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Modifies starting inventory with varied loot options for new players.

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Step-by-step, in-game.

Enable Biome-Based Bonus Chest LootPrerequisites Before the data pack can distribute biome-specific loot, you must enable the bonus chest world setting.…Switch to Inventory Chest ModeWhat This Mode Does Instead of receiving a bonus chest in the world, new players get a chest item directly in their…Troubleshoot Missing Starting LootBonus Chest Not Appearing Problem: You don't see a bonus chest when spawning. Solution: Verify that "Bonus Chest" was…Understand Biome-Specific Loot TablesHow Loot Assignment Works Various Starting Loot assigns different starting resources based on your spawn biome. The…

Frequently asked questions

Why am I not getting any starting loot?
You need to enable the "Bonus Chest" option when creating your world. The data pack modifies the bonus chest loot, so without it enabled, no starting items will appear. If you're using Inventory Chest Mode instead, make sure you ran `/function various_starting_loot:settings` to activate it.
What's the difference between the two modes?
Mode 1 (default) changes what spawns in the bonus chest near your spawn point—you must enable bonus chest in world settings. Mode 2 (Inventory Chest Mode) gives you a chest directly in your inventory when you spawn, and doesn't require bonus chest to be enabled.
How do I switch to Inventory Chest Mode?
Run the command `/function various_starting_loot:settings` in your world, and follow the prompts to enable Mode 2. After this, new players will receive their starting loot as a placeable chest in their inventory instead of a bonus chest at spawn.
Does the starting loot change based on where I spawn?
Yes, the loot is biome-dependent—different biomes provide different starting items suited to that environment. This encourages varied playstyles depending on your spawn location.

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