Summary
AMinecraftplayer has created a mod that enhances the effects of explosions to make them seem more realistic.Minecrafthas long been a game that fans have modded with dozens of different additions or tweaks, changing the game however they like. Mods have been such a deep part of theMinecraftcommunity on PC that some have even inspired features in the full game, like the recipe book.
TheMinecraftmodder, OppenMiner Dev, has been developing an explosion mod since their first YouTube video about it six months ago. The mod has yet to be released to the public, as the developer states in some of their videos that it will be released once it’s further along in development. The mod, called OppenMiner, will also include a dynamic nuclear wasteland that will evolve around the player’s nuked area. Fans ofFalloutmight find similarities tohow nukes change the environment in Fallout 76.
On May 3rd, the YouTube channel of OppenMiner Dev posted a video update showcasing improvements to the explosion effects of the mod. The explosions within the video seem highly realistic for something withinMinecraft. The video titled, “I turned the Explosion Effects up to 11 | OppenMiner Dev v0.2.1," is the ninth update video in the channel’s history. Even after nine updates, the mod has yet to be released to the public. It’s yet to be revealed if this mod affectsthe explosions of Creepers, which are more powerful than TNT.
OppenMiner Offers More Than Just Fancy Explosions
The mod also includes ballistic missiles and custom sound effects for the game. Shown off in a video on March 22nd, titled “MinecraftBallistic Missiles - Incendiary Explosions & Sound Engine | OppenMiner Dev v0.10,” multiple ballistic missiles bombard aMinecraftcity with impressive use of incendiary effects. The sound engine included calculates the speed of sound, reverb, and dampens the explosion’s audio from a distance. Players can use these missiles to clear out mobs, similar to how a creativeLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer built a missile to defeat enemies from a distance.
TheMinecraftmod does not have a set release date but receives frequent progress updates via the developer’s YouTube channel. The modder has added several features, as shown by the latest video, including a basic aerial bomb that can be dropped from a plane using redstone or a vanilla redstone contraption. OppenMiner Dev‘s name is an obvious reference to Oppenheimer andthe Manhattan Project, which several games have referenced in the past. Fans of the mod can expect more updates on OppenMiner Dev’s YouTube channel soon, with a public release coming in the future.
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Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
