Via Romana 2.1.0 [Neo/Forge & Fabric] Changelog:

Changes:

• Via Romana now has native builds for Forge and NeoForge which avoids any issues people were having with Sinytra Connector - #58
• Via Romana is no longer using Surveyor Map Framework for map info, we have our own ground-up system which both adds functionality and fixes crashes - #76 #70 #60 #59
  • Instead of Surveyor always scanning all chunks, chunks are now scanned during the charting process resulting in significantly lower storage utilization and performance impacts during normal use
  • Via Romana is still compatible on Fabric with Surveyor-based mods like Hoofprint and Antique Atlas for destination additions on maps
• We now use Moonlight for dynamic tag generation (instead of BRRP), Data Anchor for saving, and Common Network for networking
  • This means existing path networks aren't directly transferable to this update, but can be migrated using /viaromana convert legacyPaths (all networks will be saved to the overworld).
  • Deleting your existing via_romana.json config file is strongly recommended.

Additions:

• Added an estimated biome background layer which makes larger maps look much more complete
  • Added a config for defining custom config colours, useful for both overriding defaults or adding modded biomes (please submit a Github issue if a biome is missing that should be included)
• Added a fallback to biome data when a map is large enough for the added resolution of full chunk data to be diminishing, resulting in a significant speed boost for large map generation

Fixes/Improvements:

• Resolved traveler's Fatigue not applying as expected
• Resolved padding issues with the map screen
• Resolved nodes not saving globally instead of to a specific dimension
• Resolved status messages not correctly reflecting charting radius
• Resolved tutorial not correctly reflecting charting radius
• Resolved invalid block indicator not correctly reflecting charting radius
• Resolved nodes not being placed on the liquid blocks when added to valid path tag list
• Resolved nodes not scanning upwards for ideal placement
• Improved map background tile blending
• Improved node vignette when walking through charting nodes
• Improved underground detection for map screen path spline
• Improved default tag/block inclusions in via_romana:path_block
• Saving config via GUI automatically updates caches (1.21.1 exclusive)
• Tweaked default config values

Additions:

• Added Block Substring Blacklist to config, adding strings here can avoid crashes with mods that have conflicts with Via Romana's block tag creation system, if adding an entry fixes a crash on your end please report it so I can add it for future updates.
• Added Node Clearance that is used to indicate tunnels on Teleport Map Screen

Fixes:

• Added hat layer to player head indicator on Teleport Map Screen: Issue Link
• Improved charting on slopes to not attached to an existing node if it's below 1 block from the players Y level, this allows for charting up tight stairways: Issue Link
• Fixed conflict with Diagonal Blocks mods (eg. Diagonal Walls, Diagonal Fences, Diagonal Windows): #57
• Fixed Surveyor Map Framework crash: #59

The mod has been rewritten to use a new system for charting, linking, and teleporting.

Charting

Charting is now done using the Charting Map item. It has a built in tutorial, infrastructure block indicator, the ability to start, stop, and cancel charting, as well as node action buttons. Charting a path now places a set of nodes along your route which are visible to the player, these nodes will form a path upon finishing charting.

Linking

Linking is now handled from the sign edit GUI, you simply right-click on an existing sign and press Add To Path if the sign is within range from a node. Pressing this opens the Sign Link screen which allows for destination customization before confirming the link.

Teleporting

Teleporting is now handled using the Teleport Screen. It is accessible by left-clicking a linked sign. Opening the screen will display a map of the path that sign is connected to, along with every other sign destination on that path. Clicking on a destination will teleport you to it.

Bug Fixes

• Prevented removing Travellers Fatigue by drinking milk - Issue #30
• Fixed charting being allowed despite being too far from previous node - Discord Link

Bug Fixes

• Improved teleportation
  • Player stays riding mount post-teleport
  • Footstep sounds now pull from block data
  • Prevented a fall damage bug from occurring
• Prevented Patchouli recipe errors on Forge
• Removed debug overlay screen & gamerule as it caused nothing but problems

Potential Fixes

These issues were not specifically targeted, but seem to have been resolved inadvertently during the refactoring:

• Unable to re-create Spartan Shield incompatibility
  • Unable to recreate likely the same/similar issue mentioned in Discord
  • Unable to recreate likely the same/similar issue mentioned in Issue #40

• Added planks & crafted mud blocks to via_romana:path_block

Note:

The Forge and Fabric builds now have full pairity, going forwards both builds will update together. This may break your KubeJS scripts as the tags have changed.

Changes:

1.3.0

• Patchouli now an optional dependency
• Added accepted sign item tag via_romana:warp_sign
• Added gamerule viaRomanaDebug for additional info

1.3.1

• Non-player characters changing dimensions no longer crashes the game - Issues #32 & #33
• Fixed previous offhand actions preventing warping - Issue #31 (repeat of #14)
• Sign cooldown only slows warp / chart actions, breaking signs isn't impacted - Issues #22 & #29
• Fixed dimension list in config not having an effect in-game - Issue #28
• Removed forgotten unnecessary logging - Issue #27
• Fixed particles not appearing upon teleporting - Issue #25
• Fixed toasts not working as intended in multiplayer / LAN - Issue #26
• Fixed toasts reappearing when they should only appear once per world
• Fixed toast logic running before block was placed server-side in some cases
• Fixed bug where fading to black shows an opaque screen
  • Fade screen is also now a linear function instead of steps from 1 - 10 of transparency

1.3.2

• Allows non-linked signs to be broken while charting - Issue #34
• Prevents player from breaking starting sign while charting
• Removed redundant textures reducing file size

• Allows non-linked signs to be broken while charting - Issue #34
• Prevents player from breaking starting sign while charting
• Removed redundant textures reducing file size