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= Blockgame - General = | = Blockgame - General = | ||
== For how long has Blockgame been in development? == | === For how long has Blockgame been in development? === | ||
For about 2 years. Alpha 1.0 started on 20th March 2022.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/954961613381840956 Discord Patch Notes, Alpha 1.0]</ref> | For about 2 years. Alpha 1.0 started on 20th March 2022.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/954961613381840956 Discord Patch Notes, Alpha 1.0]</ref> | ||
== What is Blockgame's current server provider? == | === What is Blockgame's current server provider? === | ||
The current server provider is Shockbyte. Thor is happy with Shockbyte and praises its performance and support.<ref>[https://blog.shockbyte.com/shockbyte-success-story-powering-piratesoftwares-blockgame/ Shockbyte's Blog - Pirate Software Article]</ref> | The current server provider is Shockbyte. Thor is happy with Shockbyte and praises its performance and support.<ref>[https://blog.shockbyte.com/shockbyte-success-story-powering-piratesoftwares-blockgame/ Shockbyte's Blog - Pirate Software Article]</ref> | ||
== Why is the server still on version 1.20.2? == | === Why is the server still on version 1.20.2? === | ||
The server infrastructure and plug-ins do not support the change to 1.21 yet. Thor and Jake are gradually working on it. | The server infrastructure and plug-ins do not support the change to 1.21 yet. Thor and Jake are gradually working on it. | ||
== What type of server is Blockgame running on? == | === What type of server is Blockgame running on? === | ||
Blockgame is currently running on Paper. An upgrade to Folia is planned, which will improve player count and performance in general. | Blockgame is currently running on Paper. An upgrade to Folia is planned, which will improve player count and performance in general. | ||
== Is there any monetization? == | === Is there any monetization? === | ||
No, there is no form of monetization and there never will be. There will be no ads, no priority queues, and no bonus shenanigans. | No, there is no form of monetization and there never will be. There will be no ads, no priority queues, and no bonus shenanigans. | ||
== How can I donate? == | === How can I donate? === | ||
That's the neat part. You can't. | That's the neat part. You can't. | ||
== If I write in the #blockgame-ingame channel, will it be displayed in-game? == | === If I write in the #blockgame-ingame channel, will it be displayed in-game? === | ||
No. <code>#blockgame-ingame</code> is a one-way channel. It only mirrors the in-game chat. Your message will not be displayed in-game. | No. <code>#blockgame-ingame</code> is a one-way channel. It only mirrors the in-game chat. Your message will not be displayed in-game. | ||
== Why is the server capped at 70 players? == | === Why is the server capped at 70 players? === | ||
If the player cap goes beyond 70, the server suffers from massively decreased performance. The TPS goes under the desired 20, which negatively impacts the game quality.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2213686892?t=3h2m32s Thor talks about player cap.]</ref> | If the player cap goes beyond 70, the server suffers from massively decreased performance. The TPS goes under the desired 20, which negatively impacts the game quality.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2213686892?t=3h2m32s Thor talks about player cap.]</ref> | ||
== Will there ever be a higher server cap? == | === Will there ever be a higher server cap? === | ||
Yes. With the update to 1.21, the server will likely gain around a 25% performance boost, which will reflect in a higher server cap. | Yes. With the update to 1.21, the server will likely gain around a 25% performance boost, which will reflect in a higher server cap. | ||
== What are the keybinds for the Blockgame Enhance Mod? == | === What are the keybinds for the Blockgame Enhance Mod? === | ||
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== What is the sign when I log in? == | === What is the sign when I log in? === | ||
With the implementation of Patch EA 1.0.59, a new detection method for addons that give an unfair advantage in PVP and cheat addons of many flavors was added. The sign serves as the detection method.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/1267401817621528586 Discord Patch Notes: Early Access 1.0.59]</ref> | With the implementation of Patch EA 1.0.59, a new detection method for addons that give an unfair advantage in PVP and cheat addons of many flavors was added. The sign serves as the detection method.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/1267401817621528586 Discord Patch Notes: Early Access 1.0.59]</ref> | ||
== Why do I need to download a resource pack? == | === Why do I need to download a resource pack? === | ||
The current resource pack implements all Twitch Chat icons into Blockgame. Go ahead and try them out! <br>You can find a list of functioning emotes on the [[Commands#Chat Emotes|Commands Page]]. | The current resource pack implements all Twitch Chat icons into Blockgame. Go ahead and try them out! <br>You can find a list of functioning emotes on the [[Commands#Chat Emotes|Commands Page]]. | ||
== What mods are allowed? == | === What mods are allowed? === | ||
There is no definite list of allowed or not allowed mods. In general, mods that give an unfair advantage, like map mods with entity radar or straight-up cheating, like ESP or autofishing mods, are forbidden. You won't be able to join the server at all with those active. | There is no definite list of allowed or not allowed mods. In general, mods that give an unfair advantage, like map mods with entity radar or straight-up cheating, like ESP or autofishing mods, are forbidden. You won't be able to join the server at all with those active. | ||
== Can I automate? == | === Can I automate? === | ||
No, refer to [[Rules|Rule#1]]. | No, refer to [[Rules|Rule#1]]. | ||
== What is the BEST way to make money? == | === What is the BEST way to make money? === | ||
While there is no '''best''' way to acquire funds, exploration is the primary way to obtain such. | While there is no '''best''' way to acquire funds, exploration is the primary way to obtain such. | ||
== Can I keep animals in my town? == | === Can I keep animals in my town? === | ||
Yes, you can keep animals in your town, but only in low quantities. Mobs will also despawn as soon as the chunk is not loaded anymore, and special, Blockgame-specific items will only drop in Myrkheim, making animal farms in Midgard less useful. | Yes, you can keep animals in your town, but only in low quantities. Mobs will also despawn as soon as the chunk is not loaded anymore, and special, Blockgame-specific items will only drop in Myrkheim, making animal farms in Midgard less useful. | ||
== Where can I acquire recipes? == | === Where can I acquire recipes? === | ||
You can obtain recipes from dungeons or special recipes during events. | You can obtain recipes from dungeons or special recipes during events. | ||
== What is the max render distance? == | === What is the max render distance? === | ||
The maximum render distance is 5 chunks. | The maximum render distance is 5 chunks. | ||
== How do I get to the Nether or the End? == | === How do I get to the Nether or the End? === | ||
You don't. The Nether and End are currently not part of Blockgame. | You don't. The Nether and End are currently not part of Blockgame. | ||
== What is blunt power / blunt rating? == | === What is blunt power / blunt rating? === | ||
Blunt rating is a percentage of the initial hit, while blunt power increases the effect radius in blocks. | Blunt rating is a percentage of the initial hit, while blunt power increases the effect radius in blocks. | ||
== I can't suddenly open chests anymore. == | === I can't suddenly open chests anymore. === | ||
This is unfortunately a known bug after interacting with suspicious sand. The only solution is to restart the game client. | This is unfortunately a known bug after interacting with suspicious sand. The only solution is to restart the game client. | ||
== Does the Community Farm replant automatically? == | === Does the Community Farm replant automatically? === | ||
No. The Community Farm is solely driven by the community itself. The duty to replant falls on the person who harvested the fruits of others' labor. | No. The Community Farm is solely driven by the community itself. The duty to replant falls on the person who harvested the fruits of others' labor. | ||
== Are mob grinders / mob farms allowed? == | === Are mob grinders / mob farms allowed? === | ||
No, refer to [[Rules|Rule #1]]. | No, refer to [[Rules|Rule #1]]. | ||
== Can I alt in Blockgame for more daily tokens? == | === Can I alt in Blockgame for more daily tokens? === | ||
For this, I will just quote Thor: | For this, I will just quote Thor: | ||
<code>PirateSoftware: Alting for daily tokens makes me want to slap you through the internet.</code><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954804783594766437/1265362857902608531 Discord - in-game reply from Thor on using alts.]</ref> | <code>PirateSoftware: Alting for daily tokens makes me want to slap you through the internet.</code><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954804783594766437/1265362857902608531 Discord - in-game reply from Thor on using alts.]</ref> | ||
== Sometimes I see rare materials and ores, and in the next second they disappear. Why is that? == | === Sometimes I see rare materials and ores, and in the next second they disappear. Why is that? === | ||
This display of rare minerals and ores is part of the anti-Xray system. However, this can also happen during chunk loading errors and lag. | This display of rare minerals and ores is part of the anti-Xray system. However, this can also happen during chunk loading errors and lag. | ||
== Am I allowed to use a reconnect mod? == | === Am I allowed to use a reconnect mod? === | ||
No. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/1207451180243099668 Discord - ban wave due to excessive reconnects]</ref> | No. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224/1207451180243099668 Discord - ban wave due to excessive reconnects]</ref> | ||
== How can I change into another chat? == | === How can I change into another chat? === | ||
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== What happens when I'm in Myrkheim when it resets? == | === What happens when I'm in Myrkheim when it resets? === | ||
Depending on where you are at the time of the reset: | Depending on where you are at the time of the reset: | ||
* (Online): Teleport to Yggdrasil | * (Online): Teleport to Yggdrasil | ||
* (Offline): Spawn in Tutorial Realm | * (Offline): Spawn in Tutorial Realm | ||
== What is Hydration? == | === What is Hydration? === | ||
Hydration is a second hunger bar. You can read more in the [[Food#Hunger_and_Hydration|Food Article]]. | Hydration is a second hunger bar. You can read more in the [[Food#Hunger_and_Hydration|Food Article]]. | ||
== How can I lock my chests to protect them? == | === How can I lock my chests to protect them? === | ||
Chests are auto-locked in Midgard and only accessible to you. If you are in Myrkheim, they cannot be locked and are always in danger of being looted. | Chests are auto-locked in Midgard and only accessible to you. If you are in Myrkheim, they cannot be locked and are always in danger of being looted. | ||
== How can I unlock the chests in my town for my friends / for everyone? == | === How can I unlock the chests in my town for my friends / for everyone? === | ||
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== Why can't I warp to Yggdrasil/Midgard/Myrkheim? == | === Why can't I warp to Yggdrasil/Midgard/Myrkheim? === | ||
While in Myrkheim, you can't use any warp command. You have to use a portal to port out of Myrkheim. | While in Myrkheim, you can't use any warp command. You have to use a portal to port out of Myrkheim. | ||
== I'm stuck in the tutorial. Why can't I warp out? == | === I'm stuck in the tutorial. Why can't I warp out? === | ||
You have to talk to the Warp Witch first and rank up once (Newbie -> Potato). The Tutorial NPC will guide you through the process. | You have to talk to the Warp Witch first and rank up once (Newbie -> Potato). The Tutorial NPC will guide you through the process. | ||
== I have been scammed on the Auction House / Bazaar / by a player. What can I do? == | === I have been scammed on the Auction House / Bazaar / by a player. What can I do? === | ||
Scamming is not against the rules. Welcome to the Social Sandbox Experience. | Scamming is not against the rules. Welcome to the Social Sandbox Experience. | ||
== Are my items safe in my satchel / backpack? == | === Are my items safe in my satchel / backpack? === | ||
Yes. Gear and/or items with the Curse of Butterfingers (or, drop on death in general) still stay in your satchel or backpack upon death. | Yes. Gear and/or items with the Curse of Butterfingers (or, drop on death in general) still stay in your satchel or backpack upon death. | ||
== Do my tools need to have full durability to upgrade? == | === Do my tools need to have full durability to upgrade? === | ||
No, the durability of the tool plays no role in the upgrade process. The new item will always have full durability. | No, the durability of the tool plays no role in the upgrade process. The new item will always have full durability. | ||
== When is the daily reset? == | === When is the daily reset? === | ||
The daily resets take place at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T200000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 20:00 UTC+0]. | The daily resets take place at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T200000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 20:00 UTC+0]. | ||
== When does Myrkheim reset? == | === When does Myrkheim reset? === | ||
Myrkheim resets every Friday at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T000000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 00:00 UTC+0]. | Myrkheim resets every Friday at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T000000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 00:00 UTC+0]. | ||
== When is the daily server restart? == | === When is the daily server restart? === | ||
The server restarts at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T040000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 04:00 UTC+0]. | The server restarts at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240101T040000&p1=tz_gmt&p2=391 04:00 UTC+0]. | ||
== Can I use corrupted armor to craft/upgrade to the next tier? == | === Can I use corrupted armor to craft/upgrade to the next tier? === | ||
No. | No. | ||
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== I want to help moderate Blockgame. How can I apply to be an administrator? == | === I want to help moderate Blockgame. How can I apply to be an administrator? === | ||
Currently, there are no open positions for administrators. Please keep an eye on the announcement channels, specifically [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224 #blockgame] and [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/1268132010023714836 #job-opportunities], for future opportunities. | Currently, there are no open positions for administrators. Please keep an eye on the announcement channels, specifically [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954803558245597224 #blockgame] and [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/1268132010023714836 #job-opportunities], for future opportunities. | ||
== I found a bug/exploit/cheater/spammer. What should I do? == | === I found a bug/exploit/cheater/spammer. What should I do? === | ||
If you encounter a bug, exploit, cheater, or spammer, please create a ticket in the [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954801249092513894 #blockgame-ticket] channel on Discord. Provide as much documentation as possible, such as screenshots, timestamps, or videos, to help the moderation team address the issue promptly. | If you encounter a bug, exploit, cheater, or spammer, please create a ticket in the [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954801249092513894 #blockgame-ticket] channel on Discord. Provide as much documentation as possible, such as screenshots, timestamps, or videos, to help the moderation team address the issue promptly. | ||
== I am getting verbally abused/threatened inside and/or outside of the game by Blockgame players. What should I do? == | === I am getting verbally abused/threatened inside and/or outside of the game by Blockgame players. What should I do? === | ||
While banter, roleplay, and rivalry are common and expected in social sandbox MMOs, abuse or threats are not acceptable. You can open a behavior ticket in the [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954801249092513894 #blockgame-ticket channel]. In serious or extreme situations, seek immediate assistance from the Blockgame moderation team by pinging them in Discord with @Mod-Blockgame. | While banter, roleplay, and rivalry are common and expected in social sandbox MMOs, abuse or threats are not acceptable. You can open a behavior ticket in the [https://discord.com/channels/162034058736435201/954801249092513894 #blockgame-ticket channel]. In serious or extreme situations, seek immediate assistance from the Blockgame moderation team by pinging them in Discord with @Mod-Blockgame. | ||
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== I can't find Item X on the Wiki?? == | === I can't find Item X on the Wiki?? === | ||
Make sure that you wrote the Item name exactly like it is displayed in-game. Sometimes, especially for newer Items, Items that are currently not available or rare Items, the respective Page has not yet been created. In that case, if you have more Information, you can always help out the Wiki by creating Page or by providing a Wiki Worker with information. | Make sure that you wrote the Item name exactly like it is displayed in-game. Sometimes, especially for newer Items, Items that are currently not available or rare Items, the respective Page has not yet been created. In that case, if you have more Information, you can always help out the Wiki by creating Page or by providing a Wiki Worker with information. | ||
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= Thor = | = Thor = | ||
== What texture pack is Thor using? == | === What texture pack is Thor using? === | ||
Thor does not use a texture pack. | Thor does not use a texture pack. | ||
== What shaders does Thor use? == | === What shaders does Thor use? === | ||
Thor uses [https://sildurs-shaders.github.io/ Sildur's Shaders]. | Thor uses [https://sildurs-shaders.github.io/ Sildur's Shaders]. | ||
== Does Thor play the game? == | === Does Thor play the game? === | ||
Yes. While Thor is often busy fixing the issues caused by the Goblins, he plays the game regularly. | Yes. While Thor is often busy fixing the issues caused by the Goblins, he plays the game regularly. | ||
== What class does Thor play as? == | === What class does Thor play as? === | ||
Thor primarily plays as a Thaumaturge. | Thor primarily plays as a Thaumaturge. | ||
== Is Thor a Java developer? == | === Is Thor a Java developer? === | ||
By the basic definition of a "Java Developer," yes. Thor has a solid understanding of Java syntax, object-oriented programming principles, and software development best practices. However, Thor will always deny this fact, and it is even included on his [https://piratesoftware.wiki/wiki/Thor#Hates hate list]. | By the basic definition of a "Java Developer," yes. Thor has a solid understanding of Java syntax, object-oriented programming principles, and software development best practices. However, Thor will always deny this fact, and it is even included on his [https://piratesoftware.wiki/wiki/Thor#Hates hate list]. | ||