Gravity Mod (In Development)

Gravity Mod

Minecraft 1.20.1 · Forge · Beta

Gravity Mod makes solid blocks build stress based on how well they’re supported. Wide spans, thin pillars, and open ceilings get weaker over time. When stress is high enough, blocks fall — alone or in a chain.

The mod used to be called Structural Collapse. The id is now gravity_mod. Old items and configs should convert over on their own.

What it does

• Support distance and quality affect how fast stress builds
• Different materials have different support ranges
• Weak foundations reduce support strength
• Exposure, weather, and earthquakes add stress
• Stressed blocks can push stress into nearby blocks
• High stress can cause falls that spread

Material balance and an optional heavier support calculation are still being adjusted.

Stability Scanner

Color overlay for nearby structure.

• Stress, live stress, and support views
• Adjustable radius and height
• Scans can be pinned
• Craftable

Additional visual effects for scans are planned.

Stress Profile Inspector

Numbers for individual blocks or areas.

• Mode A — single block stats
• Mode B — select two corners for a map and area stats
• Craftable

Earthquakes

Add stress to the existing system.

• Configurable frequency, length, and strength
• Strength affects sound and screen shake

Further earthquake presentation and effects are still being worked on.

Sound

• Stone collapses have crack and impact sounds
• Larger collapses are louder; surface ones are quieter
• Earthquake rumbles vary by strength

Sounds for dirt, gravel, wood, and other non-stone materials are not in yet.

Config

• Gameplay and performance presets (Potato through Ultra)
• Dependent options hide when their parent is off
• Commands to switch presets and simulate stress

More options for the tools are still being added.

Multiplayer

Stress and collapses run on the server. Tools sync over the network. Settings come from the server config.

Updating from Structural Collapse

Replace the old jar. Don’t run both at once. Scanner and inspector items, and config, should convert if the new files aren’t already present.

Planned for full release

Further material balance, more sounds, more settings in config, better support for other mods, and visual polish.

Nothing in the mod is set in stone and is subject to change.

Requirements

Minecraft 1.20.1 and Forge.

This is a beta. Systems are playable but balance and edge cases may change. Back up worlds if you care about them.