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'''Construction''' is one of the processes by which a [[blockhead]] can reshape its [[world]]. At its simplest, construction is the placement of [[ | '''Construction''' is one of the processes by which a [[blockhead]] can reshape its [[world]]. At its simplest, construction is the placement of [[block]]s to form floors, walls, ceilings, and other useful or decorative features. | ||
==Materials== | ==Materials== | ||
Most blocks can be used in construction, although some are more difficult to include than others. In particular, [[air]] can't be added or removed (it automatically fills empty spaces below [[space]]), [[magma]] can't be gathered, [[water]] is not solid, and [[ice]] tends to melt into water. | Most blocks can be used in construction, although some are more difficult to include than others. In particular, [[air]] can't be added or removed (it automatically fills empty spaces below [[space]]), [[magma]] can't be gathered, [[water]] is not solid, and [[ice]] tends to melt into water. | ||
Other [[ | Other [[item]]s that can be placed are also useful in construction. [[Door]]s, [[ladder]]s, [[stairs]], and [[trapdoor]]s all control or aid in easy access to different areas. For [[Light|illumination]], [[Basic Torch|basic torch]]es, [[Oil Lantern|oil]] and [[Steel Lantern|steel lanterns]], and [[chandelier]]s are all effective, and [[window]]s may help during the daytime. [[Crafting#Fuel|Fuel]]-consuming [[Crafting Surface|crafting surfaces]] produce both light and heat. Some [[gem]]stones also glow faintly. [[Crafting Surface|Crafting surfaces]], [[chest]]s, [[Wooden Bed|wooden beds]], [[Soft Bed|soft beds]], and [[Golden Bed|golden beds]] can be both functional and decorative. Even [[:Category:Plant|plants]] and [[:Category:Creature|creatures]] can be incorporated with some forethought. | ||
==Shelter== | ==Shelter== | ||
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The second is the selection of blocks. Unless they're being removed regularly or need to resist an opposing player, there's little functional difference between most blocks, so the color and texture of the block used is more important. Exceptions include [[Fire|burnable]] blocks near a [[campfire]], [[glass]] (which can let in light), and the ability of [[compost]], dirt, and [[sand]] to grow plants or [[tree]]s. Additionally, [[Reinforced Platform|reinforced platforms]] block the formation of back walls below them (although [[column]]s can be used to allow placing other types of blocks in the same way). | The second is the selection of blocks. Unless they're being removed regularly or need to resist an opposing player, there's little functional difference between most blocks, so the color and texture of the block used is more important. Exceptions include [[Fire|burnable]] blocks near a [[campfire]], [[glass]] (which can let in light), and the ability of [[compost]], dirt, and [[sand]] to grow plants or [[tree]]s. Additionally, [[Reinforced Platform|reinforced platforms]] block the formation of back walls below them (although [[column]]s can be used to allow placing other types of blocks in the same way). | ||
The third is the use of [[paint]], which allows recoloring of any of a block's surfaces as well as the coloring of other [[ | The third is the use of [[paint]], which allows recoloring of any of a block's surfaces as well as the coloring of other [[item]]s. | ||
The fourth is careful use of [[light|illumination]] and placeable items. Some items such as ladders are useful but can also decorate. Others such as [[Shark Jaw|shark jaws]] and [[painting]]s are purely decorative. [[Chandelier]]s are both decorative and produce powerful light. The right arrangement of light sources (and thus shadows) can alter the appearance of most blocks. | The fourth is careful use of [[light|illumination]] and placeable items. Some items such as ladders are useful but can also decorate. Others such as [[Shark Jaw|shark jaws]] and [[painting]]s are purely decorative. [[Chandelier]]s are both decorative and produce powerful light. The right arrangement of light sources (and thus shadows) can alter the appearance of most blocks. | ||