Large builds?

[Cirathorn 0]

So I am curious how you all plan out your large builds. I've only ever played single player Tekkit and FTB mod packs over the years, and things always grew around me as I needed them.

I'd like to work on a larger build this time, and I tried to pick a decent area where I could build a few piers, and some warehouses and stuff. At least that was the plan.

I honestly am unsure now after playing last night and really looking around, digging, and planting trees.

So I was looking for advice as you all seem to have your builds pretty well planned out.

 

Thank you for your time

[Crowloft 0]

First off, welcome to the server. Large builds are what make the game fun for me. i have a few steps, most of which are conceptual before I ever start building.

1. Do I have some sort of RP flavor for this build? 

2. What rooms do I need in this build? Which have functional purpose and which are just for decoration? Is there a way to make the decorative ones useful?

3. With my list of rooms I want, I begin mapping the build plan on graph paper (at least roughly). If I already have an area picked, I consider the landscape.

4. Once the plan is set., now I landscape. Flatten or fill in the ground as needed. I place down stone bricks to outline where the structures will go so I know if I've made enough space.

5. Build the structures in whatever order you see fit.

That's my two cents.