Scavenge-Baubles: Check Baubles Slots in Scavenge Conditions
Building a custom map or a tightly balanced modpack often means wrestling with cross-mod logic. One of the most persistent gaps has been between Scavenge, a tool for setting inventory-based conditions, and Baubles, the classic accessory slot system. Scavenge-Baubles: Check Baubles Slots in Scavenge Conditions closes that gap with a clean, dedicated condition type. This add-on is a small but essential utility for pack authors who want accessory checks without writing custom scripts or relying on fragile workarounds.
Why Bridge Scavenge and Baubles
Scavenge lets you define conditions like "player must hold 10 diamonds and 5 emeralds" to trigger doors, rewards, or progression gates. Baubles adds wearable slots for rings, amulets, belts, and trinkets. The problem: vanilla Scavenge only inspects the main inventory. If a player wears a required item in a Baubles slot, the check simply fails. This add-on introduces the has_bauble condition, which reads items directly from accessory slots. That means you can design challenges where a player must equip a specific amulet or ring, not just carry it.
What the has_bauble Condition Does
After installation, a new condition type appears in Scavenge's configuration. The syntax is straightforward, but flexible enough for precise requirements. Key parameters include:
- name — the Baubles slot type: Amulet, Ring, Belt, Trinket, Head, Body, or Charm.
- stack — describes the required item, with sub-parameters for item ID (name), quantity (amount, default 1), metadata (meta, with 32767 ignoring damage values), and NBT path (nbt) for tag matching.
- disableJEI — a boolean flag that hides the condition from JEI tooltips. Defaults to false, so players see hints.
You can check for "any amulet" by leaving the stack object empty, or demand a specific enchanted artifact with exact NBT tags. The add-on acts purely as a bridge between the two APIs, so it does not introduce conflicts with other mods.
Practical Uses in Modpacks
Imagine a dungeon finale where the door only opens if the player wears a full elemental set: a fire ring in the Ring slot, an ice amulet in the Amulet slot, and a wind belt in the Belt slot. With Scavenge-Baubles, this is a few lines of configuration. It is far more elegant than forcing players to keep fragile items in their inventory, where they might be lost on death.
Another scenario: server events built around collecting rare accessories. An admin can set a reward that triggers only when three unique rings from different biomes are equipped simultaneously. Setting disableJEI to true turns the hunt into a genuine mystery, pushing players to explore, read lore books, or trade with NPCs to learn the required combination.
Installation and Version Compatibility
To get started, you need Scavenge and Baubles installed first. The add-on works with Forge loaders and supports Minecraft 1.12.2, which is the primary version for both base mods. It is a lightweight jar that drops into the mods folder alongside the dependencies. For those using modern launchers, you can often find and activate the add-on directly from the mod management menu, skipping manual file copying. This is especially handy when testing multi-mod combinations. The process is simple: download Scavenge-Baubles: Check Baubles Slots in Scavenge Conditions for Minecraft, place it in the mods directory, and restart the game.
Balancing and JEI Integration
By default, the has_bauble condition appears in JEI, giving players a clear hint about what is required. In harder packs or puzzle-focused servers, authors often set disableJEI to true. This hides the requirement, forcing players to experiment or collaborate. The add-on does not add any new items or slots; it only expands the logic of existing checks. Balance is entirely in your hands. You can create simple early-game tasks or brutal endgame challenges that demand legendary accessories from dangerous biomes.
Final Thoughts
Scavenge-Baubles is a tiny but vital component for custom maps and curated modpacks. It removes the barrier between inventory checks and accessory slots, enabling deeper and more original challenges. If you already use Scavenge and Baubles, this add-on is a natural, conflict-free extension. Installation takes minutes, leaving more time for creative testing. Experiment with slot-specific conditions, design unique quests, and make every piece of equipment matter.
For pack authors looking to streamline their workflow, the ability to quickly download Scavenge-Baubles: Check Baubles Slots in Scavenge Conditions and integrate it into existing setups is a significant time-saver. Whether you are building a linear adventure map or a sandbox server, this bridge mod deserves a place in your toolkit.