The Coolest Thing I've Ever Built in Minecraft :: Building with BdoubleO

Minecraft Building with BdoubleO Season 3 Episode #13. Go to expressvpn.com/bdubs and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free.
Today, we build a couple of unique solutions for our high-in-the-sky AFK spots. Later we do some traveling to get new blocks to expand our build palette.
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[@EthosLab]

That's some next level detail work done by a true Minecraft LP pioneer! For real though, those clouds look great and I really like the slanted rail on the trap door detail.

[@BlueFire353.]

Etho and Bdubs are true pioneers fr 🙏🏼

[@michaelgage652]

I came to the comments section to see if there was a link to the Etho documentary 😅

[@deino1121]

it's awesome

[@tommmychuck2769]

sleep king and ladders… true pioneers!

[@ohjearelle]

Tall and Short? Nah, it's Pioneer Duo now 😌

[@frydfish4934]

I lovehow bdubs takes art principles into his build, it really changes everything. Compisition, blocking, color, the whole shabang.

[@sarahlandis289]

This is why I'm subscribed. He's a great inspiration for my builds.

[@MrSinister718]

Fun Fact: Bdubs survived 9/11 and Holocaust at the same time.

[@Tone_TC]

Bdubs hiding his farms in his pillars is the equivalent of cable management and I love it

[@lonelyrocketeer]

Bdubs going for a Ghibli arc? This is the best thing on KZbin all year 😮

[@unidentifiedperson1357]

i think hes been on it for a while, the coffee shop from hermitcraft was based off a ghibli building

[@levilukeskytrekker]

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[@hawkspiral]

the tug boat might be one of my favorite things you've built, honestly. It looks like an illustration in a kid's book, in the best way possible -- it has that exact same sense of wonder and whimsy and I adore it to bits

[@amaryllis0]

When he said it looks a bit anime it clicked for me: it looks like something straight out of a Ghibli movie, in all the best ways.

[@fafau06]

@@amaryllis0 it really is! the mixture of medieval and steampunk vibes really reminds me of ghibli!

[@hawkspiral]

@@amaryllis0 Yes! That's the perfect way to put it! It's got Howl's moving castle vibes

[@ferretart]

Check out Ian Mcque's work, it's got the same vibe (maybe was the inspiration too!) he does lots of floaty boats like this!

[@sawbladeknight1592]

The yellow reminds me of the Flutter from Megaman 64/Legends!

[@whimsycole246]

Everyone knows Bdubs is a pioneering minecrafter of legend and perfect genius. No documentary needed because his feats are universally lauded and respected!

[@AshenElk]

I was kinda hoping he'd link what he watched in the description, as well as the concept art he based the tugboat on.

[@spiritgaming1442]

​@Christian Lund The concept art kinda resembles Toshio Hayakawas' work. Though Bdubs design seems to be for fantasy/ghibli bases, then the more dystopian designs of Hayakawa.

[@u7felix]

I went like "that doesnt look like a bird cmon" but then he placed them on the bridge and they looked absolutely fantastic?? I can't fathom how Bdubs manages to amaze me with new building techniques every single time. edit: god damnit that is the coolest tugboat I have ever seen

[@evanm.7945]

Bdubs world is slowly becoming a Studio Ghibli film, and I love it

[@syszee]

Always stunning and impressive, Bdubs!

[@gonzalofraguasbringas8617]

Fully agree! It's so cute how he tries to convince us that "it's gonna be ok" while showing us the most beautifull and intricate builds❤️

[@masonjar213_]

@@balolongmiguelandreas7299 1.14 was years ago man, I don’t think that’s gonna happen

[@balolongmiguelandreas7299]

@@masonjar213_ yeah, i just thought maybe hehe

[@dylanhilts7018]

EXTREMELY COMMON BDUBS W

[@drwhocoby]

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[@anonymous-cd4if]

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[@daeins]

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[@danimosher7604]

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[@ordahnumbah2063]

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[@MrAntonny195]

This adorable little boat for some reason gives me treasure planet vibes. That crazy and very aesthetically pleasing mix of medieval and steampunk elements. I absolutely love it!

[@Mogswamp]

Love the way you play the game- it's very in line with a lot of my personal philosophies about building

[@user-px7tg8bb2y]

The king of superflat has complimented the king of survival building

[@jowi_24seven43]

Wow the tug boat and it's anchor is very Studio Ghibli-esque from the ground level. Hat off to bdubs brilliance

[@DementedMK]

Yeah!! I was gonna say it feels very Howls Moving Castle

[@ohjearelle]

Bdubs is the very definition of "trust the process." No matter the idea, everything always turns out so fantastic and beautiful. Can't wait to see where you take this world!

[@Ani]

the colours on the submarine are so cool, i love the techno-fantasy vibe it brings in to the area :D some black glass panes around the anchor to add like, action lines to it "falling down" could look super cool as well, imo

[@challengeaccepted2720]

Hey Bdubs! Real quick, if you want to go for that next level with your lights on the tug, red is always on the left (port) side of the vessel and the green, blue in your build, would be on the right side (starboard). Weirdly, that is in reflection to the 72 COLREGs and a few international ISO standards. I know, I know, it is boring, but I wanted to toss that out to you. You'll find that all aircraft and marine craft follow that. Cheers!

[@Mrfolder]

I was about to mention it but looked through the comments first. But yes, the colors should be swapped.

[@parryhotter2508]

I was laughing 😂 and my saylor heart was like 💔💀😐🤯☠

[@peekakuchu6878]

What I love the most is how detailed he makes things at a proportional size to the mc character.

[@salemoleander]

Slightly embarassing but when you cut out to show the birds from a distance I actually teared up for a moment. The motion and life you're building has this dreamlike mix of wonder and solitude to it - thank you for sharing your art

[@Phoenix-J]

Bdubs' videos are such a vibe, its so calming, it's funny, his buildings are like eye candy, the sponsor segments feel like something I would pay just to watch. I love this channel so much

[@Dankonen]

That style of building (tugboat) immediately struck me back to studio Ghibli. I love it. As per usual, you've inspired me to go building again! Thanks bdubs!

[@FlakoMC]

Used to watch you so much back in the day when I was 13 now I’m 23 years old and getting back into Minecraft with my girlfriend, thank you for staying you Bdubs!!!

[@Wasted-UFO]

Bdubs really is taking "the sky is your limit" literally Great video as usual!

[@brandonm1708]

You posted this when it was physically impossible to have watched the whole video

[@Wasted-UFO]

@@brandonm1708 thumbnails exist

[@brandonm1708]

@@Wasted-UFO yes, I’m referring to the “Great video as usual” part

[@maddie.squared]

​@@brandonm1708 please can we not argue over irrelevant little details? it brings the mood down. let others enjoy life a little.

[@brandonm1708]

@@maddie.squared well I thought it was funny, does that not count for anything?

[@qualityyoutube1593]

Love this era of bdubs. It will never be like the early days as goes with anything, but now he has veteran building technique which he continues to refine and innovate on, coupled with beautiful building ideas. Just wanna appreciate his videos while it lasts

[@ethancooper4154]

Amazing how Bdubs was able to make such a huge mountain that’s solid all the way through, imagine how much time and resources that must’ve taken

[@bat4360]

Doing etho proud

[@alyssa09485]

For a Minecraft genius and pioneer such as Bdubs himself, I'm sure it took him no time at all

[@ultrasuperkiller]

Bdubs saw that submarine by the bread bridge on Limited Life and tought "yea i have to have one of those!

[@synniestar]

i am nerding out so hard over how FREAKING gorgeous the detailing on that tugboat is. and the FLOCK OF BIRDS??? like i completely believe that, you successfully tricked the eye beautifully with that one and what a gorgeous way to do it. i love how much work you put in to ensure that even when making something practical it will still be beautiful. that comment about learning how to make the clouds from a book made me giggle. i think i learned it from something similar and to this day it's still how i draw clouds. it feels like such a small world when i learn things like that :') oooh, the dead brain coral...i remember you using that to some extent in hermitcraft s8. excited to see how it's utilized here in bwb!

[@newwavepop]

i ama toy collector and customizer, "Greeble" is a term that has been used for decades with model builders. they will use spare parts from model kits to add onto other things they build to just add a little more detail and fill out bland blank areas. LOVE the build. from the thumbnail i thought it was a little submarine and i would have been very disappointed had you not worked some yellow into it.

[@mac5565]

Some days I just sit and look out of the window, marvelling at the beauty of the world around me, and mesmerised by the fact that the _iconic_ Building with BdoubleO theme and the _iconic_ Journey Across Japan theme are the same theme

[@Noah-hj5kp]

When you think Bdubs can’t blow your mind with his creativity he comes at you with this beauty! Absolutely amazing bdubs!

[@samgrove4935]

So much incredible detail in such a small space. Reminds me of the Ghibli fantasy style

[@mikeoz6643]

I really like the atmosphere added from the birds flying off in the distance, even though it might look strange from up close. I like the idea that there are inter-dimensional warps scattered throughout your world (which could be visualized with nether portals or something) where strange and unusual things come to visit

[@gutplants]

HOUSEPLANT INFO: hi bdubs! LED lights are actually really effective for houseplants, just make sure you have it on for at least 6-8 hours a day. the most common cause of plant death is overwatering, so make sure the soil dries out in between waterings. you got this!

[@forest2732]

I don't think I'll ever stop watching Bdubs, even if I stop playing Minecraft. he's just such a talented artist

[@Fierycascade]

The thumbnail alone made me grin. Definitely has a Studio Ghibli sort of feeling to it, and I love it!

[@yukselerdinctekin9364]

You and Etho is the reason I still watch Minecraft after over 10 years. I love what you are trying in this video by the way. That clouds and anchor is really creative.

[@Titanblade17]

The sky - tugboat looks so cool! You could also change the birds to another, smaller tugboat as they do look a little jank from close up.

[@sinthoras1917]

I think Bdubs could attract people to a video just by naming it something like: "Going ultra-detail", "Going crazy" or "optical illusions in minecraft" or something akin

[@FrothyFrappe]

that lil tugboat is one of the best builds ive ever seen, its so cute and detailed. i love it so much

[@defiantly_emily]

Bdubs you’re a real visionary. You’re really pushing the limits of vanilla Minecraft and inspiring a lo of new builders. Keep up the great work.

[@guusdoldersum2779]

Love the details of the red and green lights on the boat! One thing you could maybe change is switching them around. IRL the red is left and the green is right!

[@brent7511]

I really like the bird idea! It's the same stroke of genius that made me love the mini bdubs statues in Season 7 of Hermitcraft I believe? When you changed your skin to look anvil like, *harvested* your head and plopped it on an anvil! So creative!

[@edgedrive_art]

God, I love how the builds in this series feel like they are part of a painting; like, how the lil tugboat feels like it is on the foreground and the bridge is in the background, it is so pleasing to the eye!

[@TGo-n-Roscoe]

Dude, I sincerely hope you don't ever hate that boat. The anchor alone had me stoked. The color palate would have been enough, but then you go and make clutter look like a working vessel. 💪 art dude.

[@mervmartin2112]

This is a really cool concept / boat! The details are outstanding. Being an old sailor, I'll tell you that the port (left) running light is red and the starboard (right) is green. (Think Port wine). If you need other fantasy boats, Benchy, from the 3D printing could be fun. And the Nautilus from Disney's 1956 "20000 Leagues Under the Sea". There's RC models of this for detail. A flying Nautilus would be epic!

[@Lightning_Lance]

I love the airship. And those cartoony clouds are perfect, it's like a dream landscape. It's so good! Showing off the airship would also make a really good short btw!

[@h-hues]

Those birds were absolutely breathtaking. It's not the super big-scale mega detailed builds that get me -- given enough time anyone can make a decent one. It's the small, fundamental "additions" you add into the arsenal of every builder in the future that elevates this series to the next level.

[@Roescoe]

Seriously those are amazing. I was like "what? that's a bird?" But when he put them in that shape they look beautiful.

[@fml4553]

To be honest this kind of minecraft builds should be considered as art because thats pure talent

[@astashy]

loved the video!! the chosen music to the footage of you building the birds and then the cinematic shot of the completed thing almost made me feel emotional. that was amazing! even though i'm entirely prepared and knowing of your art with building it still somehow shocks me everytime you post another video. truly beautiful!

[@Tom-iv9zv]

Could you use iron trap doors for the birds? Make them white like doves 🕊

[@bdoubleo]

intersting! i think thats a great idea. ill give it a try

[@qeadasdfcsezf6059]

@@bdoubleo won't afking on the birds make you prone to phantoms? or is something preventing that? i think you need to block your overhead sky access to block phantoms out (maybe put another bird on top of the spruce bird to stand under)

[@JakeWolven]

Bdubs bringing in color theory into this episode! love it!!

[@canadianboyd1848]

That boat is hands down the most lovely and fantastically fantastical build I've ever seen in Minecraft. It brought me joy :) It had a nice feeling of nostalgia for some reason as well which just made it that much better.

[@BingusFodder]

This episode makes me immensely happy. I love all the talk of thought process and art techniques behind the things you make; greebling or greebles (a modelmakers term for the little details that add visual interest and to make a model not feel so small), color theory and how you’re picking your pallet. The birds, the birds are fr genius, and at that distance I think you could even get away with flapping a few up to add some variation in the wingstrokes of the individual birds. I love you Bdubs!

[@seanmcnally6658]

This is next level stuff! The detail brought the build to life. I can imagine seeing this scene on a movie set. If only we could animate Bdoubs builds into a movie or series.

[@Geodian]

BDUBS! loved the episode, really reminded me of the OG Building with Bdubs! Also just watched the pioneer video on Etho too LOL, love the banter and all the history you guys share. You guys are truly the 2 ultimate pioneers in my eyes

[@prueggelsiech]

Amazing build! I love it! Just one thing: The green (in your case the blue) navigation light is always on the right side and the red one is on the left side of the vessel or aircraft.

[@bdoubleo]

LOL! i KNEW i should have double checked

[@nadehzda5015]

maybe its bc im off my meds but bdubs creativity always astounds me to tears. incredible

[@scientificalstories]

I was hesitant, but those birds look amazing!!! You spaced them out perfectly

[@notquiteaghost]

how intricate & delightful the tug boat is compared to its surroundings is getting me SO excited for what else you'll do in this series. i cannot wait it's gonna be so cool!!! everything you do is so damn cool!!!!!!

[@am3thysts]

Bdubs, those birds are awesome! Sure they look a little funny the closer you get, but standing from the village and revealing them I gasped at how realistic and dynamic they look! Amazing!

[@combrade-t]

Oh gosh that tug boat is gorgeous that looks so good bdubs! Really looking forward to the storage village you mentioned.

[@kooidude]

Love to see this world evolve and grow through the series! Flying aeroships is one of my favorite things to put anywhere - fantasy, scifi, steampunk, ect.

[@TofuAutoWorks]

Bdubds just casually reinventing the meta, AGAIN. Love the tug boat. when you first mentioned it my immediate thought was the flying noodle boat from The Fifth Element. Also, for remembering which side the red light goes on, "The red boat left port." Red = left = port.

[@guywhoskis7073]

I like the bird idea, you should try it with iron trapdoors to make them look like seagulls.

[@AgentNemitzBuilding]

So many building with Bdubs episodes recently and I am here for it! Love the birds, wish they were part of the game naturally!

[@Beschaulichkeit]

I couldn't be more pleased with your new aesthetic direction! I hope to find the courage to pursue similar ideas in my own worlds!

[@Xacris]

On the anchor, I really like how you created the illusion of curves by using the levers, stairs, walls, and fences! It came out really good

[@BRAVEHEART69696969]

This build just demands a "harbor' or "port" city of thin rickety towers with docking ports for many other flying fantasy boats and ships etc. Everything in this series is fantastic! Keep up the groundbreaking work Bdubs!

[@tatekane]

Bdubs embracing making boats :D This reminds me of your cute tiny flying boat in s7 Redstone shop, a massive glow up! Actually, the shape and details really remind me of Ghibli flying machines like in Laputa and Nausicaa and even Howl's Moving Castle (yes, I'm not a weeb *wink*). The birds work! The clouds look awesome. I've always wanted to see you go the fantasy route because you would make insane beautiful things! This is proof of that :D Your bridge and towers is on the same realm too, good backdrop for gothic fantasy etc.

[@lucyelel]

It's so gorgeous, Bdubs. So good! I know that everything gets compared to Studio Ghibli nowadays, but I do get Howl's moving castle vibes from that tugboat.

[@TheKruzinator]

That tugboat gives me many Sgt. Pepper and Yellow Submarine, kinda of Beatles artwork vibes and it is so beautiful.

[@WorldSmithy]

I LOVE the tugboat. The "cartoony" nature of the exhaust/clouds helps transition into the fantastical nature, I feel. Amazing!

[@AdityaNema]

Love you Bdubs, your videos brighten up my day everytime

[@its-nixverse]

"You can kinda see the anchor shape there".... KINDA? It looked EXACTLY like an anchor. It's always so impressive how Bdubs is able to make things look so good out of a limited palette of minecraft blocks. True artistry. Kudos on another great episode!

[@xilicks]

A lot of stuff you've built, is designed to be looked at from afar but that boat looks really cool up close where you can see all of the little details. Fun distinction

[@Nico-ch9ul]

also, i believe the torches on the boat have to switch, the red torch goes on the left, so that other boats see that you boat has right of way (they see red, stop). the green/blue light goes on the right, so that other boats have a green light and know they have right of way

[@RichardJohnEvans]

I feel like Bdubz will love the scrappunk aesthetic

[@anqiz_]

I hope your trip to disneyland was fun!! so glad to have you back

[@josewenzel]

I've been watching Bdubs since 2011, you have helped me in dark times... crazy to think about it cause you don't even know me and you probably get messages like this all the time. But I'm so glad to be a viewier for all this years. I love your content and what you do. Thank you

[@lubtearts8985]

Once every few months I binge all the bdubs videos I’ve missed. Life is busy but I’ll always make time to watch building with bdubs.

[@The3gg]

Bdubs continues to change the game. You and etho are incredible in how innovative you are

[@hawkgames253]

Bdubs! No other minecrafter makes me inspired, proud and, best of all, tear up at blocks placed perfectly in a video game like you do. Its Ghibli time baby! Please continue to amaze us with your innovations and designs!!!

[@i_ate_an_ant]

I'm living for the yellow in the tugboat! I love the way it contrasts with the cool greens and the rusty oranges. Something about it feels very industrial but also playful. The steam clouds on the tugboat are amazing. Bdubs never fails to amaze!

[@jamiejohnson7998]

How could anyone not love that boat!!! No convincing needed, as always you are a genious!

[@rnguniverse3262]

This is no longer just minecraft, this is art!

[@clownmeister]

I should get a medal for how fast I clicked on this notification

[@Acewilderness]

Me too!

[@Koltronn]

The way the steam coming out of the boat is so pretty, you can almost hear it CHUG-Chug-chug as it moves along

[@ebmocces9263]

Love the tug boat! One little niggle is that your red and green navigation lights are backwards. The saying "A little port left in the bottle" helps remember that red is left and green is right :)

[@nebulaink]

the tugboat is so whimsical especially with the clouds behind it. i really love how your world is coming along

[@dreamthief9884]

oh i absolutely love the design of the tug boat!!! the level of detail is absurd (though it doesn't feel overcrowded!) and you 100% nailed the shape of the anchor it looks so cool!! i'm very excited to see where a little bit more fantasy in your builds will lead you in this series :D

[@elodiekat]

I love that even though you kept the timelapses concise, you shared so much of the process and principles behind building them and it just sounds like you're having a blast. I now think about things like what would rust or cast shadows or tell the story of how long a thing has been there because of your wonderful explanations, and it's amazing to see every time.

[@ekaruna42]

I absolutely love those ideas for AFK platforms! This whole season I've been loving how you've managed to make practical things look so good - I struggle a lot. And the music you choose for the building montages pulls me out into another beautiful world. Also love the tugboat - that section was where I properly fell in love with your building. I love the fantasy element. (Although those birds were also amazing!)

[@teor.rogers6765]

I always appreciate sharing the art and drawing resources, like Sycra and now How to Think When You Draw. keep 'em coming!

[@Amberwood265]

The boat is wonderous Bdubs! It sparks joy! I love the steampunk look of it! Please do more!

[@RiftInRed]

I'm really liking the chill, fantastical vibes of the "timelapses". Quotes since they're more like a little montage or something of the sort

[@jjeffguy5227]

The thumbnail INSTANTLY gave me Ian McQue vibes, you did a really good job of translating his stuff into MC in your own cool way! It's really cool seeing one of my favorite KZbinrs reference one of my favorite artists!

[@tanodrea]

I never thought of the pro gamer strat of bringing a whole cow in a boat for a water temple raid!

[@MorrysIllusion]

somehow youre always coming up with something new i hadnt even considered doing. those birds genuinely surprised me- up close it was hard to get the vision too until we could see it far away. the best part is finding the scale with it. right now youre landing it perfectly with each new build. coming down in size from that massive bridge and tower, its especially important. and with the shapes in minecraft its even harder scaling things down- even more so with something as small as a bird. i dont know if i would ever build something big enough to utilize the birds but, its something that i will be holding in my brain until i need it now lol.

[@GraceLJW]

Your builds just make me so happy. They're delightful, and the way you discuss your process is really helpful in learning techniques!

[@Spartan3457]

That boat is such a perfect height too, from most angles it is above the bridge, even the anchor. Love it!

[@Matt09pearce]

I watched that documentary on Etho too! It was very good, nice to see Doc commenting on it too!