Ore-Vein-Generation

Overview

Ore Veins overhauls vanilla ore generation to encourage exploration and transportation. Instead of common small deposits, you'll find rare but massive veins that require establishing mining outposts and transport routes.

Features

• Massive Veins: Rare but enormous ore deposits
• Multiple Generation Types:
  • Potato - irregular blob-shaped veins (iron, copper, gold)
  • Ellipsoid - smooth oval-shaped deposits
  • Flat-layer - horizontal strata (diorite, andesite, granite)
  • Column - vertical kimberlite pipes with coal/diamonds
• Exploration Focus: Strong incentive to explore caves and mountains
• Transport Systems: Makes railways and roads meaningful
• JSON5 Configuration: Full control over generation rules

Gameplay Impact

• Early game: Harder to find initial resources, encourages exploration
• Mid/late game: Rewards systematic exploration and infrastructure planning
• Infrastructure: Creates need for transport networks between mining outposts

Configuration

• config/ore_veins.json5 - World generation settings
• config/ore_veins_client.json5 - Client-side options and performance tuning

Compatibility

• Works alongside vanilla ore generation
• Compatible with most biome mods
• Client config for performance optimization

Requirements

• Fabric API
• Fabric Language Kotlin
• Cloth Config API