Mod Development History
Concept for E&W
The idea for Earth & Water began in early 2024 on June 9, a few days before Tricky Trials was set to release. Tricky Trials introduced the Breeze, a mob with similar features to the Blaze. This inspired the creation of the Bore and Brine, which then lead to the rest of the mod being created.
Version 1.0.0
The first major release introduced many blocks, items, and gameplay mechanics that established the identity of Earth & Water.
Blocks
- Dripstone Stairs, Slab, Wall
- Dripstone Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Polished Dripstone (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Polished Dripstone Tiles
- Dripstone Pillar
- Chiseled Dripstone Bricks
- Dark Dripstone Block (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Dark Dripstone Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Polished Dark Dripstone (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Dark Dripstone Pillar
- Pointed Dark Dripstone
- Dark Prismarine Pillar, Wall
- Chiseled Prismarine Bricks
- Prismarine Pillar, Tiles (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Oxygen Block
- Mixed Prismarine Tiles
- Chiseled Dark Prismarine
- Limestone (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Polished Limestone (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Limestone Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Chiseled Limestone Bricks
- Reinforced Spawner
- Steel Block
Items
- Bore Rod
- Brine Rod
- Reinforced Key
- Steel Ingot
- Steel Nugget
- Spiked Shield
- Whip
- Battle Axe
Mobs
- Brine
- Bore
Projectiles
- Earth Charge
- Water Charge
Effects
- Stun
- Breath Giving
Particles
- Light Up
- Reinforced Spawner Detection
- Reinforced Spawner Detection Outward
- Reinforced Spawner Detection Inner
Smithing
- Steel Upgrade Smithing Template
- Block Armor Trim
- Guard Armor Trim
Structures
- Ancient Ruins
- Conduit Monument
World Features
- Dark Dripstone Cluster
- Large Dark Dripstone
- Pointed Dark Dripstone
- Oxygen Cross
- Limestone Rock
Advancements
- Mob Lock
- Long Ago…
- Boreing
- Atlantean Eye
- Stalactite Sanctum
Scrapped Content
During development, several features were conceptualized but removed or never implemented. These ideas may return in future updates, but no promises.
Scrapped Blocks
- Andesite Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Diorite Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
- Granite Bricks (+ Stairs, Slab, Wall)
Scrapped Items
- Spear (*Replaced by Battle Axe)
- Steel Helmet
- Weakened Trident (*Had no name)
Scrapped Paintings
- Spawner
Scrapped Concepts
- Particle: Shockwave (Water Charge)
- Particle Pattern: Bubble Vortex (Water Charge)