It's the same as the default textures, but more detailed and eye catching.

[@davidpersson1147]

I'd probably use conquest with or without conquest reforged

[@1258eby]

These builds are so beautiful, and i am watching this seven years later....still very good by todays standards:))

[@Kiatsune]

So glad I found this channel! I love building in minecraft block-by-block hand style, but have been at a loss for new ideas to bring to my buildings. This helps a LOT, thanks for making these videos!

[@Brickly]

This video changed my life of building in minecraft.

[@Scott-ws4ju]

This mainly does apply for medieval if you want to build an epic MODERN apartment it will usually have symmetry in it.

[@marnie-.-rose]

Really nice video. The tips about the detail and asymmetry were pretty helpful along with your video about ruins and catacombs for my latest build of an old ruined grotto

[@jaydlor949]

Them professionals can EPICALLY build and detail structures and make it look realistic (but doesn't actually exist in real life). That is some decent talent I want to possess.

[@demorathysweet7380]

I remember when he said he wouldn't something like this again He did it again

[@calvin22012000]

I really am sick of building a submarine... I just looks like a stone shit with glass

[@2kcarrot147]

I just spat coca cola over my keyboard

[@mytchyl]

Twokaycarrot Then typed that before cleaning it, because Internet always comes first.

[@calvin22012000]

Very humour Such laughing

[@2kcarrot147]

I have a waterproof keyboard for when I wan... watch funny videos

[@Comyupower]

Twokaycarrot Or porn

[@centerpoint2844]

Wow this came out in 2012, I still found this one of the best building tips videos ever!

[@MrD716]

I absolutely love your building style and plan on taking your tips to heart. Thanks so much for this vid, keep up the good work.

[@explosivegaming6512]

another good tip: line the edges of roofs with stone bricks

[@tsujimotoyukasuke6621]

"...and the girls can think of me... while doing other stuff..." XD

[@bobbythomas8831]

thank you so much! I have always built things well and decorate it also but i never thought about it as you do. i guess it always good to see someone elses imput on the situation. you just earned a new subscriber, luv the vids keep em up.

[@legomonkeyfilms5544]

Thanks madnes for all the tips!!! I watch every video you make and keep improving with my medieval builds ;) keep up the great work!

[@krest9816]

Did you build the city?

[@Madnes64]

The Black Fox Studio Yes, that's my city Thasarion, formerly known as Kargeth

[@dutchkindomgaming7960]

+Madnes64 madness on my school we may watch your videos because you learn us a little about being a architect my teacher says she would love it if somebody of ar class would ask you to build on a mc server of one of childs of the class and i have a medieval server!!! many you can't help plz send me back if you can?

[@HostileXBL]

+DutchKindomGaming he quit yt and mc

[@aeraiio]

+Hostile really?

[@HostileXBL]

x_EchoCloud_x Minecraft yes

[@xTryHardPanda]

You hurt my OCD.... This is why I suck at building, damn OCD.

[@NERIOPRADO]

Wtf is OCD?

[@Dimi.g0v]

Nerio Prado You're an idiot Nerio.

[@hawksandwich4742]

Nerio Prado OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. People with OCD usually cannot stand for things to be asymmetrical, and they like for things to be aligned properly (hence the saying: "If it's not a right angle, it's a wrong angle"). The common disorder OCD goes much deeper than what I have explained, but that's a small taste of it.

[@hawksandwich4742]

cruelsummer808 Oh, and why call him an idiot? At one point you didn't know, either. You had to be told, and so Nerio should be told. Don't call him the idiot when you aren't mature enough to explain rather than calling him an idiot...

[@dman7985]

Hawk Sandwich So true

[@Freddeboy28]

i love your style. its funny, in the start of the video i was completely "what the hell is that" but for example just stop at 11:57 and take that shit in, its so unique. sure the actually finesse of living in there in a minecraft world is next to none but the style and art and detail is just gold

[@FaultlessName]

Madnes64 You are just a huge inspiration to me! I watched a showcase of Kargath about 5 months ago, and I have never built the same way again. Now watching this, I see you break down all these techniques that I have taught myself just by observing Kargath! Keep up the amazing work!

[@kotalovesturtlesss9348]

This reminds me of assassins creed

[@erotrom]

Want random? Throw in some pumpkins and melons...randomly. LOL

[@michaelreynolds9381]

Awesome work! This has really helped me in building strutures in general in minecraft, both on the PC and the Xbox 360 edition.

[@nydarg8860]

thanks so much, ive always liked building but never really knew how to build "well"Ive always been able to do small things decently well, but this showed me that you can always be making things better,

[@MinecraftPlayer1und2-TheMinder]

89 People can't build! :P

[@NERIOPRADO]

U mean 159 now

[@hnnnh3931]

165 D:

[@DerTomatenToaster]

Sarelly Torres 166 D:

[@dat_dinosaur_from_firefly2714]

DerTomatenToaster 170

[@dat_dinosaur_from_firefly2714]

XD

[@dendroxify]

No offence but these buildings actually look pretty bad. I agree that things should be asymmetrical though, not easy with OCD though lol

[@pctureperfct]

yea, these builds suck

[@havenbrush7100]

pctureperfct agreed. I especially don't like the way he mixed blocks on the church thing. The cracked stone bricks were OK but the rest should have been all cobble for more realism.

[@EmoPandaBearLover]

Joe Fisher i agree and disagree his builds are great and maybe some people call it bootyful lol but he goes over detailed

[@electricphoenix2139]

I thought they looked nice, but I'm always up for crushing my self esteem by watching how much better other people are at building then me. Upload some of your builds! I'd love to see them.

[@egeoeris]

Joe Fisher It's just me or that guy predicted the futrue of cobble walls? New 1.8 blocks (especially anderstie) looks in harmony with cobble walls (but still not look'n good tho)

[@meepenator3]

Madnes, Because of your tutorials, I was able to build my own medieval city. Even though I've added my own things to the buildings and my own method, I still use the basic structure that you taught in some of your older tutorials. My city is now getting to be massive though will never be as great as yours. I just want to thank you for putting these up.

[@setscet]

This is the video that got me into building. No matter how much Grian I've seen since this video (and the "ugly as sin" one), I always default to these tips in my mind. I hope you're doing well, adn that 5 years of being absent from youtube means you're doing bigger and better things.

[@MantisGirl]

At 6:36 it kinda looks like a duck.

[@Mazda2slow]

wat

[@XxCasualGamerxX]

i cant make a cow, sheep, pig, or any other animal but i can make a duck?

[@XxCasualGamerxX]

XxEnRaGeDxGaMeRxX Zechy Babcock1 month ago At 6:36 it kinda looks like a duck. KZbin Sucks

[@cofiddle]

Will never unsee that

[@TomsGuilty]

OCD does not let me build like this :/

[@RyuLightorb]

i have really bad ocd but i can build kind of like this.

[@RyuLightorb]

eh?

[@MixMatchGaming11]

yes i agree!

[@muppetbuilds5929]

That happens with me too.

[@daffydj]

Most people don't really have OCD, the internet thinks symmetry is relevant to OCD but it is not at all true.

[@StealthyTNT]

hey madness, i would just like to say that u taught me alot about building. my friends are impressed by my builds because i used ur tips and ideas. i have become a better builder now thx to u and keep up the good work

[@GermanArchitect]

I like to watch your stuff to get some inspiration for the videos I make. Keep up the good work. =)

[@MrEdvinas1]

:( cant build for sh** ;(

[@ryansimandl5509]

am tryin but i still build like shit

[@iMamoMC]

Finally! I really don't know how long i seached for a general building tutorial! Thank you!

[@diadediadedia]

This is the best building how-to I've ever seen! Thanks for all the help! :)

[@cpyles4]

SPELT IS A WORD

[@opetr2908]

The irony is that every structure he's showing in the video looks rather bad.

[@brandonbeazley4580]

i agree

[@anrond]

Yes most of the Buildings look to overgroudete with details.

[@snazzy_pickle4562]

So what do you like? Skyscraper from the beginning?? His builds are great

[@anrond]

No, the buildings Sjin made. They are the best I have ever seen.

[@MinecraftMaster341]

Snazzy_Pickle His builds are amazing, however not necessarily the best of the whole Minecraft community.

[@withorwithoutnuts]

Thanks to you, I can actually build housies now! I use my own designs with a touch of yours, and your methods of building it (like starting with the frame). I've always preferred building things with odd numbers, because the doors are odd, and even designs look... Rather odd. I had no idea that asymmetry looked better than symmetry. Here I was this whole time trying to make everything match. Thanks a lot! Keep building and being awesome!

[@zipzap8937]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and this is so much worth a subscription. Thanks muchly.

[@DomoboChannel]

You're really good! Good video's,great music on the background, and naturally good buildings! Thanks for the help

[@JimboTheCrackSmoka]

These builds are amazing. Not even kidding, I would dream of building like this anyday.

[@julienverveer748]

you did a great job with this madnes!

[@BridgeIndustries]

Amazing detail I subscribed straight away well done!

[@desxrted]

Holy smokes! You're probably the most creative builder ever in Minecraft! And I like that, your structures are awesome.

[@0rik38]

u still got it man and thnx for the tips on the roof i'll now apply them to all my designs

[@pandazatthedisco]

That certainly looks epic, plus I love your designs.

[@JillWouters]

Cool!! I have to work on building into the landscape, the assymetry and detailing. Maybe not like you with the mishmash of stones, but more with levels, stairs on the outside to make ridges and stuff. I am going to take this in account for sure.

[@Cryssix]

Man Madness. You never fail to impress.

[@dapumpkin19]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL SOOOO HELPFUL

[@diamondhuntermc1107]

exactly the kind of video i was looking for keep up the good work

[@greasygoblinoid]

Thanks for the lep, this stuff looks really cool!

[@makahabradda2]

amazing builds and amazing tips!!! thanks!!

[@gavinkitchen581]

Very talented. Nicely done

[@FelixIakhos]

very good! I think I can call myself a good builder aswell , and it's reaaaaallly hard to explain how you can build in good detail, but you just did it! Keep up the good work!

[@PsychoticG4ming]

I absolutely love you channel now. Im glad i found your channel. New sub. :)

[@HardmasterKing]

i love this videos u make. i think it made me a great builder thanks you so much man u awsome ;D

[@zelliatorsema9579]

So many people use the word epic to mean huge builds that take weeks or months to mine the materials and build so I almost didn't watch this one. Even though I don't build medieval i get many ideas from you. Keep up the good work.

[@helioswind2614]

thanks !!! these tips really improved my builds !!!

[@ugbarkingduck9257]

Thanks for the awesome video, it was super helpful. Liked and subbed

[@kristianlindanger9414]

One of Your best vid Madnes 64;)

[@rockbandprincess1]

I love this video! I try to do that with my builds on Minecraft. All I do is play on creative so this is very helpful! Thanks for sharing it

[@3rdassassin50]

nice

[@realmfdanish7899]

8 years ago

[@MrVeNoM2k10]

your town looks awesome man.. keep it up!

[@thefunkykrumpet5164]

I've always wondered how people build like this, now i know how. Thanks for the help

[@Icyfighter604]

wow I have never seen your style before, i am impressed ;)

[@SirCJ77]

This man is a genius. You, sir, have earned yourself another subscriber.

[@Sugarfree922]

you are the best medieval builder ever man its weird that i never saw video's of you before...

[@senioy]

Awesome stuff! I love the way you build and I am going to watch more. Subbed. You should try throwing in a couple of mods for microblocks and slopes or just for more materials then stone, cobble, bricks and wood.

[@filipvelickovic8755]

Good job man you are the great creative artist and i like you.

[@collinholbrook4074]

you are a freaking amazing builder your are so simple yet random and look great builds dont have to be insane year long build this is epic

[@robinboone2487]

this really helped me thx man! ;)

[@Dasexyboy2]

Dude ur creations r AWESOME!!

[@SteelyGlinter]

When budbs started going on about building tutorials I was like 'oh, this is gunna be dull but I'll check it out anyway', but you surprised me, this was an awesome video. I was interested and felt I was learning stuffs about building the whole time.

[@Patfor333]

My new favorite video of yours haha

[@lukasslezevicius4001]

Very informative , thanks for sharing your known information about building.

[@aliyahjan5907]

The first picture of the whole thing looked awesome I subbed.

[@Necrofobiax]

I guess this is just a personal style reference, but I think depth to a buiding brings a better (sometimes also more unrealistic maybe) look to the building. I do not like the (big, imo) random parts, there are too much "random" parts to your walls for them to be "random". Sometimes they take up to 50% of the wall in the examples, which makes them look too intended. What I refer more as depth is moving your actual wall 1 block inwards, so your wooden pillars standing on the corners, and connecting them on the floor levels. Or, adding fences/less "random" parts to a wall. What I do like is your roofs and your towers! (jealous on your towers, I should actually learn to build them myself lol). Nice video, and happy building!

[@benjaminjepsen5649]

Wow! You just earned a subscribe! That was very insperationral :)!

[@Frankpower90]

I was looking for this kind of video thanks dude

[@SebTsch]

You just earned a sub! Great vid! :D

[@TheBrendo1997]

your buildings look amazing, thanks for the tutorial.

[@coolstring1]

This advice is extremely helpful!

[@MHLAzz0900]

this is one of the best videos you ever made! too many people build just buildings like 00:35 that xD so yeah this is a realy important tutorial! thanks madness!

[@ryanchen4921]

wow all that detail!! looks geat!!!

[@K3L4N]

Subscribed. 1:awesome tips 2:because I can 3:awesome builds 4:best houses 1/0.3

[@saeedhathboor5321]

Thanks :) I really like how you build the roofs.

[@TheBonester925]

you are a mastermind when it comes to builds you are like a generous cooking master giving away his secret

[@SuperDANDALION]

Love your videos thanks this really helped

[@beckermatthew28]

Good tips bro. Thanks!

[@michaelhyams632]

Thank you so much! Now I can finally do this kind of thing!

[@Arch3r623]

thnx 4 the tips!those tips which you show here realy helped me!thnx agai Madness!

[@willclark9341]

you make all your builds look so easy. i dream of building like you

[@MrAag68]

OH G WILLAKES! I love it! Thx mate, I'm sure it will help a lot :3 Keept it up man!!

[@diagonalsmile7147]

The builds are amazing.

[@TheBigBuildUK]

Awsome again!

[@kinshukarora4230]

Best guide EVA!!! I used to SUCK at building before this vid!!!