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==Local Network== | ==Local Network== | ||
In [[Game updates/20130625|version 1.3]] and later, Local Network can be used to allow players to play with other players on single player worlds on the same network connection. It also allows devices to join locally hosted server worlds. It does not support voice chat, but does support text chat. The devices may use the same [[Game Center]] account, but must specify different nicknames when hosting and joining. Local network multiplayer is not available on Android. | In [[Game updates/20130625|version 1.3]] and later, Local Network can be used to allow up to five other players to play with other players on single player worlds on the same network connection. It also allows devices to join locally hosted server worlds. It does not support voice chat, but does support text chat. The devices may use the same [[Game Center]] account, but must specify different nicknames when hosting and joining. Local network multiplayer is not available on Android. | ||
==Online Server== | ==Online Server== | ||
{{see also|Server}} | {{see also|Server}} | ||
In [[Game updates/20130625|version 1.3]] and later, Online Server can be used to connect to any Blockheads server. It requires the server's IP or domain and server port to connect. Nicknames and avatars can be chosen at the server connect menu. | In [[Game updates/20130625|version 1.3]] and later, Online Server can be used to connect to any Blockheads server. It allows up to 32 players to play at once. It requires the server's IP or domain and server port to connect. Nicknames and avatars can be chosen at the server connect menu. | ||
Servers can be hosted using the [http://theblockheads.net/server.html Mac server app]. Windows and Linux versions are in development. A third-party service known as [http://blockserver.net BlockServer] can also be used to allow players to host servers. | Servers can be hosted using the [http://theblockheads.net/server.html Mac server app]. Windows and Linux versions are in development. A third-party service known as [http://blockserver.net BlockServer] can also be used to allow players to host servers. | ||
[[Category:Guide]] | [[Category:Guide]] | ||
