World Urbanization [90+ Friendos]

Miles_ · Dec 22, 2016

I'd love if this is added. I think places like Llevigar, Detlas and Olux need this the most. I hope this gets added.

?! · Dec 22, 2016

I Dont think it should have more HOUSES,but i would like if it have more places like restaurants,merchants,etc
but,+1 supporter ^-^

Gotsly · Dec 22, 2016

The Flubby said: ↑

Have you ever thought to yourself, "How is Detlas a major trading hub if it has maybe ten houses at most?" Have you ever thought to yourself, "Why is Llevigar the royal city when it barely has enough room for a bank?" Or more importantly, "Where the $&?% do all the farmers in Olux live?" I sure have. That's why we have the miracle of Urbanization!

Overview

This suggestion is aimed at improving the atmosphere of the world of Wynncraft, starting with the villager settlements. The small cities make it easy to travel and hard to get lost, but it simply doesn't feel very complete. This can be remedied through three simple solutions: Sprawl, Suburbs, and Surroundings.

Sprawl

This is an easy solution to expanding the larger cities. Sprawl, or more precisely Urban Sprawl can be defined as an over-expansion of a city, beyond the center. In the case of Wynncraft, cities like Almuj could be expanded to be sprawling off in every direction, until it just dissipates, instead of just ending suddenly at the bank. Surrounding such a city would be perfect, with large buildings, and waterways, similar to what Almuj is today. Sprawl would ideally be the addition of larger buildings, to make the cities feel more grand.

Suburbs

Now, a Suburb is somewhat similar to Sprawl, in that it is the direct expansion of the city, however Suburbs are collections smaller, exclusively residential, buildings. A Suburb in Wynncraft would be a two or three house expansion outside of current city boundaries, in every direction. Detlas would be surrounded by smaller houses and plantations like the Apple Orchard, while Bucie could have a large enough population to justify a town center like it has.

Surroundings

Now, Surroundings are quite different from Sprawl and Suburbs. Surroundings would be smaller buildings with purposes. Like Olux's Golem Factory, and Ragni's Kotoa Ranch. Small additions of things like this would make some cities feel far more understandable. The main criminal here is Elkrun, and it's inexplicable placement, if we are overlooking the nearby dungeon. Now, Eklrun could be given a purpose. Put a lumber mill or two nearby. Establishments that do not directly build upon the hamlet, but do add to it's aesthetic or purpose.

Conclusion

All in all, the ideas put forth in this thread are not aimed at improving gameplay, but they exist to allow us to play in a more realistic environment. In many cases, the three principles outlined above would allow the world to be more immersive, and give the player smaller opportunities to explore. I am not calling for any specific changes, but I feel that this would be a very interesting addition to the Wynncraft world.

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I hate to say it but he's definitely right...

Flubby · Jan 2, 2017

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captainarcani · Jan 3, 2017

You know this totally goes against the lore there is a reason that there a walls to protect the people/houses.

I would agree to this only if the walls of the cities were expanded as well.

+1/2

icecreeper01 · Jan 4, 2017

Sounds like a good idea but where would they find room to expand the city? It would be difficult if they had to get rid of caves and stuff from quests and completely rebuild them somewhere else even if they world edit it in and terraform it

Flubby · Jan 4, 2017

icecreeper01 said: ↑

Sounds like a good idea but where would they find room to expand the city? It would be difficult if they had to get rid of caves and stuff from quests and completely rebuild them somewhere else even if they world edit it in and terraform it
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The beauty of Wynncraft's cities is that they are very modular. Besides, often caves near cities are in uninhabited areas, so with places like the caves in the ruins near Detlas, the houses would simply not extend to them, or more ruined houses could be added near caves and monster holes to show the destruction they bring.

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