downloaded the last version for a little megaproject i want to do. originally i was going to do this in Starbound but i got an OpenGL 2.0 error with my mother's PC so nope.
i want to do something akin to the Neath. i mean, demolishing most of the cavern layer to make an underground ocean with different biomes and structures to house the NPCs among other stuff. the first step is already being finished, i've done a hellevator at the spawnpoint, once i have farmed the compass and the depth meter i will start building what i call "The Cumaean Spire", which is basically the hellevator serving not only as transportation from the underworld to space, but also as a divider for the hallow and the crimson once i unlock harmode.
im going to use all the stone i farm while opening the cavern. however, since it will probably look dull with only Grey Brick. im thinking of using Ebonstone Brick for the Underworld part, and Pearlstone Brick for the surface part of the spire all the way up to space with maybe, Skybrick at the top. its still too long before i get to that part.
the cavern is currently expanded to accomodate a 2 story house with the nurse and the merchant as base of operations. i will eventually move the rest of the NPCs into the underground once i have adjusted the hellevator. i havent beaten the EoC yet and have been mostly exploring the world in search of the needed components for advancement (its a mage gameplay), im using an emerald staff and the ice blade to take care of mobs with a platinum pickaxe, i've been complementing the metals by farming silt/slush and using the Extractinator, however, im still sitting on iron armor. was thinking on going straight to the jungle in order to get the components for the armor, but since its Expert Mode well it will take time.
honestly it feels more rewarding when you're not rushing to finish the game.