Random Island - Unique Minecraft Datapack
This datapack creates a special gameplay mode in the "sky islands" style. When creating a world, it's important to keep the default terrain generation settings, otherwise functionality may be impaired.
The player spawns on a starting oak island. To begin the game, approach the special selection area and choose a gameplay mode. After selection, the main gameplay automatically starts - random blocks begin appearing in a fixed 6×3×3 area. The interval between block appearances depends on the number of participants and the chosen mode.
Main Features of Version 1.8
Random blocks appear exactly 4 blocks from the edge of the starting island. The block refresh progress indicator is only visible to those in the overworld. All biomes and structures retain their formations but lose blocks - this means that specific mobs continue to spawn in certain locations.
In a blast furnace, iron blocks can be smelted for 10 minutes of game time (equivalent to 12 in-game hours) to obtain lava buckets. "Free Mode" allows configuring the block appearance interval before and after game start, with a default value of 90 seconds.
To change the time, use the command /trigger c set <time> (specified in seconds). The player who created the world initially has modification rights, other participants can gain access through /tag <player name> add op (works on servers too).
Block Appearance Time Intervals
| Player Count | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | >8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed Mode | 70s | 65s | 60s | 55s | 50s | 45s | 40s | 35s | 30s |
| Fast Mode | 30s | 25s | 20s | 17s | 14s | 12s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
Update History
Version 1.5
Added 17 new blocks from Minecraft 1.20, including cherry blossom elements, bamboo wood, carved bookshelves, and clay pots. Lava removed from random block list.
Version 1.4.2
Adjusted intervals for fast mode: single player - 30 seconds, 2 players - 25 seconds, 3 players - 20 seconds, 4 players - 17 seconds, 5 players - 14 seconds, 6 players - 12 seconds, more than 6 players - 10 seconds.
Version 1.4.1
Implemented lava obtaining through iron block smelting. Set intervals for relaxed mode from 70 seconds for one player to 30 seconds for more than 8 participants.
Version 1.4
Added stone and its variants smelting for lava production. Removed signs from starting tree. Introduced two gameplay modes with different time intervals.
Version 1.3
Added 67 blocks from Minecraft 1.19, including mangroves, deepslate, and copper elements. Fixed block spawn location and progress indicator visibility. Configured interval dependency on player count.
Version 1.2
Changed starting platform to island from Carpet Sky Additions mod. Added dependency on Carpet and Carpet Sky Additions mods. Merchant Black now spawns from summon egg in starting chest.
Version 1.1
Created initial 3×3 platform with grass and oak tree. Implemented random block appearance every 60 seconds in 6×3×3 area near island.
