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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Be sure to check '''[http://blockland.us/Support.html support page]''' first for issues you have.
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{{ii}} For help with issues, check the '''[http://blockland.us/Support.html official support page]''' and the '''[https://forum.blockland.us/index.php?board=3.0 help section on the forums]'''.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forum.blockland.us/ Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.blockland.us/ Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/250340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/250340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://returntoblockland.com/index.php Return to Blockland] return to blockland is gone
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{{mm}} [https://bl.kenko.dev/ Kenko's Content Archive] - An archive of add-ons, saves, and other user-generated content.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| developer | http://blockland.us/Store.html | unknown | Payments can be run through either Amazon Payments, Paypal or by mail. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | http://blockland.us/Store.html | unknown | Payments can be run through either Paypal or by mail. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CHRFL76 | unknown | Only available to US residents. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CHRFL76 | unknown | Only available to US residents. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 250340 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 250340 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{++}} A Steam key can be redeemed if you already own the game at [https://blockland.us/steam-redeem.php Blockland Steam Conversion] page.
 
{{++}} A Steam key can be redeemed if you already own the game at [https://blockland.us/steam-redeem.php Blockland Steam Conversion] page.
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{{--}} Purchasing the game on Steam will not provide you with a Blockland key, which may be limiting if you plan to host a dedicated server or play the game without Steam.
 
{{ii}} Demo version of the game can be downloaded at [http://blockland.us/Download.html Blockland Download] page along with portable edition of the game (key needed).
 
{{ii}} Demo version of the game can be downloaded at [http://blockland.us/Download.html Blockland Download] page along with portable edition of the game (key needed).
 
{{ii}} The game uses its own authentication servers independent of Steam. This means the authentication servers can be down even when Steam is up and vice versa.
 
{{ii}} The game uses its own authentication servers independent of Steam. This means the authentication servers can be down even when Steam is up and vice versa.
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==Essential improvements==
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===Blockland Glass===
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{{ii}} [https://blocklandglass.com/ Blockland Glass] adds several quality-of-life improvements to the game, including an add-on manager and a server preferences manager.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Text will become small and won't fit if set to 4k. If Windows scaling is enabled, the application must be set to override application scaling in the compatibility settings.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Text will become small and won't fit if the resolution is set to 4K. If Windows scaling is enabled, the application must be set to override application scaling in the compatibility settings.
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = Slider in Advanced Options ranges from 75 to 120; custom FOV may be set using the <code>setfov();</code> command in the console.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p                = false
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|p2p notes          = While it is somewhat p2p, there is little client control.
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|p2p notes          = Somewhat P2P, however there is little client control.
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    = You can't host and play simultaneously with the Steam version.
 
|dedicated notes    = You can't host and play simultaneously with the Steam version.
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|self-hosting notes = Use the <code>-dedicated</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].<ref>[http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=242718.0 2013/10/03 - Steam Status (Updated: 2013/12/17)]</ref>
 
|self-hosting notes = Use the <code>-dedicated</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].<ref>[http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=242718.0 2013/10/03 - Steam Status (Updated: 2013/12/17)]</ref>
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
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|direct ip notes    = Use connect to server button in the server browser.
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|direct ip notes    = Use the <tt>Connect to Server</tt> button in the server browser.
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos app notes        =  
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|macos app notes        = PowerPC support was removed in r1908.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=246281.0|title=2013/12/01 - Blockland r1908|date=2019-09-15}}</ref>
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
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|minCPU  = 1 GHz
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|minCPU  = 800 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU   =  
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|minVRAM   = 32 MB
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|minGL  = 1.2
 
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|minOS    = 10.5
 
|minOS    = 10.5
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|minCPU  = 1 GHz
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|minCPU  = 800 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU   =  
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|minVRAM   = 32 MB
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|minGL  = 1.2
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 03:31, 15 September 2019

Blockland
Blockland cover
Developers
Eric Hartman
Ben Garney
Publishers
Step 1 Games LLC
Engines
Torque
Release dates
Windows February 24, 2007
macOS (OS X) February 24, 2007
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Blockland on Wikipedia
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

For help with issues, check the official support page and the help section on the forums.

General information

Official site
Official forums
Steam Community Discussions
Kenko's Content Archive - An archive of add-ons, saves, and other user-generated content.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
DRM details are not known
 Payments can be run through either Paypal or by mail.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
 Only available to US residents.
Windows
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
A Steam key can be redeemed if you already own the game at Blockland Steam Conversion page.
Purchasing the game on Steam will not provide you with a Blockland key, which may be limiting if you plan to host a dedicated server or play the game without Steam.
Demo version of the game can be downloaded at Blockland Download page along with portable edition of the game (key needed).
The game uses its own authentication servers independent of Steam. This means the authentication servers can be down even when Steam is up and vice versa.

Essential improvements

Blockland Glass

Blockland Glass adds several quality-of-life improvements to the game, including an add-on manager and a server preferences manager.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Blockland\config
macOS (OS X) ~/Documents/Blockland/config
Steam <path-to-game>\config
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/250340/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Blockland\saves
macOS (OS X) ~/Documents/Blockland/saves
Steam <path-to-game>\saves
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/250340/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Template:Video settings

Multi-monitor

Change FOV value[1]
  1. Start the game
  2. Press ~ to open console and type setdefaultfov("100 100 100");
  3. Change 100 100 100 to other FOV value like 140 140 140
  4. Apply the changes.

Input settings

Input settings
Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings
Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Use OpenAL Soft

Replace OpenAL32.dll file
  1. Go to the main OpenAL Soft page and download The Windows binary.
  2. Unpack soft_oal.dll from bin/win32 directory in Windows binary archive, rename it to OpenAL32.dll and replace the existing one located in the folder of the game.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Somewhat P2P, however there is little client control.
Dedicated
You can't host and play simultaneously with the Steam version.
Self-hosting
Use the -dedicated parameter.[2]
Direct IP
Use the Connect to Server button in the server browser.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
PowerPC support was removed in r1908.[3]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5
Processor (CPU) 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References