History Stages FAQ

You need operator permissions on your world or server. Open the pause menu and look for the stage editor button, then create your first stage and decide what items or content to lock behind it. Set up an unlock method (Research, Auto, or Temporary) so players can progress.

Research mode requires players to bring a research scroll to a Research Pedestal and wait for it to complete. Auto mode unlocks stages instantly when players pick up an item, enter a biome, or meet a time condition. Temporary mode unlocks a stage for a limited time before locking it again.

Use the command `/give @s historystages:research_scroll{StageResearch:"YOUR_STAGE_NAME"}` to give a research scroll for a specific stage. Replace YOUR_STAGE_NAME with the exact name of the stage you want to unlock.

Yes, you can lock specific dimensions and all items from entire mods behind stages. Use the in-game stage editor to select which dimensions or mod items you want to restrict.

Place the Research Pedestal block in your world, then give players research scrolls for the stages you want them to unlock. Players right-click the pedestal with a scroll and wait for the research timer to complete before the stage unlocks.

Yes, the mod can prevent players from breaking specific blocks, opening chests, or using enchanting tables until they reach the required stage. When they try, they'll see a lock icon and message explaining what stage they need.

You can set up stages to apply globally to everyone on the server at once, or configure them to track progress per individual player. This is set when you create the stage in the editor.

Yes, the mod lets you hide or modify chest loot and mob drops based on which stage players have unlocked. This lets you control what rewards are available at different eras of progression.

They'll see a clear lock icon and on-screen message telling them which stage they need to unlock it. The item won't function or craft until they reach that stage.

Yes, you can set up Auto mode unlocks that trigger when players enter a new biome, kill specific mobs, or meet other action-based conditions. This gives you flexible progression options beyond just research.