oma’s metalworks

🛠️ Metalworks

Metalworks is a technical expansion for Minecraft Fabric that bridges the gap between basic vanilla survival and advanced metallurgy. This mod introduces a tiered progression system focused on specialized metals, unique alloys, and realistic environmental hazards.

✨ Core Features

🏗️ Advanced Metallurgy
Unlock the potential of new materials found deep within the earth. Metalworks introduces a logical progression path for refining raw ores into high-grade industrial materials.

• Steel Alloys: Master the art of carbon-strengthening to create Steel. It provides a significant upgrade over Iron, offering superior durability and efficiency.
• Heavy Lead: Utilize Lead for specialized applications. While heavy and durable, this metal requires careful handling due to its toxic nature.
• Bronze Crafting: Combine metals to create Bronze, a versatile material for tools and defense.

⚔️ Specialized Equipment
Expand your arsenal with full sets of tools and protective gear.

• Steel Tier: A reliable middle-ground between Iron and Diamond. Perfect for players who need rugged, long-lasting equipment.
• Lead Tier: Heavy-duty equipment with unique physical properties.
• Bronze Shield: A custom-engineered defense tool with its own sound effects and balancing.
• Custom Tools: Includes Pickaxes, Axes, Swords, Shovels, and Hoes.

🛡️ Protective Armor Sets
Forge complete suits of armor from the mod’s signature metals.

• Steel Armor: High-protection plating that keeps you safe in the most dangerous environments.
• Lead Armor: Dense, protective layering designed for specialized defense.

🧪 Unique Gameplay Mechanics

• Toxicity System: Beware! Handling certain raw materials like Lead can have adverse effects on your health.
• Vanilla+ Integration: Every item and block is designed to feel like it belongs in the base game.
• Custom Shield Durability: I spent over 3 hours trying to implement the shield’s durability logic using official Mojang mappings, but couldn’t get it to work properly. As a result, I’ve implemented a custom workaround to ensure the shield breaks as intended. It might look a bit “janky”, but it works! Sorry for any extra trouble during the review.

🌐 Supported Languages

• 🇺🇦 Ukrainian (Native)
• 🇺🇸 English (Full support)
• 🇵🇱 Polish (Added in v1.1.0)

If you want to help with translations, feel free to contact me!

📥 Installation & Requirements

1. Install the Fabric Loader.
2. Download and install Fabric API and Cloth Config API (Required).
3. Drop the Metalworks jar into your mods folder and start forging!

For bug reports, please join our Discord.