Make Clay Valuable Again - Rethinking Clay's Worth

Many modifications make clay collection too straightforward, diminishing the value of this crucial game resource. The "Make Clay Valuable Again" mod introduces a fundamentally new approach to game progression by complicating clay access and significantly altering balance during early gameplay stages.

What Changes in the Game?

The mod implements several key changes that will make you reconsider resource gathering strategies:

Clay blocks no longer yield resources when broken with regular tools. For efficient extraction, you'll need specialized clay tools - either a shovel or pickaxe.

The standard crafting method for obtaining stone tools has been eliminated. This classic resource acquisition technique becomes unavailable.

New Clay Acquisition Methods

Clay hunting becomes a true adventure. Regular skeletons gain the ability to summon wither skeletons upon their defeat. It's from these more dangerous adversaries that you can find precious clay balls with a 10% drop chance.

Defeating any skeleton comes at a high cost - your weapon instantly breaks after such combat, forcing thorough preparation for clay hunting expeditions.

Epic Clay Sources

For the boldest adventurers, the mod provides special rewards for boss victories - both the Ender Dragon and the Wither guarantee to drop one clay ball each upon defeat.

Revamped Progression System

Character development now follows an updated scenario:
1. Prepare numerous wooden tools, especially swords
2. Hunt skeletons and wither skeletons to collect clay spheres
3. Create your first set of clay tools
4. Gain access to stone and continue gameplay using standard progression

The result is a challenging yet engaging development chain where each stage requires strategic planning and careful preparation.