NetherOres Mod — Guide

Mechanics: The Risks of Mining

Mining in the Nether is no longer a simple task. NetherOres introduces several mechanics designed to balance the abundance of resources found in the dimension.

Ore Instability and Explosions

Every time a player mines a Nether Ore, there is a random chance that the block (or a nearby ore block) will trigger an explosion. * Warning Sign: If an explosion is triggered, the player will hear the distinct 'hiss' of a primed TNT fuse. * Chain Reactions: If one ore block explodes, it can trigger a chain reaction in adjacent Nether Ores, potentially leveling a large area and killing the player instantly. * Environmental Triggers: Ores can also be detonated by external explosions, such as Ghast fireballs or Creeper blasts.

Zombie Pigman Aggression

By default, mining any Nether Ore will cause all Zombie Pigmen in a large radius to become instantly aggressive toward the player. * Stealth Mining: Using a Silk Touch enchantment can sometimes prevent this aggression (depending on configuration), as the ore is removed intact without 'disturbing' the Nether's essence. * Quartz Integration: While Nether Quartz is a vanilla block, this mod includes a configuration option to make it behave like a Nether Ore, meaning mining Quartz will also anger Pigmen and cause explosions.

Hellfish Infestation

Similar to Silverfish in the Overworld, the Nether contains Hellfish. These creatures hide inside blocks that look identical to Netherrack. Breaking a Hellfish block will release the creature, which can then call upon other nearby Hellfish to swarm the player.