🔧 Custom Ore Gen

Custom Ore Gen completely overhauls Minecraft's ore generation by introducing biome-based distribution and a new intermediate tier between iron and diamond: Diamond Shards.

🎯 Overview

A mod that:

Replaces vanilla ore generation with logical biome-based distribution
Adds a new intermediate equipment tier: Diamond Shards
Encourages exploration to gather specific resources
Automatically integrates with over 69 additional biomes from Biomes O' Plenty

🌍 Biome-Based Ore Generation System

Each biome category spawns specific ores based on temperature and terrain.

Category	Emoji	Ores
❄️ Cold Biomes	❄️	Lapis, Concentrated Diamond
🔥 Hot Biomes	🔥	Pure Gold, Redstone, Copper
⛰️ Mountain Biomes	⛰️	High Emerald
✨ Rare Biomes	✨	Lower Emerald
🌳 Temperate Biomes	🌳	Iron, Concentrated Coal
🔷 All Biomes	🔷	Deepslate Shard Diamond Ore

⚠️ Note: Deepslate Shard Diamond Ore is the only ore that spawns in ALL biomes, ensuring accessible early progression everywhere.

💎 Diamond Shard Tier — New Progression

A complete set of tools and armor that bridges the gap between iron and diamond.

⚙️ Available Equipment

Type	Components	Durability	Protection
Tools (Shovel, Pickaxe, Axe)	Diamond Shards	1060	—
Paxel (3-in-1 tool)	Diamond Shards	1000	—
Full Armor Set	Diamond Shards + Diamonds	1060	17

✅ The Paxel combines the functions of pickaxe, axe, and shovel into a single tool.

🧪 Shard → Diamond Conversion

1 Diamond = 9 Diamond Shards (3×3 crafting grid)

🛡️ Armor Recipes

Helmet: 5 Diamond Shards
Chestplate: 8 Diamond Shards + 1 Diamond
Leggings: 7 Diamond Shards + 1 Diamond
Boots: 4 Diamond Shards

🔍 Ore Biome Finder

A handy tool to instantly know which ores are available in your current biome.

🧭 Finder Recipe

Use Jei

🎮 Alternative Command:
If you don't want to craft it, use /ores (or /ore) to display the ore list for your current biome.

📦 Installation & Dependencies

⚠️ Mandatory Requirements

Minecraft: 1.20.1
Forge: 47.3.0 or higher
KubeJS: 1902.6.2-build.359 or higher (required for mod functionality)

🔄 Automatic Setup

On first launch, a KubeJS configuration script is automatically generated at: kubejs/startup_scripts/custom_ore_gen_remove_vanilla_ores.js

This configuration disables vanilla ores and ensures optimal experience with Custom Ore Gen.

🌐 Biomes O' Plenty Support

Optional but recommended
The mod automatically integrates ore generation for all 69 additional biomes from BOP.

🎮 Gameplay & Progression

Initial Stage
Explore your biome to find Deepslate Shard Diamond Ore (available everywhere).
Mine it to obtain Diamond Shards.
First Equipment
Craft Diamond Shard tools for better efficiency or the versatile Paxel (1000 durability).
Targeted Exploration
Travel to different biomes to gather specific resources:
- Cold Biomes: Lapis and Concentrated Diamonds
- Hot Biomes: Pure Gold and Redstone
- Rare/Mountain Biomes: High quality Emeralds
Final Progression
Combine 9 Diamond Shards to create a regular Diamond and access vanilla diamond equipment.

📊 Armor Statistics Comparison

Material	Protection	Durability
Iron	15	535
Diamond Shard	17	1060
Diamond	20	2048

⚙️ Repair your equipment with Diamond Shards on an anvil.

🌟 Key Features

🗺️ Encourages Exploration: Each biome offers unique resources
⚔️ Balanced Progression: Diamond Shard tier bridges the iron-diamond gap
🔄 Automatic Setup: No manual configuration needed
🌍 Modpack Friendly: Full Biomes O' Plenty integration
🎨 Dedicated Creative Tab: All mod items in "Custom Ore Gen" tab
🛠️ Versatile Tools: Paxel saves inventory space
📊 Detailed Information: Command and tool to check biome-specific ores

📝 Important Notes

Surface Shard Diamond Ore has been disabled. Only look for the Deepslate version.
The KubeJS script is only created if it doesn't already exist.
All Diamond Shard equipment can be repaired with Diamond Shards.

🎯 Why Choose Custom Ore Gen?

Because it brings logic to exploration, smoother progression, and automatic integration with many modded biomes, all without tedious configuration.

Happy mining! 🌍⛏️✨