Strange Matter

Work in Progress: Strange Matter is actively under development. While fully playable with a complete research system and 6 anomaly types, new features and content are regularly being added.

Overview

Strange Matter introduces reality-bending anomalies into your Minecraft world. These mysterious phenomena spawn naturally and each has unique physics-defying effects that challenge normal gameplay. Discover, research, and harness these anomalies through a comprehensive research system to unlock advanced technologies.

Getting Started

Welcome to Strange Matter, a mod about studying, harnessing, and experimenting with reality-warping anomalies.

Your journey begins with three essential tools of anomaly research:

Field Scanner

The Field Scanner is your primary exploration tool. Use it to scan anomalies found throughout the world to gather Research Points. Each anomaly type yields unique data, so explore carefully—and be mindful of their effects.

Research Tablet

Once you’ve gathered Research Points, open your Research Tablet to spend them on Research Notes. These notes represent your growing understanding of anomalous phenomena and unlock new discoveries and crafting opportunities.

Research Machine

Place your Research Notes into the Research Machine to finalize your studies and unlock new technologies. This process allows you to craft advanced anomaly-related devices, machinery, and containment tools.

Tip: Each anomaly type leads to a unique branch of research. Experiment, observe, and document your findings—the universe is stranger than it seems.

Features

Anomaly System

Six types of anomalies currently spawn in the world:

Gravity Anomalies - Create levitation fields and modified gravity effects
Temporal Anomalies - Accelerate crop growth and transform mobs over time
Spatial Anomalies - Enable teleportation through warp gates
Energy Anomalies - Generate electrical effects and interact with lightning rods
Shadow Anomalies - Absorb light and increase mob spawning rates
Cognitive Anomalies - Affect player perception and confuse nearby mobs

Research System

Research Machine with 6 interactive minigames
Research nodes covering anomaly detection, containment, and advanced technology
Research-locked recipes requiring knowledge to craft
Portable Research Tablet for accessing research anywhere

Tools & Equipment

Field Scanner - Detect and analyze anomalies
Anomaly Resonator - Compass pointing to nearby anomalies
Echo Vacuum - Extract anomalies from the world
Warp Gun - Create personal teleportation networks
Containment Capsules - Store captured anomalies
Echoform Injector - Transform into scanned mobs
Levitation Pad - High tech elevator
Hoverboard - Speed across the land with your hoverboard

Advanced Crafting

Reality Forge - Special crafting station requiring anomaly shards
Recipe system locked behind research progression

Commands

Anomaly Commands:

/anomaly spawn [type] [pos] - Spawn an anomaly
/anomaly locate [type] - Find nearest anomaly of specified type
/anomaly list - List all available anomaly types

Research Commands:

/research check [target] - Check research progress
/research unlock [research_id] [target] - Unlock specific research
/research unlock_all [target] - Unlock all research

Future Updates

Strange Matter is actively developed with additional anomalies, advanced gadgets, and new content planned for upcoming releases. The mod is designed to expand with new anomaly types and technologies based on community feedback and development progress.

Support

Report bugs or suggest features through the Issues tab. Screenshots and feedback are welcome to help improve the mod.