Material Generators

Material Generators

Material Generators is a Minecraft mod that introduces a configurable item generation system, allowing you to automate the production of various materials and items over time.

Features

• Automatic Item Generation: Generate configured items automatically over time using the Generator block.
• Customizable Generation Targets: Configure which items can be generated through the server configuration file. Both individual item IDs and item tags are supported, allowing you to include items from other mods.
• Progressive Upgrades: Generators gradually become more efficient as they operate, increasing the number of items generated per cycle and reducing the cooldown time.
• Upgrade Cards: Use special cards to enhance your Generators. C Cards reduce the cooldown time, while I Cards increase the number of items generated per cycle.
• Automatic Item Transfer: Generators can automatically transfer their output to inventories above or below them.
• Jade Integration: View the generation count, cooldown time, and generation progress directly in-game.
• Persistent Configuration: Generator settings are preserved when the block is broken and picked up, allowing you to relocate it without losing its configuration.

How to Use the Generator

1. Place the Generator. Place a Generator block in the world.

2. Set a Generation Item. Hold an item that is allowed by the server configuration and right-click the Generator to set it as the generation target. One item will be consumed.

3. Wait for Generation. The Generator will periodically produce the configured item. The generation interval decreases over time, and the output per cycle gradually increases.

4. Collect the Output. The generated items can be extracted automatically by inventories placed above or below the Generator. You can also crouch and right-click the Generator with an empty hand to retrieve the configured item and any stored output.

5. Upgrade the Generator. Right-click the Generator while holding an upgrade card to apply its effect:

   1. C Card: Reduces the remaining cooldown. Each card item reduces it by 20 ticks.

   2. I Card: Increases the number of items generated per cycle.

6. Check Its Status. If Jade is installed, you can view the Generator’s output count, cooldown, and generation progress in-game.

Additional Notes

• The list of items that can be generated is configurable in the server configuration file. Entries can be specified using item IDs or item tags prefixed with #.
• Upgrade cards can drop from mobs killed by players. Higher Looting levels increase their drop chances.
• Generator settings are preserved when the block is broken and picked up.

Build your own automated production system and customize it to suit your needs!