Description
This API allows modders to save chunks in a world, importing them into another one at requested locations.
Already planned and/or implemented features:
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Allow mods to save chunks, include in jar, then place it at specified coordinates in each new world (done)
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Allow mods to request a semi-random location for their chunk, for example: Within a 5 chunk radius of spawn, place one of this chunk
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Make chunks optionally blend with surrounding landscape including but not limited to biome adjustment, height adjustment, block changes and much more.
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Implement a structure saving system (ignore the chunk itself, find special features like buildings and/or chests, spawn it in another chunk)
In game commands:
/chunksave <filename>
or
/cs <filename>
The chunk will be stored as an NBT file in the saved chunks directory, location in your instance root (same folder as the config folder, etc)
As a modder, call the API method, giving it an input stream from the file in your project (assets is a good spot for them) as well as the chunk coords you want the chunk to be placed at. The same file can be used multiple times, though needs a new inputstream for each API call. In the future there will be a way for non-modders to import chunks. In all probability this will involve using filenames to request positions, as well as a folder to place them in.