Introduction to the "Floating Excavation" Mod

The "Floating Excavation" mod is a lightweight and highly efficient game - experience optimization mod developed by DY_XiaoJiaZi. With a version number of 1.0.0, it is designed for the Minecraft Java Edition on the Forge platform. It was released in 2024, and the open - source address is yet to be released.

Core Concept

This mod focuses on solving the problem of inconsistent mining speeds in different environments and enhancing game smoothness.

Detailed Function Explanation

1. Core Functions
   • Remove two types of mining speed penalties in the original Minecraft. The underwater mining penalty is removed. When a player is completely submerged in water (with the head in the water), such as in scenarios like underwater cave exploration, they will no longer suffer a 5 - fold mining speed penalty. The mid - air mining penalty is removed. When a player is not standing on solid ground, such as in the case of building in the air, the mining speed is not restricted.
2. Intelligent Judgment System
   • The mod can make intelligent judgments. It removes the mining penalties when a player is completely submerged underwater, suspended in water, suspended in the air, or mining in other fluids (such as lava). When a player is standing on the water surface without being submerged, standing at the bottom of the water without being completely submerged, or mining on normal ground, the original situation is maintained.

Technical Features

1. It requires zero configuration and takes effect immediately after installation.
2. It has strong compatibility. It does not modify the original core mechanisms and is compatible with most mods.
3. It is performance - friendly. It is implemented in a lightweight manner and hardly increases system overhead.
4. It has client/server synchronization to ensure a consistent multiplayer gaming experience.

Applicable Versions

1. Officially Supported Version
   • Specifically developed for Minecraft 1.20.1, with Forge version 47.4.0 +. It has been fully tested and is highly recommended.
2. Theoretically Compatible Versions
   • Based on the code architecture, it is potentially compatible with the 1.20.x series (Forge 47.x.x - 51.x.x, some build configuration adjustments may be required); the 1.19.x series (Forge 41.x.x - 47.x.x, untested, as the API may have changed); the 1.18.x series (Forge 40.x.x - 41.x.x, untested, as the API may have changed). The mod contains a multi - version build system that can be quickly adapted to different versions.

Installation Guide

Installation Steps for Players

1. Prerequisites
   • Minecraft Java Edition, Forge 1.20.1 - 47.4.0 or a higher version, and Java 17 or a higher version are required.
2. Installation Process
   • Download the mod JAR file "floatingexcavation - 1.0.0 - 1.20.1.jar".
   • Open the Minecraft game directory, enter the "mods" folder (create it if it doesn't exist), and place the mod file into this folder. Then start the game.
3. Verify Installation
   • After starting the game, find "Floating Excavation" in the mod list. Enter the game and test whether the underwater mining speed is normal.