ButcherCraft 0.6.5 – Transformation Serialization Foundation

New

• Added the Transformation Serialization Foundation.
• Established a stable external schema for transformation definitions.
• Introduced schema version support for future compatibility.
• Added a serialization/deserialization layer independent of Minecraft.

Improvements

• Expanded validation for serialized transformation data.
• Added comprehensive round-trip serialization tests.
• Preserved full compatibility with all existing Grinder transformations.
• Continued preparation for future data-driven processing.

Developer Notes

This release completes the core engine architecture that future gameplay systems will build upon. No gameplay changes were made, but the internal processing engine is now ready for datapack-based expansion.

Coming Soon

• Datapack transformation loading
• Bandsaw migration
• Multi-output transformations
• Complete processing chains