GeoCascade

GeoCascade is a lightweight Forge 1.20.1 mod that allows players to break connected ore blocks while sneaking.

This mod is designed with server safety and performance in mind. It processes block breaking in a tick-based queue system to prevent lag spikes, making it safe for multiplayer environments.

Features

• Sneak + break activation
• Only affects blocks tagged with forge:ores
• Supports vanilla and most modded ores automatically
• Configurable allow list and deny list
• Tick-based processing to prevent server lag
• 6-directional or 26-directional adjacency modes
• Fully respects tool durability
• Compatible with Fortune, Silk Touch, and Unbreaking
• Experience drops correctly per block
• Server-side only logic
• Re-entrancy protection to prevent infinite loops

Performance & Safety

GeoCascade is designed to:

• Avoid instant mass block updates
• Prevent recursion crashes
• Stop automatically when the tool breaks
• Respect server TPS stability

Compatibility

• Minecraft 1.20.1
• Forge
• Works with most modded ores via forge:ores tag

GeoCascade focuses on stability, configurability, and clean implementation.