Need a custom mod made for a reasonable price? Contact me!
Better Compass lets you set your compass wherever you want!
1.12.2/1.13.2 - requires FORGE
1.14 - requires FABRIC
Simply right click with a normal compass to set it's position. By default compass will face towards the world spawn as usual.
If you would prefer a new item rather than overwriting the vanilla compass, there's a config option to enable the "Homing Compass" item.
You can simply put your compass in a crafting bench to clear the link.
Configuration
showCustomLocationText - Default True - Should the "Custom Location" text appear on the compass tooltip?
showLocationInfoText - Default False - Should the compass' linked location show on the tooltip?
allowCompassInAllDimensions - Default False - Should the compass work in all dimensions? In vanilla, the compass only works in the overworld.
compassActivateType - Default RIGHT_CLICK - When should the compass activate?
RIGHT_CLICK - When right clicking a block
SNEAK - When sneaking and right clicking a block
REQUIRE_EMPTY - When right clicking a block with an unlinked compass
Use Homing Compass Instead - Default False - Should a separate item be created rather than overwriting the vanilla compass item.
For limitation and issues, check out the Q&A below.
If you find a bug or crash, please leave a detailed issue in the issue tracker on github
Q&A:
Does this work in the Nether/End/Other Dimensions?
Not by default, but there's a config option to turn this on.
Why doesn't it work in Item frames?
Vanilla doesn't either
Does this work client/server sided only?
No, the mod must be installed both on the client and server for it to work
Does this work with other mods that use/mess with the compass?
It should, let me know if it doesn't
Does this work with Texture/Resource/Data packs?
Yes!
Discord
Donations
Please update, Crashes on MC 1.14.3 Pre 2
(fabric-loader-0.4.8+build.155-1.14.3-pre2+build.3)
Where can I download Forge for version 1.13.2?
In reply to srbedrock:
Congrats on being the first Forge 1.13.2 mod!
In reply to wozat:
Probably the first 1.14 mod too.
lets say I died and lost the original compass that pointed to a spot I told him to point,
If I will craft a new compass, will it point to that direction the former one pointed?
This mod is exciting.Can I post this mod to a Chinese Minecraft forum-MCBBS(https://www.mcbbs.net)??
Can you add an ability to title your custom waypoint? Maybe do as 00ff00 suggests and make them dyeable?
An idea for the next update(s): Dyable compasses, to better differentiate them when you have multiple.
is there a way to set it to a living entity like a player or mob and if not would you consider implementing it
In reply to spanishscribble:
Add to the FAQ: Does it work in the nether/end?
On that note, Does it?
In reply to SHsuperCM:
I know its useless if you place your home in that point, but its not useful if you have other waypoint mod such as journey map. I want to give you an idea that can make this "unfunctional" item work better. Why if this compass search out things such as the end portal? Maybe by upgrading it in the workbench with an ender pearl or an ender eye? Keep working on this because its a great idea but as i said there are a lot of ways of having waypoints. So making the compass search a thing like that or even that search mob spawners to do the exp. farms would be way more awesome. Hope you read me. and hope it could probably get into account.
In reply to aslioncraft:
In reply <to Lemon:
Is it possible to add a tooltip on the compass that's set to indicate coordinates and the dimension it was set to?
In reply to TheInternetGuy:
In reply to Lemon:
Is there a way to "clear" the compass's position?