Changelog – Alpha Release (Kotlin 1.21.4)

New Features & Additions

• New Tools Introduced
  • Big Shovel & Hammer: Dynamically registered for various materials (stone, iron, diamond, gold, netherite, wood) with dedicated tool variants.
  • RadiusMineItem: A new mining tool that breaks blocks in a 2-block radius based on the player's facing direction, complete with custom tooltips and proper damage handling.

Data Generation & Recipe Enhancements

• Refactored Data Generation
  • Split the model generator into specialized classes: BlockModels, CustomStates, ItemModelGenerator, ModelGenerator, and ModelHelper.
  • Moved all model classes into the models package.
  • Added ItemModelsGenerator.kt to support radius mine tools.
• Unified Recipe Generation
  • Refactored recipe generation to support both block and mod item recipes.
  • Introduced helper methods (createBlockRecipe and createItemRecipe) to encapsulate crafting logic.
  • Reworked crafting recipes for better game balance and fixed recipe criteria.
• Item Tag Generation
  • Added ItemTagGenerator to dynamically create item tags (e.g., for "stones") for improved recipe and ingredient matching.
• Dependency Updates
  • Updated Fabric API.
  • Included REI (runtime) support.

Block Features & Mechanics

• Restored Block Features
  • Completed missing block features from the pre-rewrite code, including "crying obsidian tears" for stairs and slabs.
• Magma Slab & Stair Functionality
  • Implemented functionality for magma slabs and stairs that causes damage and generates bubbles.
• Model Corrections
  • Corrected models for podzol and mycelium stairs.

Translation & Localization Improvements

• Enhanced Translation System
  • Overhauled the TranslationGenerator to integrate translations for blocks, items, and tooltips in a unified manner.
  • Added a duplicate key tracking mechanism to prevent and warn about duplicate translation keys.
  • Automated translation key generation for items in the ItemRegistry, including tooltips for the RadiusMineItem.
  • Modularized configuration and mod menu translations for better maintainability.

Miscellaneous Changes

• Tag Fixes
  • Resolved missing block and item tags.
• README Updates
  • Updated and refined README files (including corrections and deletions).