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{{Infobox VG| title = Blockland |
{{Infobox VG| title = Blockland |
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|image = [[Image:BlocklandScreenshot.jpg|128px|Blockland Title]] |
|image = [[Image:BlocklandScreenshot.jpg|128px|Blockland Title]] |
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| developer = Eric ' |
| developer = Eric 'Badspot' Hartman, Ben Garney |
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| publisher = Eric ' |
| publisher = Eric 'Badspot' Hartman |
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| designer = Eric ' |
| designer = Eric 'Badspot' Hartman |
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| engine = [[Torque Game Engine]] |
| engine = [[Torque Game Engine]] |
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| released = February 24, 2007 |
| released = February 24, 2007 |
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'''Blockland''', is a semi-noncompetitive multiplayer sandbox computer [[game]] built on the [[Torque Game Engine]], in which players build with interconnecting [[LEGO]]-type blocks in virtual online worlds. Users can construct massive buildings and artwork across numerous servers and then have the freedom to roleplay, explore or have a deathmatch within their constructions. The game is neither endorsed by, nor affiliated with, the [[LEGO]] brand. Although at one point, [[LEGO]] were in talks to Eric about buying Blockland.<ref name="Eric's "retail status"">{{Cite web|url=http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=4374.0|title=Retail Status|accessdate=2008-07-23|year=2006}}</ref> It was spotlighted on [[The Screen Savers]]<ref name="G4 - The Screen Savers">{{Cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/episodes/3887/Pauly_Shore_Blockland_Avion.html|title=Pauly Shore, Blockland, Avion|accessdate=2007-10-11|year=2005}}</ref> [[February 11]], [[2005]], drastically increasing the user base overnight. Blockland has also been featured on [[Shack News]]<ref name="Shack News">{{Cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=654&page=2|title=The Games of IGC 07|accessdate=2008-06-05|year=2007}}</ref> [[November 1]], [[2007]]. |
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Blockland is available for $19.95 from the main website, a demo is also available for download. The demo restricts access to online play and limits construction to 150 bricks.Isn't that dumb? Thats why you shouldn't get it at all! You do not need to download any other necessities once you have entered a key. The game is currently available on [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Macintosh]]. |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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Structures of immense sizes can be built in a single or multiplayer setting. Using various tools in the game, a player can add certain effects to bricks such as lighting, [[specularity]], and animated particles, although these are not the only effects available. The game also features a variety of vehicles players can control, weapons, saving and loading of constructions, automated construction through [[Macro (computer science) | macros]], and a mini-game system. The mini-game system enables users to create highly configurable and self-contained game modes through a variety of different options, and then play in the world they create.<ref name="Edge">{{Cite web|url=http://badspot.us/dumb/misc/edge.JPG|title=Edge Issue #148|accessdate=2008-06-05|year=2005}}</ref> These can range from a simple [[Deathmatch (gaming) | deathmatch]], to a zombie survival game. One of the strengths of this system is that some players on a server can be in a mini-game while the other players can continue to build, giving the user much more freedom in the way they play the game. |
Structures of immense sizes can be built in a single or multiplayer setting. Using various tools in the game, a player can add certain effects to bricks such as lighting, [[specularity]], and animated particles, although these are not the only effects available. The game also features a variety of vehicles players can control, weapons, saving and loading of constructions, automated construction through [[Macro (computer science) | macros]], and a mini-game system. The mini-game system enables users to create highly configurable and self-contained game modes through a variety of different options, and then play in the world they create.<ref name="Edge">{{Cite web|url=http://badspot.us/dumb/misc/edge.JPG|title=Edge Issue #148|accessdate=2008-06-05|year=2005}}</ref> These can range from a simple [[Deathmatch (gaming) | deathmatch]], to a zombie survival game. One of the strengths of this system is that some players on a server can be in a mini-game while the other players can continue to build, giving the user much more freedom in the way they play the game. |
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Blockland uses a [[Event-driven_programming|trigger and event]] based system that uses [[pseudo code]] to create very basic interactive objects. This enables players to create anything from a simple light switch to missile launchers<ref name="MLauncherVid">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFI9p0mdeo|title=Missile Launcher Video|accessdate=2008-06-05|year=2007}}</ref> or even a game of [[Pong]]<ref name="PongVid">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ak94e_TJBw|title=Pong Video|accessdate=2008-06-05|year=2008}}</ref>. |
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==Add-Ons== |
==Add-Ons== |
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Blockland was designed with easy way to add things in mind. Noobland Add-ons are very similar in both design and function to add-ons made on other [[Torque_Game_Engine|Torque Engine]] games. Add-ons are scripted in Torquescript; custom maps (called missions) and GUIs can be designed using a documented in-game editor. |
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Blockland features a versatile add-on system to aid users in managing custom content, allowing custom content to be installed by simply dragging and dropping it into the add-on folder. Users do not need to (and cannot) modify source code for the game, and various add-ons can be enabled or disabled from within the game. The system will be improved in the next update to automatically check that an add-on is formatted correctly, helping reduce incorrect installations (which greatly increase client load times when connecting to a server). If a server contains add-ons that a client does not have, it automatically sends any resources (typically 3D and 2D art) the client requires. This makes it possible for servers to run public betas or unique add-ons that hosts would otherwise not want distributed publicly, without the issue of people being unable to connect. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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Blockland's development was planned from the start of the first beta (Known as v0001). It is still unclear to anyone but Badspot what the future of Blockland holds. |
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The large number of user mods for the Beta version (most notably RTB (Return to |
The large number of user mods for the Beta version (most notably RTB (Return to Blockland), AiO (All-in-One) and TBM (The Builder's Mod)) led to the development of a plugin add-on system, making it much easier to manage the large amount of user created content available for the game. |
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Eric was approached by [[LEGO]] for a job but declined, and after this event, LEGO announced that they would be making a game similar to Noobland in some aspects. And even before Eric was approached by LEGO he had plans to make a "Retail" version of Noobland, and following the LEGO incident he started work on it. |
Eric was approached by [[LEGO]] for a job but declined, and after this event, LEGO announced that they would be making a game similar to Noobland in some aspects. And even before Eric was approached by LEGO he had plans to make a "Retail" version of Noobland, and following the LEGO incident he started work on it. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.blockland.us/ |
* [http://www.blockland.us/ Blockland Official Homepage] |
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* [http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php/ |
* [http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php/ Blockland Official Forums] |
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* [http://www.garagegames.com/docs/tge/general/ch05s02.php The TorqueScript Language Chapter 5 ] Add-On Scripting Language. |
* [http://www.garagegames.com/docs/tge/general/ch05s02.php The TorqueScript Language Chapter 5 ] Add-On Scripting Language. |
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[[Category:Windows games]] |
[[Category:Windows games]] |
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Revision as of 07:49, 7 September 2008
| Blockland | |
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| Blockland Title | |
| Developer(s) | Eric 'Badspot' Hartman, Ben Garney |
| Publisher(s) | Eric 'Badspot' Hartman |
| Designer(s) | Eric 'Badspot' Hartman |
| Engine | Torque Game Engine |
| Platform(s) | PC, GNU/Linux, Macintosh |
| Release | February 24, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Sandbox/Freeform, but can emulate any other genre (Racing, FPS, sports,copies roblox, etc) |
| Mode(s) | Singleplayer, LAN Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer |
Blockland, is a semi-noncompetitive multiplayer sandbox computer game built on the Torque Game Engine, in which players build with interconnecting LEGO-type blocks in virtual online worlds. Users can construct massive buildings and artwork across numerous servers and then have the freedom to roleplay, explore or have a deathmatch within their constructions. The game is neither endorsed by, nor affiliated with, the LEGO brand. Although at one point, LEGO were in talks to Eric about buying Blockland.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). It was spotlighted on The Screen Savers[1] February 11, 2005, drastically increasing the user base overnight. Blockland has also been featured on Shack News[2] November 1, 2007.
Blockland is available for $19.95 from the main website, a demo is also available for download. The demo restricts access to online play and limits construction to 150 bricks.Isn't that dumb? Thats why you shouldn't get it at all! You do not need to download any other necessities once you have entered a key. The game is currently available on Windows and Macintosh.
Features
Structures of immense sizes can be built in a single or multiplayer setting. Using various tools in the game, a player can add certain effects to bricks such as lighting, specularity, and animated particles, although these are not the only effects available. The game also features a variety of vehicles players can control, weapons, saving and loading of constructions, automated construction through macros, and a mini-game system. The mini-game system enables users to create highly configurable and self-contained game modes through a variety of different options, and then play in the world they create.[3] These can range from a simple deathmatch, to a zombie survival game. One of the strengths of this system is that some players on a server can be in a mini-game while the other players can continue to build, giving the user much more freedom in the way they play the game.
Blockland uses a trigger and event based system that uses pseudo code to create very basic interactive objects. This enables players to create anything from a simple light switch to missile launchers[4] or even a game of Pong[5].
Add-Ons
Blockland was designed with easy way to add things in mind. Noobland Add-ons are very similar in both design and function to add-ons made on other Torque Engine games. Add-ons are scripted in Torquescript; custom maps (called missions) and GUIs can be designed using a documented in-game editor.
Blockland features a versatile add-on system to aid users in managing custom content, allowing custom content to be installed by simply dragging and dropping it into the add-on folder. Users do not need to (and cannot) modify source code for the game, and various add-ons can be enabled or disabled from within the game. The system will be improved in the next update to automatically check that an add-on is formatted correctly, helping reduce incorrect installations (which greatly increase client load times when connecting to a server). If a server contains add-ons that a client does not have, it automatically sends any resources (typically 3D and 2D art) the client requires. This makes it possible for servers to run public betas or unique add-ons that hosts would otherwise not want distributed publicly, without the issue of people being unable to connect.
Development
Blockland's development was planned from the start of the first beta (Known as v0001). It is still unclear to anyone but Badspot what the future of Blockland holds. The large number of user mods for the Beta version (most notably RTB (Return to Blockland), AiO (All-in-One) and TBM (The Builder's Mod)) led to the development of a plugin add-on system, making it much easier to manage the large amount of user created content available for the game.
Eric was approached by LEGO for a job but declined, and after this event, LEGO announced that they would be making a game similar to Noobland in some aspects. And even before Eric was approached by LEGO he had plans to make a "Retail" version of Noobland, and following the LEGO incident he started work on it.
References
- ^ "Pauly Shore, Blockland, Avion". 2005. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ "The Games of IGC 07". 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
- ^ "Edge Issue #148". 2005. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
- ^ "Missile Launcher Video". 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
- ^ "Pong Video". 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
External links
- Blockland Official Homepage
- Blockland Official Forums
- The TorqueScript Language Chapter 5 Add-On Scripting Language.