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Platform32 guest bounty 🤵‍♂️ Build the tallest structure from wood and stone for up to $25

Posted by Alex Sinclair in Nightingale

Are you ready to build a tower of power? We're challenging you to put your architectural and construction skills to the test by erecting some gravity-defying vertical marvels. Here's what you need to know:

You're only allowed to construct your towers using basic wood and stone building blocks
Height is the name of the game for this building challenge, but you'll get some points for style too.
Make the structure in your Respite Realm (your 'home realm' intended for base building).
Be sure to verify your screenshot or video via social media using the instructions below.
We welcome video or image submissions for this bounty, and there is no minimum or maximum video length.
This is a tiered bounty offering different rewards for first, second, and third place as well as runners-up.

This bounty is open to everyone, but it's being launched in conjunction with the legends at Platform32. They'll be attempting to complete the challenge live on stream on launch day (Tuesday Feb 20) at approximately 18:30 GMT. You can tune-in via Platform 32's YouTube channel. We recommend following them on Twitter (X) too for great gaming interviews, news, previews, and reviews.

Task: Create the best gravity-defying structure you can out of wood and stone

Format: Image or video

How to submit a video entry:

Create your video and post it to your connected TikTok, YouTube or Instagram account.
In your post description, please tag us! We're @JustAbout__ on YouTube, @justaboutcommunity on Instagram, and @justaboutcommunity on TikTok. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.
Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!
Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view the video on Just About.

How to submit an image:

Take your screenshot and post it to your connected Twitter (X) or Instagram account. Don't forget to hide the HUD or use photo mode if you can.
In your post description, please tag us! We're @JustAbout__ on Twitter (X), and @justaboutcommunity on Instagram. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.
Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!
Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view it on Just About.

Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick five submissions, award $25 to first place, $15 for second place, $10 for third place, and $5 for two runners-up. We may then share them as curated content.

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Image credit: Inflexion Games

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Created at 3:40pm, 20th February, 2024. Page last updated at 2:44pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 12:00am, 1st March, 2024.

Submissions (3)

Lanah Tyra2/29/2024

Won$5

Well, not the tallest but at least I can go up to the top and look down at my neighbour :D

https://x.com/LanahTyra/status/1762990436073775389?s=20

Originally I tried to build a stone tower just from the stone foundation blocks and build wooden stairs around it... without underpinning them, so had no idea why I couldn't place the stairs where I wanted to XD

Then my partner came home and explained the basic of construction... I didn't want to demolish the whole thing so just started to make use of what I already had while still having an actual house, so built the living and crafting space at the bottom and started to build the wooden structure around my stone tower.

Not very high, but this is all I had time for.

Some pictures from the early stages when I had no idea what I was doing XD

https://x.com/LanahTyra/status/1762991997327950068?s=20

Sturmer2/28/2024

Won$15

Ok, it was a wonderful challenge and a learning curve, thanks to JA! I've built not one, not two, but three towers! So let's begin, Dear diary...

Day 1

After finishing the tutorial, I jumped right into a construction project as soon as I got an axe and a pick (in hindsight, this was a big mistake, but oh well). Once I got the hang of the placement mechanics, I decided my tower would be a 3x3 structure made from beautiful stone walls.

Update: Later that Day...

I've hit a snag - not all rocks are mineable, and the material seems limited. After building three floors, I switched to using wood walls due to resource constraints.

Second Update: Still Day 1...

Building the 5th floor was exhausting, especially with a carrying capacity limit of 50kg. I also broke my leg twice due to falls. Running around in underwear to carry 3 extra planks - now that's efficiency with style!

Day 2

Big news - I discovered I can craft a backpack that doubles my carrying capacity!

Update: Later on Day 2...

I found a companion named Nell, who helps chop trees and seems to have unlimited carrying capacity! This will definitely speed up my project.

Another Update: Evening of Day 2...

We've run out of trees within a 400-meter radius. Chopping trunks is hard work, and Nell isn't much help with this task.

Day 3

Today I encountered a creature named Carnut who can regenerate forests. I lured him to my site, and voilà - more trees!

Update: Day 3...

I'm on the 33rd floor and just hit the game's limit of 300 objects per foundation. Time for some rest.

Day 4

With the object limit in mind, I redesigned the tower to use 78% fewer materials per floor. This means I can aim for 75-80 floors. I've started a new tower and kept the original as a monument to my efforts.

Another Update: Day 4...

My companion refuses to follow me up the tower or help with materials, leaving me to handle the construction alone.

Final Update: Day 4...

I hit an invisible wall at the 42nd floor. On the bright side, I'm only at 145 out of 300 construction limits, so I decided to build a penthouse at the top.

Day 5

I discovered the Estate Cairn - a teleporter! I placed one in my penthouse, making the climb up much easier. I've also moved my workshop up there.

Night of Day 5...

A realization hit me - my towers, built on a hill, aren't the tallest structures in the world. Tomorrow, I start building the third tower at sea level.

My two towers are visible from any part of the island.

Day 6

After a bit of exploration, I discovered the lowest point in the realm is at sea level. Without hesitation, I set a foundation there and began my ascent.

A few moments later I accidentally discovered a method to move absurdly large volumes of materials, even upward (and yes, I'm still miffed at you, Nell!). To demonstrate, I've included a small video here.

Upon reaching the 'sky cap', I tallied a staggering 52.5 floors - the 53rd is so tight I can only crouch. Proudly, I can now claim to have built the tallest structure in the Nightingale realms! Not stopping there, I connected all three towers with a sky bridge and laid the foundation for what I envision as a future sky castle.

A sea tower and connection to the base

It's been quite a journey, but it's time to shift gears and explore more of what this realm has to offer.

Oh, here is a video of my Tower of Insolence Ta-ta!

Dave2/24/2024

Won$10

Build limit of 300 pieces reached. I had to remove walls all over the place to gain back more pieces for more height. There might be a better design that lets you go higher and use less pieces per floor someone might find.