FAQ

WesterosCraft is a Minecraft community project dedicated to recreating the entire continent of Westeros from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. We strive for accuracy to the books while showcasing what's possible in Minecraft via collaborative building.

WesterosCraft was founded in 2011 and has been in continuous development since then. Many locations have been completed, while others are still being built or revised to match our evolving standards.

No, WesterosCraft is a fan-created project. We are not officially affiliated with HBO, George R.R. Martin, or any official "A Song of Ice and Fire" properties. We operate as a non-profit, fan-driven community.

Our custom map is approximately 22,000 x 59,000 blocks, about 1298 sq km / 501.14 sq miles, roughly the size of Los Angeles. The continent of Westeros stretches from beyond the Wall in the North to Dorne in the South.

No. Our map is gigantic in size and unfinished. The map will become available when it is more complete. We will never sell the map. We have select location downloads on our Curseforge page, and more maps are added periodically. We occasionally let content creators private access to our development server for collaborative projects.

The server is set on 3/3/299 according to our timeline. This puts us at the start of A Clash of Kings, specifically the first Davos chapter. Explore with caution, WesterosCraft has destinations that contain show spoilers.

Yes, you need to own a legitimate copy of Minecraft Java Edition to connect to our server. We do not provide Minecraft accounts. Cracked accounts can not access the server.

It's coming, but the map is currently in the planning phase. There is no timeline on completion. Westeros remains priority.

Follow the instructions on our WesterosCraft Modpack page to install our custom modpack, then launch the game and click 'Join Server' on the launcher.

Absolutely! Most of our players are explorers rather than builders. You can freely warp around and explore all our completed locations without any building permissions.

To become a builder, you need to submit a builder application. The process involves creating test builds to demonstrate your skills.

A good eye for detail, patience, and the ability to follow architectural styles are essential. Experience with Minecraft building techniques is helpful, but we value your ability to adapt to our specific style more than prior experience. You should also, of course, be a fan of ASOIAF.

There's no minimum time requirement. Some builders contribute daily, while others help occasionally. We appreciate any level of commitment, though consistent activity is encouraged. If you are promoted on the server, but become inactive, you may be demoted at the admins and moderators discretion.

Besides building, we need help with terraforming, texturing, writing documentation, moderating, and technical development. Join our Discord to learn about all contribution opportunities.

First, ensure you're using our official modpack without modifications. If problems persist, try allocating more RAM (4GB minimum recommended) or check the WesterosCraft Modpack page for troubleshooting tips.

Yes, our modpack includes shader support through Iris. Some shaders may work better than others with our custom resources. Medium to light shaders generally perform best.

Our modpack includes performance optimizations, but WesterosCraft can be demanding on lower-end machines due to its size and detail. We recommend at least 4GB of system RAM allocated to Minecraft, and a dedicated graphics card.

Yes, WesterosCraft works on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems as long as they meet the minimum requirements for running Minecraft Java Edition with our modpack.

New players don't have building permissions by default. This is to protect our builds. You need to apply and be accepted as a builder to gain building privileges.

While we continue to make progress, a project of this scale is always evolving. Our standards improve over time, leading us to revisit and upgrade earlier builds. We see WesterosCraft as an ongoing artistic endeavor rather than something with a definitive endpoint.

Our primary reference is the book series. While we appreciate the HBO series, we aim to stay true to George R.R. Martin's written descriptions whenever possible.

We strive for maximum accuracy where explicit descriptions exist. For locations with minimal description, we research medieval and historical references that match the region's culture as described in the books and supplementary materials.

Custom mobs are planned, but we focus primarily on architecture and geography rather than creatures for now.

We have a community of thousands of registered users, with hundreds of approved builders who have contributed over the years. At any given time, we typically have 20-50 active builders working on various projects.

Yes! Our Discord server is the center of our community.

We accept donations to cover server costs and development. Visit our KoFi. We are a non-profit project, and all donations go directly to maintaining the server and paying hosting costs.

WesterosCraft itself doesn't contain explicit content, but it's based on an adult fantasy series. Our community guidelines maintain a respectful environment, but discussions may reference mature themes from the books/show. We recommend parental guidance for players under 13.

Join our Discord, follow us on social media, or check our official website. We regularly post updates about new builds and project milestones.