MinecartsLoadChunks

# Minecarts Load Chunks Mod A **Fabric mod** that prevents minecarts from getting stuck at unloaded chunk borders by automatically loading chunks as the minecarts travel. It works with **all minecart types**: regular, chest, furnace, and hopper carts, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted transportation across your Minecraft world. ## Features - **Automatic Chunk Loading:** Loads a **3x3 grid** of chunks around any moving minecart to prevent chunk border issues. - **Supports All Minecart Types:** Works with **regular minecarts**, **chest minecarts**, **furnace minecarts**, and **hopper minecarts**. - **Tick-Based Expiry:** Chunks remain loaded for **30 seconds (600 ticks)** after the minecart leaves. This can be changed in the configuration file. - **Persistent Chunk Data:** Loaded chunks are saved on a **per-world basis** and restored when the server restarts, preventing stranded minecarts even through server reboots. ## How It Works - The mod scans for **all minecarts** (regular, chest, furnace, and hopper carts) every server tick. - When a minecart is detected with **nonzero velocity**, it records the tick and forces a **3x3 grid** of chunks around the minecart’s position to be loaded. - The chunks remain loaded for **30 seconds (600 ticks)**. - **Persistent storage:** The chunk data is saved to **each world’s save directory** and restored when the world is reloaded, preventing stranded minecarts. ## Configuration The mod uses a JSON configuration file (`config/minecartsloadchunks.json`) to allow you to customize its behavior. You can modify the settings to suit your needs. Here’s what each configuration option does: ### General Settings - **`loadChunks`** - Enables or disables the mod entirely. Set this to `false` to disable the mod without removing it. (**Default:** `true`) - **`spamConsole`** - Enables detailed logging in the console every second for debugging purposes. (**Default:** `false`) ### Chunk Loading Durations - **`cartLoadDuration`** - Specifies how long (in seconds) each chunk remains loaded after a minecart passes through. (**Default:** `30`) - **`movementDuration`** - Defines how long (in seconds) a chunk stays loaded after a minecart stops moving. (**Default:** `10`) ### Minecart Type Settings These settings determine which minecart types can load chunks. Set to `true` to enable chunk loading for specific minecart types: - **`loadMinecarts`** – Standard minecarts (**Default:** `true`) - **`loadFurnaceMinecarts`** – Furnace minecarts (**Default:** `true`) - **`loadChestMinecarts`** – Chest minecarts (**Default:** `true`) - **`loadHopperMinecarts`** – Hopper minecarts (**Default:** `true`) - **`loadTntMinecarts`** – TNT minecarts (**Default:** `false`) - **`loadCommandBlockMinecarts`** – Command block minecarts (**Default:** `false`, disabled to prevent unintended behavior) ## Contributing Feel free to contribute to this project by: - Reporting issues - Submitting pull requests - Requesting new features ## License This mod is available under the **MIT License**. ## Credits - Developed by **Dylan** - Special thanks to the Minecraft and Fabric communities for making modding such a joy. - [Github](https://github.com/cpagentboot/MinecartsLoadChunks)