Minecraft Mod Development

Why I Built This

While running a survival Minecraft server, I needed a way to host minigames without affecting players’ main-world inventories, stats, or progression. Existing solutions either didn’t work reliably or required running entirely separate servers, which added unnecessary complexity. Since no functional mod existed that solved this problem cleanly, I decided to build one myself.

What the Mod Does

SeparateWorld allows server owners to define worlds where player data is isolated from the main survival world. This makes it possible to run minigames, PvP arenas, or special events without risking player progression or inventory integrity.

• Isolates player inventories, stats, and progression per world  

• Designed for use on live multiplayer servers  

• Eliminates the need for separate server instances  

• Enables seamless transitions between survival and minigame environments

Development Approach

PVP+ was the first mod I developed using Claude for code generation.

Compared to my earlier workflow, this tool produced more consistent results and required fewer corrective iterations, allowing me to focus more on system design and behavior rather than fighting syntax or structural issues.

This shift significantly improved my development efficiency and made the overall process smoother and more scalable.

Why I Built This

I wanted to create structured PvP matches within Minecraft that felt intentional and repeatable rather than improvised. Existing mods either lacked flexibility, were outdated, or couldn’t support the gameplay flow I had in mind. Since nothing available matched my vision, I built a custom PvP system from scratch.

What the Mod Does

PVP+ introduces a full PvP match framework that allows server owners to host organized matches with defined rules, maps, and player flow. The mod is designed to support repeatable competitive gameplay rather than one-off encounters.

• Structured PvP match flow  

• Support for custom maps and modes  

• Designed for organized multiplayer gameplay  

• Enables repeatable, event-style PvP experiences

Development Approach

Parkour+ was developed using an AI-assisted workflow with ChatGPT. During development, I began to encounter more complex logic and state-management challenges, which exposed limitations in my initial setup. These challenges pushed me to think more critically about system design, edge cases, and maintainability, and ultimately led me to explore more advanced tools and workflows for future projects.

Why I Built This

I wanted to create structured PvP matches within Minecraft that felt intentional and repeatable rather than improvised. Existing mods either lacked flexibility, were outdated, or couldn’t support the gameplay flow I had in mind. Since nothing available matched my vision, I built a custom PvP system from scratch.

What the Mod Does

PVP+ introduces a full PvP match framework that allows server owners to host organized matches with defined rules, maps, and player flow. The mod is designed to support repeatable competitive gameplay rather than one-off encounters.

• Structured PvP match flow  

• Support for custom maps and modes  

• Designed for organized multiplayer gameplay  

• Enables repeatable, event-style PvP experiences

Development Approach

PVP+ was the first mod I developed using Claude for code generation. Compared to my earlier workflow, this tool produced more consistent results and required fewer corrective iterations, allowing me to focus more on system design and behavior rather than fighting syntax or structural issues. This shift significantly improved my development efficiency and made the overall process smoother and more scalable.

Why I Built This

While designing an in-game economy for my server, I found that existing economy mods either lacked essential features or imposed limitations that didn’t fit my use case. Rather than compromise or stack multiple mods together, I chose to build a single solution that met all of my requirements.

What the Mod Does

Economy+ provides a customizable foundation for managing currency and player transactions on multiplayer servers. It is designed to be flexible, extensible, and suitable for long-term server use rather than quick setups.

• Customizable server-side economy system  

• Designed for extensibility and future expansion  

• Built for live multiplayer environments  

• Eliminates reliance on multiple economy plugins or mods

Development Approach

Economy+ was developed using an AI-assisted workflow with Claude. By this point, I had refined my process significantly, allowing me to move faster while maintaining control over system behavior and stability. Shortly after release, I was contacted by another server owner interested in commissioning a customized version of the mod for their own server.

Why I Built This

My server runs on a Minecraft version that did not yet have a functional backport of the new spear weapon. While similar mods existed for newer versions, there was no available option for the version I needed. Rather than wait or compromise, I decided to build my own backport tailored specifically to my server’s version.

What the Mod Does

Spears+ introduces a fully functional spear weapon to older Minecraft versions while preserving vanilla-style mechanics. In addition to replicating the original concept, I added several quality-of-life and gameplay features that I felt should have been part of the base design.

• Spear weapon backport for unsupported Minecraft versions  

• Vanilla-style mechanics with extended features  

• Designed for survival and multiplayer environments  

• Balanced to feel native rather than modded

Development Approach

Spears+ was developed using an AI-assisted workflow with Claude. By this stage, my development process had become more efficient and structured, allowing me to focus heavily on gameplay behavior, balance, and polish. As the mod gained users, community feedback began surfacing edge cases and bugs I hadn’t encountered internally, allowing me to improve stability and refine features through real-world usage.