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00:00:00 – 00:09:04
In the video, Cloth explains the innovative feature of block displays in Minecraft, which function as a new type of mob called `block_display`. These can be summoned using MBT data akin to that used for falling blocks. The video details how to correctly align these displays within Minecraft's coordinate system using the `align XYZ` command and how to manipulate them through scaling, rotating, and other transformations via a specialized website.
Further, the presenter delves into the transformation and manipulation of matrices within data packs. They explain the simplification of MBT JSON into arrays of 16 numbers, caution against direct use of arrays for complex tasks, and detail various transformations like translation, rotation, and scaling. The importance of setting the block's origin for accurate rotation and the benefits of in-game rotation commands are emphasized.
Additionally, the creator explains animating a block display by setting initial transformation values—scale, translation, and rotation—and applying interpolation for smooth transitions. The video illustrates how translating a block by half its size helps in achieving precise rotation effects, showcasing a spinning block as an example. Viewer feedback is encouraged towards the end, with a hint at ongoing projects.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Cloth introduces the concept of block displays in Minecraft, explaining their purpose and usage. He highlights that block displays are a new type of mob, identified as `block_display`, and can be summoned using MBT data similar to that used for falling blocks. Cloth emphasizes the importance of correctly aligning block displays using the `align XYZ` command to ensure they are positioned properly within the game’s coordinate system. He also mentions the ability to transform the block displays through scaling, rotating, and other manipulations via a specific website.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses how to transform and manipulate matrices for data packs. They explain minimizing window sizes and the use of a matrix, which simplifies MBT JSON into an array of 16 numbers. The presenter advises against using arrays directly for complex manipulations and mentions that generators use arrays as they don’t require manual adjustments.
The video focuses on various transformations, including translation (moving blocks), rotation (pivoting around axes), and scaling (adjusting size). Issues with pivot points during rotation are highlighted, and the usefulness of in-game rotation commands is noted. The importance of setting the block’s origin for correct rotation behavior is emphasized.
Lastly, the presenter shows how to copy the desired transformation setup, mentions additional formatting options like quaternion mode, and explains that copying the transformation generates a detailed line of text.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses adding a transformation to a block display in a game, focusing on how to animate a block’s appearance by summoning it with specific initial transformation values. The process involves setting scale, translation, and rotation values, and applying interpolation to animate the transition. The creator demonstrates setting the interpolation start and duration, explaining common settings and their effects. Additionally, they highlight the usefulness of translating a block by half its size to set its center point for better rotation manipulation, sharing a practical example of the spinning effect this achieves. The segment concludes with an invitation for viewer feedback and a mention of ongoing work on another project.