- YouTube Video - Welcome To The World of RAAR

Hello Crafty Miners! Welcome to The World of RAAR Channel and Blog Introductory video. Together with my friends and family we have created this world. Please join us as we build, create and explore the World of RAAR. 

Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Until we meet again, Happy Crafting!

- YouTube - Geocache Swag Shop

Welcome back Crafty Miners!

A new World of RAAR video has been posted to our YouTube channel. Watch as Talamer makes the entrance to Geocaching HQ and begins work on the Swag Shop. You can check it out below! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss an episode.

- RAAR News - March-June

RAAR NEWS

MARCH - JUNE EDITION

Jursammic Expanding

Since last year, Jursammic Park has nearly doubled in size and with twice as many locations to travel to, an upgrade to the Jursammic Park teleportation system was drastically needed. Under the guiding hands of Sam Co. owner, SammyMacman, crews began the delicate and extensive work needed to increase the teleportation capacity of the station earlier this year. 

By the end of March, Sam Co. crews completed their work and the station was re-opened. The expanded location now features several floors of teleportation booths and will allow for future expansion when needed.

Sending In Reinforcements 

In March, Imperial City Council met to discuss the need to expand the downtown core. After much debate, it was decided that the current plots of land located in the core needed to be increased in size. In order to accomplish this, construction crews would need to dig further into the dirt slopes of Holland Hills, a residential community located on the north side of the Royal Canal.

After the completion of a feasibility study, City Council approved the expansion, requiring large retaining walls to be placed along the exposed slopes of Holland Hills. Ground was broken on the first of April and lasted a week. Several new and larger land plots are now available for development.

Bridging The Gap

Corresponding with Imperial City's plan to increase downtown plot sizes, two new bridges were also approved for construction. The Holland Hills bridge which was demolished in March to accommodate the shorter span across the Royal Canal. After a complete re-design the bridge was rebuilt over the coarse of the April month. 

A second bridge also began to be constructed in April and was completed in May of this year. The Skywalk bridge now allows a second route across the canal and access to the eastern shore of the Imperial City downtown.   

The Big News

RAAR News announced in June that it had acquired a parcel of land in Imperial City and have begun to construct the RAAR News building. No word yet on when the project is expected to be completed.

Inspiration for RAAR News Building

Very Amusing

A secret project was unveiled on June 8th; the TIEland Amusement Park. Located on a peninsula south of Roundhead, the park has been under construction since May of this year. It has also been confirmed that the first ride at the amusement land will soon be opened. It is called the Rocky River Rampage. 

Park officials have also told RAAR News that they are seeking more ride ideas from you, so be sure to submit them in the comments below, on the community page or like our special TIEland Pinterest board to be invited to pin your amusement park ideas to it.

One Stop Shop

With the continued expansion of the Southern Galactic Railroad, a new stop has been added along its path. Almost overnight, the town of Whistlestop has popped up allowing railroad workers quicker access to the worksite. Around the town, forests are being cleared to make way for farms and homesteads. Whistlestop aims to be a small farming community that will offer a stop to weary travellers needing a good night's rest and access to the Stoney Mountain Nation Park.

Port of Entry

Already highlighted in the June  edition of Spotlight, Grimshire has completed the final work on its new harbor. Ships are already docking at this newly developed port which allows the folks of Grimshire new found access to the trades of the world. Be sure to check out the Spotlight Feature.

Topping It Off

On Sunday, Talamer released another new Minecraft World of RAAR video on our YouTube channel showing the completion of the exterior of Geocaching Headquarters. He also goes through the steps of creating a simple weather machine. You can check out the video below and be sure to subscribe for more!

Stay Tuned

Thanks for supporting the World of RAAR. We hope you have been inspired in your own builds. There are many more builds and videos ahead so be sure to stay tuned and until we meet again, Happy Crafting!

~RAAR News Team

- YouTube - Finishing Geocache HQ Exterior

A new World of RAAR video has been posted. Watch as Talamer completes the exterior of Geocaching Headquarters, builds a simple weather machine and provides the some RAAR news. Check it out below!

- YouTube - Horse Stable Walkthrough Ep. 13

Hello Crafty Miners! It's been a crazy week so in case you missed it, check out the latest World of RAAR YouTube video featuring Lady TNT's Horse Stable. It's a fantastic building and watch out for the meowing chicken.

- YouTube Video - Episode 12 Geocaching in Minecraft?!

Hello Crafty Miners! In case you missed it, last night we posted a new video. In it we will find the first Geocache in the World of RAAR and also continue construction on the Geocaching Headquarters. 

Check it out!

- YouTube Video - Episode 11 Monson Heights Walkthrough

Hello Crafty Miners! Today, Talamer takes us on a complete video tour of Monson Heights! Check out the video below. Thanks for liking and commenting and if you enjoyed, hit that subscribe button for more World of RAAR videos.

- YouTube Video - Episode 10 Geocache Headquarters

Check out the latest World of RAAR Minecraft video. In this episode Talamer starts work on Geocaching Headquarters.

-YouTube Video- Monson Heights Lobby Build Pt4 - Finale

The finale of the Monson Heights Art Deco Lobby has been uploaded to YouTube. Check it out!

-THE CRAFTY MINER- Monson Heights Lobby Ep. 3 Video

Hello Crafty Miners! Episode 3 in the Monson Heights Lobby Build has finally been posted. In this episode Talamer adds lighting and a decorative ceiling. Hope you enjoy!

-World of RAAR News!- Aug 30, 2014

Welcome back to the World Of RAAR News. This week we continue our recap of the happenings of the last two months. There's a lot to cover so let's get to it.

EPIPHANY IN JURSAMMIC PARK

Sam Co. owner SammyMacman has nearly completed his estate home located on the northern boundaries of Jursammic Park in an area known as Epiphany Gardens. The gardens were once a desolate area but for a floating rotunda of birch woods, however, since its discovery by SammyMacman during the reconstruction of the nearby Celt Helm Castle, the gardens have slowly been developed with paths, vegetation and now with an estate home.

RESTORING THE PAST

Located in the northern lands of Jursammic Park, Celt Helm Castle has slowly risen block by block from the where its ancient foundations once stood. Over the last several months, Sam Co Construction has been restoring this monumental castle from the ground up. The immensity of the castle covers most of the land it sits on and even delves into the northern ocean where an enormous sea wall gate stands.

Tourists are now permitted to explore the restoration site though much of the interior of the castle is still months away from completion.

To see the full complexity of this epic structure, be sure to watch the walk through video below.

EXPO 1.8 COMING SOON!

Sept. 2, 2014 is tentatively the day when Expo 1.8 will be arriving in Imperial City. A new Expo center has been built on the third floor of the Tri-C Tower for the occasion. Pending all goes well, the exposition to showcase the new blocks and technologies that are arriving will happen this Tuesday.

Residents of Imperial City are encouraged to check out the expo and see what new and exciting things are on display. 

NORTHERN EXPANSION

Imperial City has begun to grow northward. After scrapping plans for a northern bridge, City Council has moved forward and approved plans to create a land bridge that will extend north to the future location of the arena. 

"Council feels this will be a better solution to city expansion as new lots for businesses will be made readily available." said Mayor Talamer shortly after the close of the council session.

A week after approval, Tri-C engineering were already hard at work building sea walls and moving dirt to create the new land mass.

LINKED UP

Trans-Hub has announced that they have begun adding teleportation booths throughout Imperial City. The booths offer residents a quick way to navigate the ever growing city.

WALLED IN

The winding river that flows through Imperial City has now been contained with an immense sea wall. The newly constructed wall will give both the river and city more definition.

TWITCH

The World of RAAR is now on Twitch TV. Come check out the builds as they happen at: world_of_raar 

SNEAK PEAK

Sam Co has announced it has been working on a new National Park. Stoney Mountain will be the latest natural preserve in the world of RAAR. Below is a sneak peak at the lodge.

Thanks to all you Crafty Miners out there for checking us out. Please feel free to comment and share. There are lots of creative building ideas on this page, or you can see them on our Pinterest page too. Until we meet again, Happy Crafting!

~RAAR News Team

Monson Heights Episode 2 Video Posted!

Hello Craft Miners! The newest Monson Heights video has finally been posted.

-World of RAAR News!- May. 9, 2014

Welcome back Crafty Miners to the World of RAAR news! This week has been a busy one, so let's get started.

MONSON HEIGHTS GETS FIRST RESIDENT

SammyMacman, owner and operator of the Sam Co. construction company, has fast tracked his new apartment in Monson Heights to completion.  The luxurious double floor suite has taken shape over the past week with Sam Co. construction crews finishing up work late Monday night. 

RAAR News was granted access to the apartment for a photo op on Wednesday afternoon. The swanky-looking suite overlooks the majestic Imperial City Opera House which Sam Co. crews have put on hold till new technology arrives in the city. 

The elevator also had a minor face lift with the installation of some glass panels.

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM AREA

BATHROOM

BATHROOM

NEW ELEVATOR DOORS

KITCHEN AREA

JURSAMMIC PARK TRAIN STATION UPGRADE

SAM Co. Construction also began renovations on the Jursammic Park train station this week. The plans for the upgraded station include separate areas for International Transporters, Local Transporters, the Nether Portal, Scenic Park Transporters and National Park Transporters. The layout of the station is also being overhauled to make it easier to access and navigate.

CATHEDRAL CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

The Trevorian Cathedral continues to expand with the beginning addition of the second spire. A footprint of the Cathedral has also been established around the surrounding land. In all, this massive project continues to grow and take shape.

MONSON HEIGHTS LOBBY CONSTRUCTION

Earlier this week, Talamer released a video showing the beginnings of the Monson Heights lobby. Plans to release further videos is going forward. If you haven't already, take a look at the first phase of the lobby construction embedded below.

CRAFT ON

Thanks to our viewers and fans. We appreciate you all and the support given. Until we meet again, Happy Crafting!

~RAAR News Team

-THE CRAFTY MINER- Monson Heights Lobby Ep. 1 Video

Check out our latest YouTube video which features the construction on the new Monson Heights Lobby!

-THE CRAFTY MINER- Automated Street Lights

Hello Crafty Miners! In this 'How To' video, Talamer shows us how to build an automated street lighting system in Minecraft using redstone.

-World of Raar News!- Apr. 18, 2014

Hello Crafty Miners! Welcome back to the latest edition of Raar News. Things have been quiet over the last two weeks in the World of Raar as construction crews have been on vacation. We do have a few highlights to share, so lets get to it!

DOWNTOWN PARK TAKES SHAPE

The landscaping division of Sam Co. has begun redeveloping the lot adjacent to City Hall and the Bank of Ender. The new park will provide those who frequent the downtown core with a much needed green space and a place to enjoy the view across the river and surrounding architecture.  

TREVORIAN CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

In Trevoria, the elegant Trevorian Cathedral continues to take shape. Recently, the central entrance section has been added. Though a slow process, construction crews on the cathedral have tirelessly continued their meticulous work on this ever emerging wonder. 

HORSE STABLE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The exterior of Lady TNT_McD's horse stable has continued to grow. Work has also begun on the interior with the installation of new horse stalls.

THE IMPERIAL EMPIRE MAP UNVEILED

This week a map was released showing the whole of The Imperial Empire from Imperial City in the west to Roundhead in the east. The map also reveals the extent that Imperial City has grown over the last year. 

NEW ARENA LOCATION REVEALED

This week the Imperial City Planning Commissioner revealed plans for a future Spleef Arena. The arena's location was disclosed in a preliminary map released to the press after the Commissioner's announcement. Reasons as to why the center of the bay was chosen for the arena's construction were outlined by the Commissioner during his presentation.

"The biggest factor is future growth. Where do we want the city to grow?" he asked, "In the west we have Imperial Forest, in the south Venice, in the east is the mountains and Castle Roundhead, which leaves the only real room for future growth to the north. In order to establish continuity between the northern shores and the city, the proposed arena location would be the best way to achieve this."

No time frame was given for the beginning of this latest project, but it is speculated to start shortly after the arrival of new technology in the city which was revealed at the World Technology Expo 1.8.

NEW WALK-THROUGH VIDEO RELEASED!

Thursday night brought the release of a new YouTube video produced by Mayor Talamer. The video features one of the yet to revealed spotlights of the World of Raar, the USS Frontier. Check it out below!

UNTIL NEXT TIME

Have a great week and until we meet again, Happy Crafting!

~RAAR News Team