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@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +Sedimentology-mt + + -- a minetest mod that simulates erosion and sedimentation. + + (Ported from my Sedimentology Bukkit Plugin) + +~~~~ + +This plugin attempts to create processes that are involved in the +transport and deposition of sediments: + +- water picking up material +- transportation down slopes +- weather influence +- material falling down cliffs +- material decaying/degrading into smaller grained materials + +The plugin doesn't properly recreate real geologic processes, instead +it mimics the bahavior of erosion and deposition by rolling a dice +for most of the factors involved, and if the roll was succesful, +proceed to the next step. + +Material hardness and resistance are taken into account - some +materials are easier displaced than others. Some materials degrade +easier than others. Some materials (sand) have a different angle +of repose. + +This plugin isn't meant to enhance game play per se, it will operate +slowly over time and vegetation will prevent most of it's effects +from taking a toll on the landscape in most cases, so it will +take a long time in default settings from actually doing anything +noticeable. Because dirt naturally gets a grass cover in Minecraft +it will be unlikely that this plugin does significant damage to your +world. Of course, planting stuff is still advisable if you want to +reduce the effects of the plugin further. + +~~~~ + +Commands + + /sed <subcommands> <values> + + /sedimentology stats + +Display statistics from the plugin. The plugin keeps internal counters +for modifications made and attempts, and this command allows you to +display those statistics. + + /sedimentology blocks <integer> + +Modify the number of blocks per cycle that the plugin will +attempt to consider for modification. Note that due to the various +factors involved, this number will almost never equal the number of +modifications made per cycle - but increasing it will accelerate the +erosion process. + + /sedimentology help + +Displays a help message describing the commands available. + +The "blocks" subcommand requires the "server" privilege. + +~~~~ + +Bugs / Code For bugs, tips, donations please feel free to contact me: + + Auke Kok - auke@foo-projects.org + +The project code is hosted on my github page: + + https://github.com/sofar/sedimentology-mt + +The bukkit page for this plugin is here: + + http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/sedimentology/ + +More information can be found on the bukkit page. There is also a concepts +discussion article, and screenshots are posted here for viewing as well. |