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Based on the Neo-Beta data pack by SkyDeckAGoGo, go check it out!
Modern Beta -- Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes!
This terrain generation data pack emulates classic terrain generation from the Minecraft Beta days and combines it with the biomes and oceans of modern Minecraft, for those who want an improved vanilla-style experience!
All structures, ores, etc. generate! Survival-complete!
More screenshots, using the Golden Days and Classic Skies resource packs: Album
This data pack is still in active development. Terrain gen may change as more Custom Worlds features are added or due to feedback. Please note that classic seeds like Glacier or gargamel may not generate as you remember them; this was a compromise made to accommodate decently sized oceans (~50% of terrain is water).
Features:
Classic and expansive beach generation
Beaches as they were in pre-Beta 1.8 return as both a terrain feature and oceanside biomes!
![Modern Beta [1.16.5] -- Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes! Minecraft Data Pack](https://i.imgur.com/7EEOfxp.png)
Uniform Height Variation Across Most Biomes
Terrain is no longer restricted to set heights for most biomes. Find awesome mountains and cliffs around every corner!
![Modern Beta [1.16.5] -- Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes! Minecraft Data Pack](https://i.imgur.com/qW0pAS0.png)
All Main Biomes Included
Most biomes from vanilla Minecraft are included, with humidity/temperature-based distribution modeled after pre-Beta 1.8 distribution. You shouldn't expect to see a snowy taiga next to a desert and can hope to see inviting warm waters around jungles!
Biomes removed in Beta 1.8 return as well! Look for shrublands, rainforests, and more!
![Modern Beta [1.16.5] -- Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes! Minecraft Data Pack](https://i.imgur.com/mUnD8ox.png)
All Structures Included
All structures generate as they do in vanilla Minecraft, including ocean monuments, pillager outposts, villages, and strongholds!
v1.7 Example MCA Selector Map + MCMap Render (3200x3200, Seed: 1234)
Biomes:
Previous Releases:
To change the seed for terrain and biome generation, open Modern Beta/data/minecraft/dimension/overworld.json and update the two "seed" fields to your desired numeric seed! I recommend providing the same seed in-game as well to provide a consistent experience, as it appears structure (villages, strongholds etc.) and feature (beaches, trees, caves, etc.) placement uses the in-game seed, random or not. Use this site to convert text seeds into the numeric format.
Installation:
Known Issues:
To-Do:
Feedback and comments welcome!
Feel free to work off of this pack but please credit me! If you wish to repackage the data pack in a modpack, please ask first. Please do not redistribute the data pack alone as-is, I would prefer if you just linked back here!
Based on the Neo-Beta data pack by SkyDeckAGoGo, go check it out!
Modern Beta -- Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes!
This terrain generation data pack emulates classic terrain generation from the Minecraft Beta days and combines it with the biomes and oceans of modern Minecraft, for those who want an improved vanilla-style experience!
All structures, ores, etc. generate! Survival-complete!
More screenshots, using the Golden Days and Classic Skies resource packs: Album
This data pack is still in active development. Terrain gen may change as more Custom Worlds features are added or due to feedback. Please note that classic seeds like Glacier or gargamel may not generate as you remember them; this was a compromise made to accommodate decently sized oceans (~50% of terrain is water).
Features:
Classic and expansive beach generation
Beaches as they were in pre-Beta 1.8 return as both a terrain feature and oceanside biomes!
Uniform Height Variation Across Most Biomes
Terrain is no longer restricted to set heights for most biomes. Find awesome mountains and cliffs around every corner!
All Main Biomes Included
Most biomes from vanilla Minecraft are included, with humidity/temperature-based distribution modeled after pre-Beta 1.8 distribution. You shouldn't expect to see a snowy taiga next to a desert and can hope to see inviting warm waters around jungles!
Biomes removed in Beta 1.8 return as well! Look for shrublands, rainforests, and more!
All Structures Included
All structures generate as they do in vanilla Minecraft, including ocean monuments, pillager outposts, villages, and strongholds!
v1.7 Example MCA Selector Map + MCMap Render (3200x3200, Seed: 1234)
In-Game Map
MCMap Render (Open in new tab for full-size!)
Biomes:
Biomes Included in Modern Beta (and differences with respect to vanilla):
Warm
* Badlands/Mesa (Eroded variant)
* Badlands Plateau
* Desert
* Savanna (Biome colors changed to match pre-Beta 1.8 equivalent)
* Savanna Grassland (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
Temperate/Lush
* Birch Forest (Reduced tree density, tall birches generate, villages generate)
* Dark/Roofed Forest (Dark green foliage coloration removed)
* Flower Forest (Reduced tree density)
* Forest (Reduced tree density)
* Seasonal Forest (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Shrubland (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Bamboo Jungle
* Jungle
* Rainforest (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Swamp (Dark green/brown foliage coloration removed)
* Marsh (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Plains (Reduced tall grass generation)
* Sunflower Plains (Reduced tall grass generation)
Cold
* Giant Spruce Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Giant Tree Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Snowy Taiga
* Snowy Tundra
* Ice Spikes
* Ice Desert (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
Ocean
* Deep Cold Ocean
* Deep Frozen Ocean
* Deep Lukewarm Ocean
* Deep Ocean
* Deep Warm Ocean (Previously unused)
* Cold Ocean
* Frozen Ocean
* Lukewarm Ocean
* Ocean
* Warm Ocean
Beach
* Beach (Uses forest coloration and generates more foliage)
* Lukewarm Beach (NEW, uses jungle edge vegetation decorators)
* Warm Beach (NEW, uses jungle edge vegetation decorators)
* Cold Beach (NEW)
* Snowy Beach
River
* River
* Lukewarm River (NEW)
* Desert Beach (NEW)
* Cold River (NEW)
* Frozen River
Other
* Mushroom Fields
-- Notable Exclusions --
* Mountains/Hills; redundant due to full height variation across biomes. Mountain-specific features like llamas and emerald ore have been folded into Taiga/Giant Taiga biomes.
* Edge biomes; hopefully redundant due to better biome placement.
* Badlands/Mesa (Eroded variant)
* Badlands Plateau
* Desert
* Savanna (Biome colors changed to match pre-Beta 1.8 equivalent)
* Savanna Grassland (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
Temperate/Lush
* Birch Forest (Reduced tree density, tall birches generate, villages generate)
* Dark/Roofed Forest (Dark green foliage coloration removed)
* Flower Forest (Reduced tree density)
* Forest (Reduced tree density)
* Seasonal Forest (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Shrubland (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Bamboo Jungle
* Jungle
* Rainforest (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Swamp (Dark green/brown foliage coloration removed)
* Marsh (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
* Plains (Reduced tall grass generation)
* Sunflower Plains (Reduced tall grass generation)
Cold
* Giant Spruce Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Giant Tree Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Taiga (Snow generates at y=95+, emerald ore and llamas spawn here)
* Snowy Taiga
* Snowy Tundra
* Ice Spikes
* Ice Desert (NEW, based on the pre-Beta 1.8 biome)
Ocean
* Deep Cold Ocean
* Deep Frozen Ocean
* Deep Lukewarm Ocean
* Deep Ocean
* Deep Warm Ocean (Previously unused)
* Cold Ocean
* Frozen Ocean
* Lukewarm Ocean
* Ocean
* Warm Ocean
Beach
* Beach (Uses forest coloration and generates more foliage)
* Lukewarm Beach (NEW, uses jungle edge vegetation decorators)
* Warm Beach (NEW, uses jungle edge vegetation decorators)
* Cold Beach (NEW)
* Snowy Beach
River
* River
* Lukewarm River (NEW)
* Desert Beach (NEW)
* Cold River (NEW)
* Frozen River
Other
* Mushroom Fields
-- Notable Exclusions --
* Mountains/Hills; redundant due to full height variation across biomes. Mountain-specific features like llamas and emerald ore have been folded into Taiga/Giant Taiga biomes.
* Edge biomes; hopefully redundant due to better biome placement.
Previous Releases:
Click to reveal
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.7 (9/13/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.6.1 (8/31/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.6 (8/23/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.5 (8/11/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.6.1 (8/31/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.6 (8/23/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
* [1.16.2 / 1.16.3] v1.5 (8/11/2020): [Download] [Release Notes]
To change the seed for terrain and biome generation, open Modern Beta/data/minecraft/dimension/overworld.json and update the two "seed" fields to your desired numeric seed! I recommend providing the same seed in-game as well to provide a consistent experience, as it appears structure (villages, strongholds etc.) and feature (beaches, trees, caves, etc.) placement uses the in-game seed, random or not. Use this site to convert text seeds into the numeric format.
Installation:
- Download the .zip file and extract the folders.
- (Optional) Edit the overworld.json file as described above with your seed.
- In Minecraft, enter the Create a New World screen and select Data Packs.
- Drag Modern Beta into the game window and move it into 'Selected'. The data pack should be ordered above the Default data pack.
- (Optional) If using BAC Advancements, drag Modern Beta BAC Compatibility into the game window and move it into 'Selected'. The data pack should be ordered above the BAC data pack.
- Create the world!
Known Issues:
- Currently, Custom World data pack inter-compatibility is quite poor, and you should expect issues if you use Modern Beta with any other overworld-modifying data pack or plugin. This data pack does not modify the Nether nor the End in any way so there shouldn't be issues there.
- Modern Beta has been tested to work as expected on vanilla and fresh Spigot servers, but I can make no guarantees with compatibility with other server software or plugins (see above).
- In the uncommon event that terrain extends above y=127, only stone will generate above that height instead of the expected grass/dirt. (MC-187716) (Temporary fix added in v1.6)
To-Do:
- Re-implement one or more of the mountain biomes. On the fence about this one, maybe if 1.17 brings significant changes to them and if I can make them fairly distinct.
Feedback and comments welcome!
Feel free to work off of this pack but please credit me! If you wish to repackage the data pack in a modpack, please ask first. Please do not redistribute the data pack alone as-is, I would prefer if you just linked back here!
| Credit | Neo-Beta by SkyDeckAGoGo |
| Compatibility | Minecraft 1.16 |
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Update #11 -- v1.8.1 Update : by b3spectacled 12/20/2020 2:46:51 pmDec 20th, 2020
* Moved worldgen datapack files into its own namespace.
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PERFECT!
Honestly, the style and overall feel of pre-adventure terrain was so much more enchanted feeling, and adding the new biomes and other naturally occuring features completely changes the feel of minecraft, without making the terrain feel moddy or not vanilla-ey.
Is there any chance this will be updated any time soon? I'd love to include this on my private server!
Seriously, this makes Minecraft worlds feel "magical" again.