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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Placement

Syncs block placement to cursor movement, allowing easier and faster building.

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Which Better Placement release should I use?

Updated 9 years ago
Latest stable file Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10)
Game version 1.7.10
Loader Not required

Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10) targets 1.7.10. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Better Placement required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10) need?

Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10). Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Better Placement without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10). It targets 1.7.10; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Better Placement 1.0.0 (MC1.7.10). It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Placement add?

I recommend anyone looking for updates to this mod use this version: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/preciseblockplacing

This is a simple tweak mod to improve the vanilla block placement logic.

In vanilla, when you hold down the right mouse button (or your keybind of choice), the game tries to place a block every 4 ticks, regardless of anything else. This can result in annoying behavior, such as double placed blocks, or gaps.

This mod attempts to improve this logic by allowing blocks to be placed instantly when a new location is under the cursor. Example:

Before:

After:

As you can see, in the "After" gif, the placement is much more consistent.

By default, this mod also tweaks double placements, removing them entirely. If the RMB is held down, only a single block will be placed unless the cursor is moved. This can be disabled in the config with the "forceNewLoc" option. Additionally, there is an option to only apply the behavior changes in creative mode.

This mod is client side only. It can be installed on servers, but it will serve no function.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Better Placement versions and loaders

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