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| + | For a list of maps, see [[:Category:Maps]] | ||
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For information on map creation, see [[Map making]] | For information on map creation, see [[Map making]] | ||
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Maps (otherwise known as worlds) are the universe that a player exists in while playing BZFlag. It is downloaded when logging into a server, and cannot change while the game is in progress. | Maps (otherwise known as worlds) are the universe that a player exists in while playing BZFlag. It is downloaded when logging into a server, and cannot change while the game is in progress. | ||
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Maps are text files, but they may be made with an editor such as [[BZEdit]] or [[pyBZEdit]]. A [[BZWTools|plugin]] also exists for Blender that allows import and export in world format. | Maps are text files, but they may be made with an editor such as [[BZEdit]] or [[pyBZEdit]]. A [[BZWTools|plugin]] also exists for Blender that allows import and export in world format. | ||
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| − | Maps can be | + | Maps can be played by specifying them command-line to the server, then connecting with a client. Info on running servers can be found at [[BZFS]]. |
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