Explorers Compass Structure Translation Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why are the structure names in my Explorer's Compass still in English?
You need to manually activate the translation pack in your game settings and ensure your game language is set to Chinese. Open the Options menu, click Resource Packs, and move the Explorers Compass Structure Translation Resource Pack from the available column on the left to the selected column on the right.
Does this resource pack add the Explorer's Compass item to the game?
No, this is strictly a resource pack that adds Chinese text translations. You must have the actual Explorer's Compass mod installed separately to craft and use the compass in your world.
Does this translate structures added by other mods?
Yes, alongside vanilla buildings, the pack includes translated Chinese names for dungeons and structures from dozens of other popular mods. This lets you search for modded structures in the compass menu using Chinese characters.
Why does Minecraft say the resource pack was made for an incompatible version?
Because this pack only alters language files and text strings, it works across game versions without breaking any menus or text boxes. You can safely ignore the version warning and click through to load the pack anyway.
Where should this pack be placed in my resource pack load order?
Place this translation pack near the top of your active resource packs list, above your main texture packs and mod resources. This ensures its Chinese language files take priority and are not overwritten by default English text.
Are newer vanilla structures like Trial Chambers and Ancient Cities translated?
Yes, the pack translates the names of overworld and underground structures, including Ancient Cities, Trial Chambers, and Ruined Portals. They will appear in Chinese both in the selection menu and on the compass information screen.
Why are a few modded structures still showing raw English code names in the compass?
If a specific modded dungeon is still in English, that mod may be very new or not yet covered by the community translations. Also, double-check that the translation pack is loaded above all other packs in your Resource Packs menu.
Do I need to put this resource pack on my server for it to work in multiplayer?
No, resource packs that only change text and language files are completely client-side. You only need to enable it in your own game's Resource Packs menu to see the Chinese structure names on any server that uses Explorer's Compass.
Does this change the text on the screen when I am holding the compass, or just the search menu?
It translates both the structure selection list inside the compass interface and the on-screen structure information display while you are holding the compass and walking toward a target.
Will using this translation pack cause lag when searching for structures?
No, the pack only replaces the displayed English names with Chinese characters in the user interface. It does not change how the Explorer's Compass mod searches your world or calculates distances.