Distributions

Distributions are what actually place ore in the world. There are four distribution algorithms available - StandardGen, Veins, Cloud, and Substitute - and each distribution places ore using one of these algorithms.

Distributions are defined in the config file using elements named after the intended algorithm: , , , and . Distributions are generated in the order that they appear, which is important if two distributions place/replace the same block. There is no limit to how many distributions may be placed in the config file.

In addition to regular distributions, it is possible to define distribution "Presets". These are special non-generating distributions that are used mostly as a reference for default parameters values. Presets will not place ore in the world (they are actually discarded after the config file has finished loading). Consequently, presets do not generate any an error if they don't have an Ore block specified.

What parameters are available for a distribution depends on the algorithm, but there are some parameters common to most or all algorithms: