WorldGenOverlayLib
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A library mod for Hytale that provides shared worldgen overlay functionality, allowing multiple mods to coexist and merge their ore generation without conflicts.
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A library mod for Hytale that allows multiple mods to add custom ores to world generation without conflicts. No Java code required - add ores using only JSON files!
Quick Start
For Resource Pack Creators
- Create
Server/WorldGenOverlays/overlays.jsonin your resource pack:
{
"Overlays": [
{
"Name": "My Ores Overlay",
"Generator": "Default",
"Ores": ["Coal", "Diamond"],
"Zones": ["Zone0", "Zone1", "Zone2", "Zone3", "Zone4"]
}
]
}Create your ore files in
Server/World/Default/Ores/ZoneX/:OreName.json- Defines ore structureOreNamePlacement.json- Defines placement settings
Add dependency to your
manifest.json:
{
"Dependencies": {
"Hexvane:WorldGenOverlayLib": "1.0.0",
"Hytale:WorldGen": "*"
}
}That's it! The library automatically discovers and registers your ores.
Features
- No Java Required - Completely JSON-based
- Multiple Ores - Define multiple ores in one config
- Auto-Discovery - Automatically finds and registers overlays
- Mod Compatibility - Multiple ore mods can coexist
- Automatic Merging - Handles
Caves.jsonmerging automatically
Example
See CoalMod for a complete working example - it adds coal ore using only JSON files!
Documentation
- Full Documentation - Complete guide with examples
- Quick Start Guide - Step-by-step tutorial
- GitHub Repository - Source code and issues
For Mod Developers
If you're writing a Java mod, you can also register overlays programmatically. See the GitHub repository for API documentation.
Requirements
- Hytale server with WorldGen support
- Java 25
Need help? Check the GitHub repository for documentation, examples, and support.
The WorldGenOverlayLib Team
