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Replace the ore dictionary with a general dictionary.

gigimoi
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It would be nice to access things other than ores from other mods, being able to access things like "armorHelmetBronze", or "wireIron". Technically, ore dictionary allows that, but the name doesn't encourage it.

No, the Ore dictionary is a general dictionary for String -> ItemStack[]

The 'Ore' is just legacy name and there is no real reason to change it. What would we call it? 'GeneralDictionairy' 'ItemDictionary', 'Dictionary'?

Why break code for something as stupid as a cosmetic name change?

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Why break code for something as stupid as a cosmetic name change?

 

Not just cosmetic, but also encouraging the use of it for non-ore things. It's not the best reason, but I think it's worthwhile.

 

I don't have a suggestion for what it could be renamed to though.

The answer to this is a resounding 'No, its pointless'

Modders should use it for whatever they need. They should NOT abuse it though.

It's a simple String -> ItemStack[] dictionary.

Nothing more, it doesn't care what those strings or stacks are.

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