Add initial ideas for Chipi Mod features and enhancements

IDEAS.md

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+# Chipi Mod Ideas
+
+## Progression Loop
+### Idea
+Add a portal activator + key system that unlocks deeper rooms in the Chipi dimension.
+### What It Does
+Creates a clear loop: build portal → explore → collect keys → access new room tiers.
+
+## Dungeon Variety
+### Idea
+Add multiple room archetypes: loot rooms, trap rooms, dead ends, vertical shafts.
+### What It Does
+Breaks up repetition and makes each run feel less predictable.
+
+## Chipi Loot Tables
+### Idea
+Create loot tables for rooms/corridors with unique tools, curios, and lore items.
+### What It Does
+Rewards exploration beyond ore grinding.
+
+## Miniboss or Boss
+### Idea
+Add a rare boss like "Mep Alpha" or "Void Warden" that guards a core material.
+### What It Does
+Gives a big milestone and a reason to return to the dimension.
+
+## Player Jr Modes
+### Idea
+Add follow/guard/wander + sit/teleport behaviors, plus simple leveling perks.
+### What It Does
+Turns Player Jr into a companion system instead of a single behavior.
+
+## Jr Recall Item
+### Idea
+Add a "Jr Whistle" to recall Player Jr to you or to the portal spawn.
+### What It Does
+Fixes pathing loss and makes Jr easier to manage.
+
+## Aura-Driven Tool Skills
+### Idea
+Add a short dash, shield, or blink that consumes the aura bar.
+### What It Does
+Lets the aura system do more than passive energy display.
+
+## Chipi Shrine
+### Idea
+Add a recharge block or ritual that refills aura energy for materials.
+### What It Does
+Creates a resource sink and a strategic rest point.
+
+## Expanded Milk Uses
+### Idea
+Use Mep Milk and Player Milk in brewing or special recipes.
+### What It Does
+Gives the items more long-term value.
+
+## Mep Variants
+### Idea
+Add a rare friendly Mep variant with unique drops or interactions.
+### What It Does
+Adds discovery moments and variety to the mob.
+
+## Chipper Upgrades
+### Idea
+Add reinforced or blessed chipper armor/tools with small set bonuses.
+### What It Does
+Extends gear progression past base chipper items.
+
+## Portal Effects
+### Idea
+Add particles, ambient hum, and a short screen tint on teleport.
+### What It Does
+Makes portal travel feel more special.
+
+## Void Hazard Zones
+### Idea
+Add a "void fog" or patches that drain aura instead of insta-kill.
+### What It Does
+Creates tension without instant death.
+
+## Dimension Ambience
+### Idea
+Custom sky color, fog distance, and looping ambient sound in Chipi.
+### What It Does
+Strengthens the dimension's atmosphere.
+
+## Chipi Compass
+### Idea
+Add a compass item that points to the nearest room or portal.
+### What It Does
+Helps navigation in the dungeon grid.
+
+## Block Family
+### Idea
+Add stairs/slabs/walls for Chipi blocks.
+### What It Does
+Improves building options in the dimension.
+
+## Rare Ore Nodes
+### Idea
+Add rare geodes or ore nodes unique to Chipi for discs or relics.
+### What It Does
+Creates a high-value hunt target.
+
+## Trader NPC
+### Idea
+Add a small trader that spawns in certain rooms.
+### What It Does
+Introduces a non-hostile encounter with unique trades.
+
+## New Advancements
+### Idea
+Add a few fun advancements for Mep interactions and Player Jr milestones.
+### What It Does
+Highlights quirky features and gives players goals.
+
+## Structure Test Tools
+### Idea
+Add a command for random room placement to quickly test layouts.
+### What It Does
+Speeds up iteration on dungeon design.

src/main/java/net/Chipperfluff/chipi/block/ModBlocks.java

@@ -53,5 +53,16 @@ public class ModBlocks {
         new Block(AbstractBlock.Settings.copy(Blocks.IRON_BLOCK).requiresTool())
     );
 
+    public static final Block JINGLE_BLOCK = Registry.register(
+        Registries.BLOCK,
+        new Identifier(ChipiMod.MOD_ID, "jingle_block"),
+        new Block(
+            AbstractBlock.Settings.create()
+                .strength(2.0f)
+                .mapColor(MapColor.RED)
+                .requiresTool()
+        )
+    );
+
     public static void register() {}
 }

src/main/java/net/Chipperfluff/chipi/client/ModTooltips.java

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ public final class ModTooltips {
             if (stack.isOf(ModBlocks.CHIPPER_ALLOY_BLOCK.asItem()))
                 lines.add(Text.translatable("tooltip.chipi.chipper_alloy_block"));
 
+            if (stack.isOf(ModBlocks.JINGLE_BLOCK.asItem()))
+                lines.add(Text.translatable("tooltip.chipi.jingle_block"));
+
             // ===== ITEMS =====
             if (stack.isOf(ModItems.RAW_CHIPPER_ORE))
                 lines.add(Text.translatable("tooltip.chipi.raw_chipper_ore"));

src/main/java/net/Chipperfluff/chipi/item/ModItemGroups.java

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ public class ModItemGroups {
                 entries.add(ModBlocks.CHIPPER_PORTAL);
                 entries.add(ModBlocks.CHIPPER_ORE);
                 entries.add(ModBlocks.CHIPPER_ALLOY_BLOCK);
+                entries.add(ModBlocks.JINGLE_BLOCK);
 
                 // Items
                 entries.add(ModItems.RAW_CHIPPER_ORE);

src/main/java/net/Chipperfluff/chipi/item/ModItems.java

@@ -46,6 +46,12 @@ public class ModItems {
         new BlockItem(ModBlocks.CHIPPER_ALLOY_BLOCK, new FabricItemSettings())
     );
 
+    public static final Item JINGLE_BLOCK = Registry.register(
+        Registries.ITEM,
+        new Identifier(ChipiMod.MOD_ID, "jingle_block"),
+        new BlockItem(ModBlocks.JINGLE_BLOCK, new FabricItemSettings())
+    );
+
     // ===== ENTITY ITEMS =====
 
     public static final Item MEP_SPAWN_EGG = Registry.register(

src/main/resources/assets/chipi/blockstates/jingle_block.json

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+{
+  "variants": {
+    "": { "model": "chipi:block/jingle_block" }
+  }
+}

src/main/resources/assets/chipi/lang/en_us.json

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
   "block.chipi.chipper_portal": "Chipper Portal",
   "block.chipi.chipper_ore": "Chipper Ore",
   "block.chipi.chipper_alloy_block": "Chipper Alloy Block",
+  "block.chipi.jingle_block": "Jingle Block",
 
   "item.chipi.chipi_record_aa9": "Chipi Record – Aa9",
   "item.chipi.chipi_record_aa9.desc": "Chipi Record – Aa9",
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@
   "item.chipi.chipper_ingot": "Chipper Ingot",
   "item.chipi.chipper_alloy": "Chipper Alloy",
   "item.chipi.mep_spawn_egg": "Mep Spawn Egg",
+  "item.chipi.jingle_block": "Jingle Block",
 
   "item.chipi.chipper_helmet": "Chipper Helmet",
   "item.chipi.chipper_chestplate": "Chipper Chestplate",
@@ -58,6 +60,7 @@
   "tooltip.chipi.chipper_portal": "§5Something on the other side noticed you.§r §8It did not look away.",
   "tooltip.chipi.chipper_ore": "§7Common.§r §8Suspiciously so.",
   "tooltip.chipi.chipper_alloy_block": "§7Pressed together until it stopped complaining.§r §8Mostly.",
+  "tooltip.chipi.jingle_block": "§7It makes a noise.§r §8You didn’t ask when.",
 
   "tooltip.chipi.raw_chipper_ore": "§7Still warm to the touch.§r §8That seems unnecessary.",
   "tooltip.chipi.chipper_ingot": "§7Dense and stubborn.§r §8Refuses to fail politely.",

src/main/resources/assets/chipi/models/block/jingle_block.json

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+{
+  "parent": "minecraft:block/cube_all",
+  "textures": {
+    "all": "chipi:block/jingle_block"
+  }
+}

src/main/resources/assets/chipi/models/item/jingle_block.json

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+{
+  "parent": "chipi:block/jingle_block"
+}

src/main/resources/data/chipi/recipes/jingle_block.json

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+{
+  "type": "minecraft:crafting_shaped",
+  "group": "chipi",
+  "category": "misc",
+  "pattern": [
+    "ABA",
+    "BCB",
+    "ABA"
+  ],
+  "key": {
+    "A": {
+      "item": "chipi:chipper_alloy"
+    },
+    "B": {
+      "item": "minecraft:gold_ingot"
+    },
+    "C": {
+      "item": "minecraft:clock"
+    }
+  },
+  "result": {
+    "item": "chipi:jingle_block",
+    "count": 1
+  },
+  "show_notification": true
+}