

only up to 3 alternate GUI upgrades), that determines if the backpack can accept the upgrade. Each upgrade has a (configurable) point value, and each backpack has a (configurable) number of maximum upgrade points, and, in combination with some other categories (i.e. Upgrades are items that are shapelessly crafted with a backpack to apply them to said backpack, assuming the backpack can accept the upgrade. To access the equipped backpack, simply press the correct keybinding (‘R’ by default). To take it off, simply press the same key (but you must have an empty slot in your inventory). If you are not already wearing a backpack, the backpack item currently selected in your hotbar will be equipped. To do so, use the keybinding for “equip backpack” (‘B’ by default). The same thing happens (keeps it’s data) when an upgrade is applied (shapeless crafting).įinally, you can equip any 1 backpack at a time.

When the backpack is upgraded to the next tier (ex: gold -> diamond), it keeps its inventory and any upgrades it had. You can also do this with ender-storage backpacks. It will open that backpack’s GUI directly (yes this works with nested backpacks). In addition, when a backpack is open, right clicking another backpack in the player’s inventory or in the original backpack. The alternate GUI is accessed by shift-right clicking, and it will display the alternate GUI upgrades (if applicable) such as the ability to rename your backpack.

The default GUI which stores all of your items is accessed by right clicking. Default values: 7 rows of 11 inventory slots (77 total) and 3 upgrade slots.Įach backpack has two GUIs (graphical user interfaces). Default values: 6 rows of 9 inventory slots (54 total, equivalent to a double chest) and 2 upgrade slots. Default values: 4 rows of 9 inventory slots (36 total) and 1 upgrade slot. Default values: 2 rows of 9 inventory slots (18 total) and 0 upgrade slots. There are four types of backpacks with their values (the recipe to upgrade to the next tier) which are able to be modified in the config: In addition, an extensive configuration file is included with this mod allowing you to customize nearly every aspect of the mod if you feel as if my recipes/backpack sizes/default settings/ does not fit into your idea of balance.

These upgrade points can be used to apply a number of upgrades (over 20 different ones) to the backpack to improve its functionality. This mod provides Minecraft players with tiered backpacks (Basic, Iron, Gold, and Diamond), each of which can be upgraded from the previous tier to give more storage room and more upgrade points. Iron Backpacks Mod 1.12.2/1.10.2 attempts to address the issue of portable storage in a balanced, fun, and aesthetically-pleasing manner.
