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Block.bumpNeighbours() method
Bump unconnected blocks out of alignment. Two blocks which aren't actually connected should not coincidentally line up on screen.
Signature:
bumpNeighbours(): void;
Returns:
void
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Last updated 2024-09-18 UTC.
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