Better Item Despawn Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need Jade installed for this mod to work?
Yes, Better Item Despawn Mod requires Jade to display the live countdown timer above dropped items. Without Jade, you'll still see the color-coded glow around items, but not the exact despawn time.
How do I change how long items stay on the ground before despawning?
Open the mod's configuration file and adjust the despawn duration setting to your preferred value. Changes take effect on newly dropped items or after reloading your world.
What do the different colors mean?
Items start glowing green when freshly dropped, then shift through yellow and orange as time passes, and finally turn red when despawn is imminent. This gives you a quick visual warning without needing to read the exact timer.
Can I see the despawn timer from far away?
The Jade tooltip only appears when you're close enough to see the item clearly, but the color-coded glow is visible from a greater distance, letting you spot items that need urgent recovery while exploring.
Does this mod work with other item management mods?
Better Item Despawn Mod is designed to work alongside other mods that affect dropped items, though conflicts are rare. Test your mod combination in a test world if you're concerned about compatibility.
Will this mod reduce lag if I have lots of dropped items?
The mod itself adds minimal overhead, but reducing your custom despawn timer will cause items to disappear faster, which naturally decreases the total number of entities on the ground and improves performance.
Does the timer pause if I'm not looking at the item?
No, the despawn countdown continues whether you're watching it or not. The timer only shows you how much time remains when you look at or hover over the dropped item.
Can I disable the color glow and only use the Jade timer?
Check your mod configuration file for a setting to toggle the visual glow indicator on or off independently from the Jade tooltip display.
What happens if I pick up an item right before it despawns?
You'll successfully collect the item as long as you pick it up before the despawn timer reaches zero. The color-coded warning system gives you time to react and retrieve items before they vanish.
Does this mod affect items in containers or only dropped items?
Better Item Despawn Mod only tracks items lying on the ground. Items stored in chests, inventories, or other containers are unaffected.