Minecraft Map Of BRITAIN: 22 Bn Blocks Used To Create Interactive Map

The Minecraft map of BRITAIN: 22 billion blocks are used to create the virtual world that even includes well-known landmarks

Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the favored building sport

The 3D interactive map covers mainland UK and surrounding islands

Every block represents 50 sq. metres and the map covers the equivalent of 220,000 sq. kilometres

By Victoria Woollaston

Published: 14:02 BST, 30 October 2013 | Up to date: 15:Fifty nine BST, 5 March 2014

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Popular building sport Minecraft already lets users create their very own worlds, however a brand new 3D gaming map now lets them discover the whole of the UK and construct new settlements of their virtual again gardens.

Minecraft Britain was built using Ordnance Survey maps of the UK as a base and was constructed utilizing 22 billion building blocks from the game.

It covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles of mainland Great Britain and the encompassing islands and each block represents 50 square metres.

Ordnance Survey used 22 billion blocks from the popular building sport Minecraft to create the 3D interactive map of mainland UK and its surrounding islands. The OS Minecraft world covers the equal of 86,000 sq. miles. This image shows the Minecraft model of Stonehenge in Wiltshire

That is how the Stonehenge landmark in Wiltshire looks in the true world

To assist players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has additionally revealed a list of coordinates to numerous UK markers, together with Stonehenge in Wiltshire.

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The map was built using OS OpenData - maps and mapping tools that Ordnance Survey lets developers use to develop alternative maps.

Minecraft was created in 2009. At the beginning of the game, a player is put right into a 'virtually infinite recreation world.'

They will then walk around completely different terrains, including mountains, forests and caves.

Gamers can also fly up within the air for a birds-eye view of the landscape.

Gamers are given blocks and instruments to build towns and cities. As a participant progresses they will earn advanced instruments and constructing blocks in several supplies.

The sport was initially made for the Pc however there are now Xbox 360 and cell variations available.

For each 100 x 100 km grid square, developers from Ordnance Survey used top information for various buildings and landmarks.

The left-hand image reveals the Minecraft model of Snowdonia, while the proper-hand image shows how the North Wales mountain vary appears in real-life. Because the top of many buildings and landmarks within the UK is taller than Minecraft's built-in height limit, developers scaled them down so they'd fit

Minecraft launched in 2009. Firstly of the sport, a participant is put into a 'just about infinite game world.' They'll then stroll around and build towns and cities. The sport was initially made for the Pc however there at the moment are Xbox 360 and cell variations available, pictured

HOW To install THE MAP ON MINECRAFT

Players want a licensed copy of Minecraft and around 5GB disk space on their Computer.

The world covers approximately 3.6GB uncompressed and wishes a minimum 4GB of memory.

To install the map, gamers ought to obtain the Minecraft-GB.zip archive

Unzip the archive to a temporary location. Open the readme.html file in a browser and comply with the set up directions.

They then loaded images of all UK areas from the OS VectorMap District information.

Each 20 x 20 pixel area of the map was analysed so the builders may choose the proper colour, material and dimension of block.

The raw peak knowledge was saved in metres, which means the builders have been scaled down to suit within the 256-block peak limit in Minecraft.

Ben Nevis, for example, has a peak of round 2,500 metres and this was transformed into 128 blocks excessive.

Ordnance Survey stated in a blog put up: 'Though this exaggerates the real-world top, it preserves low-mendacity coastal features reminiscent of Bournemouth's cliffs, adding curiosity to the landscape.'

Developers used diamond blocks for motorways, emerald blocks for A roads and pumpkin blocks for B roads. Water, forests and built-up areas have been created utilizing the usual water, leaves and brick blocks.

Following this, groups of 32 x 32 chunks called areas were created and assembled collectively. Ordnance Survey mentioned the whole process took round seven hours.

The River Thames in East London is pictured. Ordnance Survey stated the whole mapping course of took around seven hours to complete. Gaming Every 20 x 20 pixel region of the map was analysed so the builders could choose the correct colour, materials and dimension of block

These photos show a birds-eye view of Minecraft London with the River Thames flowing by means of the centre, left, and a satellite view of the identical area of the Thames, right. To assist players navigate the interactive world, Ordnance Survey has revealed a list of coordinates to numerous UK location, available inside the sport

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