Hello and welcome to Week in Review!  Apologies if this week isn't quite as in-depth as normal, but I've been hard at work on my entry for the Cave Hanger contest.  Should be finished by the 28th.

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The best structure of the week was Sanctuary Summit, created by Lindblumen.  This map is a massive monastery built atop a snowy mountain.



The great thing about Sanctuary Summit is the fact that each component is entirely unique.  No two towers look the same, and it speaks to the hard work that was undeniably put into this.  It’s always nice to see something that wasn’t created through MCedit spam.



The architecture in this map is simply stunning.  There’s dozens of buildings and towers, each adorned with unique roofing.  Some adopt a sharp conical structure, while others are capped with grand domes.



There are also a vast array of spiraling staircases, winding their way through the maze of structures.  It seems like this would be a good place to go for a morning jog (if, of course, you’re into exercise or whatever).



And then there’s the demon dragon ghost (yes, that’s what I’m calling it), floating around the periphery.  It’s pretty creepy, and a good show of organic work as well.



Overall, this is a very impressive build with loads of diversity and infrastructure.  It’s a joy to look at, and fun to explore as well.

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The best terraforming of the week was a map titled [Insert Fancy Fantasy Name Here], created by oakley09.  Luckily, oakley’s terraforming skills far exceed his creativity when it comes to project titles.



This map isn’t complicated.  There are no trees to be found.  There is no plant life to speak of.  It is simply a majestic mountain range in the middle of the ocean.  It is terraforming and nothing else.



But when it comes to pure terraforming, such as this map, the success of the project is determined by the quality of the landscaping.  It just so happens that the landscaping here is sublime.



The mountains are rigid and highly realistic, and the shorelines are lined with pristine beaches.  The renders are nothing special, and in this case that’s a very good thing.  The terraforming speaks for itself; it’s not hidden by shiny aftereffects.

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The best organic work of the week was Tornado, built by Elysiumfire.  This map is a quaint, peaceful village with gorgeous scenery.  Or, at least it was before the tornados descended from the heavens and wrecked everything.



In terms of terraforming and architecture, this map is beautiful.  But when you add the spiraling chaos caused by three mega-twisters, it becomes something else entirely.



The structures have become stretched and fragmented, and the landscaping has become scarred.  Destruction can be a very beautiful thing, when implemented properly.



Elysiumfire clearly understands how chaos can be used to enhance what is otherwise a normal map, and that understanding is applied with an uncanny execution here.

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Thank you very much for stopping by!  If you enjoyed your time here, please don't forget to toss the map creators and myself a few diamonds.  I'll see you guys next week.