Rustling Spots Fabric 2.0.1

Fixed

• Fixed the config screen layout overflowing on smaller GUI scales.
• Added scrolling to config categories so all options remain accessible on compact screens.
• Fixed the Current file and extra file info text overlapping the rest of the config UI.
• Moved the Fabric implementation fully into the multi-loader workspace so the build no longer depends on an external Fabric source folder.

Technical Notes

• Fabric now builds entirely from the shared multi-loader project.
• Updated the Fabric config UI layout to use a scrollable content area with a fixed footer for better readability across resolutions.

Rustling Spots NeoForge 2.0.1

Fixed

• Fixed a dedicated server startup crash caused by client GUI classes being loaded on the wrong distribution side.
• Moved NeoForge client-only config screen registration behind client-side initialization to prevent Screen class loading on servers.
• Fixed the config screen layout overflowing on smaller GUI scales.
• Added scrolling to config categories so all options remain accessible on compact screens.
• Fixed the Current file and extra file info text overlapping the rest of the config UI.

Technical Notes

• NeoForge client bootstrap is now isolated from the main mod entrypoint to keep dedicated server loading safe.
• Updated the NeoForge config UI layout to use a scrollable content area with a fixed footer for better readability across resolutions.

Rustling Spots v2.0 (NeoForge)

Version 2.0 is a major overhaul of Rustling Spots, introducing new rare mechanics, full system refactors, improved performance and expanded configuration tools for both players and server owners.

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✨ Major Additions

• Shiny Spots
  Rare spots with unique visuals that guarantee a Shiny Pokémon encounter.
  • Separate configurable rarity layer.
  • Global announcements when discovered.
  • Config option to enable or disable announcements.
  • Admin command: /rustlingspots spawnshiny <family>
• Empty Spots
  Optional rare outcome where a spot yields nothing.
  • Fully configurable and capped rarity.
  • Clear feedback messages.
• Commands & Tools
  • /rustlingspots reload reloads configs and pools without restart.
  • /rustlingspots stats persistent per-player statistics.
  • /rustlingspots scan <radius> [family] admin debug tool.

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⚙️ Systems & Configuration

• Full rework of Pokémon, item and block pools. Important: delete your existing pool files to regenerate fresh defaults.
• Reworked config system. A reset may be required after updating.
• Full in-game config support available via the Mods screen.
• Improved config clarity with accurate file mapping.

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🌍 Gameplay Changes

• Added compatibility with Cobblemon Raid Dens.
• Config option to allow or disable spawning inside raid dimensions.
• Removed rigid dimension restrictions. Spots now rely on configured blocks and biomes.
• Improved cave spawning behavior and environment consistency.
• Expanded block compatibility across all spot families.
• Updated default opacity: 0.5 for most spots, 0.8 for water.

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🛠 Technical

• Refactored into a cleaner multi-loader architecture.
• Shared gameplay logic moved into common.
• Unified commands, spawning, ticking and rewards handling.

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🐛 Fixes

• Fixed shadow rendering on NeoForge.
• Fixed Leaves spots not spawning and aligned their logic.
• Fixed config saving issues from in-game edits.
• Fixed duplicated loot entries.
• Fixed encoding issues in Pokémon data.
• Fixed startup issues caused by module conflicts.

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⚡ Performance

• Optimized spot search using chunk-based indexing.
• Reduced heavy scanning operations.
• Improved scalability for large servers.

Rustling Spots v2.0 (Fabric)

Version 2.0 brings a full system overhaul to the Fabric version with new rare mechanics, improved parity with NeoForge and major performance upgrades.

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✨ Major Additions

• Shiny Spots with guaranteed shiny encounters and configurable rarity.
• Empty Spots as an optional rare outcome.
• New commands: reload, stats, scan and spawnshiny.

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⚙️ Systems & Configuration

• Reworked Pokémon, item and block pools. Important: delete your pool files to regenerate defaults.
• Full in-game config support via Mod Menu.
• Improved config clarity and behavior.

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🌍 Gameplay Changes

• Added Cobblemon Raid Dens compatibility.
• Spots now rely on blocks and biomes instead of strict dimension rules.
• Improved cave spawning consistency.
• Expanded block compatibility.

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🛠 Technical

• Improved Fabric parity with NeoForge.
• Unified systems across loaders.

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🐛 Fixes

• Fixed Leaves spawning issues.
• Fixed config saving behavior.
• Fixed duplicated loot entries and encoding issues.

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⚡ Performance

• Optimized spawn checks and nearby scans.
• Improved performance on larger worlds.

Rustling Spots v1.8

This update reworks how Rustling Spots spawn in multiplayer, improves despawn behavior, refreshes visuals and introduces a simplified server configuration system.

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📌 Changelog

• Rustling Spots now spawn around players instead of being globally limited.
• Each player can have up to 8 active spots nearby, naturally shared with others in the area.
• Server configuration simplified and cleaned up. Several server config options were removed or replaced.
  Important: Please delete your existing server config file so it can regenerate with the new defaults.
• Added new modded blocks compatibility: all grass blocks from Regions Unexplored and Biomes We’ve Gone can now generate Rustling Spots.
  Important: Please delete config\rustlingspots\families\grass.json to refresh compatibility defaults.
• Visual refresh:
  • New grass design with a darker color.
  • New particles.
  • New logo.

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🐛 Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Rustling Spots would follow only one player on multiplayer servers.
• Improved despawn behavior when no player is nearby.
• Fixed Water Spots loot tables.