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โจ Bannerstone
"A waypoint companion mod that lets you craft, customize, and track your own lodestone beacon waypoints."
Bannerstone introduces a brand-new waypoint tracking system to Minecraft. Craft ethereal Bannerstone blocks, color-code them with vibrant banners, and watch as they register directly on your locator bar and vanilla mapsโhelping you navigate your world in style!
๐ฏ What does this mod do?
Ever wanted a waypoint marker that integrates perfectly with vanilla maps? One that shows on your compass bar, lets you customize its name in an anvil, and fits the aesthetic of your base? Bannerstone makes it happen.
Craft. Place. Track.
โจ Key Features
| Icon | Feature Description |
|---|---|
| ๐ | Customizable Waypoints: Mark key locations with decorative block markers |
| ๐จ | 16 Color Variations: Fully integrated with all vanilla banner colors |
| ๐บ๏ธ | Vanilla Map Integration: Displays live markers with custom name labels |
| ๐งญ | Locator Bar HUD: Seamless compass HUD integration tracking up to 1024 blocks |
| ๐๏ธ | Smart Placement: Adaptive dual-mode placement (standing or wall-hanging) |
| โ๏ธ | Anvil Compatible: Rename waypoints before placing for personalized map tags |
| ๐งฑ | True Lodestone Physics: Accurate hardness, sounds, and pickaxe mining requirements |
๐ป Meet the Bannerstones
Place standing Bannerstones on the ground or hang them elegantly from walls. The custom renderer displays a beautiful colored banner matching your exact design.
๐ Mechanics & Details
โ๏ธ Crafting Recipe
The recipe requires a Lodestone at the center, a Banner of your choice on top, and Glowstone Dust framing the sides:
๐บ๏ธ Custom Map Markers & Anvil Names
Register your waypoints directly on your vanilla maps with custom descriptions:
- Map Registration: Right-click a placed Bannerstone with a vanilla
Mapto draw a marker. - Color Matching: Map icons automatically match the hex color of the banner used.
- Custom Naming: Rename your Bannerstone in an
Anvilbefore placing it; your custom name will display right next to the map marker! - Easy Toggle: Right-click again with a map to seamlessly toggle the marker on or off.
๐งญ Locator Bar & HUD Integration
Every placed Bannerstone automatically spawns a waypoint beacon:
- Long-Range Tracking: Shows on your screen Locator Bar HUD up to 1024 blocks away.
- Visual Clarity: Emits a colored waypoint marker matching the banner's color.
- Smart Validation: Requires 2 blocks of clear vertical space above to place in standing mode.
๐ฎ Compatibility
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.11 |
| Mod Loader | Fabric |
| Dependencies | RequiresFabric API |
๐ฅ Installation
- Download and install Fabric Loader.
- Download and install Fabric API.
- Download the latest release of Bannerstone.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your Minecraftmodsfolder. - Launch the game and enjoy!
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I craft a Bannerstone?
A: Arrange 7 Glowstone Dust, 1 Banner of your choice, and 1 Lodestone in a crafting table.
Q: How do I show waypoints on my Map?
A: Right-click the placed Bannerstone with a vanilla Map. Right-click it again to remove the marker.
Q: How do I name my waypoints?
A: Rename the Bannerstone item in an Anvil before placing it down. The custom name will automatically appear on maps.
Q: Can I track a Bannerstone without a Map?
A: Yes! It registers automatically on your screen locator/compass bar up to 1024 blocks away.
Q: Does it work on multiplayer servers?
A: Yes, it is fully server-compatible and synchronizes seamlessly across all clients.
Q: Is it compatible with other mods?
A: Yes! It uses custom registry entries and standard Fabric APIs, ensuring maximum compatibility.
"Even the longest journey begins with a single waypoint."
Developer: Shamy]ยฎ Creative Studio
License: CC0-1.0
Version: 0.1