Better Compass

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Better Compass lets you set your compass wherever you want!

1.12.2/1.13.2 - requires FORGE

1.14 - requires FABRIC

Simply right click with a normal compass to set it's position. By default compass will face towards the world spawn as usual.

If you would prefer a new item rather than overwriting the vanilla compass, there's a config option to enable the "Homing Compass" item.

You can simply put your compass in a crafting bench to clear the link.

Configuration

showCustomLocationText - Default True - Should the "Custom Location" text appear on the compass tooltip?

showLocationInfoText - Default False - Should the compass' linked location show on the tooltip?

allowCompassInAllDimensions - Default False - Should the compass work in all dimensions? In vanilla, the compass only works in the overworld.

compassActivateType - Default RIGHT_CLICK - When should the compass activate?
RIGHT_CLICK - When right clicking a block
SNEAK - When sneaking and right clicking a block
REQUIRE_EMPTY - When right clicking a block with an unlinked compass

Use Homing Compass Instead - Default False - Should a separate item be created rather than overwriting the vanilla compass item.

For limitation and issues, check out the Q&A below.

If you find a bug or crash, please leave a detailed issue in the issue tracker on github

Q&A:

Does this work in the Nether/End/Other Dimensions?

Not by default, but there's a config option to turn this on.

Why doesn't it work in Item frames?

Vanilla doesn't either

Does this work client/server sided only?

No, the mod must be installed both on the client and server for it to work

Does this work with other mods that use/mess with the compass?

It should, let me know if it doesn't

Does this work with Texture/Resource/Data packs?

Yes!

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