Jimbob's Under Construction Blog (87/87 Con,1652/1650 Total)

I'm Jimbob9999 and other the next week or two I'll be trying to get from 81 to 87 construction, I've started now so check Level ups / Progress to see how I'm doing.

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[hide=How the whole thing started]Shortly after the player owned house room limit update I realized a while ago, that I was spending all my money on items I hardly ever used, I was just buying items that I felt looked good and showed off my wealth, I wasnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t really benefiting from them and neither was anybody else, so off I went and sold my recently acquired dark bow, along with my fury and mud staff to pour the money into construction.

I trained long and hard until I was 72, even with all this cash spent I still wanted to buy more things for my house, so I sold off my dharoks and ahrims and spent that on more furnishings.

I had planned to spend this on a gilded mahogany throne amongst other things, I need to get +6 construction levels from a spicy stew to get to 78 / 71 construction, this with my crystal saw would allow me to get the required level for the throne, however things didnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t go to plan and the best I got was a +5 (even to this day, going through hundreds of stews trying to get a con boost for various items, I have never got +6 construction), you may be wondering why IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m telling you this, well one of the things I loved about construction is how you could make your house exactly as you wanted it (to a degree), so this was one thing that wasnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t exactly as I wanted it, I think this is where construction probably took over my RS life, I was really hooked on trying to improve my house, make it perfect in my eyes, I carried on trying to improve my house, and my construction level and my long term goal was 86 construction, and a pair of crystal thrones.

I got a bit sidetracked, IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve spent a lot of my money on things I didnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t plan to buy, but IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m glad with the majority of my purchases but finally IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve saved up enough for 87 construction (this was I only need a +5 from the stew) a pair of crystal thrones as well as two large orreys for my studies.

YouÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d think IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢d be satisfied having achieved this goal wouldnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t you, but after I plan to save up for 92 construction and a 20m odd dungeon, IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll see how much of my sanity is left after there, but hopefully one day I can get 99 in the skill I really love.[/hide]

[hide=The task ahead]

Well, from 81 to 87 construction takes 29,658 oak planks, only 29, 523 from where I am now.

I'll be spending 23,750,000 gold coins, 24,450 oak logs and 5,000 oak planks getting 87 construction, as well as installing the crystal thrones and large orreys.

IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll be relying on you guys to help keep sanity intact, youÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll probably see me on tip it chat most of the time IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m training construction up, and IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll probably be on these forums for some of the time, so IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ll say thanks in advance for giving me something to keep my minding from committing suicide, itÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s helped a lot up till now.

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[hide=My house]

Well, here's the current design, I'll be taking out the games and combat rooms after the party and putting in a single combat room where the games room is now, then I'll extend the dungeon downwards.

Like I said earlier I'll be posting more pictures after the part, some of the party itself, and some of the changes to the design.[/hide]

[hide=My dream layout]

This is the layout I hope to have if / when I'm 99 construction.

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[hide=Under construction]

These are some of the areas I'm trying to improve:

I'll be putting large orreys in my studies fairly soon after I get 87 construction.

If you want to see what large orreys look like there's a picture of one in the knowledge base, just go to the study page under construction.

Next up are my skill halls, both are pretty bare, I need a slayer and fishing trophy for each, I'd also like to get the tickets to be able to put silver and blue castlewars armour in each.

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[hide=Level ups / Progress]

Well, before I started spending all my time on RS I thought I'd get all my skills to 60 and set myself up for 1650 skill total at the same time (I'll get it with 86 construction at the same time).

Got 82 Construction on 30/9/07

I got through 4,543 oak logs (272,580 exp).

Logs left till 87.

My rank in highscores having done that.

83 Constuction!

Thanks Foley, Kara and Henry for support <3

Oh and nice cape Kara.

84 Construction.

I have to say a big thank you to everybody in Lightning's chat when I got it, the conversation (no matter how random at times) kept me on task.

Oh, and 1,000 rank in Construction!

85 Construction!!

Two left!

Thanks to Paul, Poller, Punkforjesus, Kara, Henry and Lord Treyus as well as everybody in Lightning's chat, sorry those who couldn't make it, hope f2p pk'ing went well!

Level 86 along with 1650 skill total.

I've switched from noted logs to noted planks, shouldn't take me too lomg to get 87 now. Crystal thrones here I come!

87 Construction!

Thanks for all the tip it'ers who came and I hope you enjoyed the party!

Hopefully we'll have a bunch more in here (the house, not the workshop!).

Got 80 fishing during my quest for two trophy fish.

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[hide=How I am training]

I'll be making oak dungeon doors in my dungeon, you need 74 construction to make them and they use 10 oak planks for each set, this means my butler can carry enough planks for two sets of dungeon doors.

Here's my shortly after I began to train.

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[hide=Pictures of my house, and friends]

Me and two of my best friends messing around in the throne room :D

Henry and Kara.

Me and my friends alt account at the chapel's altar.

Me and two more of my best RS friends in the parlour (Foley in the mystic with the hawt cape, James in the [bleep]y leather skir... I worry about him).

More cape ownage, is it sad that's my favourite thing about them? :|

Had a mini house party and we started messing around with the scrying pools.

My noobish games room, I'll take this out at 87 con and extend my dungeon.

Me and Philla trying to time the jump, turned out pretty well.

Talsien getting dropped into the oubliette, took about three attempts for my to actually get a screenie thanks to Philla *shakes fist*.

Me, Bluejayfan94 and Philla having a party in the throne room.

Philla posing by one of my scrying pools.

Me worshipping Bluejayfan94 and Philla.

Lastly, me, Bluejayfan94, Philla and Talsien posing by the entrance portal.

My friend dar, pic turned out a little strange, it looks like he pulled some kung fu and killed me...

I thought it was intresting I could use this cash to buy a green mask or santa, 87 construction is rarer than a green mask :wink: shame you can't cash in on it though. :-k

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[hide=The party]

Waiting for people so the party can kick off.

As more guests starting arriving we moved into the throne room.

I was so temped to go into build mode and remove the lever :P

We couldn't really do the emotes on the trapdoor as people wouldn't leave it alone. Still looked cool though 8-)

Kara and Keiran posing, nice capes =P~

All hell broke lose as we moved downstairs, my costume isn't amazing for pvp it turns out.

Foley posing in his awesome bandos armour.

Best. Pose. Ever. :D

Not a pose so much, but I wanted another picture of Henry in here.

The lever finally got some peace and quiet, after I got dropped down again of course.

Everybody moved into and around the oubliette to get ready to watch Kara get 99 defense.

Kara got 99 defense, not much to say really.

It's an awesome achivement, and he really deserves it.

Kara's third cape of achievement, and his fourth I'm jealous of.

Hehe, def nub.

Everybody got ready from Kara's drop partys, I always get more than my fair share of the drops, so I shared a bit.

More emotes, this time Kara got to show off too.

The bulk of the party left soon after, so the rest of us just messed around and I took some more screenies.

Shame we couldn't get everybody to dance at once, oh well.

They really need to make seating in the garden!

Thanks to careful planning and perfect timing we got a great picture of henry ruining the picture :P

Eventually though we did get a picture that is just awesome in my opinion.

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Anyway, I'll be adding more pictures when I can, and I'll start a progress section when I actually start. Anyway hope you enjoy my blog :P

Hi just saw you on Lightning chat that noones posted

So Good luck dude!

Good luck man. I also have a goal with my new account, Uberslayer21, to get the untrimmed slayer cape.

:shock: Good luck with the untrimmed cape, after I get 87 construction I'll probably turn my coal and iron into cannon balls, so feel free to pm me if you'd like to buy some 200 ea :D

There should be a ton more pictures after the party, I think I only have pictures of three of my rooms :-s

Uploaded the pictures of the partys.

Thanks to everybody who came, it was great :D

wow :shock:

what do you do for money? cons is really difficult without a good source.

GL

and bump

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wow :shock:

 

 

 

what do you do for money? cons is really difficult without a good source.

I've sold off most of the things I've gotten since I've been back, but I find barrows and threasure trail (level ones mainly as they're so fast) are a good source. Also manage thy kingdom is great.

Just bought the gold leaf and magic stones I need.

Very Nice House.. GL on 87 :) :)

Blue Jay

Good luck and i love your house

COme and see my blog if have time

I'll try and look for your blog :)

Thanks to everybody who came to both parties, and thanks for the support :D

Hehe, found it.

Wow, excellent blog, excellent house.

Nice chatting to your on clan.

good luck!! :D

Thanks, started training today.

Gone through over 1k logs so far :)

I'll post some stuff about how I train soon.

Got through just over 4.5k logs today and got 82 construction :D

B(Jim)

U(Owns)

M(Everyone)

P(In Cons :P)

Thanks for the bump.

Nearly 84 con =D

B(Jim)

U(Owns)

M(Everyone)

P(In Cons Razz)

Love Love Love

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Vote for Jim!!!!!!

Wewt, just got 85 construction.

Thanks for everybody for their support :D

I'll try and upload the level pictures now.

Hehe, build me a house ^^

Alright the blog's been updated with level up pics :D

Well, 86 con :D

Should be getting 87 at 5pm GMT, everybody is invited to see me get 87!

Although I'll have to boot you while I make crystal thrones etc, but cw's is nearby so it's all good :P

congratulations are in order for your great achievement of 87 construction =D>

high construction + a hawt house = pure, and utter, ownage

Thanks, just made the thrones.

I'll open back up once I get another +5 from stews for these large orreys :D

Gratz on 87, I wer at teh party. Well, half of it. But gratz.