Dynamic Block Regen

♻ Dynamic Block Regen

A data-driven server utility mod that lets blocks regenerate over time using customizable loot-style pools.

Perfect for:

• Regenerating ores or wood
• Lucky Block-like mechanic
• Renewable resource generation for servers

Features

• 📦 Datapack-driven block pools
• 🎲 Weighted random block selection
• ⏱ Configurable regen timers (min/max)
• ✨ Wand tool for easy in-world setup
• 🧱 Custom placeholder blocks during regen
• 🔁 Automatic regen refresh on server restart

📁 Datapack Format

Create files in data/dynamicblockregen/<pool>.json

Example

// data/dynamicblockregen/basic_stone.json
{
    "config": {
      // Which block to replace the broken block while regenerating, recommended to be bedrock or barrier.
      "placeholder": "minecraft:bedrock"
    },
    "entries": [
        {
          "block": "minecraft:stone",
          "weight": 10,
          // Minimum/maximum regen time in ticks (a tick is about 1/20 seconds)
          "regen_time": [20, 40]
        },
        {
          "block": "minecraft:coal_ore",
          "weight": 3,
          "regen_time": [100, 150]
        },
        {
          "block": "minecraft:iron_ore",
          "weight": 1,
          "regen_time": [200, 300]
        }
    ]
}

🔧 Commands

/dbr wand get <pool>

Gives you a Regen Marker Wand for chosen pool. Right click on blocks to add or remove them from that pool.

/dbr wand set <pool>

Sets the wand in your hand to chosen pool.

/dbr pools refresh

Checks for any blocks that do not match the pool assigned to them and restarts their regeneration.

/dbr pools restart

Forces all blocks to regenerate.

/dbr pools list

Lists out all pools currently active.

/dbr pools blocks <pool>

Lists all block locations for the chosen pool.

/dbr pools clear <pool>

Clears all blocks from the chosen pool.