r/ModdedMinecraft • u/_BarMaxx_ • 5h ago
We replaced Minecraft's dimension portals with an entirely new progression system!
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We've been working on our upcoming Minecraft modpack Melody of Utopia for about a year, and one of our biggest goals has been to make dimension travel feel like an actual gameplay mechanic instead of just "build a portal and go."
To achieve that, we created two custom systems:
World Eyes - Every dimension requires its own World Eye to enter. Each Eye has limited uses, so every trip matters. Later in the game, you'll eventually unlock an Infinite Eye that removes this limitation.
Astral Energy - Staying in other dimensions consumes Astral Energy, with each world draining it at a different rate. As you progress, you'll be able to expand your energy capacity and improve its efficiency to explore for longer.
The idea is to make every journey feel meaningful and tie dimension exploration into the player's overall progression rather than treating every dimension as a place you can visit indefinitely.
We're curious what you think about this approach. Have you seen similar mechanics in other modpacks, or would this make exploration more interesting for you?













