Thirsty Datapack v1.4.1
Minecraft 1.21.4+

Overview
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Thirsty is a lightweight datapack that introduces a hydration-related gameplay layer to Minecraft Vanilla.
It was designed to integrate smoothly with existing mechanics, focusing on immersion, clarity, and low
performance impact, without replacing or breaking vanilla systems.

The datapack is suitable for survival-oriented worlds, hardcore gameplay, and servers that aim for a more
resource-management-focused experience, while remaining fully vanilla-compatible.

Requirements
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- Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4 or newer
- Singleplayer world or server with datapack support
- No mods required

Installation
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1. Download the datapack (.zip file)
2. Place it inside your world folder:
   <your_world>/datapacks/
3. Enter the world or run:
   /reload
4. Verify that the datapack is loaded:
   /datapack list

Technical Structure
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- Main namespace: thirsty
- Functions organized by responsibility (state control, food handling, timers, etc.)
- Scoreboards used to track hydration values, timers, and internal states
- Tags used to mark players affected by specific hydration-related states
- Periodic execution controlled through tick-based functions

For easier identification and maintenance, all scoreboards and tags created by this datapack use the
prefix "th_" at the beginning of their names, clearly indicating their association with the Thirsty datapack.

The structure was designed with the following goals:
- Clear organization and readability
- Easy maintenance and future expansion
- Minimal performance impact, even on servers

Compatibility
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- Compatible with other vanilla-friendly datapacks
- Does not override files in the minecraft namespace
- Does not modify vanilla loot tables, recipes, or core mechanics

Project Status
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- Tested in-game for several hours
- No known bugs at the time of release
- Stable for continuous survival gameplay

License
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Free to use in personal worlds and servers.
Modifications, forks, and adaptations are allowed, provided proper credit is given to the original author.

Author
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Heimder Rondart

Notes
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This datapack was developed with a focus on immersion and simplicity, avoiding overly punitive or complex
systems. It can be used as-is or as a foundation for further expansions and customization.
