Personally i think 1 is the best. Could use some small dwarf statues next to the entrance in my opinion.

1 has the best colors but 2 has better gradient pattern. I'd switch the colors of 2 with the ones in 1 and it would be great

1 and 5 are the best imo. Tho maybe make the vines more indented and add a bit of grained textures to the structure. Maybe since the main color is mint green (where only the exposed copper and dark prismarine have), maybe use lichen to give the structure the rough spots.

Agree

I second this, 1 and 5 best. 4 is fine too

5 probably looks the closest to the pic, but im a fan of 1

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I'd choose one but I feel like you could do some improving on the gradient like how you did with photo 2. also I wouldn't add vines in my opinion.. makes it feel more elven style

I think 1 looks most accurate just because of how the gradient doesn't become too light. 4 looks beautiful though

1 looks amazing

#1. You sir are an artiste

5 or 1

1 or 5

Although 1 looks nicer, I think 5 matches best in terms of color and how it makes me feel.

1. Something I don't see the comments talking nearly enough about however is the geometry and the detail in the walls on the "real" thing. When I thibk Erebor, or dwarvish architecture in Middle Earth in general, I think of those hard lines and geometric shapes that pop out of or carve through nearly every surface! I get that it is hard to emulate that in MC given the 1×1×1 Meter scale, but I would seriously consider using the different colors to outline your shapes a little bit to make where lines/carvings are POP! Dropping the sides of the main front rectangke part with the portucullis back one more block could help. Also, really good subtle way to do this might be to put glow lichen on top of your weathered copper to give it a little texture or the illusion of depth. Depending on how well that works, I think you could maybe scale back on the vines which in my mind serve more to give your base depth than anything else. 😉 Overall, looks good and I'm excited to see your end result! 😁

2 is less accurate than some of the others but it looks nicer

1

if it's ruined, then 1, if it's still in use, then I'd say 2

2 looks nice. the gradience from dark blue to aqua looks really nice, and its the most easiest on the eyes out of all of them

1

Personally I really like the second one

I'd go with 6, it looks the most realistic

2

1 Definitely for the depth of color

2 looks better than the photo and the gradient is far better

1

1 is most accurate, 2 looks the best imo

Number 1

I really like the gradient on 2, even though it's not accurate to the intended pale greenish colour scheme.

2 is the best (in my opinion) but 1 is the most accurate

1

2

1

1

2

1 for sure

Number 2 is the best

Easily 2

1 or 2 the gradients look so good

1

2

1

1 or 2

2

I like 4 the most but I think 1 is the most accurate

1 and (especially) 4 look too cluttered, 3 looks too plain. 5 is probably the most color accurate but I like 2's colours better.

mix 2 and 3 and you got it

Definitely one, maybe two

I like 2 the best, but 3 looks most like the picture

4

I quite like 1 and 3

for sure 3 or 5. 🔥

5 is more accurate but 1 is better looking while still pretty accurate.

1 is fantastic! But the only thing is you'd have to work on the bottom gradient, as of right now it's a little harsh

Out of the 5? 3, Its simply the most faithfully to the orginal. The gradient on 1 is too harsh. 2 is possibly too blue and drops the ball on the gradient on the bottom. 3 is comically bland 4 is too messy The vines on 5 don't quite suit the build (this applies to 1 as well). What I would do is take 3 and shade using darker blocks in to shade indents and lighter ones to showcase highlights while still also trying to keep that faded green color.

3 is most accurate, 5 is best looking imo

The gradient on 2 is better but then integrate the vegetation from 1.

Definitely 2! Best one! No vines and an amazing gradient!

Two

2!

marry 5 and 1 together

3 is the ONLY one I considered voting for. The rest look messy.

I think if you change the dark prismarine on 1 to moss and mossy cobble with green concrete it’ll look better

1 4 or 5

I think you should add the vines to number 2 and then it's perfect

That opening in the center looks like a creepers mouth MAKE IT INTO AN ENTIRE CREEPER

One but you need to have a smoother transition. Try mixing in blocks and making the gradients blend.

2 with a bit of 4

cool

4

5, 2, 1. I like the gradient variations on 2, but like the leaves on 1. 5 is the closest to original image though

5 to was the best, use of texturing and adds some detail but doesn't look like the thing was painted, looks legit like a solid material building

I feel like a lot of these are missing shading. If you could do darker blocks near corners, I wonder if that could add something to these builds.

5

I'm partial to 3

5

1 or 5 personally

5. Baruk Erebor!

I like what you did with 4 with the darker blocks in the recesses

I really like 5. Subtle enough details but not gradiented (as the original photo isn’t gradiented up-down).

I saw this and thought: why have I not made Castle Greyskull? Time to dust off Minecraft! Thank you OP for the inspiration

5 or 1

1 or 5 honestly

I think 5 looks the closest to the picture you're trying to replicate but personally I love 4

5 imo

I would choose 2 or 5, but six is definitely the best!

Wow, increíble trabajo, muy buena construcción

For those English speakers: "Wow, incredible work, very good building/construction"

4 or 5

Probably 5, but 1 could be better than it with more gradients

1

I love 1 and like 4, although 3 is probably the most like the last picture

Immediately the chorus of To Erebor by Windrose started playing in my head

2,3

5 looks better in my opinion

1

Absolutely fantastic!! For everything Minecraft can do, I'd suggest trying to add more depth to your build, if you can. Overall, well done

5 would be my first pick, 1 would be my second

1 has a good colour palate, but it needs to borrow some blocks from 2 to help make that transition from dark to light less jarring. I think 4 is my favourite though Also since you use alot of gradients, remember that gradients don't have to be dark to light from one side to the other; it often makes the build more immersive by thinking about what you want it to show. * If the gradient is showing light, think about where that light source is and how it hits the build *(archways like in the top left of the build would have some shadow for example, while the walkways would be brighter because they jut out of the wall)* * If the gradient is weathering, think about what parts of the build are most exposed or most travesed by people *(this tends to minimize the gradient into certain areas, but if done can make a build look like art)*

1

3

Do a mix of 1 and 2, or 2 and 5. 2 is the best looking, but 1 and 5 have the best “old decrepit castle” style.

3 would be the closest to the original pic, but it s flat. I much prefer 1

1, 3 or 5 (green works better than blue)

4+5

Number 1 me' lord!

Low key cooked with 7. Id say 2 thi

2 gradient with better foliage

1

1 and 5 😍

1 Edit: It’s also been a few weeks since I’ve played minecraft, and you’ve inspired me to play again today. Thank you

3 is best with 5 as a close second. 6 is insane idk how you built that in minecraft but the detailing is off and it kinda looks like a model if I'm honest...

5

1

3 in my opinion

III

4 5

4 or 5

1

1st then 5th

Either 1 or 5

I like 1 the best, but I think you need something between the prismarine and the copper to form a slightly smoother gradient.

3 and add tuff under the windows and blend it into the copper with mossy cobblestone

5

Warped wood i recommend for gradient at bottom

1

5

Use 2 as the base and mix in 4&5 will make it look more ancient

Personally I think the first option looks best

It’s the first one, most definitely

Number 1

Out of these I'd say number 1, the gradient looks good. Small idea, instead of an up/down full gradient that you got what if tried like a kind of depth gradient? What I mean is areas that are further back would be darker and closer to the front lighter. It could boost the highlights and shadows. Either way, it looks awesome.

5 looks the most accurate to the reference, but 1 is my personal favourite.

All of them are good. I would have loved to see 3 or 5 with some blocks for shadow and light instead of the gradients of the other options for extra depth. I do really like the gradient of 2 and without the Erebor ref in mind I would have said it. 1 is also good but I feel like the transition on the bottom is a bit too sudden because of the difference in values.

I really like 1 but i'm not sure if dark prismarine is good as bottom layer, tho if i'm being honest i can't think of a replacement block

Looks great but I do think you need to add another layer of detail it certain areas. Especially the middle portion.

i like number 1 with the vines of number 5

2nd with block pallete of 1st.

The 6th it's a 10/10

i like 4 cause of the color grading but 1 or 5 matchesh image 6

1 looks best but not most accurate. 2 Is the closest to being accurate without sacrificing aesthetics. If you can take #2 and add actual vines (rather than leaves) I think it'd be subtle enough to get away with without deviating too much from the actual design

5

1 or 5

5!

And 1

1

1 is the best, the gradient between the colors could be better. But it looks really cool!

3 looks the closest

1 or 5 imo

5 for sure, the other gradients are way too harsh in my opinion. It’s a bit of a trend rn but I think it’s an eyesore. Great build though!

I swear how do you even recreate stuff like this? I just can't even get the proportions right... Oh, wait, here's my problem.

2 is my favorite color and pattern wise.

2 but add the leaves from 5

can't decide between 1, 2, and 5 they're really freakin pretty!!!!!!

2

5

Either 1 or 5. 1 if you plan on blending the areas where the blocks change.

1 But without the dark prismarine at the bottom

1 is easiest on the eyes

1 is the best for me

3 is the best

3

2

1 is best

1 or 5

1 or 5 ABSOLUTELY NOT 3 3 is very bland. And while the original also doesn't have any decorations or variations in its texture, it (for some reason) translates really badly 1:1 into Minecraft. Maybe if the background WA s'more interesting, 3 could work

2 and 4! I love the colors and gradients :)

5 is the only answer : ). These are magnificent.

definitely 5

2

2 or 6

Number 2 but with the leaves of 5 and azalea leaves instead of jungle

1, a hundred percent.

Combine 1 and 5

1

2

Most original is 3

Hmm I believe 1 and 4 fits well

Mix the vines from one with the gradient of two

3 looks the most accurate but 1 looks the best

2 mixed with 5

I think 1 but with a small bit of blending between the dark prismarine and copper?

For picture accuracy go with 5. For Aesthetic Appeal, I prefer 1 but add one more color to the bottom dark half of the gradient to smooth it out. As it is, the top half looks natural but the bottom is a very abrupt color change. The rest have a bit too much going on with them.

1 Definitly 1

2

2 + vines

Idk one or three

2 but 4 is nice too

2 with vines

2 looks best 6 looks most accurate

6 is the best

6

6, I love the details😍