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A miscellaneous collection of utility items and blocks that provide varied gameplay conveniences and minor automation.

Contents (9)
  1. Overview
  2. Overview
  3. Guides
  4. Processes
  5. Items
  6. Blocks
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Related mods

Overview

Random Things is a massive utility mod designed to fill the gaps in vanilla Minecraft gameplay. It does not follow a single theme but instead provides a collection of disparate but highly functional items and blocks. Key features include the Spectre Dimension (a personal pocket space), the Blood Moon world event, advanced redstone components, and unique automation tools like the Player Interface and Item Collector. Whether you are looking for better ways to manage your inventory, automate crop growth, or explore new magical mechanics, Random Things provides the tools necessary for a more efficient survival experience.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Collecting and Using EctoplasmCrafting and Recipes in Random ThingsMost Random Things recipes follow standard crafting table patterns, but several require specialized materials found…How to Get Started with Random ThingsRandom Things Entities and MobsRandom Things adds a small number of specialized entities that interact with the mod's unique materials. Entity Spawn…Random Things Key BlocksAutomation and Utility Player Interface : A powerful block that allows external pipes and hoppers to interact with a…Random Things Key Items and GadgetsTools and Equipment Spectre Key : The gateway to the Spectre Dimension. Crafted using Ectoplasm and Gold. Summoning…Random Things Mechanics and SystemsFloo Network The Floo Network is a teleportation system based on Floo Signs . 1. Place a sign and name it. 2. Use…Random Things World Events and DimensionsThe Blood Moon The Blood Moon is a random world event that has a 5% chance (configurable) of occurring every night.…Using the Nature Core

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 228forge:ore_shaped · 1

Items

BCDEFGILMOPRSTW

B

BeanBean StewBiome CrystalBlaze and SteelBlood StoneBottle of Air

C

Chunk AnalyzerCrafting Recipe

D

Diviningrod

E

Emerald CompassEnder LetterEntity FilterEscape Rope

F

Floo PouchFloo SignFloo Token

G

Golden CompassGrassseeds

I

ID CardItem Filter

L

Lava CharmLava WadersLoot GeneratorLotus Seeds

M

Magic BeanMagic Hood

O

Obsidian SkullObsidian Skull RingObsidian Water Walking Boots

P

Portable Sound DampenerPortkeyPosition Filter

R

Redstone RemoteRedstone ToolRune PatternRunedust

S

Spectre AnchorSpectre AxeSpectre IlluminatorSpectre KeySpectre PickaxeSpectre ShovelSpectre SwordStable Ender PearlSummoning PendulumSuper Lubricent Boots

T

Time in a bottle

W

Water Walking Boots

Blocks

97 blocks · showing 24. Browse all →

[WIP] Item Projector[WIP] Voxel ProjectorAccelerator PlateAdvanced Item CollectorAdvanced Redstone InterfaceAdvanced Redstone RepeaterAdvanced Redstone Torch (Advancedredstonetorch Off)Advanced Redstone Torch (Advancedredstonetorch On)Analog EmitterAncient BrickBasic Redstone InterfaceBean PodBean SproutBiome GlassBiome RadarBiomestoneBlock BreakerBlock DestabilizerBlockofsticksBouncy PlateChat DetectorCollection PlateCompressed Slime BlockContact Button

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Random Things Mod do?
It adds a miscellaneous collection of utility items and blocks that provide varied gameplay conveniences and minor automation. The mod has no single theme; the author describes it as a stupid mod that adds stuff to the game.
What items and blocks does Random Things add?
It registers a large set of items and blocks, including the item collector, block breaker, ender mailbox, ender bucket, biome radar, biome crystal, bean and bean stew, fertilized dirt, and many types of redstone interfaces and plates. It also adds things like the divining rod, escape rope, and floo pouch.
What Minecraft version is Random Things for?
The Modrinth project page lists Minecraft 1.20.1.
Does Random Things add a rifle or TF2 items?
The CurseForge summary mentions a rifle and some items from TF2, but the mod file's registered item list does not include them.
Does Random Things add new ore?
The Modrinth page mentions a new ore called Dinbi ore, though armor and tools for it are not included in the current release.
Does Random Things add new food?
Yes, it adds baked beans as well as bean, bean pod, bean sprout, and bean stew.
Does Random Things have a Spanish translation?
Yes, the Modrinth page states it includes a fully native Spanish translation.
Can Random Things change the color of vanilla blocks?
Yes, it lets you change the color of vanilla blocks like glass, Redstone blocks, and Redstone lamps.
Does Random Things add a wireless lever?
Yes, you can use a wireless lever to control your Redstone devices from a distance.