The Golden Ratio

The Golden Ratio can be defined as the number a such that a+b/a = a/b. That might be confusing to you, so here's a nice big graphic.

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111208221761/ponycraftcreative/images/thumb/f/f4/Golden-ratio.jpg/400px-Golden-ratio.jpg The ratio is about 1.618.thumb||

The easiest way to implement the Golden Ratio into your build is to use the Fibonacci Sequence.The Fibonacci Sequence is a famous sequence, which is created by adding the previous two numbers in the sequence together, starting with 0 and 1. For example,0+1=1; 1+1=2; 1+2=3; 2+3=5; 3+5=8; 5+8=13; 8+13=21, which gives you 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21. It can go to infinity. The importance of the Fibonnaci Sequence is that any two adjacent numbers, i.e. 8 and 13, are as close to the Golden Ratio as possible. There are a lot of ways to use this in your builds, and experimenting a lot will help you figure out what and what not to do with it. Here are some common examples:

Fibonnacci Curves
If you wanted natural looking curves, you could place blocks in the sequence like in these examples: If you look at any two adjacent lines of blocks on the above table, you'll see that they're also adjacent on the Fibonacci Sequence. You can also make sharper or longer curves by skipping over some numbers or using numbers multiple times before continuing, e.g. 1,1,1,1,2,2,3,3,5,5,8,8.

Fibonacci curves are extremely useful for building outlines for organic or semi-organic builds like giant animals or ships, respectively. They're also useful for making non-boxy exteriors for other builds, such as the foundation for a large building.

Visit the Showroom or ask about the Fibonacci Sequence in-game for more info.