Wabi-Sabi Structures (Forge)
Updates
August 7, 2023 - The major version Wabi-Sabi Structures 1.2.0 / 2.0.0 has been released! This is the final update for 1.19 and the first for 1.20, bringing over a dozen new structures, balance changes, and improvements in both versions. New agricultural plots, camps and forts, steamboats stuck in mud, museums, floating spirals in the End, and even traces of ancient settlements in the Deep Dark have appeared.
In version 1.20, additional structures have been added, such as the Bamboo Firework Site, and many old buildings have been enriched with new content. Especially important is that you can now find suspicious blocks for archaeological excavations in them! Clear the rubble at the Concrete Mill Ruins, carefully extract the contents of Monster Eggs, find rare loot in the gravel around the Basalt Castle in the Nether, and much more.
About the Mod
The Wabi-Sabi Structures mod adds numerous new buildings that generate throughout the Minecraft world. All of them are created in the spirit of the Japanese philosophy of "Wabi-Sabi" - embracing imperfection while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Our structures organically complement standard Minecraft generation, adding various interesting details. Expect to encounter everything: from natural agricultural plots to cozy cabins, dilapidated stables, dangerous towers, ominous monoliths, underground eggs of mysterious creatures, and much more. Our goal is to provide new excitement from exploring uncharted territories, enriching the diversity of every world, biome, and dimension.
Additionally, many of our buildings use vanilla Minecraft mechanics to introduce players to these possibilities or solve problems in the base game. For example, a tower in the forest demonstrates how to light and extinguish campfires, factory ruins in the Nether contain a basalt generator, and a chorus garden in the End offers various musical instruments from note blocks. Loot in some structures may include items unavailable otherwise in survival, but without disrupting game balance.
Features
Currently, Wabi-Sabi Structures includes 58 new structures:
- 51 structures in the Overworld
- 6 structures in the Nether
- 1 structure in the End
- Variants, various loot, and block randomization for many structures, increasing generation diversity
Gallery
We have many plans for adding new structures and themed updates in the future, including using jigsaws to create even larger and more impressive structures.
Installation
This version of Wabi-Sabi Structures requires Forge Mod Loader.
- Download and install a version of Forge compatible with the mod version you're using.
- Locate the .minecraft folder. If there's a "mods" folder inside, open it; otherwise, create it and open it.
- Download Wabi-Sabi Structures and place the .jar file in the mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft with the created Forge installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the next update coming out???
A: We work at our own pace, so updates come out when we're ready! We don't give exact release dates until we're sure the update will be released on a specific day.
Q: Will you port to version X.Y.Z??
A: We'll try to port to new Minecraft versions compatible with Forge. However, our schedules may not align with Forge releases, so be patient. We will not be backporting to older versions.
Q: Are modded biomes supported?
A: Starting with update 1.1.1, Wabi-Sabi Structures supports the following biome mods:
The mod will work alongside other mods that add new biomes, but our new structures won't currently spawn in modded biomes. We plan to add full support for more popular biome mods in the future.
Q: Is the mod required on the client to join a server with it?
A: No! The mod can be installed on the server side, and players can connect to the server without needing to install the mod themselves. You can even join other servers with the mod installed without problems.
Q: Where can I report a bug?
A: You can report bugs in the issues tracker on our GitHub.
Q: I have a super awesome structure idea! Where can I put my suggestion?
A: We love suggestions! Note that we don't accept all suggestions and may creatively rework your idea if we take it, but it's a huge help for inspiration!
Q: Can I put this in my modpack?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I make a video with this mod?
A: Absolutely, whether it's a mod review, let's play, etc., you can do it. Let us know when you've uploaded your video.
Credits
Wpgradford: Project lead, builder, datapack creator
Shadow_of_wights (AKA Wight of Shadows): Builder, datapack creator / mod compiler, title card artist
Wilva: Builder, logo artist
Nate Pinkston: Music composer and assistant in trailer recording/editing
Special thanks to mathgeniuszach for help with the Fabric mod
