Devlog - Version 1.2.0

The Architectural Shift: Server-Authoritative Configuration

In this version, we've fundamentally changed how configuration works to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all players in multiplayer environments.

Server-Side Authority

Gameplay-affecting settings such as chest capacity, furnace speed, and tool requirements are now managed exclusively by the server.

• What this means: When a player joins a server, the server transmits its configuration to the client. The client then enforces these values, preventing desync and potential exploits where clients could "cheat" by modifying their local configs.

New Config Location

To align with server-side standards, the configuration has been moved:

• Old Location: config/better-furnaces-and-chests.cfg
• New Location: serverconfig/better-furnaces-and-chests-server.cfg

New Furnace Features

We've added deeper customization for automation and balancing:

1. Items Consumed: You can now configure how many items are consumed per smelting operation. High-tier furnaces can be set to "batch smelt" for improved efficiency.
2. Output Multiplier: A new multiplier for smelting results. This allows for "ore doubling" or other custom balancing at higher tiers.

Technical Details

• Implemented ModServerConfig to handle server-only loading logic.
• Created ConfigSyncPayload using a manual PacketCodec to bypass the PacketCodec.tuple() limit for large configuration sets.
• Integrated Fabric Networking S2C to sync configurations on player join.

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