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Better Compass

Let's you set where your compass points!

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Which Better Compass release matches 1.13.2?

Updated 7 years ago
beta file bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar
Game version 1.13.2
Loader Forge

Better Compass bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar targets 1.13.2 with Forge. 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 Compass 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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Loader for this release Forge
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What else does Better Compass bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar need?

bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar on 1.13.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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.

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Built for Better Compass bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar on 1.13.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Use bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar. It targets 1.13.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Use the “Get this file” button beside bettercompass-1.13.2-1.5.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Compass add?

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Better Compass lets you set your compass wherever you want!

1.12.2/1.13.2 - requires FORGE

1.14 - requires FABRIC

Simply right click with a normal compass to set it's position. By default compass will face towards the world spawn as usual.

If you would prefer a new item rather than overwriting the vanilla compass, there's a config option to enable the "Homing Compass" item.

You can simply put your compass in a crafting bench to clear the link.

Configuration

showCustomLocationText - Default True - Should the "Custom Location" text appear on the compass tooltip?
showLocationInfoText - Default False - Should the compass' linked location show on the tooltip?
allowCompassInAllDimensions - Default False - Should the compass work in all dimensions? In vanilla, the compass only works in the overworld.
compassActivateType - Default RIGHT_CLICK - When should the compass activate?RIGHT_CLICK - When right clicking a blockSNEAK - When sneaking and right clicking a blockREQUIRE_EMPTY - When right clicking a block with an unlinked compass
Use Homing Compass Instead - Default False - Should a separate item be created rather than overwriting the vanilla compass item.

For limitation and issues, check out the Q&A below.

If you find a bug or crash, please leave a detailed issue in the issue tracker on github

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Q&A:

Does this work in the Nether/End/Other Dimensions?

Not by default, but there's a config option to turn this on.

Why doesn't it work in Item frames?

Vanilla doesn't either

Does this work client/server sided only?

No, the mod must be installed both on the client and server for it to work

Does this work with other mods that use/mess with the compass?

It should, let me know if it doesn't

Does this work with Texture/Resource/Data packs?

Yes!

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