Minecraft Map Mechanics Template

What is this?

"Mechanics Monday" is a new series on my YouTube channel. Each week, I will explore a new mechanic which you can add into your maps. It doesn't just have to be combat maps though! I'm adding stuff that's useful for puzzle maps, PVP maps, adventure maps, and even survival maps! Mechanics will include:
  • Custom Mobs
  • Custom Items
  • Moving Platforms
  • Climbing
  • Death Spikes
  • And much more!
​To learn more, please watch the introduction video on the right hand side!

​This world is currently not up for download, but will be available in 1.10 in the coming weeks! Enjoy!

Stop Mobs From Exiting Certain Areas | Mechanics Monday Episode #9

It's annoying to try and keep mobs in one spot because they keep wandering off and getting killed. Time to put an end to that with mob barriers! Players can pass through these and mobs cannot - so the player probably won't even notice that there was a barrier there! Simply get the armor stand and place it down to start.

/scoreboard players tag @p add blacklist
will stop players from going through.

/kill @e[name=barrier,r=3]
will remove nearby barriers.

​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

​Download

mobbarrier.nbt
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File Type: nbt
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Introduce Loot With Style | Mechanics Monday Episode #8

Want to summon in a mob, block, or chest with style? No problems. This machine will make your dreams come true! When an armor stand is placed, a magical pattern will fall from the sky and will drop something special upon landing on the ground.

The first command changes how high the fall is, the next command changes the fire work colors, the following editable command changes what the command does, and then the command after that changes the sound made.
If you want more than one of these machines, put a unique character on the end of each armor stand tag within the new machine you install - experts only.

​​​​​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

​Download

specialdrop.nbt
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File Type: nbt
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Configurable Multiplayer Chests | Mechanics Monday Episode #7

​This chest will allow full control over what your player can and cannot do! Simply place a chain of commands under a trapped chest.


Initial Give Command:
/give @a[tag=!chest1,x=100,y=60,z=100,r=4] emerald 1 0


Secondary "Action" Commands you may want:
/execute @a[tag=!chest1,x=100,y=60,z=100,r=4] ~ ~ ~ /fill ~ ~ ~ ~ ~3 ~ stone 0


/execute @a[tag=!chest1,x=100,y=60,z=100,r=4] ~ ~ ~ /summon Creeper ~ ~3 ~


/execute @a[tag=!chest1,x=100,y=60,z=100,r=4] ~ ~ ~ /kill @e[type=Zombie,r=4]


And the final command which you need to include:
/scoreboard players tag @a[x=100,y=60,z=100,r=4] add chest1

Dynamic Lighting | Mechanics Monday Episode #6

Strategically place light sources that respond to the player! The first version includes lights that light up when the player is near. The second version has lights that light up when the player holds a redstone torch or regular torch.
To use the first module, place down the ""Dim"" armor stands to create dim lights. Place down the ""Bright"" armor stands to create bright lights.

To use the second module, place the down ""General"" armor stands. These will only activate if you are holding a torch nearby.




Commands:

Remove Dim lights:
/kill @e[tag=dynamicLight2]

Remove Bright lights:
/kill @e[tag=dynamicLight1]

Remove General lights:
/kill @e[tag=dynamicLight3]

Warning: Teleporting the player or moving quickly my cause the mechanics to ""bug out"". If you want to fix this, go to all the command blocks that have the letters ""rm="" in them, and remove the ""r="" selector. This will resolve the bugs but may increase lag so be cautious!


​​​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon
​

Downloads

dynamiclight1.nbt
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dynamiclight2.nbt
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Double Jump | Mechanics Monday Episode #5

Activate this machine and allow the player to double jump! This even works with jump boost level 1-7. and speed level 1-150. Simply activate the machine and all players will be able to double jump. To disable double jumping for a particular player, type:

/scoreboard players set <player> jump 2

To enable double jumping for a player, type:

/scoreboard players set <player> jump 0

​​​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

​Download

double_jump.nbt
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Falling Ladders | Mechanics Monday Episode #4

Summon in a special armor stand to create a ladder that drops down until it hits the ground! These ladders even work in mid air.
Summon in the armor stand dependent on where the ladder is facing. Summon in an east ladder to create a ladder that faces the east direction. That simple! Watch the video for more details.

​​​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

​Download

dropladder.nbt
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File Type: nbt
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Health Kits | Mechanics Monday Episode #3

Walk over these Health Packs to collect them. That simple! There are two types - the item, and the armor stand edition. The armor stand edition is the one that can be reset.

For the armor stand module:
To remove nearby health packs that have been collected, simple type:
/kill @e[tag=healthKit2a,r=3]

or

/kill @e[tag=healthKit,r=3]
to remove packs that are not collected.

​​Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

Download The Item Structure

health_pack.nbt
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Download The Armor Stand Structure

health_pack_2.nbt
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Jump Pads | Mechanics Monday Episode #2

Simple jump pads! Simply download the structure file below, and install it into your map as shown in the video. Make sure it is in your spawn chunks!
When it is installed, place a redstone block in the gap and you will get an armor stand. Place the armor stand anywhere you want to place a jump pad. To remove nearby jump pads, simply type:
/kill @e[name=jump_pad,r=3]

and all jump pads within 3 blocks of you will die. There will be a tool in the future which does this for you so look out for that next week!
If you cannot find your jump pad, type:
/gamemode 3

to see invisible armor stands. Or type:
/tp @e[name=jump_pad,c=1]

to go to the nearest jump pad.

Having trouble? Please look at the "Common Problems" section below!
Also the one command will be available soon.

​-Jragon

​Download

jump_pad.nbt
File Size: 1 kb
File Type: nbt
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Introduction | Mechanics Monday Episode #1 

This episode is a simple guide to how the project is going to work. In addition to this, I've created 18 very simple mobs which vary in attack damage and speed. They come in three ""sets"" each with 6 ""tiers"". The set refers to the type of mob. A fast but low damage? A generic mob? A slow but powerful? And the higher the tier, the faster and more powerful the mob gets.
These sets of mobs are pretty easy to fight for now.

In addition to this, I have made the first armor/weapon set: "Lightweight Set 1" which is full of weak armor that increases your speed, and weak high-speed swords. Each with six tiers.

Also added two items which have ""special abilities"". One that casts lightning to the mobs, and one that slows down the nearest mob. All I need to do is add a few hundred more of these.

Anyway, that's the project so far! I'll keep this series running for as long as humanely possible because there is always something new I can add. Enjoy!

Not working? Look at this list of problems you may be having:

  • You are playing in the wrong version.
  • You did not give the structure block the correct name.
  • You did not set the structure block to "load" mode.
  • You did not put the structure file in the correct place.
  • You made a spelling mistake when making your structure file.
  • You used capital letters in places where they are not meant to be.
  • The module is not in your spawn chunks.
  • You did not power the machine.
  • Other scoreboard objectives are interfering with the machine. Open the roof and take a look at the /scoreboard objectives add command to see if it is overlapping with other scores or not.