Dimension travel & progression
A system that controls which dimensions you can travel to, and when. It's the backbone of how this server's world and progression are shaped.
What it does, simply¶
In normal Minecraft you can wander to the Nether or End whenever you want. Realm Gates changes that: travel between dimensions is controlled by rules. Realms open up as you meet certain conditions (progress, items, or beating a boss), so the world unfolds in an intended order instead of all at once.
What you'll actually notice¶
- You spawn in a custom overworld. On this server your home dimension is a fresh, normal-feeling overworld made by Realm Gates — not the default one. It looks and plays like a regular overworld; it's just the designated starting realm.
- Some destinations are gated. Trying to travel somewhere you haven't unlocked yet shows a message explaining you can't go there yet. Meet the requirement and the route opens.
- Reaching the Nether and the End may work differently. Because of how the home realm is set up, natural portals/strongholds can be disabled — you may reach the Nether and End through Realm Gates routes instead. Ask the admin how it's currently configured.
- Your progress sticks. Realms you've unlocked and places you've visited are remembered, even through death and rejoining.
If you feel 'stuck'
Being blocked from a dimension is usually intentional — you haven't met its requirement yet. The deny message tells you where you tried to go. Check what you might be missing (an advancement, an item, a boss), or ask the admin.
Why a custom mod for this?¶
It lets the server present a curated journey: a chain of realms that open one after another, each with its own feel and entry condition. It also powers any custom realms unique to this server. Everything is decided on the server, so it's consistent for everyone.
Companion fans: Custom Companions can respect these travel rules too — your companion won't fetch from a dimension you can't reach.