Ore Discovery Broadcast Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on ore announcements?
The mod broadcasts ore discoveries automatically once installed—there's no activation step needed. If you're not seeing announcements, check your in-game config options to ensure the mod is enabled and that ore types aren't filtered out.
Can I choose which ores trigger announcements?
Yes, the mod is highly configurable through in-game settings. You can enable or disable announcements for specific ore types, so you could announce diamonds but not coal, for example.
Why am I getting spammed with ore announcements?
If you're mining frequently, announcements can pile up in chat. Use the config options to disable announcements for common ores like stone or dirt, or adjust the announcement frequency settings to reduce spam.
Do ore announcements show up in singleplayer?
Yes, the mod works in singleplayer worlds too, though announcements are mainly useful on servers where multiple players can see them. You can still use them to track your own progress or test configurations.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The mod is lightweight since it only sends chat messages when ores are mined. Performance impact should be minimal on most servers, but disabling announcements for very common ores can reduce any potential chat processing overhead.
Can I customize what the announcement message says?
The mod sends standardized announcements showing which player found which ore type. Check your config options to see if message formatting or detail levels can be adjusted.
Do announcements show for ores found in other dimensions?
Ore announcements broadcast whenever a player mines an ore block, regardless of which dimension they're in. If you want to exclude certain dimensions from announcements, check the mod's configuration options.
Why aren't my teammates seeing my ore discoveries?
Make sure the mod is installed on the server (not just your client), that you're actually breaking ore blocks rather than just looking at them, and that the specific ore type isn't disabled in the server's config.
Can I disable announcements for deep mining or strip mining?
The mod announces all ore discoveries by default. To reduce spam from large-scale mining operations, configure the mod to only announce rare ores like diamonds or emeralds, or adjust frequency settings if available.
Does this mod work with custom ore mods?
The mod should broadcast announcements for most custom ores added by other mods, but compatibility depends on how those mods register their ore blocks. If custom ores aren't announcing, check if they can be manually added in the config.