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
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Control its uncontrolled reproduction
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Store it inside a containment bag
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Feed the colony
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Produce additional parasites
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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.