This code defines and implements a custom `SpawnEggItem` class, representing...
This code defines and implements a custom SpawnEggItem
class, representing a modified spawn egg typically used in games like Minecraft to spawn mobs or entities. Below is what the code does in detail:
Class Overview:
The SpawnEggItem
class extends a base item class and represents a spawn egg that can spawn specific types of entities (e.g., mobs, creatures) when used. It also implements various overridden methods to define functionality specific to spawn eggs.
Key Features:
-
Constructor:
public SpawnEggItem(EntityType<? extends Mob> p_43207_, Item.Properties p_43210_)
- The constructor initializes the spawn egg with the entity type it spawns (
p_43207_
) and its item properties (p_43210_
). - The constructor adds the entity type (
p_43207_
) to aBY_ID
map, linking entity types to their spawn egg items.
-
useOn
Method (Overridden):- Executes logic when the spawn egg is used on a block.
- Checks if the block is a spawner block; if it is, sets the entity type in the spawner.
- Otherwise, attempts to spawn the entity at a valid position near the block. The entity's type is determined by the spawn egg's data or its default type.
- Handles client/server interaction:
- On the client side, it always returns
InteractionResult.SUCCESS
. - On the server side, it either spawns the entity or modifies the spawner block, consuming one spawn egg item in the process.
- On the client side, it always returns
-
use
Method (Overridden):- Executes logic when the spawn egg is used in more general contexts (e.g., using it directly without targeting a block).
- Handles interactions with water blocks:
- Checks if the targeted block is water and if the player has permission to use the spawn egg.
- Spawns the entity into the water based on the spawn egg's entity type.
- Updates the game state, reduces the spawn egg stack count, and tracks statistics for the player's action.
-
Spawn Compatibility:
- The
spawnsEntity
method checks if a specific spawn egg can spawn a given entity type, ensuring compatibility.
- The
-
Lookup Utility Methods:
byId
andeggs
static methods:byId
: Retrieves theSpawnEggItem
corresponding to a particularEntityType
.eggs
: Returns an iterable collection of all registered spawn egg items.
-
Entity Type Resolution:
getType
determines theEntityType
the spawn egg will use to spawn entities. It first checks for custom data associated with the item; if none is found, it defaults to the spawn egg's predefined entity type.
-
Breeding and Offspring:
spawnOffspringFromSpawnEgg
attempts to spawn a baby mob as an offspring of a parent mob, checking compatibility with the spawn egg's entity type. It returns the spawned mob (wrapped inOptional
) if successful.
-
Administrative Warnings:
- The
shouldPrintOpWarning
method checks if the spawned entity has restricted NBT data (e.g., only operators in the game can spawn such entities). This prevents unauthorized players from misusing custom NBT configurations.
- The
-
Feature Requirements (Compatibility):
- The
requiredFeatures
method ensures that the spawn egg and the corresponding entity type are compatible with any specific game or modded feature flags.
- The
Behavior at a High Level:
- A player can use the
SpawnEggItem
on blocks or in-world locations to spawn an entity based on the egg's stored or default entity type. - It supports both specific interactions (e.g., with spawner blocks or water) and general interactions (e.g., placing entities in the world or spawning offspring creatures).
- The class manages compatibility checks, game state updates, and appropriate item stack reduction when used.
Examples of Usage:
- Spawner Modification:
- If used on a spawner block, the spawn egg sets the spawner's entity type to match the egg's.
- Entity Spawning:
- If used on a block or water source, spawns the corresponding entity at the target location.
- Egg Compatibility:
- Checks to ensure that the spawn egg is properly configured to spawn a specific type of entity.
This code is typical for implementing custom spawn egg behavior in games or modding frameworks like Minecraft.