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Resources Thread (For newbies) « Thread Started on Jan 1, 2009, 10:43pm »
Welcome to the Resources Thread. This is a list of the forum's most helpful threads, full of solutions to problems as well as helpful tips, videos, etc. Try checking here before you post a query!
Part 1 (this post) addresses the most common questions, namely those concerning game tech support and level building queries. Part 2 talks a bit about the many successors to MBG that we've seen. Part 3 gives you links to "fun stuff," like videos, record topics, and games.
Also remember that bold means hyperlink. To start, please read the rules of this forum (the thread is accessible from the main page header, and is underlined). Following the rules, helping other people with their problems, making levels, winning competitions, etc. will give you points which you will be able to spend on a forum shop (not available yet). Now let's begin.
Marble Blast Support
Some common questions:
Q: I installed Marble Blast but it runs slowly. What should I do? A: Try updating your graphics card if the game. If that doesn't help, try selecting a lower resolution in the "Options" menu, as well as selecting 16-bit color.
Q: I installed MBP and it doesn't have all the files I need. What should I do? A: Use the after-installation instructions (posted here), and copy the appropriate files. Ignition applies to the version of MBG sold by Garage Games, for instance, and non-ignition applies to the version sold by RealArcade, for example.
Q: I installed MBP on my vista, yet during installation it complained on many missing files, or it skipped a whole lot and hence MBP was not installed. A: Known problem. Extract the installer to the desktop, then right-click on it and press 'Run as Administrator'. When done installing, remove all the icons related to MBP, including installer, to the recycle bin. Navigate to the MBP folder (remember where you installed it) and either create a desktop shortcut from there, or just play the game from that folder.
Q: MB doesn't work well on Vista. What do I do? A: Known problem. Unfortunately, since many of us are either XP or Mac users, we can't offer as much extensive help as we would like. If you have installation problems, make sure you "run as administrator." You might also want to look at the previous Q/A.
Q: How do I install custom levels? A: The question that has been asked since time began (or so it seems). Find the marble/data/custom folder in your Marble Blast files (package contents if you have a Mac), and place the mission file and the picture of the same name in there. Place any .dif files and other picture files (floor textures) in the marble/data/interiors folder. Custom skies go in the marble/data/skies folder.
Q: AAAHHH! There are no floors in the level! A: Check the .mis file for things like
Chance are, the .mis file is directed to look for the .dif files in the wrong directory. If you alter the code (with an appropriate name change for the interior) to look like the above, you should be fine.
Q: The level is showing up, but the floors are white. A: Revisit the installation instructions (2 Q+A's up) and make especially sure that you put the extra .pngs or .jpgs in the marble/data/interiors folder.
Q: How do I add custom marbles in MBG? A: Sadly, you'll have to replace both the .dts and .png as MBG does not support more than a single marble. The .dts must be named ball-superball.dts and the .png (or more) must have the names required by the .dts.
Q: How do I add custom marbles in MBP? A: Put them in the marble/custom_marbles folder. Since MBP comes with many pre-installed marbles, you can save your marble skin as any of those skin names (must be the same name, and same extention of .png). Otherwise, you can add your own .dts and complementing skins to the folder and have them instantly show up in MBP.
Q: How do I add skies? A: Put them in the marble/data/skies folder.
Q: What does the "Invalid Packet" error mean? A: The level is being directed to the wrong skybox directory. Check the .mis file and make sure the order and spelling of names shown there is correct. Example of what to look for:
This may also indicate that you don't have the required interior textures in the same folder as the interior itself.
Q: I'm building a level with nukes, but the game crashes. Any help? A: Known problem. If it does occur, the only fix is to delete the nuke and replace it with a mine or bumper. If it still crashes when using mines, you'll have to use bumpers only.
Naturally, this doesn't cover all the support questions, so feel free to do a forum search or browse the Support Board, although chances are you'll find a lot of unanswered questions (the posters never returned or solved their problems without bothering to tell us their solutions). However, we do have a lot of answers spread around, so feel free to take a look around. If you use Marble Blast Platinum, a few more questions have been answered in the Manual.
Q: How do I make moving platforms in the programs mentioned above? A: Go here. Post any questions/problems please.
Q: OK! I created a .map successfully. How do I get it to show up in-game? A: Windows – No matter which program you're using, you'll need MBMap2dif.exe. To convert, drop it and all the textures used in your .map inside the same folder. Then, drop the .map on top of Map2dif, and it will hopefully convert (although errors are commonplace).
Mac – Please remember that MBMap2dif.exe does not work with Mac unless you have Crossover. Instructions here.
Jan 3, 2010, 1:26am, Alex Swanson, commenting about the development of MBU wrote:
I don't think that using the level editor to toss your opponents off the edge during a multiplayer match is technically cheating.
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Resources Thread Part 2 « Reply #1 on Jan 3, 2009, 8:23pm »
Game Modifications
Marble Blast Online
MBO is available from InstantAction.com. Provided you have a good, fast internet connection, you'll be able not only to play real-time Marble Blast multiplayer matches on a variety of great maps, but IA has its own forums, and many other games to boot! Signup is free.
Marble Blast Platinum
MBP is an awesome, community-made Marble Blast mod; it's a complete game (unlike the following mods), which is regularly updated by its dedicated staff, and is far superior to Marble Blast Gold (it even includes all the original MBG levels). You can read about some of its features in the header, and you can find even more info at PhilsEmpire.
You can download the latest version of MBP from the forums' header on the home page. If you need a pre-1.10 version, just ask. Marblefire has 1.02 patch for Mac if anyone needs it. You may, since 1.12+ requires that you bought MBG from a site such as GarageGames itself, as opposed to having it bundled with your Mac.
MBF is an upcoming Marble Blast mod that brings a whole new dimension to the game! With more realistic-looking landscapes, great scenery, and fun levels, it has certainly excited the community, though it's progress may be slow.
Helpful threads:
Forum thread (Please note that the beta signup has long been over.)
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