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Ruins of the Past

Datapack which overhauls archeology, pottery, and adds runes!
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Description

PLEASE make sure you download both the resource pack and datapack! they are 2 seperate files


Explore Forgotten Structures

This datapack adds 3 mysterious structures scattered across your world:

  • Mayan Temple – Jungle pyramid with traps and loot
  • The Crypt – An underground tomb (new pottery sherds!)
  • Desert Dig Site – Archaeological site (discover ancient tablets!)

Craft & Discover New Blocks

Introduce new mechanics and utilities into your world with 5 functional blocks:

  • Pedestal – Display items (dyeable)
  • Runestone – Decorative Block
  • Research Workbench – Analyze ancient tablets to discover runes or Structure maps
  • Pottery Wheel – Craft brand new Pottery
  • Runic Altar – Imbue items with runes using XP

Advanced Pottery System

Create pots with form and function using dynamic upgrades and vibrant color:

  • 6 Base Pot Types: Thin, Small, Square, Large, Vase, and Slab
  • Dye system with 32 colors
  • Pots support sherds on all 4 sides
  • Bunch of brand new sherds to collect and decorate with
  • Pots crafted using bundles, reinforced bundles, Eye of Ender, TNT, etc.

Stack a dyed **Pedestal** on top of itself 4 times to unlock a cool advancement. </details>

Rune Crafting & Tablet Research

Research and Apply Runes:

  • Ancient Tablets can be researched to unlock runes or reveal maps to additional structures
  • Use the Runic Altar to apply runes to items (1 rune per item, permanent effect)
  • XP is consumed through the transcriber system (subject to changes)

The Transcriber is still being actively reworked and will receive updated mechanics in future versions.

Notes

  • This datapack is in active development. Expect changes to systems like XP storage or rune application.
  • Always back up your saves before updating versions.

anyways have fun

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