Understanding Rules and Mechanics for Crying Obsidian Portals

Sizing and Construction Rules

Portals built using crying obsidian follow the exact same mechanics as standard vanilla obsidian portals. The mod does not introduce custom blocks, altered sizing restrictions, or specialized tools.

• Dimensions: Your portal must meet standard size rules. It requires at least a 2x3 block interior opening and can be scaled up to maximum standard vanilla dimensions.
• Block Compatibility: Any combination of standard obsidian and crying obsidian is accepted by the portal logic.
• Ignition: Standard activation methods work without alteration. Use flint and steel or fire within the frame opening to light the portal.

Destination and Linking

Crying obsidian portals behave identically to standard portals once active:

• Travel: Stepping into the portal initiates the standard teleportation sequence, sending the player directly to the Nether.
• Coordinates and Linking: Destination coordinates and portal linking follow standard vanilla logic. Portals built with crying obsidian link to standard portals in the Nether without requiring matching crying obsidian frames on the other side.
• Aesthetics: The change is purely visual, giving your base an atmospheric, weeping purple appearance without disrupting normal Nether transport.