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{{ModuleInfobox|name=Orbis|icon=custom_terrain_base.png|creator=Sparks|updater=Misode|complementary=[[Orbis/Cooler Caves|Cooler Caves]], [[Orbis/Dangerous Dungeons|Dangerous Dungeons]], [[Orbis/Tower Structures|Tower Structures]]|type=Base|versions=1.13}}
{{ModuleInfobox|name=Orbis|creator=Sparks|updater=Misode|complementary=[[Orbis/Cooler Caves|Cooler Caves]], [[Orbis/Dangerous Dungeons|Dangerous Dungeons]], [[Orbis/Tower Structures|Tower Structures]]|type=Base|versions=1.8, 1.13+}}


This module is the base of the custom terrain system. It allows for modification of the world as chunks generate.
This module is the base of the custom terrain system. It allows for modification of the world as chunks generate.


== Details ==
== Features ==
This base module is responsible for scanning the chunks in the world, processing the chunk if needed and marking the chunk as scanned when it is done.
This base module is responsible for scanning the chunks in the world, processing the chunk if needed and marking the chunk as scanned when it is done.
=== Seed Random ===
With this module, each seed will produce the same terrain changes and additions. All "random" calculations are based on the world's seed. These "random" elements are referred to as ''seed random''.
=== Technical Details ===
The module uses a chunk finding system, and searches outwards from that point in the 4 cardinal directions, analyzing chunks as it goes. The system will eventually idle, once all loaded chunks have been checked, and will start scanning again once a player begins to travel. This makes traveling more laggy than normal. Traveling to a new area by teleporting, starting a new world, or by going through a portal will likely cause a lag spike too, as the system suddenly starts checking hundreds of chunks. Due to the slow world generation of 1.13 the module will scan chunks rather slowly to reduce severe server performance drops.


== Expansion Packs ==
== Expansion Packs ==
Orbis doesn't make many changes to the world by itself. Expansion packs for this module add custom structures and biome-specific terrain to the game.
Orbis doesn't make many changes to the world terrain by itself. Expansion packs for this module add custom structures and biome-specific terrain to the game.


=== Terrain Changes ===
=== Terrain Changes ===
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* [[Orbis/Dangerous Dungeons|Dangerous Dungeons]]
* [[Orbis/Dangerous Dungeons|Dangerous Dungeons]]
* [[Orbis/Tower Structures|Tower Structures]]
* [[Orbis/Tower Structures|Tower Structures]]
=== Technical Summary ===
The module uses a chunk finding system, and searches outwards from that point in the 4 cardinal directions, analyzing chunks as it goes. The system will eventually idle, once all loaded chunks have been checked, and will start scanning again once a player begins to travel. This makes traveling more laggy than normal. Traveling to a new area by teleporting, starting a new world, or by going through a portal will likely cause a lag spike too, as the system suddenly starts checking hundreds of chunks. Due to the slow world generation of 1.13 the module will scan chunks rather slowly to reduce severe server performance drops.
=== Seed Random ===
With this module, each seed will produce the same terrain changes and additions. All "random" calculations are based on the world's seed. These "random" elements are referred to as ''seed random''.


== Learn More and Download ==
== Learn More and Download ==
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|Released Custom Terrain Base
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| rowspan="2" | 1.13
| rowspan="3" | 1.13
| rowspan="2" | 04 Apr 2019
| rowspan="3" | 04 Apr 2019
|Updated to 1.13
|Renamed to Orbis
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|Chunk scanning no longer uses the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRg8ut2Ja_k&frags=pl%2Cwn concept by Wubbi] to find chunk corners near a player
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|Renamed to Orbis
|Loot tables are used to generate chest loot, rendering the [[Orbis/Structure Population|Structure Population]] module obsolete.
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== Previous Versions ==
=== MC 1.8 Version ===
The MC 1.8 Versions used a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRg8ut2Ja_k&frags=pl%2Cwn concept by Wubbi] to find chunk corners near a player. It used no structures or loot tables and instead used a complex system of command blocks to populate the spawners with a seed random mob type and chest with seed random loot.
[[File:Mechanist Orbis.jpg|thumb|High-Quality preview of Orbis made by Mechanist]]


{{Modules List/Orbis}}
[[Category:All Modules]]
[[Category:All Modules]]
[[Category:Base Modules]]
[[Category:Base Modules]]

Latest revision as of 18:33, 12 July 2021

Orbis

Module TypeBase
Created bySparks
Last Updated byMisode
Complementary ModulesCooler Caves, Dangerous Dungeons, Tower Structures
Compatible MC Versions1.8, 1.13+

This module is the base of the custom terrain system. It allows for modification of the world as chunks generate.

Features

This base module is responsible for scanning the chunks in the world, processing the chunk if needed and marking the chunk as scanned when it is done.

Seed Random

With this module, each seed will produce the same terrain changes and additions. All "random" calculations are based on the world's seed. These "random" elements are referred to as seed random.

Technical Details

The module uses a chunk finding system, and searches outwards from that point in the 4 cardinal directions, analyzing chunks as it goes. The system will eventually idle, once all loaded chunks have been checked, and will start scanning again once a player begins to travel. This makes traveling more laggy than normal. Traveling to a new area by teleporting, starting a new world, or by going through a portal will likely cause a lag spike too, as the system suddenly starts checking hundreds of chunks. Due to the slow world generation of 1.13 the module will scan chunks rather slowly to reduce severe server performance drops.

Expansion Packs

Orbis doesn't make many changes to the world terrain by itself. Expansion packs for this module add custom structures and biome-specific terrain to the game.

Terrain Changes

Terrain Change expansion packs modify the terrain of specific biomes.

Custom Structures

Custom Structure expansion packs add custom structures to the world.

Learn More and Download

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History

Version Date Change
1.8 13 Jun 2015 Released Custom Terrain Base
1.13 04 Apr 2019 Renamed to Orbis
Chunk scanning no longer uses the concept by Wubbi to find chunk corners near a player
Loot tables are used to generate chest loot, rendering the Structure Population module obsolete.