More block types

creme · Dec 29th 2014

you should implement more different block types like half-blocks or smaller glass panes.
So i can build my hous with even more details

Here's a little list:

half sized woodbeams? (Holzbalken)
smaller glass panes
halfsteps of all blocks like stoneblocks, concrete,...
half sized wooden planks
smaller trees (for garden)
grass replanting (scythe + grass = seeds?) (natural regrow (longer time))

to be continued...

i had a problem with wooden planks, cause they're too long for stairs.
I solved it, but that doesn't work in other situations. Because of this there should be more different block types

DennisMidjord · Dec 29th 2014

Hehe... You do know that you can resize stuff, right? Would solve a LOT of your problems

creme · Dec 29th 2014

resize? how?

Quezax · Dec 29th 2014

While holding a plank press f1 for all the controls.

Specifically resizing is done by holding shift and using the arrow keys.

Geneo · Dec 29th 2014

To be honest, I didn't know that either.
Learn something new everyday.....

Turbo614 · Dec 29th 2014

lol thought we all knew that,perhaps we should add this to the newb guide.....technically it's already in there under "F1" New Player Reference - Commands and Basics - Updated Dec 15

Quezax · Dec 29th 2014

Here is a video covering how to use the extended construction system.

Tutorial - Extended Construction System

I specifically made some stairs during it, due to the example above.

creme · Dec 29th 2014

Quote from Quezax

Here is a video covering how to use the extended construction system.

Tutorial - Extended Construction System

I specifically made some stairs during it, due to the example above.

Thanks for the Video

Mardoin · Mar 20th 2017

I would really like a block this shape.... see pic.. and a few others but, I suck at using paint.. will have to draw them out an scan into pc. But, this is like a 1/4 round block.. same size as regular block. Would also be nice to be able to rotate the half column block sideways... to be sure.. it looks like a pillar except is flat so can attach to regular block for rounded look.. hope that describes what I'm talking about.

zfoxfire · Mar 22nd 2017

There are some other shapes planned for blocks but there's a restriction that's preventing more blocks and block rotations to be added. I heard this might be resolved in the next few updates by either fixing the original problem or rolling out a new highly anticipated feature where blocks will behave like construction objects (freely scalable, stretchable, and rotatable). Don't know exactly what will happen but I'm almost positive that a quarter cylinder is one of the planned new shapes. A sphere and a tube are other shapes (round and square perhaps) I heard are going to come. Not sure what other primitive shapes would be needed.

Jon_miner · Mar 22nd 2017

A "tube" shape along with a "half tube" and "quarter tube" would be nice! Especially if you can control both the outside and inside diameters.

zfoxfire · Mar 22nd 2017

Quote from Jon_miner

A "tube" shape along with a "half tube" and "quarter tube" would be nice! Especially if you can control both the outside and inside diameters.

I suggested a similar idea to Red51 on adding angular adjustments for the new block system to give us more precise control. He mentioned a few times about improving the construction system for accuracy but I got the impression that he doesn't want to turn the game into a CAD program of sorts. I have some experience with CAD programs myself so I like the idea of entering in numbers to make objects. That way I know I can create the same object each time. But that's not so important for everyone. I'm finding myself accepting that I have to eyeball a lot of things and keep trying until I am happy with the results. The results are good but it takes a bit more time to get there.

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