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Based on this quote in another thread,

Hey guys. Guys. Guys...

Public Television Ad

Gold right here.

I'm curious to see what others will think about what will happen if Blockland got its own TV commercial.

I believe that what would happen would depend on the channel the advertisement is aired on. We may get a boost in players, but I'm not sure as to what would happen with the quality of the community.

Post your opinions on what would happen if this somehow became a reality.

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[Insert question from title here]

Most of us believe that the amount of Blockland players would surge if it was put on Steam, made F2P, etc. But what if a famous YouTube channel dedicated to gaming (Ex. TotalBiscuit, videogamedunkey, Critical, Northernlion) posted a video of them playing Blockland?

I think the population in Blockland would grow quite a bit. It may be similar to (or more) than if Blockland gets put on Steam because while Blockland may be in Steam, the amount of new users we have depends on the publicity Steam gives it. If it never really appears on Steam's front page, then we won't gain as many as we expect. However, if it gets put on sale (Which is likely to happen at one point or another) or it gets put on the front page (Which could happen as a result of the sale), we could gain the amount of users we expect.

Anyways, post your ideas here on what would happen if Blockland gained publicity through YouTube!

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Games / Tekkit Lite
« on: January 04, 2013, 07:41:21 PM »
I log onto the Technic Launcher today only to find a new option on the list - Tekkit Lite. My first impression after looking at the name is that it's a more casual version of Tekkit for casual Minecraft players. Turned out, my prediction was completely wrong - it's like a new version of Tekkit. (I later realized that it's geared for smaller servers)

First, I noticed that the new version was using Minecraft 1.4.6 rather than 1.2.5. Furthermore, I noticed that rather than having about forty mods loaded, this version had about sixty mods loaded. Once I saw this, I realized that there's a lot of new features to explore.

While I could go on for a while about my adventures, I'll just cover the highlights separating Tekkit Classic (That's what it's called now) from Tekkit Lite. First off, I noticed that there have been reskins of some of the ores (including copper and tin). Also, after looking through NEI (which has also been updated), I noticed that there are hundreds of new items.

Of course, I'm barely scratching the surface, but if you want to go check it out and you have a Minecraft account, you can download the launcher here: http://www.technicpack.net/.

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TheStranger's Climb the Tower
Happy New Year! Note: Server will be down until Alpha 1.2.3.4 is finished. In the meantime, you can watch a WIP preview of the hardcore tower here.








Current Administration
TheStranger: Host
Agent Blue: Super Admin

Summary
You thought that you were good at parkour? This tower will give you a good challenge for sure! At 507 bricks tall, you need to parkour your way up to the top! However, you have to do so in eight minutes! Also, don't worry about dying for you will be able to respawn!

Furthermore, you can collect bonus gems to collect points! Once you have accumulated enough points, you can buy something fancy at the shop!

Admin Application
Feel that you have what it takes to become admin? Fill out the forum below:

Username:
BL_ID:
Recommendations (Three or more):
Servers with previous experience (Two or more):
Why do you want to become admin?:
What will you do with admin?:
Why should I accept you over other players?:
Number of hours you could be on the server per day (Not required):
Timezone (Not required):

Bug Reporting
Is there something wrong with the game we should know about? Fill out this forum:

Username:
BL_ID:
Can you describe the problem?:
How severely does it affect gameplay?:
Could you make the problem happen again?:
Screenshot (Optional):

Punishment Requests
Is there any action the admins need to take? Fill out this forum:

Username:
BL_ID:
What are the offending player(s)? (BL_ID required, name if possible):
Can you please describe their actions?:
Can you name any witnesses?:
Screenshot (Optional):

Note: Filling out this forum for silly reasons will get YOU banned.

Ban Appeals
Did we ban you for what you believe is an unfair reason and/or for an unfair amount? Do you want to prove to us that you are ready to come back into the game? Fill out the forum below. (Note: This can only be filled out for bans one day or longer.)

Username:
BL_ID:
Why were you banned?:
Do you know the admin who banned you? (Optional):
If you believe you're innocent
Why do you believe you're innocent?:
Are there people who can support your innocence?:
Screenshot (Optional):
If you believe you're guilty
Why should we believe that you have changed and that you want to come back into the game?:
Are there people who want you to come back as well?:

Suggestions
Have an idea to improve the game? We are always open to suggestions! Fill out the forum below!

Username:
BL_ID:
What do you want us to add/change/remove?:
Why do you want us to make this change?:
Players who support this idea (Optional):

Credits
TheStranger: Building, Eventing, 20% of original concept.
Agent Blue: 80% of original concept
Souleye (Composer of music on VVVVVV, Not on BL): Music


Changelog
Alpha 1.1.3.4
+ Added a tutorial tower (Only 60 bricks high)
+ Those who make it to the top will now be warped to the bottom.
+ Upon clicking the victory button, the Soldier's "Booyah" sound will be heard across the minigame.
- Rounds have been removed.
- Removed most items from shop (Only jump-jets and invincibility remain)
* Music will be Pressure Cooker on loop (For now).

Coming Soon
+ A hardcore tower (Twice as tall, no checkpoints, no premium playertypes)
(For your viewing convenience, here's a picture comparing the sizes of the three towers. Tutorial on right, main in center, hardcore on left.)


Alpha 1.0.3.4
- Blocked the rocket launcher and the gun temporarily from the shop
* Changed minigame to where damage will no longer be applied to bricks.

Alpha 1.0.3.3
+ Added many new server mods to include gameplay (Munk's Server Pack, Score Donation, Whisper, etc.)

Alpha 1.0.2.3
+ Added an entry to the shop at each checkpoint

Alpha1.0.1.3
+ Undid 1.0.1.2

Alpha 1.0.1.2
- Put weapons and riot shield on WIP until a non-abusable solution can be found.

Alpha 1.0.1.1
+ Added checkpoints
* Fixed a glitch that caused some bonus gems not to disappear for 30 seconds

Alpha 1.0.1
- Removed the life system (only time is a factor now)
- Removed the "Extra Life" shop item
* Rather than appearing at the start of the next round, bonus gems will appear 30 seconds after vanishing.

Alpha 1.0
+ Created map
+ Created events
+ Created shop
+ Published forum post
+ Created admin application

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General Discussion / Gentlemen, We Have Arrived at 40k...
« on: November 26, 2012, 04:06:52 PM »


Yea.

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General Discussion / TheStranger's TF2-Themed KOTH v1
« on: November 24, 2012, 12:54:50 PM »
TheStranger's TF2-Themed KOTH v1
The server is currently OFFLINE (As of November 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM EST)

Contents
  • Pictures
  • Summary
  • Class Guide
  • Changelog
  • Possible Future Changes

Pictures

A general overlook of the map.

A picture of the control point area.

The resupply room of ultimate safety.

The class choosing room. Which one will you choose?

Summary

The typically industrial Blu and the usually agricultural Red are at it again! This time, they enlisted the help of Blockheads, a species exclusive to Blockland. They follow the same class choices as the old mercenaries did, and they will not hesitate to fight for their employer!

The blockheads will duke it out at a place called Crossrails, an old train turnaround station that has been abandoned for a small amount of time. The two factions attempted to take it over for their own purposes, but they have ran into the problems with their opponents! Now, a battle shall be waged to determine who holds the rights to Crossrails!

In order for your team to win, your team must control the point for a full minute. In order to achieve this, try to work as a team! (So your team probably doesn't need four snipers.) Also, you can utilize team chat to alert your team of the latest in the battlefield. If you work hard, victory will be within your reach!

Class Guide
Scout
Weapons
  • Scattergun
  • Pistol
  • Aluminum Bat

As a scout, you have a major advantage over every other class - speed. Plus, a scout can double-jump, allowing you to reach bigger heights. With both of these combined, the scout is probably the most agile class in the game.

Your primary weapon is the scattergun, but the pistol can be reliable as well if the opponent is more distant and/or you need to reload your scattergun. Also, if you get into a close-combat situation, you can deal some good damage with the aluminum bat.

Soldier
Weapons
  • Rocket Launcher
  • Shotgun
  • Shovel

Soldiers have slower movement speed, yet they have a bit more health than most classes. Also, with their rocket launcher, they can rocket-jump in order to reach higher points on the battlefield.

As usual, your primary weapon is the rocket launcher. Also, you can utilize your shotgun if you don't want to risk recoil damage. And if all else fails, you can whip out your shovel and use it to get the upper hand in close-combat situations.

Pyro
Weapons
  • Flamethrower
  • Shotgun
  • Fire Axe

Pyros have normal movement speed. However, unlike other servers, the pyro does not have a jetpack. This information should not discourage you from setting the battlefield on fire, though!

Your primary weapon is the flamethrower, an amazing close-combat weapon. However, if you need to reach distant foes, you can use your shotgun to get them down. If all else doesn't manage to turn out right, then you can use your fire axe to destroy opponents.

Demoman
Weapons
  • Grenade Launcher
  • Stickybomb Launcher
  • Bottle

The demoman have normal movement speed, and it can fire explosive projectiles to send enemies flying! Also, you can use your stickybomb launcher to jump to high points in the battle similar to the soldier.

Your primary is the grenade launcher, a weapon that will shoot projectiles that will bounce off of walls or explode directly upon impact with an opponent. Also, his secondary is a stickybomb launcher that can be detonated from remote destinations. (Great for defense!) But if you want to avoid recoil damage, you can use the bottle in melee situations.

Heavy
Weapons
  • Minigun
  • Shotgun
  • Fists

The heavy has slow movement speed. However, this is made up by the fact that the heavy can fire many bullets per second with his minigun! Also, the heavy has lots of health, making it a very sturdy class.

The primary is the minigun, a very fast-firing weapon that can dish out lots of damage. Also, if you want to attack opponents without dealing with minigun spin time, you can utilize your shotgun. Also, if you get into a melee situation, you can use your fists to dish out damage.

Engineer
Weapons
  • Shotgun
  • Controller
  • Welder
  • Sentry Kit

The engineer has regular movement speed, and he can set up sentries to defend important areas! Also, the sentry can be upgraded to fire faster. However, if enemies try to fire out of the sentry's vision, then you can use your controller to take care of them.

Your primary is the shotgun, a self-defense solution. Also, you have a controller to take manual control of your sentry and a welder to upgrade your sentry. Finally, you have a sentry kit to set up sentries to defend important locations.

Medic
Weapons
  • Bultsauger
  • Medigun
  • Ubersaw

The medic is a class with regular movement speed completely focused on teamwork. Use your medigun to heal your teammates and uber them to give them temporary invulnerability!

Your primary is the bultsauger, a fast-firing but minimal-damage weapon that gives you health when you land a hit! Your secondary is the medigun, a weapon that can heal teammates. Also, as you use the medigun, you will build ubercharge that can be unleashed for temporary invulnerability. Finally, your melee is the ubersaw, and if you land a hit with this, your ubercharge will increase by 25%.

Sniper
Weapons
  • Sniper Rifle
  • SMG
  • Kukri

The sniper is a normal-speed class that specializes in target elimination. You can utilize your sniper rifle to take out distant foes with accuracy! Also, you can charge your rifle to dish out extra damage.

Your primary is the sniper rifle, a weapon that can be charged by holding down mouse 1 to dish out more damage. Your secondary is the SMG, a low-damage weapon that can defend yourself in close-combat situations. Finally, your melee is the kukri, a melee weapon that can protect yourself in extreme close-combat situations.

Spy
Weapons
  • Revolver
  • Invisibility Watch
  • Knife
  • Disguise Kit

The spy has normal movement speed and has the ability to sneak around and eliminate targets! The knife can stab at the backs of opponents for a one-hit kill, and the spy can vanish and disguise as their opponents to trick others!

Your primary is the revolver, a backup just in case the knife fails. Also, you have the invisibility watch, an item that allows you to go invisible for a short amount of time, and a disguise kit, an item that allows you to disguise as others! Finally, your melee is the knife, a weapon that can land a one-hit kill if it stabs at an opponent's back!

Changelog

v1
  • Server, map, classes, and everything else created. (Woo!)
  • Forum post with information designed on Blockland Forums.
  • Known glitch - Disguise kit does not work

Possible Future Changes
  • The option for classes to customize their loadout. (Heavy with sandvich, Spy with dead ringer, etc.)
  • More features on the map
  • A sapper for the spy that is not as overpowered as the RC sapper

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Help / Does anybody have tips on building a skyscraper?
« on: July 02, 2012, 08:16:15 PM »
Hello. I am busy working on an Urban TDM, and most of the feedback I've received is around the same: Laggy, Ugly, etc. Is there any advice you guys could post here so I could build a better-looking and less-laggy skyscraper? Thanks!

P.S: Here is a picture of the map for the TDM. I know it looks sort of ugly and laggy, but please give me advice on how I could improve it.


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TheStranger's Urban TDM Alpha 1.1.2

Pictures









TheStranger's Urban TDM Alpha is currently OFFLINE
As of 7/6/2012 at 2:30 PM EST

Summary of Server

TheStranger's Urban TDM is a TDM held in a city! The city is built this way in order for it to be compatible with v21 when it comes out. You start off with a small amount of weapons to get, but as you earn more points, you can purchase new weapons for one-time use. Also, there are several horses scattered throughout the city, so be sure to look for those too!

Due to the massive size of the map, this game is best played with many players. If there are lots of players, be sure to join it! However, if there aren't that many players, try inviting some friends to come play on the TDM with you!

Due to the fact that this TDM is in the alpha stages, there are still many features to be added, so be sure to leave feedback in this thread if you have something to say! Also, a list of some of the feature I plan to add to the server are listed below...

  • Have this server hosted 24/7
  • Include the option to donate for perks (Ex. Donor-exclusive weapons)
  • Have the ability to purchase one-time-use player types for points
  • And more!

If the server is currently online, please take moment to visit it! Thanks!

Current Administration

Super Admins

TheStranger (Host)

Admins

Currently None

Moderators

Currently None

Moderator/Admin Application

In order to be promoted directly to an admin, you must have previous administration experience. However, if you don't have previous administration experience, this is an excellent place to get started! Become a moderator of the server and get started on earning experience with server moderation/administration! Plus, if you do good enough as a moderator, you may get promoted to admin! Here are the applications for both a moderator position and an admin position.

Moderator Application

Name:
BL_ID:
Why do you want to become a moderator?:
How much time per week can you spend on the server?:
What timezone do you live in?:
Any additional notes?:

Admin Application

Name:
BL_ID:
Why do you want to become an admin?:
How much time per week can you spend on the server?:
What timezone do you live in?:
Servers where you had administration experience:
Do you have any recommendations?: (This is not required but will help greatly in your chances of becoming admin)
Any additional notes?:

Be sure to post your application on the thread.


I don't know why I typed that up. I'll probably just hire admins as I please when the server is up, and when the server is 24/7, I'll probably use the application method.

Changelog

Alpha 1.0
+ Created the map
+ Added TF2-based classes

Alpha 1.0.1
*Changed some buildings to reduce brickcount from 160k to 110k

Alpha 1.1.1
+ Added a new weapon selection system that involves purchasing individual weapons rather than selecting premade classes.
- Removed the old weapon selection system

Alpha 1.1.2
* Fixed the weapon purchasing system
* Replaced the vehicles with horses

Alpha 2.0
* Remade the entire map!
* Remade spawn rooms!
* Changed name from "Urban TDM" to "City TDM" due to nature of new map
+ Added a system to where if you purchase a weapon once, you don't have to purchase it again

Alpha 2.1
+ Added a tutorial for new players

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Is there a function that will execute upon a client's entry, like this?

function onClientEntry(%client) {
   [Code goes here]
}

If there is, please post it here.

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Modification Help / Help with setting up a script
« on: October 24, 2011, 08:27:37 AM »
Hello. I believe I typed in the script right (Otherwise, it would've given me a syntax error), but when I run blockland, my script doesn't show up in the add-ons list! Also, when I type in exec("Add-Ons\Script_Test\server.cs"); it says that it is a missing file. Could it be something with Blockland v20/RTB v4 or did I set it up wrong?

Here's how I set the inside of the directory up...

Script_Test
   description.txt
   nameCheck.txt
      Script_Test
   server.cs
      [Code goes in server.cs]

Did I do something wrong there?

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Modification Help / Putting a BottomPrint message to all clients...?
« on: April 16, 2011, 05:57:44 PM »
Hello. I am busy making a mod, and in this mod, I want to put a BottomPrint message to all clients in the game. How can I do that?

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Modification Help / I need help with a script.
« on: April 14, 2011, 05:53:23 PM »
Okay, there are two separate functions. In one function, I create a variable with two arrays - The player, and another player. But in the other function, I want to recall the second array (The other player) using a server command, but I can't figure out how to. Can anybody help with this? Thanks!

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