Saikyo
 Saikyo
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 Overview as of Nov. 20th, 2018 | |
| About | |
|---|---|
| Founder |  Hirudo6
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| Contributors |  Chocobofan01  mk59apr  Owlsflame  Okibdoki
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| Category | Towns |
| Underground? | No |
| Fortified? | No |
| Public access? | Yes |
| Public build? | Yes |
| Size north to south | 175m |
| Size west to east | 515m |
| Transport | |
| Road link? | No |
| Nexus link? | Yes (Blue 3) |
| Rail link? | No (Awaiting connections) |
| Boat link? | Yes (Mushiana Route) |
| Portal? | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | X=-13343 Y=65 Z=-3081 |
| Dimension | Overworld |
| Map Link | |
"I like fake Japan" -
Ramirez0909
Saikyo (西京) is a Japanese-themed City located in the western oceans of Freedonia and the center of the Daybreak Union.
Creation and History
The foundation of Saikyō was laid when Hirudo6 built the Saikyō port and Customs office on July 23rd, 2018. Over the next short period, Hishigata Park, the visitor center, public farm, and Ryokan were all built as well. As of 8/8/18 the enchanting station, watchtower, Shinto Shrine, Beacon, and Potion shop were added.
On August 11th, Admin 
techkid6 connected the town to the nexus, prompting the addition of a landing pad and a new road. Nine days later, the rail station was completed, and has yet to be linked to any locations. By August 27th, the Maneki-Neko Statue and mk59apr's Great Coxwell Barn replica were both completed. Expansion into the swamp biome for the European district was also begun.
On the 17th of September, massive updates to town infrastructure were both started and completed, including standardization of roads, new tunnels, plans for public facilities, and a general nicening of several construction areas. Several weeks later, the town center was completely cleansed to more effectively use the space. Casualties of this event included the original public farm, the cobble hut that housed the Saikyo Nether Portal, and Hishigata park. These buildings were replaced by the Saikyo Printing Office, the bookstore, and a commons area. The original structures were either relocated or planned to be.
The Landscapocalypse
To make way for the increasing urbanization of the town, mass clearing of trees to the west and terraforming of dirt to the east of the island on which Saikyo resides was begun. To date, all of the trees have been cleared, consuming 5 unenchanted diamond axes in the process. The large hill where most of the tree clearing took place became the site of the town hall, and all further-east space will be dedicated to farms. On the eastern half, the Kyojuu district was formed into a series of tiers, creating the first area of residential plots.
On October 19th, 
DavidRodas01 became the first official resident of the town. Later, Owlsflame built several new houses in the housing district, and both 
ItsADeathTrap and 
ChocoboFan01 began construction on their houses as well.
Rufas idles in Saikyo while smiting a troll
The Connection
Early in November of 2018, Saikyo’s links to the greater Freedonian world were broadened, as it’s Nexus pads were refurbished and relocated. In using her admin powers to help achieve this, 
Anna_28 left behind an extraneous Nexus return pad. While it still functions, it has since been sealed off as a relic. Several days later, Saikyo’s Nether Portal was rebuilt and relit, with eventual plans to create a link the the NHS.
Saikyo was officially connected to the Mushiana Boat Route on December 1st.
How to get there
Saikyo can be reached through the Nexus via the West Hub (Blue) 3
Features
- The Ryokan - A traditional Japanese inn, rooms available on request.
- The OK Inn - A tavern/Inn named after its founder, Okibdoki, it features rooms on the second floor, available on request.
Services
- Beacons - Multiple beacons around the city provide potion effects for visitors and residents, each one color coded to a specific effect.
- The Saikyo Star - The Saikyo Star is an ultra-compact xp grinding and enchanting facility that features two anvils, an enderchest, 18 collection chests, and an afk room on top.
- Nether Hub - Saikyo has a nether hub for quick and easy access to other places, and has been described as "pretty cool" in its own right.
Attractions
- Town Hall - The Saikyo Town Hall is the center of all administrative decisions in Saikyo, and is the largest building in the town.
- Giant Manekineko - An old Japanese symbol of luck, the calico cat statue holds a Koban
Shops
- Hirudo Potion Shop - One of the older buildings in town, it sells regeneration II potions for one diamond.
- Book Store - Sells a variety of books, enchanted and not, for your convenience. Funds go to building more beacons. (NOTE: still setting up)
Homeowners
Future plans
Separate Saikyo into 5 districts: Middle (Chuukan), Residential (Kyojuu), Administration (Seifu), Gyoukai (Inudstrial), and European (Oushuu)
- Build new roads to lay infrastructure for future builds
- Mark Island boundaries
- Construct walls (In Progress, need Quartz)
Chuukan
- Construct the Onsen (In Progress)
Kyoujuu
- Complete second area of housing plots
- Build more starter houses and public buildings
Seifu
- Build Military headquarters
- Build Infrastructure Administration building (In Progress)
Gyoukai
- Build Farms
- Stone
- Sugarcane
- Wheat
- Nether wart
- Meat
Oushuu
- Build The Heap
- Build European-style buildings
Building Regulations
- Buildings in the Chuukan, Seifu, or Gyoukai should all be generally Eastern in style, with certain permitted exceptions. Likewise, all buildings in the Oushuu district must be European or medieval in theme. Buildings in the Kyojuu (residential) district should match an Eastern theme, but buildings built prior to this enforcement will not be modified in that regard.
- Some definitions on what an “Eastern theme” means:
- Low-sloped or flat roofs, optionally with flared corners, which can be tricky to build.
- Tiers: also not a requirement, but should follow a pattern of being identical to the base level or smaller. This typically emulates a castle or pagoda, and should be avoided in great numbers for smaller buildings.
- Columns: used on the corners of the walls as accents (ideally made of logs) and used on the corners of roofs to provide support (usually made of fences and cobble walls); both of these help enforce the Eastern style
- Other tips: Fences make excellent windows and can be substitued in place of glass panes. Trapdoors make excellent highlights as well when used correctly. Many buildings already around town provide examples of most, if not all of these techniques, so have a look around if inspiration is needed.
- Oak wood is strictly banned as a primary building material, with certain permitted exceptions. All other wood types are allowed, though Spruce is preferred.
- Stone and other gray blocks are encouraged to cohere with the rest of the town, but may not be the sole material used.
- No “cube” buildings, meaning buildings must have some depth or an interesting design. This regulation includes mono-block buildings.
- Tall buildings (30+ blocks) must be approved before construction and must be separated from other similarly sized buildings.
Gallery
The main road when it was first built
The same road two weeks later
The Cave of Serenity, a build hidden in the town
A Maneki-Neko statue constructed in Saikyo
The first Oasis
The Pedestal, a symbol of free speech
A pylon indicating land claimed by the Daybreak Union
