Chapter 5 Builder V: Miscellaneous

5.1 Videos

Some useful builder gameplay videos:

The_Osz

Mid Control

Decent video with useful information regarding controlling mid (mostly stuff mentioned in chapter 3).

How to be useful as builder - Defensive Builder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkI-AZqzdj4)

You can also check out his other videos, but the older ones may be slightly outdated.

Builder Gameplay #1

He also has some decent "funny moments" montages which also have some builder gameplay.

Bunnie

I've made some builder gameplay videos too. They also have some text explanation of what I'm doing.

King Arthur's Gold | Builder Gameplay with text analysis #1

King Arthur's Gold | Builder Gameplay with text analysis #2 - skipping mid

King Arthur's Gold | Builder Gameplay with text analysis #3 - mid control

(the third one was inspired by The_Osz's mid control video)

5.2 Miscellanous mechanics

5.2.1 Using number keys to buy items in menus

You can use number buttons (1-9) to buy an item in a shop instead of clicking on it with your mouse. The number depends on the position of an item's in the shop. For example, you can buy mines in the knight shop by just opening the menu and pressing 3, you can buy a drill from the builder shop by pressing 7, you can buy a burger from food shop by pressing 4, etc. This can be faster than clicking the items with your cursor, so I recommend learning this. You can also use number keys to convert empty workshop to specific buildings.

5.2.2 Using bind modifier key + number keys to select blocks faster

You can use the binding modifier key in controls (Left Shift by default) + 1-9 keys (press both at once) to select blocks faster. You can edit the block on each key in the Esc > Bindings > Bind Builder Blocks menu.

5.2.3 Picking up sharks

If you want to pick up a shark, you first need to get the shark out of water, then sit on it (crouch on it) and then press W to pick it up.

5.2.4 Ladders in flag room

As mentioned in the section 3.3.8 -- Getting to the flagroom, placing ladders prevents a block from being repaired. However, it also makes it hard to hit the block with the pickaxe. You can put ladders in your flag room like in the gif below. If the enemies don't have a drill, they will have trouble with destroying the blocks.

Keep in mind that if the enemies WILL have a drill, they'll be able to easily drill through and you won't be able to repair the blocks.

5.2.5 Saw + crate trap

Putting a saw and then a crate in front of it makes the saw not visible. Try to place the crate after the saw -- if you place a saw after placing the crate, the crate may get destroyed.

Enemies may try to get on the crate but will die in the saw instead.

5.2.6 Pressing C while having a block selected

Pressing C with a block in your hand deselects the block -- you need to select it again. You're also not able to build at all when having any item in your hand.