A Game Link or Room Link is a URL that links to the specific game in Starblast. Its format varies depending on the type of the link given. Players can connect to the game specified in the link by entering it in a web browser's URL bar or using the Join Game feature on Standalone Applications.
The "Room Link" button, the 3rd from the top to bottom, in the Game ESC Menu
The "Join Game" feature on Standalone Applications
Public link[ | ]
| Format | https://starblast.io/#<Game ID> |
|---|---|
| Example | https://starblast.io/#1234 |
This type of link is usually found in almost all public games. With this type of link, the client scans through the servers to find the game that matches the Game ID, and then connects to that game.
Private link[ | ]
| Format | https://starblast.io/#<Game ID>@<Server IP>:<Server Port> |
|---|---|
| Example | https://starblast.io/#1234@127.0.0.1:3000 |
Private link generated on the Modding Page
Private link generated on Custom Game Creator
This type of link is also called a Private game link, Modded game link or Custom game link because it is mostly generated from Modding or Custom Game Creator.
Every public game can be converted to a private link. In addition, private links are preferable over public links because
- It connects to the game faster than a public link, by skipping the step for the client to search the servers' game lists for a matching game ID.
- It finds the right server if multiple servers are running a game with the same ID.