Guardian at Avatar Island

South Avatar Island

The Zoo at Avatar Island

(148: -25) : Journey South of Avatar Island and you're going to find a Zoo. Yes, a zoo. Avatar Island definitely lives up to its name as a place where you will find some creativity beyond any other place on the Planet of Cubes. 

I first came across what I can only assume to be a Leopard or Cheetah, which made me venture further into this zoo area. Later I found a horse, what appeared to be a Panther, a kangaroo, a camel and finally a Pegasus, because you can't build animals without building a Pegasus (lol). And while I'm sure there were far more animals out there on the farm, I want to leave some animals for users to find on their own. However, these were my top finds of the day. There are many other creations in this area. I'm not sure if someone created it, or if the systems spawned these creatures. One thing is for sure, they're a definite attraction for the Planet of Cubes community. 

 

 

Planet of Cubes locations: The tunnels of Dubai

Plan a trip to Dubai and you're bound to come across a railway system that is just an adventure to itself. Dubai's train system is ready to board passengers and carry them to the other side of the land, and I do hope one day we see that in Planet of Cubes.

Here's a different angle you don't see on many of the other locations: An underwater tunnel. This reminded me of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in Hampton Roads, Va. sans the view from the bridge.

Inside the tunnel there's not a lot to it, but it's lit so  you know where you're going.

An outside shot of the tunnel entrance.

Note: I found this city when I got to the end of the tunnel. One thing to remember is that the tunnel doesn't carry you all the way to this city. There's a ladder near the end of the tunnel you go up and then you fly the rest of the way.

Relaxing below the Ice Temple

Venture below the Ice Temple and you'll fi d some pretty scenery that is ideal for the holiday season.

Greek Mythology: The Centaur of Avatar Island

Avatar Island is proving to be a very interesting place.

For the past three days I've been touring the island and have found some interesting sights, but nothing like the picture above. The Centaur caught me completely off guard. 

Now, for those who don't know what a Centaur is, I will give you the crash course in Greek Mythology: Centaurs, according to Greek mythology, were said to be the offspring of Ixion, son of Ares, and a cloud. These strange creatures had the head arms and chest of a man but the legs and lower half of a horse. These Man-Horse beasts lived in Thessaly, fed on meat and were given to riotous revelries. They came to symbolize the dark, unruly forces of nature. They were usually depicted as drunken followers of Dionysus, except for Cheiron who was the tutor to several heroes.

And now you've had your mythology course for the day. So if you're ever in that part of the Island, stop by and grab a selfie with it - as you can see, someone made sure he'd be ready to smile for the camera. 

Centaurs, according to Greek mythology, were said to be the offspring of Ixion, son of Ares, and a cloud. These strange creatures had the head arms and chest of a man but the legs and lower half of a horse. In later myths and stories they sometimes had horns, wings or both. Back to Greek mythology, these Man-Horse beasts lived in Thessaly, fed on meat and were given to riotous revelries. They came to symbolize the dark, unruly forces of nature. They were usually depicted as drunken followers of Dionysus, except for Cheiron who was the tutor to several heroes... - See more at: http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/centaurs.html#sthash.2KfVODK4.dpuf

Centaurs, according to Greek mythology, were said to be the offspring of Ixion, son of Ares, and a cloud. These strange creatures had the head arms and chest of a man but the legs and lower half of a horse. In later myths and stories they sometimes had horns, wings or both. Back to Greek mythology, these Man-Horse beasts lived in Thessaly, fed on meat and were given to riotous revelries. They came to symbolize the dark, unruly forces of nature. They were usually depicted as drunken followers of Dionysus, except for Cheiron who was the tutor to several heroes... - See more at: http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/centaurs.html#sthash.2KfVODK4.dpuf

Centaurs, according to Greek mythology, were said to be the offspring of Ixion, son of Ares, and a cloud. These strange creatures had the head arms and chest of a man but the legs and lower half of a horse. In later myths and stories they sometimes had horns, wings or both. Back to Greek mythology, these Man-Horse beasts lived in Thessaly, fed on meat and were given to riotous revelries. They came to symbolize the dark, unruly forces of nature. They were usually depicted as drunken followers of Dionysus, except for Cheiron who was the tutor to several heroes... - See more at: http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/centaurs.html#sthash.2KfVODK4.dpuf

Exploring the Caves of Machu Picchu

Venturing the Caves of Machu Picchu begins in brief darkness. And for a moment you think there's nothing until you see the rocks. Most caves can be seen in the daytime and with enough light around at night. 

Turning around you can see from beyond the waterfall.

If you're the introvert, this cave is for you! 

The further you get, you enter another world filled with a quiet beauty.

Had to dig this hole to get out. Most of the time there are no exits in underwater caves.

The Globe of Avatar Island

I'm assuming it's a globe, and because it's on top of a corporate building on Avatar Island.

USA Soccer lives here

Venture far out beyond the regular borders of the Planet of Cubes and you'll find some surprises like the ones below:

I found this first - USA in bold red brick in the middle of the ocean. With no one around I figured why not get a shot?

Then I saw this - a soccer field in the middle of nowhere, making me speculate that obviously these two structures are connected - you know, USA Soccer! The creation is just magnificent and lights up at night with a few torches, you know, for that late night game...or the one that goes into overtime.

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Planet of Cubes Pirate Ship found

Pirates on the Planet of Cubes? - Travel between Krakatau  Volcano and Windy Bay you come across an unmarked island that holds a secret - it is home to a pirate ship.  The ship sits Dormant off the icy coast, and bears the skull and crossbones.

And yes, the sail glows at night.

Step inside you have a pretty swank, but small pad. The design of the ship makes you wish you could sail the ship out to sea. But where are the Pirates? Not sure. However, with the ship still in tact it's safe to say  there are out there.

The Ghost of Windy Bay

So there I was at the bottom of Windy Bay. It's  on area in the Planet of Cubes rarely visited, if not by accident. In this case, it was. I forgot to turn on my flight button and fell right to the bottom. And that's when I saw her. She was just standing there. No movement. No turns. Just standing there very still, as if she was waiting for something. And with the bottom of the bay being so dark and misty, it made the entire experience just...spooky. So, with that being said I began my trek towards here when she just vanished. I don't know who it was, or why she was there, but the first thing that came to mind was maybe she was a ghost... if that's possible in Planet of Cubes.

Rooftop party in Windy Bay

Hung out in Windy Bay this evening and had a few users to stop by. I asked to get a group photo and they were nice enough to take one! Big shout out to all of them for stopping by.

#ThrowbackThursday: Touring Bizarre Mountain on Planet of Cubes

In our first Throwback Thursday post in Planet of Cubes, I wanted to look back on what appears to be one of my more popular posts: Bizarre Mountain.  If you haven't been yet, you'll find some    interesting structures built along the mountains and in the valleys. And while there aren't many people who frequent Bizarre Mountain, you've got more than enough material there to create your heart away. One of the main sights I haven't seen yet are people building into the mountain, you know like in the Lord of The Rings: Planet of Cubes players - Challenge given!

 

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Yeah, so who died?

So yeah, who died? -- I ventured into the Mighty Trees area Tuesday and came across this grave. I'm not sure who this represents, but rest in peace indeed. Obviously the creator the grave had someone in mind they were reflecting on and came up with this memorial inside Planet of Cubes. What do you think? Have you ever done this? It's a different take in grieving the loss of a loved one indeed - But if gaming and real life mirror one another, what of it? Rest in peace.

Geocaching: Find this week's Travel Bug!

*UPDATED 21July15: Travel Bug has been placed again. Good luck! Coordinates are still the same ---This week I'm starting a new quest in Planet of Cubes: Geocaching. 

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is the recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS coordinates posted on a website.

In this case I'm using the stone pictured as my "Travel Bug". Below is the coordinates and hint to this week's bug.

All you have to do is type in the coordinates and set out on an adventure to find it!

Here is this week's  clue to find the bug: 

Coordinates:   52:153

Hint: Your table is ready amongst The Mighty Trees

***REPLY TO THIS POST WHEN YOU'VE FOUND IT!*** GOOD LUCK!

Island Mysteries

 

Because I'm a lover of good mysteries, if you venture out onto the smaller islands in Planet of Cubes, you'll come across things like this: A Giant Girl, and random words.  What I'm beginning to discover as I travel around this world is that there were many players who designed various things and for whatever reason just left them.

 It could be attrition - the fact they may have moved on to different things, or maybe they're somewhere else on the board making more statues and words. Needless to say this mystery left me looking all over, wondering what "Close" was in reference to, and if the giant girl had any relatives standing nearby. 

If you're looking for places to focus all of your attention onto good sunsets and wonderful nights, consider the outer, more smaller islands. I was definitely surprised at what I found, and it made for an enjoyable gaming experience. The opportunity for adventure is indeed infinite, and who knows, maybe I'll come across your Planet of Cubes creation one day - only time will tell. 

But if you do have one, leave me your coordinates in the comments below and I'll go check it out! It would be my pleasure!

Stargazing the night sky on Planet of Cubes tonight at 8 p.m.

 Tonight  at  8p.m. EST: If you thought Pluto was bigger than we thought, then you'll never believe how big the Planet of Cubes world is - Join us online for an evening under the stars as we take pics, build under the stars, have fun! 

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