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<p>The Minecraft map of BRITAIN: 22 billion blocks are used to create the digital world that even includes famous landmarks</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the popular constructing sport</p><br /><br /><p>The 3D interactive map covers mainland UK and surrounding islands</p><br /><br /><p>Each block represents 50 sq. metres and the map covers the equivalent of 220,000 square kilometres</p><br /><br /><p>By Victoria Woollaston</p><br /><br /><p>Revealed: 14:02 BST, 30 October 2013 | Up to date: 15:59 BST, 5 March 2014</p><br /><br /><p>e-mail</p><br /><br /><p>31</p><br /><br /><p>View comments</p><br /><br /><p>Popular constructing game Minecraft already lets users create their own worlds, but a new 3D gaming map now lets them discover the whole of the UK and construct new settlements of their digital back gardens.</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft Britain was built utilizing Ordnance Survey maps of the UK as a base and was constructed utilizing 22 billion building blocks from the sport.</p><br /><br /><p>It covers the equivalent of 86,000 sq. miles of mainland Nice Britain and the surrounding islands and each block represents 50 square metres.</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the popular building sport Minecraft to create the 3D interactive map of mainland UK and its surrounding islands. The OS Minecraft world covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles. This image exhibits the Minecraft model of Stonehenge in Wiltshire</p><br /><br /><p>That is how the Stonehenge landmark in Wiltshire appears in the true world</p><br /><br /><p>To help gamers navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has additionally published a list of coordinates to various UK markers, together with Stonehenge in Wiltshire.</p><br /><br /><p>Associated ARTICLES</p><br /><br /><p>Earlier</p><br /><br /><p>Subsequent</p><br /><br /><p>Over 30? Then it's game over: Tetris, Pac-Man and the Atari... Is Bitcoin about to become mainstream? Canadian coffee store...</p><br /><br /><p>Share this article</p><br /><br /><p>Share</p><br /><br /><p>The map was constructed utilizing OS OpenData - maps and mapping instruments that Ordnance Survey lets builders use to develop various maps.</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft was created in 2009. At first of the sport, a player is put right into a 'virtually infinite sport world.' [https://www.edocr.com/v/baml2kob/madalynkattie/Obtain-Mods-For-Minecraft AGAIN] </p><br /><br /><p>They'll then walk round completely different terrains, together with mountains, forests and caves.</p><br /><br /><p>Players can also fly up within the air for a birds-eye view of the landscape.</p><br /><br /><p>Players are given blocks and instruments to build towns and cities. As a participant progresses they can earn superior tools and building blocks in numerous supplies. [https://docdro.id/qukrme2 Xwcb] </p><br /><br /><p>The game was initially made for the Computer however there are now Xbox 360 and cellular variations available.</p><br /><br /><p>For every a hundred x a hundred km grid square, developers from Ordnance Survey used height info for varied buildings and landmarks.</p><br /><br /><p>The left-hand image exhibits the Minecraft version of Snowdonia, while the appropriate-hand image reveals how the North Wales mountain range appears in actual-life. Because the peak of many buildings and landmarks in the UK is taller than Minecraft's constructed-in height restrict, developers scaled them down so they might fit</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft launched in 2009. At first of the game, a player is put into a 'just about infinite sport world.' They can then stroll around and build towns and cities. The sport was initially made for the Computer however there are actually Xbox 360 and cell versions accessible, pictured</p><br /><br /><p>HOW To put in THE MAP ON MINECRAFT</p><br /><br /><p>Gamers need a licensed copy of Minecraft and round 5GB disk house on their Computer.</p><br /><br /><p>The world covers roughly 3.6GB uncompressed and needs a minimum 4GB of reminiscence.</p><br /><br /><p>To install the map, players should obtain the Minecraft-GB.zip archive</p><br /><br /><p>Unzip the archive to a temporary location. Open the readme.html file in a browser and observe the set up instructions.</p><br /><br /><p>They then loaded photos of all UK areas from the OS VectorMap District information.</p><br /><br /><p>Each 20 x 20 pixel region of the map was analysed so the builders may choose the right colour, material and size of block.</p><br /><br /><p>The raw peak data was saved in metres, that means the developers were scaled down to suit inside the 256-block top limit in Minecraft.</p><br /><br /><p>Ben Nevis, for instance, has a peak of around 2,500 metres and this was converted into 128 blocks high.</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey stated in a weblog submit: 'Though this exaggerates the true-world peak, it preserves low-lying coastal features resembling Bournemouth's cliffs, including interest to the landscape.'</p><br /><br /><p>Developers used diamond blocks for motorways, emerald blocks for A roads and pumpkin blocks for B roads. Water, forests and built-up areas have been created using the usual water, leaves and brick blocks.</p><br /><br /><p>Following this, teams of 32 x 32 chunks called regions have been created and assembled together. Ordnance Survey stated the whole course of took around seven hours.</p><br /><br /><p>The River Thames in East London is pictured. Ordnance Survey said the whole mapping process took around seven hours to complete. Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the developers may choose the correct color, material and size of block</p><br /><br /><p>These pictures present a birds-eye view of Minecraft London with the River Thames flowing by means of the centre, left, and a satellite view of the identical area of the Thames, right. To assist gamers navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has revealed an inventory of coordinates to various UK location, obtainable inside the game</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft World</p><br /><br /><p>Minecrafting with OS OpenData | Innovate | Ordnance Survey</p>
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<p>The Minecraft map of BRITAIN: 22 billion blocks are used to create the digital world that even contains well-known landmarks</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the favored constructing sport</p><br /><br /><p>The 3D interactive map covers mainland UK and surrounding islands</p><br /><br /><p>Each block represents 50 sq. metres and the map covers the equivalent of 220,000 sq. kilometres</p><br /><br /><p>By Victoria Woollaston</p><br /><br /><p>Published: 14:02 BST, 30 October 2013 | Up to date: 15:59 BST, 5 March 2014</p><br /><br /><p>e-mail</p><br /><br /><p>31</p><br /><br /><p>View comments</p><br /><br /><p>Well-liked constructing sport Minecraft already lets users create their very own worlds, however a brand new 3D gaming map now lets them discover the entire of the UK and build new settlements in their virtual back gardens.</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft Britain was built utilizing Ordnance Survey maps of the UK as a base and was constructed using 22 billion constructing blocks from the game.</p><br /><br /><p>It covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles of mainland Nice Britain and the surrounding islands and every block represents 50 square metres.</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the popular constructing recreation Minecraft to create the 3D interactive map of mainland UK and its surrounding islands. The OS Minecraft world covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles. This picture reveals the Minecraft version of Stonehenge in Wiltshire</p><br /><br /><p>This is how the Stonehenge landmark in Wiltshire seems in the real world</p><br /><br /><p>To help players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has also revealed an inventory of coordinates to various UK markers, together with Stonehenge in Wiltshire.</p><br /><br /><p>Associated ARTICLES</p><br /><br /><p>Earlier</p><br /><br /><p>Subsequent</p><br /><br /><p>Over 30? Then it is sport over: Tetris, Pac-Man and the Atari... Is Bitcoin about to grow to be mainstream? Canadian coffee shop...</p><br /><br /><p>Share this text</p><br /><br /><p>Share</p><br /><br /><p>The map was built utilizing OS OpenData - maps and mapping instruments that Ordnance Survey lets developers use to develop various maps.</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft was created in 2009. At the beginning of the game, a participant is put into a 'virtually infinite game world.'</p><br /><br /><p>They will then stroll around completely different terrains, together with mountains, forests and caves.</p><br /><br /><p>Players may fly up in the air for a birds-eye view of the panorama.</p><br /><br /><p>Players are given blocks and tools to construct towns and cities. As a player progresses they'll earn advanced tools and building blocks in different supplies. [https://www.file-upload.com/ksvlvwcp6iae What’s The Worst That Could Happen] </p><br /><br /><p>The game was initially made for the Pc but there are actually Xbox 360 and cell variations available.</p><br /><br /><p>For each a hundred x one hundred km grid sq., developers from Ordnance Survey used height info for various buildings and landmarks.</p><br /><br /><p>The left-hand picture shows the Minecraft version of Snowdonia, whereas the right-hand image exhibits how the North Wales mountain range seems to be in actual-life. As a result of the top of many buildings and landmarks within the UK is taller than Minecraft's built-in top restrict, builders scaled them down so they'd fit</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft launched in 2009. Initially of the game, a player is put into a 'nearly infinite game world.' They can then stroll round and build towns and cities. The sport was initially made for the Laptop however there are now Xbox 360 and cellular variations out there, pictured</p><br /><br /><p>HOW To put in THE MAP ON MINECRAFT</p><br /><br /><p>Gamers need a licensed copy of Minecraft and round 5GB disk space on their Pc.</p><br /><br /><p>The world covers roughly 3.6GB uncompressed and needs a minimum 4GB of memory.</p><br /><br /><p>To put in the map, players ought to download the Minecraft-GB.zip archive</p><br /><br /><p>Unzip the archive to a temporary location. Open the readme.html file in a browser and observe the set up instructions.</p><br /><br /><p>They then loaded photographs of all UK places from the OS VectorMap District recordsdata.</p><br /><br /><p>Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the builders might choose the correct colour, material and measurement of block.</p><br /><br /><p>The uncooked top information was saved in metres, that means the builders have been scaled down to fit inside the 256-block peak limit in Minecraft.</p><br /><br /><p>Ben Nevis, for example, has a peak of round 2,500 metres and this was transformed into 128 blocks excessive.</p><br /><br /><p>Ordnance Survey said in a blog submit: 'Although this exaggerates the actual-world top, it preserves low-mendacity coastal features equivalent to Bournemouth's cliffs, adding interest to the panorama.'</p><br /><br /><p>Builders used diamond blocks for motorways, emerald blocks for A roads and pumpkin blocks for B roads. Water, forests and constructed-up areas have been created utilizing the standard water, leaves and brick blocks.</p><br /><br /><p>Following this, groups of 32 x 32 chunks referred to as areas were created and assembled collectively. Ordnance Survey mentioned the entire process took round seven hours.</p><br /><br /><p>The River Thames in East London is pictured. Ordnance Survey stated the entire mapping course of took around seven hours to finish. Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the builders could choose the correct colour, materials and dimension of block</p><br /><br /><p>These pictures present a birds-eye view of Minecraft London with the River Thames flowing through the centre, left, and a satellite tv for pc view of the same area of the Thames, right. To help players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has revealed an inventory of coordinates to varied UK location, accessible inside the game</p><br /><br /><p>Minecraft World</p><br /><br /><p>Minecrafting with OS OpenData | Innovate | Ordnance Survey</p>

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The Minecraft map of BRITAIN: 22 billion blocks are used to create the digital world that even contains well-known landmarks



Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the favored constructing sport



The 3D interactive map covers mainland UK and surrounding islands



Each block represents 50 sq. metres and the map covers the equivalent of 220,000 sq. kilometres



By Victoria Woollaston



Published: 14:02 BST, 30 October 2013 | Up to date: 15:59 BST, 5 March 2014



e-mail



31



View comments



Well-liked constructing sport Minecraft already lets users create their very own worlds, however a brand new 3D gaming map now lets them discover the entire of the UK and build new settlements in their virtual back gardens.



Minecraft Britain was built utilizing Ordnance Survey maps of the UK as a base and was constructed using 22 billion constructing blocks from the game.



It covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles of mainland Nice Britain and the surrounding islands and every block represents 50 square metres.



Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the popular constructing recreation Minecraft to create the 3D interactive map of mainland UK and its surrounding islands. The OS Minecraft world covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles. This picture reveals the Minecraft version of Stonehenge in Wiltshire



This is how the Stonehenge landmark in Wiltshire seems in the real world



To help players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has also revealed an inventory of coordinates to various UK markers, together with Stonehenge in Wiltshire.



Associated ARTICLES



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The map was built utilizing OS OpenData - maps and mapping instruments that Ordnance Survey lets developers use to develop various maps.



Minecraft was created in 2009. At the beginning of the game, a participant is put into a 'virtually infinite game world.'



They will then stroll around completely different terrains, together with mountains, forests and caves.



Players may fly up in the air for a birds-eye view of the panorama.



Players are given blocks and tools to construct towns and cities. As a player progresses they'll earn advanced tools and building blocks in different supplies. What’s The Worst That Could Happen



The game was initially made for the Pc but there are actually Xbox 360 and cell variations available.



For each a hundred x one hundred km grid sq., developers from Ordnance Survey used height info for various buildings and landmarks.



The left-hand picture shows the Minecraft version of Snowdonia, whereas the right-hand image exhibits how the North Wales mountain range seems to be in actual-life. As a result of the top of many buildings and landmarks within the UK is taller than Minecraft's built-in top restrict, builders scaled them down so they'd fit



Minecraft launched in 2009. Initially of the game, a player is put into a 'nearly infinite game world.' They can then stroll round and build towns and cities. The sport was initially made for the Laptop however there are now Xbox 360 and cellular variations out there, pictured



HOW To put in THE MAP ON MINECRAFT



Gamers need a licensed copy of Minecraft and round 5GB disk space on their Pc.



The world covers roughly 3.6GB uncompressed and needs a minimum 4GB of memory.



To put in the map, players ought to download the Minecraft-GB.zip archive



Unzip the archive to a temporary location. Open the readme.html file in a browser and observe the set up instructions.



They then loaded photographs of all UK places from the OS VectorMap District recordsdata.



Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the builders might choose the correct colour, material and measurement of block.



The uncooked top information was saved in metres, that means the builders have been scaled down to fit inside the 256-block peak limit in Minecraft.



Ben Nevis, for example, has a peak of round 2,500 metres and this was transformed into 128 blocks excessive.



Ordnance Survey said in a blog submit: 'Although this exaggerates the actual-world top, it preserves low-mendacity coastal features equivalent to Bournemouth's cliffs, adding interest to the panorama.'



Builders used diamond blocks for motorways, emerald blocks for A roads and pumpkin blocks for B roads. Water, forests and constructed-up areas have been created utilizing the standard water, leaves and brick blocks.



Following this, groups of 32 x 32 chunks referred to as areas were created and assembled collectively. Ordnance Survey mentioned the entire process took round seven hours.



The River Thames in East London is pictured. Ordnance Survey stated the entire mapping course of took around seven hours to finish. Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the builders could choose the correct colour, materials and dimension of block



These pictures present a birds-eye view of Minecraft London with the River Thames flowing through the centre, left, and a satellite tv for pc view of the same area of the Thames, right. To help players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has revealed an inventory of coordinates to varied UK location, accessible inside the game



Minecraft World



Minecrafting with OS OpenData | Innovate | Ordnance Survey

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