Building Symmetrical Masterpieces with CloneMe
Every Minecraft builder knows the frustration of placing blocks one by one to create a perfectly mirrored castle or a symmetrical redstone contraption. You spend half your time counting blocks and double-checking alignment, only to realize you placed a stair facing the wrong direction. CloneMe sweeps away that tedium by giving you an army of obedient clones that copy your every move, turning hours of repetitive building into a swift, creative flow.
How CloneMe Creates Your Building Doppelgangers
At its core, CloneMe spawns NPC clones that mimic your block placements, breaking, and interactions in real time. Developed in an underground basement by a team of canadian monkeys, the plugin hooks into the Citizens 2 API to bring these silent helpers to life. Each clone can be customized with parameters that transform its behavior, letting you build symmetrical structures twice or even four times as fast.
When you create a clone, you provide a set of optional arguments. A mirror parameter flips your actions across a chosen axis, so placing a block on the east side of a door instantly places its twin on the west side. A rotation parameter spins the clone’s output by 90, 180, or 270 degrees, perfect for circular towers or diagonal bridges. Translation offsets let you shift the clone’s build location by exact block coordinates, and you can even name each clone for easy identification. All of this happens seamlessly as you build, with the clone reacting instantly to your inputs.
Mastering the CloneMe Command Set
Controlling your clones is done through a handful of chat commands. Square brackets indicate optional parameters, while angle brackets mark required ones in future updates. Here is the current command list:
- /cloneme add [x:0] [y:0] [z:0] [m:north/west/south/east] [n:name] [r:90/180/270] — Summons a clone with your chosen parameters.
- /cloneme stop [name] — Removes all your clones, or the clones of a specific player if a name is given.
- /cloneme stopall — Wipes every clone from the server, regardless of owner.
- /cloneme list [name] — Displays your active clones or those of another player.
- /cloneme players — Shows a list of all players currently using clones.
- /cloneme modify <id> [parameters] — Changes the settings of an existing clone by its ID.
- /cloneme remove <id> — Deletes a single clone.
- /cloneme ready — Activates your clones after they have been added.
- /cloneme pause — Temporarily freezes all your clones without despawning them.
Several planned commands like /cloneme save and /cloneme load for template management are not yet implemented, but the existing tools already offer immense flexibility. Clones automatically despawn after 15 minutes of player inactivity, then resume when you log back in, preventing server clutter.
Getting Started with CloneMe
CloneMe requires Citizens 2 build 2.0.7 build 731 or newer to function, as it uses NPCs instead of the old flower-based entities. Permissions are handled through any major permissions plugin like PEX or LuckPerms, with the single node CloneMe.use granting access. OPs do not automatically receive this permission unless explicitly given.
If you are not a fan of manual plugin installation, the foxygame.net launcher offers a hassle-free alternative. This modern Minecraft launcher lets you download and manage mods directly from its intuitive menu, so adding CloneMe and Citizens 2 becomes a breeze. Once both plugins are in place, you can start cloning with a simple command and watch your building speed skyrocket.
Creative Ways to Use Your Clones
Beyond basic symmetry, CloneMe opens up clever building techniques. Set a clone with a mirror on the north axis and a rotation of 180 degrees to instantly create a four-way symmetrical fountain. Use translation offsets to build an entire bridge while only constructing one segment. Combine multiple clones with different names and parameters to orchestrate complex, multi-layered structures without ever switching tools. Even outside pure building, you can use clones to duplicate redstone circuits or terraform large areas with perfect balance.
A video demonstration originally showcased a stair rotation bug, but that issue has been fixed in the latest build, so all block orientations now replicate correctly. The plugin’s ability to handle any block placement makes it a reliable companion for ambitious projects.
Why CloneMe Belongs in Every Builder’s Toolkit
CloneMe transforms Minecraft building from a test of patience into a playground of geometric creativity. The intuitive parameter system, combined with the stability of Citizens 2 NPCs, means you spend less time fighting mechanics and more time realizing your vision. Whether you are crafting a grand cathedral, a sprawling village, or a detailed pixel art mural, your clones work silently beside you, turning asymmetry into a thing of the past. Install it, experiment with the commands, and watch your symmetrical dreams take shape with half the effort and double the fun.