Blocks

[Psykotik]

Is it possible to make our own blocks?

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[Poent]

i've actually been asking the same question. The short answer is no.. not right now it seems. While it it possible from what i've been hearing in this thread: http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=36965.0 in order to make a custom brick you need to not only create the model for the brick but also create a custom brick file (a .blb file) as well as create coding for each individual brick. In more detail you have to create the model in a 3d modeling environment such as milkshape and save the file as a torque engine readable file, and then create a collision mesh for it, and then (i'm not sure on this part) create a script that either controls the variables of the brick and holds it's vertexes.
 
I have heard several rumors that in v9 of retail, badspot will be including a more integrated/intuitive brick addon system, and the general populous of the forums seems to just want to wait for this integration.

I am however still actively trying to get custom bricks to work and if i figure anything out I'll be sure to let you know.

[Monty]

You can make simple cubic bricks, but making more complicated bricks is a completely different story.

[LTvic]

You can make your own bricks i was just on a server where Hellshero made them :/

[Psykotik]

So yes or no?

[Poent]

both.

I'm changing my answer, it is very possible to make your own bricks.

Each brick is made using a custom file that is scripted. For basic bricks, under this file you have generic dimensions, collision units, and then quadratics scripted out for each face of the brick. as well as texturing information for the brick.

I'm still working on messing around with the .blb files to see what all controls what on some of the special shapes, but by following badspots tutorial stuck to the top of this section, creating your own bricks shouldnt be difficult.