Roblox, the Lego-like virtual world with blocky landscapes, is adding an option today for its 5 million monthly active players to roam a world with smooth 3D terrain.

Roblox has millions of players each month making, creating and playing games. ... For Smooth Terrain, we wanted to enable the beginner to create an amazing world in 30 minutes with no tutorial.

Roblox has about 1,500 members of staff and then 2,500 contractors who are doing nothing but moderation. Which is pretty bonkers!" Of course, these experts are aided by a suite of automated tools.