Changelog v1.0.0:

Initial Release!

Added Mega Shards & Mega Shard Blocks:

• Mega Shards are a new alternative way of obtaining Mega Stones without having to explore the entire world
• Combine 9 Mega Shards into a Mega Shard Block for easier storage (and decoration!)
• Blocks can be crafted back into nine Mega Shards whenever needed
• Shards, Blocks & Buds were made by Sanji1 so shoutout to him!

Added Mega Energy Deposits:

• Mega Energy Deposits can now be found underground throughout the Overworld
• Deposits contain 1–3 Mega Energy Cores, which slowly grow Mega Energy Buds, similar to budding Amethyst
• Breaking fully grown Clusters rewards Mega Shards, with Fortune increasing the amount you can obtain
• Silk Touch can be used to collect the Buds & Clusters themselves but not the Cores

Added the Mega Researcher Villager:

• New profession dedicated to researching Mega Energy & selling Mega Stones!
• Uses the new Mega Research Station as its workstation (check the next section for more info)
• Sells 2–3 randomly selected Mega Stones per profession level (Novice to Expert), Master-level offering one Tier 5 Mega Stone
• Mega Stones are divided into five tiers based on their competitive viability, with higher tiers costing more Shards (configurable)
• Currently includes all 87 Mega Stones in Mega Showdown - across all five tiers, with Tiers 1–4 containing roughly 20 stones each and Tier 5 only having Legendary/Mythical/Blank Mega Stones

Added the Mega Research Station:

• A new workstation used by the Mega Researcher Villager
• Can also be used to disassemble unwanted Mega Stones back into Mega Shards!
• The amount of Shards you receive depends on the Stone's tier
• You'll receive half of what the Mega Researcher would charge you for the Stone (configurable)
• Includes a custom model, GUI, sounds & particles

Added Research Labs to Villages (requires Lithostitched):

• With Lithostitched installed, Mega Researchers can have their own Research Labs in Villages
• These Structures were made by AIO so shoutout to him!

Added lots of Advancements:

• Added a dedicated advancement tab for this mod
• Advancements cover discovering Mega Energy, crafting, trading, collecting Mega Stones & disassembling
• Includes multiple tier-specific advancements and a few hidden challenges so you don't get bored by the "grind"!

Configurations & Support:

• Added a server-side config for adjusting Mega Stone prices and disassembly returns for all five tiers
• Mega Stone tiers are handled through item tags, allowing datapacks to add or rebalance Stones without modifying the mod itself
• Lost Lore v3.2+ will add support for its custom Mega Stones to be traded in the Mega Research Station & sold by the Mega Researcher