CrimsonStone
Overview
CrimsonStone allows users to do things with redstone that were never capable before. From allowing you to place pressure plates on TNT, to underwater redstone, this plugin is a great addition to any server that has users who like redstone.
No More Redstone Apocalypses!
Ever got exceedingly ticked off when you were building some complex redstone circuit involving water and you accidentally let the water flow on your redstone? Have you ever wanted to build a redstone trap underwater, or under lava, but couldn't? If so, then you might appreciate CrimsonStone.
CrimsonStone mods the water and lava of MineCraft, and adds redstone (and any preset material which you enable in the config) to the list of exceptions (among ladders and sugarcane) that water and lava cannot break.
Here is an image of CrimsonStone protecting redstone wire and a redstone torch.
Unlike other waterproof mods, CrimsonStone's water actually avoids and flows over redstone (once again because of not cancelling events).
To make underwater redstoneering even easier, CrimsonStone also allows you to place redstone underwater.
CrimsonStone can protect any block ids specified in the config file.
TNT Cannons... Without Water.
CrimsonStone can be used to protect your circuits from explosions, too. Now mis-timed TNT cannons won't wreck all your wiring.
It can be used as a circuit-grief protection tool, as normally, active circuit+TNT=sad person, but active circuit+TNT+CrimsonStone=wasted TNT.
Note that currently, it only protects the materials specified in the configuration file, and not the block underneath, so if the block underneath is broken, so will the material.
Here is an image of a TNT cannon working without water:
Armoring affects every block that has an ID which is in the config.
Put Redstone on Anything!
CrimsonStone also extends existing blocks to allow redstone (and indeed almost any other block) to be placed on them. This means that you can have redstone on fences, and rails on glass. Even levers on TNT. This allows for more creative exploits of redstone's power that defy physics, such as a glass rollercoaster.
This is just a glimpse of what can be done with CrimsonStone's override of normal MineCraft blocks.:
Blocks that are modified by CrimsonStone are:
glass leaves pistons glowstone TNT glass panes iron bars fence nether fence ice
Installation
Just drag and drop! The latest version of CrimsonStone is available from here.
Known Bugs
1. You get stuck trying to pass through a gap between fence and nether fence, fence and glass, etc. Attempted fix in next version
2. T Flip-Flops, and other advanced redstone circuits involving pistons do not work properly. To work around this, set Block Override.Pistons to false in the config file.
3. Looking up at redstone/diode shows no texture as redstone isn't meant to be seen from below.
4. On modded blocks, the redstone texture cannot be seen connecting redstone on top of block to redstone below block. Redstone functions normally, however.
Find a bug? Please let me know by posting the traceback along with as much information as possible!
Videos of CrimsonStone
Here is a place for cool videos made by users of CrimsonStone.
Recommended Plugins
CraftBook. This plugin was the first to add new mechanics to Minecraft, and fits entirely with the theme of CrimsonStone. From IC's to minecart ejector blocks, this plugin has everything you need to create a server with more modern technology!
When can we expect an update ?
I will not update for 1.3.1. This is because 1.3.2 is coming out very soon, and I'd spend alot of time doing it for 1.3.1 without everything updated, so I'd much rather wait for 1.3.2 and do it. The prerelease of 1.3.2 is out, so CrimsonStone SHOULD be updated after MCP and mc-dev update for it as well.
If you are using CrimsonStone for waterproofing and armoring, then you are in luck: I have uploaded a 1.3.1 compatible version of CrimsonStone on the Bukkit forum page.
@donstrijb999
I needski teh mc-devs, which ain't updatink yetski.
uhm sorry to ask but is there a ETA un update for 1.3.1? getting this error with current version: http://pastebin.com/tsd2bYA1
@ofnature
If by permissions you mean to be able to specify who can waterproof etc redstone, sorry, it can't be done. I could add permissions for who can place redstone on blocks, though.
I agree with Donald, this looks like an awesome plug in, but it would be even better with permission support.
@hjeyez
They are :) Anything in the waterproofCircuits array is waterproof. Torches are in there, too, and you can specify anything additionally.
This plugin looks awesome! I am definitely getting this. Do you think you could add some non-redstone related items like torches to be protected from water?
@ChlorekCL
The pleasure is mine!
Oh man, this plugin is simple, but great! Now I can build nice circuits, and do not worry about destroying it by water. Thanks!
Thanks nicholas! By the way, the reason why you can't place redstone on pistons is because, due to that my piston modification makes T-Flipflops (and other redstone circuits involving pistons) not work. Therefore, the default config that comes with the plugin has blockOverride.pistons set to false. Setting it to true will let you place redstone on them. Once again, thanks!
permissions support?
Hey, i made a video showcase based on your plugin :) Hope you'll like it!
Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bClbYdW4QkE&list=UUYDVdMnWAEqxAiHsiUQghWA&index=1&feature=plcp
@DemonLamma Thanks for reporting that, I will fix it today. Until then, you should turn fences to false in the config.
Hilarious but a little problematic, when you stack a fence on top of another fence while using this mod it makes the fence damage anything that touches it(wich includes a farm full of pigs who love running into our fences)
Wow...
This is amazing... Firstly, what does overriding the BlockFlowing class do different to cancelling events? I have never tried it with flows so I wouldn't know... but this is awesome!
Maybe we could do a recommended plugins thing on this page and the CraftBook page? So we advertise each others things... And I believe CraftBook and this would work together amazingly.
Waiting for approval on 0.06, which contains the armor redstone addition.