Cloning Bug

Cloning Bug is a resource-generation mod built around a self-replicating anomalous parasite.

The parasite can multiply inside the player's inventory, spread into new stacks, and cause negative effects when left uncontrolled. Players can capture the organisms inside a containment bag, feed the colony, reproduce parasites under controlled conditions, and use them as biological material to duplicate items.

Main Features

• A self-replicating parasite item.
• Parasites spread through the player's inventory over time.
• Loose parasites can cause hunger and damage.
• Overflowing parasites can create new stacks or fall into the world.
• A containment bag capable of storing an internal parasite population.
• Persistent parasite and nutrient values stored inside each bag.
• Food can be converted into nutrients.
• Contained parasites reproduce when enough nutrients are available.
• Parasites can be extracted from the containment bag.
• A dynamic crafting recipe that duplicates an item using a parasite.
• Item data, enchantments, custom names, and other components are preserved during duplication.

How It Works

The basic gameplay cycle is:

Find or create a parasite
↓
Control its uncontrolled reproduction
↓
Store it inside a containment bag
↓
Feed the colony
↓
Produce additional parasites
↓
Use parasites to duplicate resources

The parasite is both a resource and a threat. Leaving it loose allows it to spread, while proper containment turns it into a biological resource-production system.

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.21.1
• NeoForge 21.1.x

Current Version

Version 0.1.0

This is the first public development release of Cloning Bug. The core parasite, containment, feeding, reproduction, and item-duplication systems are implemented.

Balancing, visual improvements, compatibility testing, and additional content may change in future versions.

Language

The current release is available in English.