Chunk Loader (ChickenChunks)

Chunk Loader
Name	Chunk Loader
Source Mod	ChickenChunks
ID Name	ChickenChunks:chickenChunkLoader
Type	Block
Stackable	Yes (64)
Blast Resistance	300.0
Hardness	20.0
Solid	Yes
Transparent	No
Affected by Gravity	No
Emits Light	No
Flammable	No
Required Tool

The Chunk Loader is a block added by the ChickenChunks mod. It is used to keep a given area of Chunks constantly loaded into memory, allowing for the game's processes to go on, regardless if a Player is present or not. A Redstone signal will deactivate the Loader, shown by the orb coming to a rest. It is important to always verify the coverage of the area loaded, using the Show Lasers feature, as some machines may operate in unintended ways if not loaded properly.

Recipe[edit]

GUI[edit]

Right-click the Chunk Loader to open the GUI ^[1], that allows access to the options and features:

Radius, adjust the size using the − and + buttons.
Show Lasers, displays an animated laser beam of the loaded area's boundary ^[2].
Shape, Square. Circle or Line (X or Z axis).

The diameter of the area is calculated with the formula:

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A radius of 3 would load a square of 25 chunks, a circle of 13 chunks and a line of 5 chunks.

Multiplayer[edit]

Server Admins have several config options to limit or alter the behaviour of the Chunk Loader. Limit can be set to Players, to dimensions and/ or globally.

Chunk Loader with the laser outline enabled. The green line indicates the center of the chunk loaded.

Usage[edit]

Chunk Loader (ChickenChunks) can be used to create the following items:

Spot Loader

Note[edit]

↑ Only the Owner of the Chunk Loader can open the GUI.
↑ With a large radius and depending on the rendering distance, the vertical lasers may not be visible from the Loader, yet the chunks will remain loaded.