Revealing Disguised Blocks with Advancements

How Progression Gating Works

In modpacks using Databank, certain rare items and specialized blocks are completely disguised as mundane, normal blocks when placed in the world. This prevents players from skipping content or obtaining advanced tools before meeting the required story or progression steps.

Under the hood, Databank hides these objects behind logical advancement requirements using conditions such as AND, OR, and NOT:

• AND Conditions: You may need to complete multiple specific milestones before an object reveals its true form.
• OR Conditions: Completing any one of several alternate paths will unmask the block.
• NOT Conditions: A block may remain disguised until a specific negative criteria is cleared or avoided.

Unlocking Hidden Content

If you come across strange arrangements of standard vanilla blocks that seem intentional or are mentioned in quest text, check your advancement tab:

1. Press your advancement keybind (default L) to open the advancement screen.

2. Locate the advancement trees associated with your pack's primary questline or chapter goals.

3. Work through the preceding tasks to earn the necessary milestones.

As soon as the required combination of advancements is achieved, Databank automatically lifts the disguise, updating the blocks in the world into their true custom forms.