Minecraft Mod
Custom Minecraft mod with new blocks, items, and gameplay mechanics using Forge
Project Overview
This project is a Minecraft mod developed using Java and the Forge modding API. It introduces new blocks, items, recipes, and gameplay mechanics to enhance the Minecraft experience. The mod features custom blocks, entities, crafting recipes, and world generation elements, providing players with new resources and interactive features.
Key Features
- • Custom blocks such as Alexandrite Block, Growth Chamber, Magic Block, and more
- • New items including tools, armor, and special items like the Chisel and Hammer
- • Unique crafting recipes and custom recipe types
- • Custom block entities with interactive GUIs
- • New world generation features, including custom ores in Overworld, Nether, and End
- • Data-driven configuration for loot tables, advancements, and block states
- • Integration with Minecraft's creative mode tabs and custom food properties
- • Data visualization through in-game GUIs for custom blocks
Technical Approach
- • Developed in Java using the Minecraft Forge modding framework
- • Utilizes Gradle for build automation and dependency management
- • Implements custom block and item classes, block entities, and screen handlers
- • Uses JSON files for blockstates, models, loot tables, recipes, and advancements
- • Registers custom recipes and block entities for new gameplay mechanics
- • Handles world generation with custom biome modifiers and ore placement logic
- • Organized codebase for scalability and maintainability
Results & Insights
Mod Performance
Successfully adds a variety of new content and mechanics to Minecraft.
Development Insights
Minecraft has always been one of my favorite games and I loved mod packs, so I wanted to be able to make my own. This can be improved simply by adding more features and mechanics to the mod such as more blocks, items, adding entities, and creating compatability with other mods.
Custom Blocks & Items