Sky Orchards - Resource Trees on Sky Islands

Sky Orchards is a unique modification originally developed for the Sky Factory IIII modpack by Darkosto. This project offers modpack creators a set of custom tree types and several items that can be integrated into game recipes.

Generation Features

Special trees randomly appear on small floating islands scattered throughout the world. Their parameters can be configured for different dimensions, with adjustable spawn rarity and other characteristics. The modification perfectly complements Bonsai Trees, offering an interesting alternative way to obtain resources.

Tree Mechanics

Each tree consists of specialized logs and leaves. Leaves drop resource acorns when broken, while logs produce resin and regular oak logs. Saplings can be planted and grown just like standard vanilla trees.

The mod also includes a block called resource amber. Acorns can be consumed, cooked, and transformed into roasted resource acorns.

Configuration and Setup

All items and blocks initially lack crafting recipes since the modification is intended for use in modpacks where creators independently determine how to obtain these elements. As examples, vanilla ore-based trees are already pre-configured in the settings.

Creating Custom Trees

Custom trees are added using the configuration file. For example, a "Cottonwood" tree can be created with the line:

cottonwood,minecraft:string#1#0#4,255,245,255

Syntax: name, mod:item#amount#metadata#dropChance, r, g, b

Configuring Island Generation

Configuration includes parameters for customizing floating islands: • Enable/disable island generation • Minimum and maximum island radius • Chance of island spawning in a chunk

Example generation setup for a created tree: 0#cottonwood#20,200#4#minecraft:grass,0,minecraft:dirt,0

Syntax: dimension#treeName#minHeight,maxHeight#spawnWeight#islandBlocks

A full game restart is required for new trees and islands to appear.