OpenBlocks Reopened

OpenBlocks Reopened is a fork of the popular OpenBlocks mod created by the OpenMods team. This project continues the development of the original content, fixing long-standing bugs, adding quality of life improvements and new functional capabilities.

Requires OpenModsLib installation.

Main Improvements and Fixes

• Graves now store player experience (thanks to Pocketkid2)
• Improved hang glider system: flight condition checks and altitude decrease only during rain
• Added setting to ignore elevator colors for greater variety
• Fixed damage calculations for the "Last Stand" enchantment
• Crouching on XP drains accelerates absorption process
• Sprinklers produce sounds and moisturize farmland
• Enhanced entity checks for magnet and golden egg

What is OpenBlocks?

OpenBlocks is an extensive collection of blocks and items that significantly expands the possibilities of both vanilla and modded Minecraft. The mod doesn't follow a specific theme, offering various useful tools for players.

Main Functionality

Unique Constructions

• Jaded Ladder — combined ladder-hatch
• Guide blocks for construction assistance
• Colored elevators for quick movement between floors (requires experience)
• Light boxes for displaying maps on walls, ceiling or floor

Practical Devices

• Targets for archery practice
• Player graves for item preservation after death
• Colored flags for various purposes
• Portable tanks for liquids of any volume
• Hang gliders for aerial travel

Automation and Mechanics

• Trophies with unusual effects when used
• Bear traps for catching creatures
• Sentient luggage — mobile chest
• Sprinklers for accelerating plant growth
• Item cannons for item transportation
• Vacuum hoppers with expanded functionality and BuildCraft compatibility

Specialized Equipment

• Sonic goggles for echolocation
• Sponges for quick liquid removal
• Big button with configurable redstone parameters
• Industrial fans with powerful airflow
• Wearable crane for lifting blocks and entities
• XP bottler
• Magnet turtles
• Village highlighter with border display
• Slime chunk detector

Construction Solutions

• Paths as an alternative to gravel roads
• Block breaker and placer — replacement for outdated RedPower
• XP drain for converting experience into liquid
• Auto anvil and enchantment table using liquid XP
• Sleeping bag for temporary rest without changing respawn point
• Rope ladder without support requirements

Artistic System

• Donation station with information about item origins
• Paint mixer with millions of possible colors
• Brushes for painting canvases and other surfaces
• Stencils for precise pattern application
• Squeegee for removing paint from blocks

The project continues to develop with the addition of new graphical elements and functional capabilities.