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Sponj

Better sponges and lava sponges

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Quick answer

Which Sponj release should I use?

Updated 11 days ago
Latest stable file [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Sponj required on the client, server, or both?

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

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

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

What else does Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0 need?

[Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Architectury API, ChimericLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

2 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Architectury API Needed by Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric 26.2] v21.0.7
ChimericLib Needed by Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric] 26.2-6.4.0
Fabric API Needed by Architectury API
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.158.0+26.2

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Sponj without breaking your instance.

Built for Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Architectury API, ChimericLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

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

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Sponj add?

Modloader: Fabric Modloader: NeoForge Client: required Server: required

Architectury required ChimericLib required

Yet another sponge mod

Introduction

This simple mod adds two new blocks: a sponj and lava sponj.

Versions

  • 1.21.4: planned
  • 1.21.2-1.21.3: not planned
  • 1.21-1.21.1: supported
  • 1.20.x: supported (Fabric only)
  • 1.19.x: supported (bugs only)
  • 1.18.2: supported (bugs only)
  • < 1.18.2: not planned

Current Features

  • Sponj
    • Absorbs water in a larger radius based on how many sponjes are touching each other
  • Lava sponj
    • Absorbs lava instead of water
    • Radius depends on the number of connected lava sponjes, same as the regular sponj
  • Wet sponj
    • What you get when a sponj absorbs some water
    • Can be dried out in the nether or smelted to get a sponj back
  • Wet lava sponj
    • What you get when a lava sponj absorbs lava
    • Can be dried out in the end
    • Wet lava sponjes can be used as fuel in a furnace, smelting 128 items and leaving a dry lava sponj behind
      • Be sure to only insert a single wet lava sponj at a time. If you do, you won't get dry ones back!

Screenshots

Sponj Recipe

Sponj recipe

Lava Sponj Recipe

Lava sponj recipe

FAQ

Will you port this to any other modloaders?

As of version 4.1.0, the mod is available for both Fabric and NeoForge. Other loaders are not currently planned, but may be considered in the future.

Can I use this in a modpack?

Absolutely!

Issues & Suggestions

Please use the GitHub issue tracker to report any bugs you find.

Credits

Obviously this mod would not be possible if not for the people at Mojang making an awesome game. In addition, many thanks go to the developers of the Fabric mod loader.

The features in this mod were inspired by similar functionality in mods such as OpenBlocks and Bigger Sponge Absorption Radius. Many thanks to their developers for blazing the trail!

License

This mod is released under the MIT license. The full text of the license can be found here.

Support

Have questions? Want to see what else I am working on? Check out our Discord server! If you like what I'm doing and want to support me, check out my Patreon!

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Project description from CurseForge.

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Sponj versions and loaders

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