Seneca (r10)
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| Server | PvE |
| Map revision | 10 |
| Coordinates | -1190, 1225 |
| Creators | |
| Lead | Diznatch52, Abdias62, gdavidson, TheRandomnatrix |
| Contributors | Approximately 50 builders |
| Timeline | |
| Started | PvE 4 |
History
Beginnings
The original Seneca was created from the remains of the Brom Township camp of PvE revision 4. Legend has it that WaterSlide, the last to depart the camp on the long walk to the new Brom, presented Chow_D with the keys to the city that was to become Seneca.
Through the hard work and dedication of Chow_D and the residents of Seneca, it became a flourishing town within sight of the mobile spawn baloons of PvE 4.
Pictures from Seneca on Revision 4
Seneca Tower
Arena
Roller Coaster
Setbacks and Hardship
Only a couple of weeks before the map was to be reset, a huge techinical issue caused large parts of the map data to become corrupt. The original Seneca was not spared from the great dataclysm, and was lost forever.
In the aftermath, the residents rallied to the cause, quickly replacing what had been lost with a vibrant new settlement that included a memorial tower, a wheat farm, public food chests, a chicken coop ("The Great Pit of Chicken"), a park, a suggestion board for the new Seneca, and many private buildings. Cake was a popular food during this time.
The Spirit of Seneca
The City of Seneca has grown from a derelict camp into one of the largest communities on the PvE server. It was not started with any specific mission in mind, but came to embody certain defining principles, including:
- no barriers to entry, anyone can be a citizen
- a large settlement close to spawn
- lots of citizen participation in public buildings
- an open, unwalled city that promotes and provides transportation links to the wider area
Seneca In Revision 10
After a heated dispute over portal ownership with those pinko commies from Bromgoth in the dawning moments of the revision, the valiant Senecans opened their hearts in earnest prayer to the great and benevolent Admins. Lo, in a miraculous and awe-inspiring moment of aboose that will long be whispered of with reverence, the Great Portal was moved from the shores of the sea to rest peacefully on the land now known as Portal Park. With a renewed spirit, the humble and industrious Senecans began working earnestly on the foundations for Mighty Seneca.
In tribute to the magnanimous act of aboose witnessed by the early Senecans, the hallowed land surrounding the Great Portal was set aside as a place of solemn contemplation and inspirational signage. Work began on the great public monuments of Seneca, the great farm and spleef arena. Foundations were laid for the great town hall and the monument to the wise forebears of Seneca who built a mighty empire in the time before the great migration from Rev9. Roads were paved. Houses were erected. Animals were corralled. Rails were laid. Mighty Seneca was born anew!
Places of Interest
- Portal Park - A quiet area surrounding the portal with a small pond, a rail stop, and the mayors' shack
- Public farm - a comprehensive farm facility containing wheat, carrots, potatoes, shaqtus, nethewart, molons, pumpkins, sugar canes, trees, and a room for mushrooms with romantic lighting
- Town Hall - a stately structure containing:
- Town and public storage
- Library with enchanting table and guest rooms
- Apothecary with full brewing facilities
- Forge with furnaces and anvils
- Totally humane and not-at-all controversial villager slave dungeon
- Exhibition of the legendary Dragon Egg of Legend
- Public mine
- Public animal farm
- Carts Station
- Spleef Arena
- Monument to UNC_Samurai
- Empire State Building by DJAtomC
- Seneca Museum of Science, Engineering, and Arts ... and Signs
- xXNjordXx's Ornate-Yet-Empty Mansion of Unrealized Dreams
- Mattman00000's Derptastic Iron Grinder in the Sky
Current-Day Seneca
A work-in-progress Seneca at sunrise
Skyline - Central park in foreground
Skyline at night
Skybridge Towers
Looking down on the Solar West of Seneca from the Skyscraper District
More Buildings
Seneca Transit Authority - Our work in progress train station
Quaint park in the midst of the Skyscraper District
Downtown Seneca getting into the holiday spirit
Resident Creations
City Buildings
City Hall
The nexus of all activity in Seneca. The large bulletin board keeps citizens informed about city projects and events.
Seneca Central Rail Terminal
A major rail hub on the map, Seneca's rail station provides access to Pleasantville, Spawn, Seattle and Snapperrolle, as well as local access to Seneca Coliseum and Seneca University. The station is built in an open-air style, with plenty of room to breathe
Front facade of the station
Interior view, showing the open-air design
CARTS and destination list
Seneca Coliseum
Creator: Chow_D (exterior and some interior), xeppo (interior), SAWebb1 (interior), and more people.
The Seneca Coliseum is now completed full with stands, piston-operated doors, banners, and food stands. The Coliseum will be the home to many spleef matches to come in rev6.
Seneca Coliseum from the corner
Interior of the coliseum
Seneca Coliseum from down the street
Seneca Public Farm
Seneca's large public farm building provides residents and visitors with facilities to grow wheat, sugar cane, pumpkins, melons, and trees.
Front of the building, showing the crops grown inside
Ground floor, where wheat and sugar cane are grown
A network of catwalks lets residents chop down trees from above
Parks & Recreation
Central Park and Seneca Memorial Tower
This grassy park is the setting of Seneca Memorial Tower, a monument dedicated to the loss of Revision 4 Seneca, due to a technical issue that corrupted large parts of the map. This open area serves as the center of Seneca's vibrant and bustling metropolis.
Seneca Pond
This park, built around a pond in central Seneca, is host to a variety of trees, a wooden gazebo, and Seneca's Christmas tree. Squid can occasionally be spotted swimming in the pond. A small public smelting and crafting center, as well as an item incinerator, can also be found on this plot.
Bobo's dog Memorial Park
This small park is situated in the Skyscraper District, between robisONE Tower and Skybridge Tower II. It consists of a fountain, as well as several birch trees and benches.
Skyscrapers
robisONE Tower
Creator: robisONE
robisONE Tower is a project that started on the second day of Revision six. Inside, it is lava lit, has multiple farms, storage areas, and even a small ranch, home to cows and previously pigs. It was the second skyscraper in the Skyscraper District (closely following Spiral Tower). Open to the public are two observation decks; the upper Observation Deck A features panoramic views of Seneca, and the lower "Gotterdammer Memorial Deck" is open to the elements. Adrenaline-seeking tourists can try leaping to the adjacent tower, it can be done! For an added challenge, turn on /gin and set FOV to Quake Pro!
Picture from the base
Inside 2nd floor looking up
View of Seneca from Observation Deck A
Skybridge Towers
Creators: jhenriksen, Unbakedmocha
The twin towers, Skybridge Tower I and Skybridge Tower II connected by a bridge. The main floors were designed by jhenriksen and the top edifices and bridge were designed by Unbakedmocha. The towers are residential, with three floors with two apartments per floor. The fourth floor of Tower I has jhenriksen's penthouse, and Tower two has Unbakedmocha's. Each tower's lobby has a fountain and boards with rules and a resident directory. The towers are open to the public and accepting residents!
The towers from the street: the circular edifices can be recognized from far away
A view from the bridge between the towers: quick access between both towers
The inside of Skybridge tower II: offers 12 rooms for anyone to stay!
The Thirsty Miner Pub
Creator: kustomdeluxe
Located in downtown Seneca in a former bank building, the Thirsty Miner is the product of owner kustomdeluxe's love of booze and dive bars. Featuring two pool tables and three beers on tap, the Miner is the place to go after a long day in the mines, or before that long minecart drive. Who knows, you may meet that special someone there at last call!
The Thirsty Miner from the street
One of the Miner's two pool tables
Owner kustomdeluxe behind the bar
Doubletree Experience Grinder
Creators: robisONE, SAWebb1
Just outside of Seneca, this easy to use experience grinder is free for all to profit from. When standing on a marked Mossy Cobblestone block, zombies spawn out of a nearby spawner, and are carried away, up, then dropped from a height that leaves them with hardly any health. The outside has been modeled to look like a pair of giant oak trees (due to neighbor complaints). Inside, you will also find a fully shelved-in enchanting table for spending your newly earned experience.
The grinder is most effective during times when the server is emptier due to mob lag. Come visit today! Coordinates are -100, -550, Just outside of Seneca!
Doubletree from afar at night
The killing platform
The enchanting table
Seneca Tower
Creator: Chow_D
Seneca Tower is a project started in the first week of revision 6, and finished within a matter of 2 days. The tower stands tall next to the public farm and the beautiful rail station. It will be filled with offices for all of Seneca Leadership, mayors and task force alike. About 3 stacks of blue wool was traded to Chow_D for this tower, and put to good use as a building aesthetic. Please refrain from jumping off of it, as you will die. Lots of dirt scaffolding was used in the making of this tower
Seneca Tower from the back
Seneca Tower from Seneca Central Square
View from the top of the tower
Spiral Tower
Creator: SAWebb1
Spiral Tower was the first skyscraper completed in Seneca, and currently the tallest at 64 blocks. It currently houses a wheat and melon farm, a community workshop, a tree farm and a food bank, as well as an observation deck on the top floor.
From the entrance, looking up
View from the Town Square
Seneca's skyline, as seen from the observation deck
Seneca Lords' Tower
Creator: Chow_D (help from ricky9988 and SAWebb1)
The lords' tower was recently completed next to Seneca's grand coliseum. It was originally designed by Chow_D on c.nerd.nu one night, it will become the home of the offices for all senecans in a leadership role. These individuals include: Chow_D, UNC_Samurai, SAWebb1, bobokate12, robisONE, xeppo, and possibly more someday. Around 30 stacks of glass was used, along with 30 stacks of stone and some 240 blue wool. The interior is not completed yet, but will house some of the most luxurious rooms in Seneca.
Seneca Lords' Tower from the side
Looking up inside of the tower
A view of the upper regions of the tower
Stardust Apartments
Creator: kustomdeluxe
The Stardust Apartment building is modeled after a style of apartments that were popular in Southern California in the 1960's and 70's. The Stardust features 11 single apartments, and also two double-sized penthouse apartments on the fourth floor. Rent is 10 iron per week on the singles, and 18 iron per week for the doubles. Glowstone lamps are provided in each unit, and beds and chests are available upon request. Contact kustomdeluxe for rental opportunities! Whether you are a new player that doesn't want to spend your first days in a cobble box, or a player from another city just looking for a place to hang your iron hat when you are in Seneca, the Stardust is the place for you. Discounts available for out-of-town FISA spleef players!
Front View of building
Entrance
1st floor courtyard
View from second floor balcolny
1st floor courtyard
Rear view of building
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