Diving Into AOBD Singularities: A Fresh Take on Avaritia's Resource Grind
Minecraft modding has a way of filling gaps you never knew existed. If you have ever stared at your Avaritia setup and thought, "I wish there were more singularities for all these obscure ores," then AOBD Singularities might just be the mod you have been craving. This addon bridges the gap between Another One Bites the Dust (AOBD) and Avaritia, generating singularities for a vast range of materials that would otherwise be left out. It does not reinvent the wheel—it simply expands it, giving pack makers and players more goals to chase in the late game.
What Exactly Does This Mod Do?
At its core, AOBD Singularities reads through the ore dictionary entries that AOBD processes and automatically creates Avaritia-style singularities for every material that has both an ore form and an ingot form. This means if a mod adds copper, tin, aluminum, or any other metal that AOBD recognizes, you will get a corresponding singularity. The mod leans heavily on AOBD's berry bush system—a clever nod to how AOBD handles ore processing—so the integration feels seamless. Instead of manually adding recipes or relying on multiple compatibility addons, you get a unified, dynamic solution.
One of the smartest design choices here is that it does not attempt to replace mods like Thermal Singularities or Universal Singularities. Those mods cover materials such as coal, enderium, or alloys that lack a direct ore-to-ingot relationship. AOBD Singularities sticks to its lane: if it comes from a standard ore block and smelts into an ingot, it gets a singularity. This clear scope avoids recipe conflicts and keeps your modpack tidy.
How Singularities Are Generated
The magic happens behind the scenes. When you launch the game, the mod scans the ore dictionary entries registered by AOBD. For each valid material, it creates a singularity item, a crafting recipe, and the necessary Avaritia compressor integration. You do not need to configure anything—though config files are available if you want to blacklist certain materials. The default settings are sensible, so most players can just drop the mod into their mods folder and start crafting.
Here is a quick breakdown of what you get out of the box:
- Automatic singularity creation for any ore with an ingot counterpart recognized by AOBD.
- Full Avaritia compressor support—singularities require the usual massive resource investment.
- Lightweight and compatible with most modpacks, since it only adds items and recipes dynamically.
- No overlap with alloy-based singularities, preventing duplicate or conflicting recipes.
Installation and Modpack Integration
Getting the mod running is straightforward. You need AOBD and Avaritia installed first, then simply place the AOBD Singularities jar into your mods folder. Because it relies entirely on AOBD's ore dictionary processing, it works with virtually any mod that AOBD supports—which is a long list including Thermal Expansion, Immersive Engineering, Mekanism, and many more. If you are assembling a custom modpack, you might find that the foxygame.net launcher streamlines the process—it lets you browse and install mods like this one directly from its menu, saving time and hassle when you are juggling dozens of dependencies.
For modpack creators, the mod is explicitly allowed in any non-monetized pack. That means you can freely include it in your private server pack or a public CurseForge project as long as you are not locking content behind a paywall. The permission is generous and encourages widespread use, which is a breath of fresh air in the modding community.
Limitations to Keep in Mind
No mod is perfect, and AOBD Singularities is upfront about its boundaries. It will never generate singularities for materials that do not exist as a natural ore block. Coal, redstone, diamond, emerald, and alloys like enderium or signalum are out of scope. If your endgame plan revolves around those resources, you will still need a complementary mod like Universal Singularities. Additionally, the mod does not add any new blocks, machines, or world generation—it is purely an item and recipe addon. That minimal footprint is a strength for pack stability but might disappoint players looking for flashy new content.
Another nuance: the singularities follow Avaritia's standard recipe patterns, so you will need the same staggering amounts of resources. A single singularity might demand thousands of ingots, which pushes you to automate mining and processing at an industrial scale. This is exactly what Avaritia fans expect, but it is worth knowing before you dive in.
Why This Mod Stands Out
In a sea of Avaritia addons, AOBD Singularities distinguishes itself through its dynamic generation and tight integration with AOBD. Instead of a static list of hardcoded singularities, it adapts to your modpack. Update a mod that adds a new ore, and suddenly you have a new singularity to craft. This future-proofs your endgame goals and keeps the challenge fresh. The mod also respects the original Avaritia balance, so you are not getting an easier path—just a broader one.
If you enjoy video spotlights, ShepherdShang put together a helpful overview that walks through the mod's features and shows how the singularities look in-game. It is a great visual reference for anyone who wants to see the mod in action before installing.
Final Thoughts
AOBD Singularities fills a niche that many modded Minecraft players did not realize was empty. By dynamically creating singularities for every ore-based material in your pack, it extends the Avaritia endgame without bloat or compatibility headaches. The installation is painless, the permissions are open, and the scope is well-defined. Whether you are a modpack maker looking to add more long-term goals or a solo player who wants to push automation to its limits, this addon deserves a spot in your mods folder. Just remember to pair it with AOBD and Avaritia, and prepare your quarries—those singularities are not going to craft themselves.