Author Topic: Blockland needs to be more easy to use  (Read 3556 times)

I believe Blockland needs to be more easy to use. When I first joined, I did not understand one thing about the game. I didn't even know how to build.

After using the tutorial, I understood the basics of Blockland. But, after creating my own server, no one would come! Soon I found out that it was because my server was "dead". After following instructions on how to fix that, it would not work. To this day, i can not create my own server.

Installing add-ons... Why so hard? Why not make it possible to add add-ons to Blockland easier? I know there's RTB, but not EVERYONE knows about it. Blockland should add a system to add user generated Add-ons from the forum much more easier.

Also, im sure there should be a way to download required information from servers much faster. I get tired of sitting there watching the bar going by soo slowly. So I press ESC and go to another server hoping that I dont have to download anything.

Maps are also a pain, Having to download huge maps such as Paradise and Raceways are a very big pain and should be fixed to enter games more smoother and faster.

User appeal on the home page doesn't look very.. friendly. It looks kind of adultish.. Maybe changing the home page graphics would bring in more members, since I can see all the advertisements everywhere.


I play Blockland all the time, and i'm not saying its dumb, stupid, or not worth paying for. Its actually a fun game with a great game engine and easy to use scripting. Im just giving my opinions on the game and hoping that staff read this. Thank you.
« Last Edit: September 22, 2009, 12:14:17 PM by Badspot »

All that stuff goes away when you get more skilled with Blockland. Its just how it is noone can make it easier.

I believe Blockland needs to be more easy to use. When I first joined, I did not understand one thing about the game. I didn't even know how to build.

i'm gonna have to agree with you on that. not exactly 'pick up 'n play'

After using the tutorial, I understood the basics of Blockland. But, after creating my own server, no one would come! Soon I found out that it was because my server was "dead". After following instructions on how to fix that, it would not work. To this day, i can not create my own server.

you're probably doing it wrong.

Installing add-ons... Why so hard? Why not make it possible to add add-ons to Blockland easier? I know there's RTB, but not EVERYONE knows about it. Blockland should add a system to add user generated Add-ons from the forum much more easier.

because it's so hard to move one icon from the desktop to the add-ons folder, huh

Also, im sure there should be a way to download required information from servers much faster. I get tired of sitting there watching the bar going by soo slowly. So I press ESC and go to another server hoping that I dont have to download anything.

the whole 'slow download thing' is kind of a drag, but you can still turn it OFF

Maps are also a pain, Having to download huge maps such as Paradise and Raceways are a very big pain and should be fixed to enter games more smoother and faster.

you do realize those are user-made right

User appeal on the home page doesn't look very.. friendly. It looks kind of adultish.. Maybe changing the home page graphics would bring in more members, since I can see all the advertisements everywhere.

it's not really for kids, it just happens to bring them in (in droves)

I play Blockland all the time, and i'm not saying its dumb, stupid, or not worth paying for. Its actually a fun game with a great game engine and easy to use scripting. Im just giving my opinions on the game and hoping that staff read this. Thank you.

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I believe Blockland needs to be more easy to use. When I first joined, I did not understand one thing about the game. I didn't even know how to build.
Are you serious?

After using the tutorial, I understood the basics of Blockland. But, after creating my own server, no one would come! Soon I found out that it was because my server was "dead". After following instructions on how to fix that, it would not work. To this day, i can not create my own server.
That is pretty tough but blame Bill Gates.
Installing add-ons... Why so hard? Why not make it possible to add add-ons to Blockland easier? I know there's RTB, but not EVERYONE knows about it. Blockland should add a system to add user generated Add-ons from the forum much more easier.
Downloading a Zip to C/program files/Blockland/Add-ons/  // Wow really? you cant do that in 15 seconds?
Also, im sure there should be a way to download required information from servers much faster. I get tired of sitting there watching the bar going by soo slowly. So I press ESC and go to another server hoping that I dont have to download anything.
Download it off of the forums then go in the server.
Maps are also a pain, Having to download huge maps such as Paradise and Raceways are a very big pain and should be fixed to enter games more smoother and faster.
Same thing.
User appeal on the home page doesn't look very.. friendly. It looks kind of adultish.. Maybe changing the home page graphics would bring in more members, since I can see all the advertisements everywhere.
It's simple and it gets the point across no more is needed really.

I play Blockland all the time, and i'm not saying its dumb, stupid, or not worth paying for. Its actually a fun game with a great game engine and easy to use scripting. Im just giving my opinions on the game and hoping that staff read this. Thank you.
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Edit: Damnit Bushi >:(

Edit: Damnit Bushi >:(
Its not his fault just let Bushido do his thing ;p.

Its not his fault just let Bushido do his thing ;p.
Lol no when I was typing mine Bushi got to it first and when I posted and saw that he did it first, I rage'd.

My answers

Make it easier to play: No. Most people should know playing the tutorial is the best way to go with most games.

Server stuff: You just did it wrong. Do it again, make sure no programs are blocking Blockland.

Make installing add-ons easier: Er, you're kidding, right? http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=40560.0

Make downloading add-ons from server faster: No. Either get a better internet connection or download more add-ons. Both will speed up the process. If you don't want to do those, tell everyone you're going to go AFK during the load and go do something else.

Make downloading maps easier: No. It's just something you have to do.

Homepage change:
Eh, yes/no. It's a little boring, but when you get all crazy like Roblox, you can't find anything.

I wouldn't really consider blockland adultish, it's a very kid friendly game imo.

I wouldn't really consider blockland adultish, it's a very kid friendly game imo.
Game, yes. Community... not so much...

Add ons hard to install?

You obviously weren't around during v8

Add ons hard to install?

You obviously weren't around during v8
What about Beta mods, though had to be manually installed via a script.

Game, yes. Community... not so much...
How many 10 year old architects do you see running around?
What about Beta mods, though had to be manually installed via a script.
Ah yeah.
"open server/scripts/game.cs and search for 'exec'. Add exec("./somefile.cs"); and it should work!"

Heh these days I could probably make my own script that'd exec any vehicle I had made for the old Beta stuff.

Yeah same. I could probably make an add-on gui aswell. But I don't need to do that.