[Urgent] Maps using Custom Blocks included in TitlePacks fail to load on servers

[eyebo]

As you know, TMOne Alpine was just released.

Included in it is a ValleyVoid.Block.Gbx that is included in every new map people create. It removes all ground and is replaced with ground items that people can remove and replace with the items they're building with.

The problem is, maps that use this block cannot be hosted on a server. We get the following error:
"Missing Custom Blocks: ValleyVoid.Block.Gbx"

This is not an issue with the block. We also tested on maps that use this block embedded in the mapfile (instead of using the titlepack block) and they're able to be hosted on the server.

We also tested using the Maker titlepack and a completely different custom block.
- Create a new map in the solo campaign area.
- Disable "embed items and blocks" in the map editor.
- Place the custom block that's included in the WorkTitles folder.
- Then validate, save the map, and compile the titlepack.
- Open the titlepack and try to host the map on an in-game server. It fails.

So this issue extends to all of ManiaPlanet. I'm just surprised no one found it until now.

As a side point, the Ghost Editor is also unable to load maps using custom blocks that are included in the titlepack. It has to be related to the same bug.

We say this is urgent because a lot of maps have already been built in Alpine, and more will be built every day (we hope), and none of them built the normal way can be hosted online.

Thanks for your attention regarding this issue.

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EDIT:
I did some further testing.

I know that the game actually can read items placed in the blocks folder. You can use them in the Map Editor.

So in case this was simply an issue of the server being unable to read the Blocks folder, I ran the whole Maker titlepack test mentioned earlier using an item instead of a block.

The in-game server had no issues loading a map with an item that is stored in the blocks folder of the titlepack.

So this leads me to believe the cause has something to do with the games' ability to read Custom Blocks when they're standalone files.

[Florenzius]

This also prevents us from hosting a new player program. Please fix it ASAP.

[Dommy]

Bump - I thought it was a problem with my custom material at first, but turned out to be just the blocks. It even prevents starting a LAN game if you select a map with custom blocks included in the title.

[eyebo]

This bug has the potential to delay the start of MX Knockouts in Alpine because all KO maps built to date use this custom block. Right now the first one is scheduled for August 10.

[MrA]

Actually eyebo I was going to mention exactly that... but also, since the launch of the titlepack, you would expect something of an online party, and that's just not been able to happen....

At this stage the party can still start a little late, but if it goes too long, there just wont be a party and that will be a huge shame.

MrA wants to party in Alpine

[Timania]

+1

Would be very sad for the start of servers/multiplayer and events like the MX KO.

[adamkooo2]

+1
This one is very important, devs. Please try to fix it asap

[OwenJ]

+1
Custom maps being unable to be played on servers/channel might discourage people from building maps in Alpine and any other affected packs.

[ThaumicTom]

I can't play with my friends anymore, I am restricted to maps without custom blocks, which nowadays is a rarity. Please fix this urgently, thank you.

[Miss]

I can't play with my friends anymore, I am restricted to maps without custom blocks, which nowadays is a rarity. Please fix this urgently, thank you.

Not exactly true, is it? If they're embedded they should work fine, so in most cases it should be okay. (If you're not making a map using custom blocks in titlepacks.)