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=== Non-VIP Tips === |
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[[File:DiagonalBlocks.png|thumb|278x278px]] |
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Most people in Blockate have probably had the necessity to make a diagonal block-formation, and most people do it by just having inter-changing wedges. This way of building looks bad, since compared to normal sized blocks it looks very thin. |
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[[File:Tip1.png|thumb|A build using this.]] |
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Cylinder Caps are one of the most used blocks in Blockate. But, did you know they're great for building characters and stuff? Due to the way Cylinder Caps are made, you can make 1/25 size slab! You can use these on characters to make them look nicer. |
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With Cylinder Caps, you can make so much more like advanced characters, pillars, etc. So, with that out of the way, let's go onto the next tip. |
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One of the ways to fix this is by putting slabs and tiny-wedges for every other area in the diagonal building. As you can see in the image, the first building is how most people do it, and as you can see the second way looks way better. The third way shows how the second formation was built. |
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== Tip 2: Mixing Materials == |
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[[File:Tip2.png|thumb|A combined wedge.]] |
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Everybody loves to make marble-tracks, they're really cool. What's even cooler is having one that doesn't make you fall off when you ride it. Here are some tips for making tracks and turns. |
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With the janky hitboxes Blockate has to offer, we can mix some materials and make new materials. Whether it'd be a dirty floor, a shiny plastic, or other things, you can make it. You just need any janky hitboxes such as Wedges to combine it. |
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As long as it isn't a Block, you can start mixing up materials and see what you get. |
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<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-right: 20px;">[[File:Track.png|thumb|159x159px]]First, let's talk about tracks. The method for making tracks is easy and most people do use it, thankfully. All you need to do is have 2 long lines of blocks with a space in between them. As you can see in the picture, they're incredibly easy.</div> |
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<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-right: 20px;">[[File:UnprotectedTurn.png|162x162px]][[File:Unprotectedturnanology.png|132x132px]]</div> |
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If you want to make a tree for your pixel world, then no worries! As long as you have a slab that isn't on level with a Block, a pyramid, a seat, and a gear that can be found [https://www.roblox.com/catalog/71037101/Dagger-of-Shattered-Dimensions here]. |
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Another important feature in any good marble track is turning! Now, with turning you should acknowledge the fact that diagonal-track should be built like what you were taught in Tip #1. Check out the pictures for more info. |
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[[File:Tip3.png|thumb|A quick tutorial on how to do it.]] |
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First, you place the seat 4 small blocks above the slab, while upside down. Then, you sit on it and grab your gear. Tap, or click, until it starts dashing. And then, it will flip over and will go onto the pyramid making a pixel tree. This is very useful for things like a mini highway or stuff. |
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All of the quadrants and inner quadrants are extremely useful for making something pixel look good or make something look broken. They're basically so good you can combine them with wedges to make it look '''even better'''. |
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[[File:Tip4.png|thumb|A castle using the quadrants and cylinders.]] |
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This feature allows you to hide transparent blocks behind glass blocks, effectively creating "Ghosts" and also allows you to make puzzles. |
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Just combine them into a single pillar, slab or full block and it looks amazing. |
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== Tip 5: Pyramid Paradise == |
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This is possible by putting a block with any transparency at all (0.1, 0.2, whatever) and then putting a transparent glass block in front of it. Whenever you look through the glass block, you will see absolutely nothing there. Look through anything else, and it will become visible. This incredibly simple trick could be key to making a complex puzzle game or terrifying horror game. |
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== Tip #4: Uncollidable Blocks == |
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Ever wanted to make Traps and Secret Places? you can by using the "CanCollide" feature. |
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When you are in the building properties there is "CanCollide" bar in your build menu. Disable it, and now you can walk through the part. |
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You can also use uncollidable blocks for doors! |
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== Tip #5: Smoother Track Curves == |
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Everyone loves to make marble tracks, right? But why settle for that diagonal track as shown in Tip #2, when you can have smoother curves to your tracks? There are many different sizes a smooth curve can be, but here are the 3 most essential. |
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[[File:Buildingtip5 1.png|thumb|174x174px|left|Short curve.]] |
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# Short Curve - Useful for when you need your ball to turn somewhere in a pinch. This curve does have some clipping around the inner right curve, which is made with 2 'PillarY' wedges. Try to use a plastic variant on this one.[[File:Buildingtip5 2.png|thumb|144x144px|left|Medium curve.]] |
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# Medium Curve - This curve is perfect for almost every turn you have to do. This curve does not have clipping in it, making it able to use with any material without any interruptions.[[File:Buildingtip5 3.png|thumb|164x164px|Long curve.]] |
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# Long Curve - This curve is pretty big. It is most useful for when you need to turn a pretty large amount, like around a big build you made. This curve does not have clipping in it, making it able to use with any material without any interruptions. |
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All of these curves are essential in your marble track if you wish to have a smooth turning experience. |
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== Tip #6: Better Fan Designs == |
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This tip may seem a little insignificant, but introducing fans to your creations can really help to add an industrial and functional atmosphere to your builds. Here are a few ways to create some interesting industrial fan designs. |
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[[File:Tempsnip 2.png|thumb|116x116px|left|Industrial Fan 1]] |
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Image 1 shows an industrial fan made out of 4 small, Inverted Cut Cylinders which have been enclosed by a large Inverted Cylinder. You may have some difficulty finding the correct orientation for each fan blade. |
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[[File:Fan 1.png|thumb|116x116px|Industrial Fan 2]] |
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[[File:Comparison.png|thumb|220x220px|Industrial Fan 2 |
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Blue Full Sized Wedge for comparison |
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Image 2 shows a simpler fan design made of 4 small wedges that have been enclosed identically to image 1. This design is a bit simpler to construct. |
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[[File:Fan (Up Scaled).PNG|thumb|116x116px|left|Scaled Up Fan]] |
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Both of these designs can be scaled up using 4 inverted cut cylinders and 4 full size fan blades. |
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Note: The design used in images 1 and 3 were created by the [https://www.roblox.com/users/224722998/profile fire_warrior123] It is difficult to know where the design for 'Industrial Fan 2' is from originally from because it is a somewhat basic design. |
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Sides: ( image 1 ) simply put two different coloured wedges, Blue would be the grass, red is dirt, The high end of the red wedge is the side the player will see. |
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[[File:Thin grass1.png|thumb|120x120px|Image 1]] |
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[[File:Thin grass2.png|thumb|118x118px|image 2]] |
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Corners: ( image 2 ) Put two dirt wedges facing the corner you want to cover, Then, place a grass corner wedge that is facing inward to the corner. |
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[[File:Thin grass3.png|thumb|191x191px|Final image]] |
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With this in mind, you can make grass that's only a fraction of a stud thick. |
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Red: Dirt wedge |
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Blue: Grass wedge |
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Green: Grass cube |
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Yellow: Corner wedge |
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Latest revision as of 22:22, 22 July 2023
Non-VIP Tips[edit source]
Tip 1: Cylinder Caps[edit source]
Cylinder Caps are one of the most used blocks in Blockate. But, did you know they're great for building characters and stuff? Due to the way Cylinder Caps are made, you can make 1/25 size slab! You can use these on characters to make them look nicer.
With Cylinder Caps, you can make so much more like advanced characters, pillars, etc. So, with that out of the way, let's go onto the next tip.
Tip 2: Mixing Materials[edit source]
With the janky hitboxes Blockate has to offer, we can mix some materials and make new materials. Whether it'd be a dirty floor, a shiny plastic, or other things, you can make it. You just need any janky hitboxes such as Wedges to combine it.
As long as it isn't a Block, you can start mixing up materials and see what you get.
Tip 3: Seat Stumps[edit source]
If you want to make a tree for your pixel world, then no worries! As long as you have a slab that isn't on level with a Block, a pyramid, a seat, and a gear that can be found here.
First, you place the seat 4 small blocks above the slab, while upside down. Then, you sit on it and grab your gear. Tap, or click, until it starts dashing. And then, it will flip over and will go onto the pyramid making a pixel tree. This is very useful for things like a mini highway or stuff.
Tip 4: Quadrant Quarry[edit source]
All of the quadrants and inner quadrants are extremely useful for making something pixel look good or make something look broken. They're basically so good you can combine them with wedges to make it look even better.
Just combine them into a single pillar, slab or full block and it looks amazing.
Tip 5: Pyramid Paradise[edit source]
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