Description
About
ParticleGenerator is a Minecraft mod created mainly for builders and mapmakers. It adds Particle Generator block into the game.
Particle Generator block is highly customisable and using it is much more convenient and efficient than using command blocks. It allows you to generate multiple particles from one block and set generated particles position and speed randomization.
Usage
Commands
/pgen show - Shows edges of Particle Generators
/pgen hide - Hides edges of Particle Generators
/pgen info - Displays information about mod
/pgen help - Displays the help message
Particle Generator block states
position=[center(default)/top/bottom] - determines position of particles generation
Particle Generator NBT tags
>Particles:[{...}] - list of compounds:
>>id:"" - particle id
>>Motion:[x,y,z] - particle velocities [blocks/tick] (in most cases)
>>MotionRand:[x,y,z] - randomization of "Motion" values
>>PositionOffset:[x,y,z] - offset of particle positions
>>PositionRand:[x,y,z] - randomization of particle positions
>>Interval:int - interval between particles [ticks]
>>Probability:double - probability of particle spawning
>>ParticleCount:int - number of particles when spawned
>>ParticleMaxCount:int - maximum number of particles
>>SignalMin:int - minimal redstone signal to activate particle
>>SignalMax:int - maximal redstone signal to activate particle
>>AdditionalTags:{} - additional tags (like block id)
>UseAnimateTick:bool - spawn particles on animateTick
*For position and motion, random value is in range from val-(rand/2)
to val+(rand/2)
.
*For particle count, random value is in range from ParticleCount
to ParticleMaxCount
.
*By default UseAnimateTick
tag is set to false
. That means particles will try to spawn every tick and their spawn rate can be manipulated using Interval
and Propability
tags. When set to true
particles will try to spawn when animateTick
method is called. This will allow you to recreate particle spawn rate of for example torches and many other blocks that uses animateTick
to spawn particles.
*If you want to spawn particles that require additional block or item ID (like block
particle) add tag AdditionalTags:{id:"some_block_id"}
.
Useful Minecraft BlockItem NBT tags (pre-1.20.5)
>BlockStateTag:{} - specifies block states
>BlockEntityTag:{} - specifies block NBT tags
Useful Minecraft BlockItem data components (1.20.5+)
>block_state:{...} - specifies block states
>block_entity_data:{id:"pgen:particle_generator",...} - specifies block NBT tags
Tips
You can find list of particles with its IDs on https://minecraft.wiki/w/Particles_(Java_Edition)
If you want to copy Particle Generator block (with NBT data) hold control key when pressing MMB.
Examples
Simple smoke Particle Generator

Using a /setblock: /setblock ~ ~ ~ pgen:particle_generator{Particles:[{id:"smoke"}],UseAnimateTick:true}
Using a /give: /give @p pgen:particle_generator{BlockEntityTag:{Particles:[{id:"smoke"}],UseAnimateTick:true}}
Particle Generator like campfire

Using a /setblock: /setblock ~ ~ ~ pgen:particle_generator[position=bottom]{Particles:[{id:"campfire_cosy_smoke",Motion:[0.0,0.07,0.0],PositionRand:[0.67,0.0,0.67],ParticleCount:2,ParticleMaxCount:3,Probability:0.11}]}
Using a /give: /give @p pgen:particle_generator{BlockStateTag:{position:"bottom"},BlockEntityTag:{Particles:[{id:"campfire_cosy_smoke",Motion:[0.0,0.07,0.0],PositionRand:[0.67,0.0,0.67],ParticleCount:2,ParticleMaxCount:3,Probability:0.11}]}}
You can easily get these commands by using /pgen help
and use them as a template.
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What means Verified?
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Compatibility: The mod should be compatible with the latest version of Minecraft and be clearly labeled with its supported versions.
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Functionality: The mod should work as advertised and not cause any game-breaking bugs or crashes.
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Security: The mod should not contain any malicious code or attempts to steal personal information.
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Performance: The mod should not cause a significant decrease in the game's performance, such as by causing lag or reducing frame rates.
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Originality: The mod should be original and not a copy of someone else's work.
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Up-to-date: The mod should be regularly updated to fix bugs, improve performance, and maintain compatibility with the latest version of Minecraft.
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Support: The mod should have an active developer who provides support and troubleshooting assistance to users.
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License: The mod should be released under a clear and open source license that allows others to use, modify, and redistribute the code.
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Documentation: The mod should come with clear and detailed documentation on how to install and use it.
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How to Install
Download Forge & Java
Download Forge from the offical Site or here. If you dont have Java installed then install it now from here. After Downloading Forge you can run the file with Java.
Prepare
Lounch Minecraft and select your Forge istallation as Version this will create a Folder called Mods.
Add Mods
Type Win+R and type %appdata% and open the .minecraft Folder. There will you find your Folder called Mods. Place all Mods you want to play in this Folder
Enjoy
You are now Ready. Re-start your Game and start Playing.