Build Among the Clouds Guide: Getting started on the map
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OverviewBuild Among the Clouds drops you onto a vast open map high in the sky, where you can place parts, shape them however you like, and save your work between sessions.
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Getting started on the map
Step
When you load in, a wide cloud-level map opens up around you. Walk around to find a clear patch of space before you start, so your build does not overlap with anyone else's work.
- Scout the map walk around and look for an open area.
- Pick a part open the building tool and choose a shape to place.
- Set a color use the color option on any part to change how it looks.
- Save your work hit the build button to record what you have made so far.
- Invite a friend use the invite feature to bring someone into your server.
How saves and sessions work
SummaryEvery build you save with the build button persists on the map when you log out and come back. You and a friend can each work on separate structures in the same server, and both will still be there next time.
- Saves persist your build is waiting in the same spot when you return.
- Multi-session projects large builds can be completed a little at a time over days.
- Multiple builds coexist two players building separately in one server keep both structures.
Playing with friends
TipsUp to ten players can share one server at the same time, which is enough to tackle a really large collaborative structure.
- Use the invite feature to pull friends directly into your server.
- Collaborating in the center of the map lets the whole server contribute to one shared structure.
Rules every builder needs to know
WarnThe server is a shared space, and three rules keep it enjoyable for everyone.
Glossary
Glossary- Part
- A basic building block or shape you select from the building tool and place on the map.
- Build
- Any structure or creation you have assembled and saved in the game.
- Griefing
- Deliberately ruining or interfering with another player's build, which is against the game's rules.
Common questions
FAQHow do I get a friend into my server?
Use the invite feature inside the game to send your friend directly to your server. Once they accept, you will both be in the same space and can build side by side.
Will my build still be there when I come back?
Yes. Saving with the build button means your structure stays in place after you log out. You can return in a later session and pick up right where you left off.
How many people can join one server?
One server holds up to ten players at once.
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