[modpack] Modern ish [modern_ish]

[thomasthespacefox]

modern_ish is a modpack (formerly just a mod) that adds various decorative nodes meant to be used for decorations in creative mode, such as modular ceiling tiles.

Notably, it now has modern_ish_manholes, which provides working manholes & hatches, with an API to create them.


NOTE: this modpack currently has NO CRAFTING RECIPES. They are planned for a future release however.

you can get the mod here:
https://github.com/ThomasTheSpaceFox/minetest-modern_ish/releases

license: GNU GPL v3 (see also readme.txt file in mod's folder)

remember to rename the mod's folder to:

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modern_ish

if its not already that name.

tested with: Minetest v5.0.0

[azekill_DIABLO]

nice texture!

[thomasthespacefox]

nice texture!

Thanks! ^^ I use the graphics program GIMP to make the textures :)

[thomasthespacefox]

v1.1 is out.

added some things.
including more computer stuff. and a few ladder type nodes. including a climbing wall node :)
also there is now a control board node of sorts with keyboard, mouse, tape reader and cupholder. to go with those other computer things, also some generic plain and vented filler nodes, for those larger machines.
like this one :D

built that in a (heavily) retrofitted sandstone brick dungeon. :)

yes those air ducts go all over the place in there ;)

[azekill_DIABLO]

wow really nice! do they have a function?

[thomasthespacefox]

wow really nice! do they have a function?

other than looking awesome and such? not really. though some of the nodes have some basic functions, such as being ladders (ie climbing wall, wallmounted pipe ladder) or being a light source.

[azekill_DIABLO]

:)

[D00Med]

Nice mod! I especially like the air ducts

[thomasthespacefox]

Nice mod! I especially like the air ducts

^^ thanks! Im currently building a city in the "flat" mapgen. so you may just see some more modern big city decor. :)

[philipbenr]

Those old tape nodes look a lot like smileys with their tounges sticking out.

[azekill_DIABLO]

i was about to say it :D

[thomasthespacefox]

version 1.2 is out!
-new ceiling tile lights
-ceiling tile set comes in a dark variant now.
-new 2 shade colored striped walls.
-new plasma screen terminal that is signlike
-new signlike "mini lights" in both round and rectangle variants

[azekill_DIABLO]

one of the node looks like a smiley. it's disturbing :P

[thomasthespacefox]

one of the node looks like a smiley. it's disturbing :P

yea the tape drive texture needs tweaking.

[thomasthespacefox]

the tape drive is now in a (less face-like) vertical arrangement, complete with redesigned texture. see new v1.2.2 release.

[thomasthespacefox]

just got minetest 0.4.16 up and going. again, if anyone has any ideas feel free to say.

[azekill_DIABLO]

wow this is really nice!

[thomasthespacefox]

I can confirm this mod works with v5.

also, i realized i had some changes i never committed to github... oops...

see new screenshot in first post.

also, newest version is now v1.3

[thomasthespacefox]

Version 1.4 is out!

This version adds:
Cabinets: plain, with sink, and with cooktop.
Oven: a stainless-steel oven decoration.
Box toilet: a (literally box-shaped) toilet.

[GamingAssociation39]

You could take a look at Ma & Pop's Furniture mod and use some code to get some of the things "working"...

[thomasthespacefox]

You could take a look at Ma & Pop's Furniture mod and use some code to get some of the things "working"...

I might look into adding countertop nodes with working storage.

Though i also thought about adding optional support for a few things. like add mesecon-enabled versions of the lights, or perhaps adding a way to optionally integrate the laptop mod into the selection of 'server' blocks. I'm open to suggestions in such things.

Also, any specific sorts of blocks you might want to see?

at some point as well, I might consider adding crafting recipes, so any input in that respect is welcome.

[thomasthespacefox]

Version 1.5 is out! This release adds the start of some wallmounted decor, but more importantly, it adds more neon! :D

Neon: beach, arcade, food, restroom, & music signs.
wall-mounted: telephone, small florescent lamp, and speaker.

[thomasthespacefox]

version 1.6 is out!
Add neon train sign that was accidentally left without a nodedef

add paper towel and toilet paper holders, add air dryer. even a round drain.

and...

use some code to get some of the things "working"...

add working manhole.

Its pretty simple, But I added a working manhole cover that opens/closes on rightclick and is climbable when open, and solid when closed. Its actually the first node in this mod to use a nodebox. (as nothing else looked quite right...)

[thomasthespacefox]

The manhole from the underside:

Open:


Closed:

I'm glad i was able to add the detail of the 'overhang' holding the grate in place on the underside. looks much better than having it seemingly floating. The gap in the ladder is a tad annoying, but its climbable at least.

[thomasthespacefox]

v2.0 is here!

- Now a modpack
- new manholes & hatches with API (modern_ish_manholes)
- floor and wall drains in bronze, steel and gold.

Now depends on default (technically not yet, but just figured Id do that now rather than randomly through the 2.* version numbers.

Plans:
- add proper sounds
- add full set of crafting recipes
- add more optional components. such as doors, integrations with other mods, etc.
- add stairs & slabs for various blocks.

edit: v2.0.1:

I tried to make the lighting a bit more realistic. I wanted to make the more 'solid' manholes and hatches not propagate sunlight when closed, but due to possibly-inherit problems with minetest's lighting engine, i ended up having to disable sunlight propagation in the more 'solid' manholes and hatches, altogether.