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Projected Random Patchy Square

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This article describes content that is currently in development for Java Edition.
 
This content has appeared in development versions for Java Edition 26.3, but the full update adding it has not been released yet.

A projected random patchy square generates a square where each block is randomly or not randomly placed with its probability based on the distance from the center of the square. Each block can be projected downwards if appropriate conditions are met.

Data values

ID

Feature typeIdentifier
[No displayed name]projected_random_patchy_square

Config

  • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] config
    • [String] block: Which block to place.
    • [String] project_through: Which blocks are considered "empty" and should be projected through.
    • [Int][NBT Compound / JSON Object] size: The size of the square as measured from the center to the edge. Value between 1 and 16 (inclusive).
    • [Int][NBT Compound / JSON Object] max_projection_height: The maximum change in y-level from the original height to the placement height for a block in the square. The number must not be negative.

History

Upcoming Java Edition
26.3snap2Added projected_random_patchy_square feature type.

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