.Path Network Group
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| .Path Network Group | |
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| Survival 4 | |
The Path Network Group HQ at Beagle Spawn | |
| Project | |
| Type | Server-wide Project |
| World(s) | Survival 4 |
| Leader(s) |  TheLemonCrafter
 Montenator |
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The Path Network Group, or PNG as it was more commonly known, was a group on the Beagle world of Survival 4. The aim of the group was to provide high quality roads for use on horseback or on foot. The Path Network Group exclusively operated on Beagle while road transport on Husky was managed by the Road and Horse Network. The Path Network Group was officially created on the 20th June 2020 by TheLemonCrafter.
Management
The project was overseen by the original creator of the PNG, TheLemonCrafter. From June 2020 until March 2021, TheLemonCrafter managed the operations of the PNG by himself. In March of 2021, two players who had previous experience with building the RHN on Husky, 
_Shako and Montenator, were approached to aid in the expansion of the PNG. So, on the 21st of March 2021, _Shako and Montentator joined TheLemonCrafter in overseeing the progress of the PNG. Player 
_edo also served a more behind-the-scenes consultant role to the PNG, and also provided the group with a link to the RHN on Husky.
Network Design
PNG-style roads differed to the RHN-style roads in lots of different ways. While RHN roads were generally more streamlined and standardized, PNG roads were more heavily detailed and landscaped, and tended to meander more than RHN roads. PNG roads had different styles of detailing dependent on which biome they were running through. For example, the jungle stretch of the Alina Road took the style of a jungle boardwalk that snaked through the canopy, while further along the road in the taiga biome, the sides of the roads were decorated with ferns and berry bushes to fit the theme of the landscape.
The PNG also had many shelters along its roads. These shelters varied in size, from small hovels in the ground to grand structures like the shelter at the end of the Spirit of the Forest Bridge.
Notable Projects
Beagle Spawn Development
When the events team announced the Battle of the Spawns event in May 2021, members of the PNG noticed how many players flocked to the Husky Spawn area to build, due to it already having had decent infrastructure to expand upon. Beagle Spawn Town however, lacked any basic infrastructure and as a result few players were building there. The project leads of the PNG approached the Server [HeadMod]s asking for permission to develop the infrastructure of the roads around beagle spawn. The permission was granted, and a layout was plotted for roads in the area. A central boulevard would be located between 
Broga_’s build and 
dmgdog's NTN HQ and would stretch westwards to the edge of the Spawn Town area, crossing the Beagle North Line at one point. A circumference road would also be built by _Shako that curved around 
EddyTeach’s observatory, past 
_Blue_Max_’s rocket and connecting to an existing spawn road at 
behid’s house. A central road that went from north to south was built by Montenator, along which many players built their entries. By the end of the month, Beagle spawn had seen an explosion of builds pop up along the roads, successfully developing Beagle Spawn and putting it on the map as a major point of interest on Beagle.
The roads were not the only contribution of the PNG to the Beagle Spawn Town, the PNG HQ was also located at the top of the area, close to Camp Beagle. The building was designed by TheLemonCrafter, 
cheesyfrys, and 
CrunchyCrackr, and reached high into the sky. The building was a modern style skyscraper featuring a spacious lobby area. The HQ was one of the tallest builds in Spawn Town and could be seen from anywhere in the vicinity.
Alina Road
Alina Road was by far the largest project undertaken by the PNG. It was for the most part finished, bar a few stretches. The goal of the project was to create a road connecting the City of Alina to Beagle Spawn. The PNG officially began construction on the project on the 20th of October 2020. During its time, it was one of the most diverse and exciting roads the PNG had built.
Points of Interest:
SosigRam’s Base
Nestled into the jungle to the east of Beagle Spawn, 
SosigRam created a futuristic base similar in style to 
Xisuma's base on Season 7 of Hermitcraft. The Alina Road changed from the jungle boardwalk to a sleek quartz viaduct, which cut through the base. The floor was made of yellow stained glass, providing good views to the undergrowth below.
Clifton Bridge
Clifton Bridge was located in the mountains just outside the jungle, nearby East Station. The bridge had a grand design, with two sandstone towers supporting a large suspension bridge over the valley below. The bridge was constructed by TheLemonCrafter, with help from cheesyfrys and CrunchyCrackr.
Spirit of the Forest Bridge
Built mainly by 
ashapink, 
Sizzy1, and 
ZBK42, this viaduct ran through a portion of the taiga biome further east of the Clifton Bridge. It had a rustic design and contained a large rest stop at its eastern end. Watch your step while on this rickety bridge, but the views of the surrounding biome were well worth the risk!
Point Cadwell/ Ormund Bridge
Continuing through the forest you would catch sight of the small seaside settlement of Point Cadwell, built predominantly by 
jazzyamx and ZBK42. The Ormund Bridge was half-finished, but still served its job of allowing the player to cross the coastal waters of the area, into the main town. The Benbow Inn was located nearby which served as another rest stop for weary travelers.
Port Slomo
As you journeyed out of Point Cadwell, you would approach the small coastal settlement of Port Slomo, 
Slomo_1994’s base on Beagle. The Alina Road winded through the streets of the town and over the Beagle East Line. Players might just catch a glimpse of the City of Alina if they cast their gaze eastwards over the sea.
Alina Swamplands
The last portion of the road took the player across the canopy of a roofed forest before descending into marshlands surrounding the City of Alina. The road was in the style of a rickety boardwalk along the swamp. A small junction took the player either onwards into the city or towards a small swamp house built by 
expedtadam.
Northern Roads
The Northern Roads led out of Beagle Spawn from a junction at the Beagle SSD. These roads were not as detailed as the Alina Road. Although many smaller roads connected to other players' bases, notable destinations along this road included the Beagle North Station, Ye Towne (the base of TheLemonCrafter and CrunchyCrackr, among others), and the base of 
Lendog1888 and ashapink.
Southern Roads
The main road leading south out of Beagle Spawn started at the southwest end of Beagle Spawn City and ended in a plains biome roughly 1750 blocks from spawn. The first section of the Main Southern Road was laid out and constructed by Montenator in a primarily simplistic form and later a further section was added by 
CaveCreeper1024 in a more rustic form. Notable destinations along this road were several small towns and collections of players and connection road leading to Beagle South Station.
Helpers
Alongside the three project leads, many other players also aided in the construction of roads for the PNG. These players are listed below:
ashapink, cheesyfrys, CrunchyCrackr, 
GullibleGeckbro, jazzyamx, Sizzy1 , 
skye, SosigRam, ZBK42, and CaveCreeper1024
Additional Information
While there are no current plans to bring back the PNG for Survival 5 the discord remains open. If you are interested in possibly helping out in the future, contact one of the Project Leads or join the Path Network Group's official Discord server, which can be found through the Dogcraft Directory.
Gallery
The grand figure of the PNG HQ as seen from Camp Beagle.
A PNG road running over a roofed forest.
A typical taiga road, with an armour stand figure built by SosigRam.
The central boulevard at Spawn which was built by _Shako.
The circumference road at Beagle Spawn.
Lendog1888 and ashapink's base, accessed via one of the Northern Roads.
Ye Towne, the base of TheLemonCrafter, a main destination of the Northern Roads.
The base of SosigRam, a POI on the Alina Road.
The Spirit of the Forest Bridge. Shader screenshot by SosigRam.
The Clifton Bridge stretching across a valley.
A view of Point Cadwell, featuring the Ormund Bridge and the Benbow Inn.
Port Slomo, the Beagle base of Slomo_1994, of which the Alina Road runs through.
A swamp house built by expedtadam, close by the City of Alina.
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