Impromptu
Impromptu ![]() A view of Impromptu's skyline from atop XO's Temple. | ||||||||||||
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Impromptu is a community town on the MFAHcraft Minecraft server and the largest city in the Western Provinces. Founded on February 9th, 2019, the city underwent development by almost 10 people at once at its height, rapidly becoming one of the most geographically expansive cities on the server.
Located roughly one kilometer west of Batula, the city is situated in the middle of the Plain of Bain. Impromptu's relatively flat geography has been cited as one of the reasons why it has been able to grow so quickly, especially in comparison to initiatives such as Communitown. The city is also notable for its complete lack of any sort of city planning, which has spurred the construction of numerous gargantuan structures. This has given rise to Impromptu's title as "a real Minecraft city."
History[edit | edit source]
The area around Impromptu, known as the Plain of Bain, had been discovered and scouted by Bain for more than a month before the city's construction. On February 9th, Sapaa suggested the idea of building another community town, due to the unprecedented amount of people on the server at the time. Bain suggested that his plains area be used, and the city henceforth began construction.
Impromptu's name was an early subject of debate, with some, such as XO, suggesting variations on Bain's name. The city's modern name was suggested by May and XO; it was perceived to encapsulate the impulsive and adventurous spirit of the city. That same day, Impromptu rose from a single building to one of the server's largest cities by area in the span of a few hours.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Impromptu's location within the vast Plain of Bain has been cited as one of the primary factors of its rapid growth. To the east, it is bounded by the Sudden River and Monument Valley, a desert biome.
The city's main roads are 5 meters wide, including sidewalks; its side streets are typically 3 blocks wide, but there are also many navigable alleys which are only 1 meter wide. Most of the city's buildings have been built immediately adjacent to the street, in contrast to cities such as Almeren't and Snoopy. The elevated Impromptram, running along Bain Lane, has been credited with fostering the city's dense character.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
Impromptu's structure as a community town has made it one of the most aesthetically diverse cities in the world, with dozens of different architectural styles exhibited throughout the city and even within individual blocks. The city is home to several of the server's largest structures by surface area, such as Henry's Aztec Temple, May's modern art museum, and XO's Hellenic, uh... Temple.
Neighborhoods[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Impromptu is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. When founded in February 2019, only 5 people had settled in the area; just one month later, Impromptu's population had grown exponentially, leading to it becoming the third-largest city on the server. As of April 2019, Impromptu is estimated to be the largest independent city on the server, and the largest of the cities that did not exist before 2019.
Impromptu has been the destination of many immigrants from across the server, especially Batula.
Languages[edit | edit source]
English is the main language spoken in Impromptu, as well as a lingua franca for its many diverse immigrant groups. Other major languages include French, Dutch, Albanian, Finnish, and Cantonese (the latter two concentrated in the neighborhood of Bettony).
Economy[edit | edit source]
A global hub of business and commerce, Impromptu is a major centre for banking and finance, retailing, world trade, tourism, architecture, and the arts. Its monumental architecture and art museums have won it the title "the Rome of MFAHcraft," an allusion to its symbolism and many international visitors. The city's unemployment rate fell to a record low of 0.5% in February 2019, a large part due to its BrickStart program, which provides architectural opportunities for those without jobs.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Impromptu is serviced by the Prismarine Line of the server-wide rail transit system.