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Quote: "Is there a way to add custom materials in the current build and if not, are there any plans on allowing custom materials? "
There will be yes simply by right clicking on the texture and browsing to yours or just clicking Add Texture.
It used to work but has not since the new terrain but no doubt it will be back.
The only person ever to get all his work done by "Friday" was Robinson Crusoe..
