Alright, so I’ve been messing around with Minecraft again lately, and I had this crazy idea: What if I could bring Call of Duty into the blocky world? I’m not talking about some half-baked mod, I wanted a full-on map recreation. It sounded insane, but I was bored, so I went for it.
Getting Started
First, I had to pick a map. After a lot of back and forth, I decided on “Nuketown.” It’s iconic, pretty compact, and I figured it would translate well to Minecraft’s scale. I spent a good hour just flying around in a Nuketown map I loaded up, taking screenshots from every possible angle. This was going to be my blueprint.
Building the Foundation
Next up, I fired up a new Minecraft world, superflat, because who needs hills when you’re building a whole town? I started with the main street. I used concrete for the road, counting out the blocks to make sure I got the proportions right, or at least, close enough. It felt like digital LEGOs, which, I guess, it kind of is.
House Party
Then came the houses. Oh boy, the houses. These were tricky. I went with yellow and green wool for the siding because, well, Nuketown. Getting the windows and doors to look right was a pain. I used glass panes and dark oak doors, trying to match the vibe of the original. I even put fences around the yards, just like the real deal. I added some block variation and depth to the exteriors.
Details, Details
Once the basic structures were up, I started on the details. The iconic Nuketown sign? Had to have it. I used a combination of quartz and blackstone to make it pop. I also built the bus in the middle of the street, which turned out pretty cool, if I do say so myself. Cobblestone and iron bars did the trick there.
- The Sign: This was built using a combination of quartz blocks(for the main body) and blackstone blocks(for the letters and outline).
- The Bus: I used yellow wool to give it a typical school bus color, and cobblestone for damaged/aged features.
- Mannequins: A few strategically placed armor stands with colored leather armor made great stand-ins.
Finishing Touches
I even tried to recreate the backyards, with their little sheds and fences. I threw in some armor stands with colored leather armor to act like the mannequins. It was all about those little details to make it feel authentic. It felt like forever, but eventually, I had something that really resembled Nuketown.
The Result
Honestly, it’s not perfect. Some parts are definitely a bit off, but standing back and looking at it, I was pretty stoked. It’s Nuketown, in Minecraft! It’s a blocky, slightly janky version, but it’s recognizable, and that’s what I was going for. Now I just need to figure out how to get some zombies in there, and it’ll be a real party.
