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Force Ground Storage
VS currently gives us the option to store anything in chests/trunks/crates/vessels, OR store it on the ground, on a shelf, or on a rack, which is way cooler and immersive. This mod removes that first option; if an item can be stored outside of a container, th
Quick answer
Which Force Ground Storage release should I use?
Force Ground Storage 0.0.5 targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Force Ground Storage required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Force Ground Storage 0.0.5 need?
0.0.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Force Ground Storage without breaking your instance.
Built for Force Ground Storage 0.0.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.0.5. It targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3; 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
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.0.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Force Ground Storage add?

VS currently gives us the option to store anything in chests/trunks/crates/vessels, OR store it on the ground, on a shelf, or on a rack, which is way cooler and immersive.
This mod removes that first option; if an item can be stored outside of a container, then it must be (with some exceptions).
What CANNOT be stored with the default config?
Stones, bones, sticks, flax, cattails, straw, boards
Peat, coal, charcoal
Tools, molds, anvils, bowls, pots, crocks, seeds
Chests, trunks, crates, vessels, buckets, barrels, tool/mold/scroll/antler racks
Books, candles, seashells, resin, beeswax
Anything else that has a ground transformation in the code.
What are the exceptions that CAN be stored with the default config?
Any food not inside a bowl, pot, or crock
Ore chunks, nuggets, quartz, gems
Hides, rot
What are the config options?
ShowChatErrorMessage; boolean; default: true; Displays a message in the chat when you attempt to put something into a container that is not allowed.
DisallowTools; boolean; default: true; Disallow tools from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowMolds; boolean; default: true; Disallow molds from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowAnvils; boolean; default: true; Disallow anvils from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowSeeds; boolean; default: true; Disallow seeds from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowCoal; boolean; default: true; Disallow coal and charcoal from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowFoodContainers; boolean; default: true; Disallow bowls, pots, and crocks from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowCandles; boolean; default: true; Disallow candles from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowSeashells; boolean; default: true; Disallow seashells from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowMachinery; boolean; default: true; Disallow querns, bellows, pulverizers, boilers, and other machine parts from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowFurniture; boolean; default: true; Disallow beds, tables, chairs, bookshelves, and cabinets from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowHides; boolean; default: false; Disallow hides from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowNuggets; boolean; default: false; Disallow nuggets and metal bits from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
DisallowOreChunks; boolean; default: false; Disallow ore chunks from being stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels.
ItemWhitelist; string array; default: []; Item codes you want to ensure can be stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels. Wildcards can be used, e.g. "game:rock-*".
ItemBlacklist; string array; default: []; Item codes you want to ensure cannot be stored in chests/trunks/crates/vessels. Wildcards can be used, e.g. "game:rock-*".
Is this safe to add to my existing world?
Based on my testing, yes. Items already in containers that are not allowed to be there will stay there until you remove them.
Please report any issues with false positives/negatives and mod incompatibilities, and I will attempt to fix.
Compatible mods:
Salty's Immersive Chests
Butchering
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Force Ground Storage releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.10
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.9
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.8
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.7
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.6
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.5
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.4
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.3
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 19 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Force Ground Storage versions and loaders
0.0.5
forcegroundstorage_0.0.5.zip
17 Jul 2026
0.0.4
forcegroundstorage_0.0.4.zip
29 Jun 2026
0.0.3
forcegroundstorage_0.0.3.zip
25 Jun 2026
0.0.2
forcegroundstorage_0.0.2.zip
25 Jun 2026
0.0.1
forcegroundstorage_0.0.1.zip
24 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.