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https://github.com/vazkiimods/botaniaA Minecraft tech mod themed around natural magic. This documentation covers installation of the Garden of Glass skyblock mode, Gradle dependency configuration for Forge development, porting requirements for version 1.21 (including Java 21 and item components), and architectural details regarding the Xplat cross-platform module and Forge compatibility layer.
omake file contains character profiles for Miscellaneous, Generating, and Functional Flowers in Botania, inspired by the Touhou Project. These profiles include details such as gender, physical symbols, likes, and dislikes for various flowers.The Xplat (cross-platform) submodule contains all Botania code designed to be shared between different mod loaders, specifically Forge and Fabric. It is functionally equivalent to what other multi-loader projects might call a "Common" module, but specifically refers to cross-loader compatibility rather than client/server code sharing.
To handle cases where shared code must perform loader-specific actions, the project uses the XplatAbstractions interface. This interface is implemented by the respective Forge and Fabric submodules, allowing the Xplat code to call into loader-specific logic through these abstractions.
To reduce massive switch cases and improve type safety, several enum-based systems are being refactored into subclasses or record types:
| Feature | New Implementation Approach |
|---|---|
| Luminizer types | Subclasses |
| Grass types | Subclasses of SpreadingSnowyDirtBlock |
| Spark augment types | Identified by item type |
| Mana pool variants | Subclasses (diluted, default size, creative) |
| Natura pylon | Separate subclass |
| Horn/drum variants | Subclasses |
| Elementium armor | Merged into ElementiumArmorItem with constructor parameter for pixie spawn chance |
Exothermic and Exuberant Ear
Exoflame is a social butterfly and a trusted friend who actively plans social gatherings and provides thoughtful support to others. They are the sibling of the introverted Endoflame.
When building Forge or Fabric specific artifacts, the Xplat module's sources are substituted directly into the loader-specific project (e.g., Xplat/src contents are treated as if they were in Forge/src or Fabric/src).
For end-users (players and modders), the resulting JARs are indistinguishable from standard loader-specific mods. The code from Xplat included in these JARs is remapped to Intermediary/SRG just like any other part of the mod.
Jolly Collector
Hopperhock is a scavenger who lives by collecting and reselling items. They maintain a happy-go-lucky attitude despite a mysterious past and a tendency to be tricked out of their belongings.
Guided Carnation Adrift in the Sea of Life
Agricarnation was a high-achieving student who struggled with the lack of external validation in adulthood. They often struggle with motivation and spend time pondering the purpose of life through self-help literature.
The Forge module is the dedicated layer within Botania for Minecraft Forge compatibility. It encapsulates all Forge-specific logic, including:
Developers looking to understand how Botania interacts with the Forge ecosystem or how to implement Forge-specific extensions should focus on this module.
Archivist of Leaves and Lore
Labellia is an expert librarian who developed the 'Munchdewey Decimal System' to organize knowledge. They are a strong advocate for physical media and true ownership of content to combat the loss of digital access.
Handy and dexterous limbs
Rannuncarpus is a highly skilled professional pianist and electronics repair technician, though they can be surprisingly clumsy in their private life.