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Brickadia Components
Components add functionality and interactivity to builds. As a server host, understanding these components helps you configure permissions and optimize performance for your community.
Server Performance Note
Components can significantly impact server performance. Consider setting limits on lights with shadows, audio components, and item spawns to maintain optimal server performance.
Spot Light
Rotatable and adjustable spotlight component
Features
- •Adjustable cone angles (inner and outer)
- •Customizable color and intensity
- •Shadow casting options
- •Rotation follows placer preview
Server Hosting Tips
- •Limit spotlight count per player to maintain performance
- •Consider disabling shadows on community servers
- •Use for dramatic lighting in showcase builds
Performance Warnings
- •Overlapping spotlights can cause performance issues
- •Shadow-casting lights are very intensive
- •Inner cone angle higher than outer creates sharp edges
Point Light
Omnidirectional point light source
Features
- •360-degree illumination
- •Adjustable radius and intensity
- •Color customization
- •Optional shadow casting
Server Hosting Tips
- •Great for ambient lighting in builds
- •Use small radius lights for detail work
- •Disable shadows for better performance
Performance Warnings
- •Light leaks can occur without shadows
- •Performance impact scales with light count
- •Shadows are extremely performance-intensive
Audio
Add sounds and music to bricks
Features
- •Custom audio file support
- •Volume and pitch control
- •3D positional audio
- •Loop and trigger options
Server Hosting Tips
- •Set audio limits to prevent spam
- •Consider audio file size limits
- •Use for ambient environments and interactions
Performance Warnings
- •Loud sounds can disturb other players
- •May lead to server bans if misused
- •Audio files increase server storage needs
Item Spawn
Spawn weapons and items on bricks
Features
- •Weapon and item spawning
- •Respawn timer configuration
- •Rotation and offset settings
- •Minigame compatibility
Server Hosting Tips
- •Essential for deathmatch maps
- •Use for decorative purposes with offset
- •Configure respawn times for game balance
Performance Warnings
- •Can affect server balance if overused
- •May cause lag with too many active spawns
- •Requires proper minigame configuration
Component Configuration for Servers
Performance Optimization
Recommended Limits
- • Max 50 lights per player
- • Max 10 shadow-casting lights total
- • Max 20 audio components per build
- • Max 100 item spawns per map
Performance Settings
- • Disable shadows on community servers
- • Set audio file size limits (5MB max)
- • Monitor component count regularly
- • Use component cleanup scripts
Server Permissions
Component Access
- • Restrict shadow lights to trusted builders
- • Limit audio uploads to moderators
- • Control item spawn permissions
- • Set component quotas per user role
Moderation Tools
- • Component removal commands
- • Bulk cleanup utilities
- • Performance monitoring alerts
- • User component tracking