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Title: Procedural Terrain Generator
Summary: A chunk-based terrain generator - the perfect tool for lazy builders!
Submitted By: [GSF]Ghost
Date Submitted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:56 pm
Description: Credits:
Thanks to all the beta-testers, especially Furling, catzoo, Zacks, and Evar678.

Notes:
  • If you are having issues with getting the generator to work, try removing other client-sided generator add-ons.
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  • If you come across any issues while generating terrain, please refer to the manual, especially the section related to the issue. Also, it may be that the settings related to the issue may need to be slightly adjusted (the Z-Section values especially). If you come across strange patterns in the terrain, try changing the Smoothing Coefficient value.
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  • The add-on does not fully support dedicated servers yet, although I'll add support in the near future.
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  • Please download the Brick_ModTer_4xPack if you would like to generate Modular Terrain. Otherwise, make sure you have the Brick_Large_Cubes add-on enabled. The Plant bricks, Forest Tree brick and Pine Tree Print brick work well for details.
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  • Planting a brick and then using "Ctrl + Z" to undo it will delete the entire column of bricks if they are floating.
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  • Make sure you have the add-on enabled when loading saved landscapes that use print water or print boundary bricks, otherwise these bricks won't load.

Features:
  • Uses custom made coherent and incoherent noise algorithms.
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    • The coherent noise algorithms only require one octave of smoothing to be applied to slopes, thus chunk generation should be very fast (enabling Biomes and Solid Ground will slow it down, however).
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    • Uses minimal calculations. For instance: Terrain, Caves and Clouds are both based on one noise calculation pass; enabling Caves and Clouds will cause no additional calculations to be performed, except for creating the bricks. Also, enabling all four Biomes at once will only require two of them to be calculated.
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    • Also uses a simplified Marching-Cubes algorithm for generating 4x Modular Terrain bricks.
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  • Has built in restrictions to allow only the server-host to use the GUIs and server commands. Also has fail-safes built in just encase a client manages to open a GUI.
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  • Allows for various terrain types to be generated, such as Cube-Scaping, Displacement-Scaping, Modular Terrain, Plains and Floating Islands.
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  • Offers various options, such as Caves, Clouds, Sinkholes, Boundaries, Plate-Capping, and more!
    • Also includes an option for disabling Solid Ground, which will help dramatically reduce the brick count (make sure you pay attention to the server brick count, as you can easily go over It with this add-on).
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  • Features six Biomes, four of which are fully customizable. The host has the option for setting Biome terrain colors/prints, dirt colors/prints (if Plate-Capping is enabled), water colors/prints and up to nine Detail-bricks specific to each Biome.
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    • Any bricks can be used for details, however the GUI filters out all brick categories except for Special and Rounds (otherwise navigating the datablock list for a certain brick would be quite difficult). The generator automatically sets the correct brick height for you. (It is recommended to only use bricks that don’t exceed the length and width of a 4x cube).
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    • The generator also filters out detail bricks – under the Underwater/BiomeF category – that would stick out above the water's surface.
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  • Gives the user control over countless settings, such as Seed value, Grid Start and End positions, sand level, water level, terrain height offset, terrain height multiplier, terrain height scale, Chunk Size, Chunk Tick, Terrain Scale, Biome Scale, Smoothing (with the option of disabling smoothing), etc.
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    • Also has an option for using custom height values for individual Chunks, allowing for greater influence over the landscape (mentioned on the last page of manual).
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    • The host also has the option for Previewing terrain (with biomes, if enabled) so they don’t have to generate terrain each time for experimentation. (It may be slightly off, mostly with Floating Islands, but I’ll try to fix this in a future update).
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  • Has both in-game and .PDF document help manuals included.
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  • Includes three server commands: /EndPTG quickly ends the routine, /ClearPTG clears only generated terrain bricks and /PausePTG pauses or resumes the routine.
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  • Generates terrain independent of the player, so you won't mess up the terrain generation routine while moving.
    • Also features custom, infinite terrain variation algorithms.

Planned Features for the Near Future:
  • Fix preview height offset with floating islands.
  • Add infinite terrain generating along with a culling system.
  • Add an option for selecting other brick sizes (Modular Terrain will autoadapt to the brick size and height-scale).
  • Allow Super Admins to use the GUI as well.
  • Fix remaining client/server-sided code issues and add support for dedicated servers.
  • Add presets and saving option.
  • Fix issue with detail bricks interfering with terrain/modular terrain bricks (possibly by generating them in a separate pass).
  • Improve the Ground Gap-Filling option to use less bricks.
  • Fix miscellaneous issues.
 

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File Information 
Version: v2 (View Changes)
Filesize: 988.66 kB
Filename: System_PTG.zip
Last Modified: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:27 pm
Total Downloads: 2,684
File Rating:
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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:41 am

Great. :) I'm going to try to make the interface much more intuitive and easier to use for v3.

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Comments: 19
Blockland ID: 30673
 Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:08 pm

Ok now i figured out how to use it, I made soem cool forest, Thanks ghost.

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Comments: 19
Blockland ID: 30673
 Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 5:07 pm

Actualy the lines were cuased by the forest tree addon wich was glitched, 5/5

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:59 pm

@xLEGOx
Did you read the manual? It tells you how to change the terrain colors.

I made some progress on v3! The next update will hopefully feature infinite terrain generation, dedicated server support, presents, improved algorithms, and many new features! Might be awhile before its released though.

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Comments: 19
Blockland ID: 30673
 Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:04 pm

3/5 This mod is maybe the most glitchyest mod ever.
Once i restart the game all the terrain is red, When i seesome half sesent terrian theres line all over the ****in terrain.

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:24 pm

I was sold when I saw you could also use terrain bricks.

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Comments: 331
Blockland ID: 28113
 Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:26 pm

Great for RP's that frequently need new terrain, or simply anyone who's not good at terrain-building.

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Comments: 59
Blockland ID: 22749
 Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:25 pm

This really needs some sort of favorites bar.
And comfirmaion when you click the default.
I'll spend 15 minutes tweaking settings and testing them just to accidently click the default button due to lag.
Please add some sort of settings saving.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:31 pm

You need to setup the keybind for the GUI in options; it'll only work on your own server.

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Comments: 6
Blockland ID: 42438
 Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:25 am

'' Maked for Lazy People ''.God damn complicated.Can't even find the gui !

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Comments: 6
Blockland ID: 42438
 Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:24 am

Idk where is the GUI.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:44 pm

There are tutorials included within the add-on folder. Also, try clicking help in the GUI for a more, simplified tutorial.

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Comments: 4
Blockland ID: 37731
 Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:09 am

how it works, it's batter if you have a tutorial

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Comments: 54
Blockland ID: 9114
 Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:49 pm

This thing is too smart for me...

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Comments: 66
Blockland ID: 19457
 Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:26 pm

I dont like this mod. It gives lazy people a boost, but it also uses too many bricks.

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Comments: 150
Blockland ID: 18745
 Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:46 pm

Dedicated support please.

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Comments: 54
Blockland ID: 9114
 Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:56 pm

I'm too lazy to read instructions... It is a great mod anyway though 10/10

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Comments: 203
Blockland ID: 10174
 Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 7:19 am

This would be interesting to use in conjunction with rpg mods that allowed for spawning friendly and hostile mobs, possibly some resource gathering mods. It could create a really interesting RPG sandbox gamemode in blockland.

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Comments: 96
Blockland ID: 41072
 Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 11:26 pm

I AM A LAZY BUILDER :D
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Blockland ID: 13133
 Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:11 am

@MegaCrazyDerp

I see you have a reputation of using obnoxious fonts and making spammy comments. But, I guess you are only doing what you name implies

On-Topic: This is a very helpful addon for when I want to make detailed terrain. 10/10

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:26 pm

(I have to split my replies into separate comments due to a SQL error)

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Uh how do you use this!?

There might be another client-sided add-on interfering with it, or you might have too many add-ons. Otherwise, make sure you have downloaded v2, and make sure you are only using it on your own non-dedicated server.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:25 pm

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This crashes when I enable it. Help.

Make sure you have it enabled in your add-ons list menu, and that you have setup the keybind in Options; it won't work on a dedicated or someone else's server. Once you bring up the GUI, just setup the terrain as you like and click the START button. Manuals are included, including a quick reference guide that go over all the settings. :)

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Comments: 4
Blockland ID: 19986
 Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:20 pm

Uh how do you use this!?

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:45 am

this font is too big.

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Comments: 131
Blockland ID: 26766
 Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:57 pm

This crashes when I enable it. Help.
I've downloaded all the mods.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:59 pm

@Orlyguy: You mean like taller? Try adjusting the Terrain Z-Multiplier value, which will increase the overall terrain height.

@Blake Dienst: Please read the manuals; most of what you listed is addressed in them. Also, just because it's not infinite doesn't mean it's useless; I've clearly stated that I'm planning to add infinite terrain generation anyway in the OP. Guys, please be careful before rating.

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Comments: 97
Blockland ID: 29454
 Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:00 pm

how to make bigger terrain?

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Comments: 82
Blockland ID: 14610
 Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:46 pm

Pretty useless saying it does not infinitly generate terrain, the options are way to advanced that I dont know how to use them, and after the job is done all the terrain is still red when i had specific colors set for everything that was not including red. And also its very laggy 2/5 pretty bad, sticking to terragen

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Comments: 99
Blockland ID: 13346
 Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:26 pm

thanks ghost :)

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:01 am

@goodman & @doomdog09

First, setup the GUI keybind in Options under Procedural Terrain Generator. Then, open the GUI, setup your settings and click Start to generate the terrain. Make sure you only use it on your own server; it will not work on dedicated servers nor on other peoples' servers. Hope that helps!

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Comments: 3
Blockland ID: 14298
 Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:16 am

6/5 this is amazing

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Comments: 35
Blockland ID: 11630
 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:10 pm

Where Dafuq do i launch GUI?

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Comments: 99
Blockland ID: 13346
 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:05 pm

where are the instructions to this systems use >.>, i see notes... in these notes it tells of the mod itself, not that of any commands such as somthing along the lines of "To start the PTG use the text command /StartPTG

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Comments: 177
Blockland ID: 10541
 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:29 pm

Awestruck

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:25 pm

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Can someone help me?

I don't know how to activate the generator.

I replied to your PM. :)

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HOW ABOUT SOME GSF PLANTS?

I am definitely planning to update the Modular Terrain - Decor Pack soon.

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You should add biome hight!

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It is generating Derpy slanted terrain

That might be possible, I'll consider it.
Slated terrain? Hmm, try changing the seed value or the terrain scale.

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:43 pm

@Blocko
it's in the instructions.

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Comments: 69
Blockland ID: 34206
 Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:50 am

Can someone help me?

I don't know how to activate the generator.

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:29 am

HOW ABOUT SOME GSF PLANTS?

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Comments: 82
Blockland ID: 3597
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:45 pm

It is generating Derpy slanted terrain

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Comments: 82
Blockland ID: 3597
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:42 pm

You should add biome hight!

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:18 pm

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Reduce brick count... please

There's not much I can do about that; I'm planning to having an option to use larger bricks for terrain, which should help keep the brick count down.

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i keep getting computer monitors screen even if i have all the biomes

You have to setup the terrain prints in your Biomes menu when using Modular Terrain; you can even set the terrain prints to blank to somewhat remove print textures.

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dident work fo

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Comments: 66
Blockland ID: 19457
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:13 am

Reduce brick count... please

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Comments: 31
Blockland ID: 28843
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:44 am

Please read the "help" gui given with the add-on.

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Comments: 31
Blockland ID: 28843
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:38 am

To change the colors, go into biomes and there should be little squares of red, change them to whatever you want!

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Comments: 7
Blockland ID: 35526
 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:53 am

Ok, I seriously can't wait to play on some maps made with this. Get buildin', Blockheads! I'll wait...

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Comments: 51
Blockland ID: 27603
 Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:11 pm

I'm having no problem at all this is a really good add-on 4.5/5 0.5- because the islands repeat but other than that this is awesome

keep up the AWESOME work

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Comments: 97
Blockland ID: 29454
 Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:20 pm

i keep getting computer monitors screen even if i have all the biomes

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Comments: 96
Blockland ID: 32919
 Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:38 am

dident work for me :C

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Comments: 82
Blockland ID: 3597
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:36 pm

Does it come with presets? BECAUSE THAT IS AWESOME!!!

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Comments: 82
Blockland ID: 3597
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:29 pm

Cool

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:06 pm

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Actually, what is with all the !@#$%^&* red? I will set the colors to what I want to biome A, and it will come out with both those colors and just red! What the hell!

You need to setup BiomeB as well (especially the Sand color), which applies to the shore. If you only setup BiomeA, then BiomeB will be red. Also, make sure you setup the BiomeA Water color if you are using water (otherwise it'll also be red), or you can disable it by setting Water Level to 0.

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:08 pm

Demitri is right, whenever it builds the terrain everythings red. I'm not using this ONLY for mars!

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Comments: 15
Blockland ID: 13066
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:57 am

Actually, what is with all the damn red? I will set the colors to what I want to biome A, and it will come out with both those colors and just red! What the hell!

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Comments: 15
Blockland ID: 13066
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:53 am

Disregard my comment

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Blockland ID: 13066
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:47 am

Its great and all, but how come the color is restricted to red? It won't make any colors other than red for everything

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Comments: 38
Blockland ID: 39057
 Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:14 am

Ah, okay. I'm playing around with this right now and i'm loving it! The only thing I find a bit annoying is the brick selection menu, it's really hard to find anything there. Could it just bring up the normal brick select menu? It would make it a whole lot easier.

I give it a 5/5, though.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:13 pm

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looks nothing like the in the images. All it does for me is an infinite ammount of identical tiny islands

Please read the manuals, or at least the quick reference guide by clicking "Help' in the Main Menu.

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Except it really lags and isn't terribly easy to use

Enabling Solid Ground, setting a large Chunk Size, etc. will cause some lag. However, you can increase the Chunk Tick (s) value which will help reduce it.

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How do y

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Comments: 75
Blockland ID: 15297
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:33 pm

looks nothing like the in the images. All it does for me is an infinite ammount of identical tiny islands

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Comments: 44
Blockland ID: 22727
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:07 pm

SOO AWSOME!!!! BEST ADDON IVE SEEN IN MONTHS! 1000E=637589/5

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Comments: 322
Blockland ID: 11894
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:28 pm

Except it really lags and isn't terribly easy to use

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Comments: 54
Blockland ID: 9114
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:35 am

Holy.... Crap this is the best new .... thing ever!!

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Comments: 38
Blockland ID: 39057
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:10 am

GUI* Sorry for double post

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Comments: 38
Blockland ID: 39057
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:09 am

How do you use this? I'm having a hard time looking but i havn't been able to actually find any way to get to the GIU or anything.

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Comments: 42
Blockland ID: 3195
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:38 am

Your welcome. :)

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Comments: 194
Blockland ID: 30588
 Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:36 am

Thank you GSF!

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Comments: 31
Blockland ID: 29070
 Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:29 am

Ho-
-Ly
SSHHIIITT

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Comments: 13
Blockland ID: 25627
 Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:05 pm

I love you. This is the best thing ever!

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Comments: 71
Blockland ID: 24378
 Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:04 pm

its not working when i press the control
when i press the button to toggle it, nothing happens

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Comments: 51
Blockland ID: 29019
 Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:08 am

This is the best thing ever.
Finally, no more tedious manual mod-ter bullshit!

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