Integrated Villages Configuration Datapack: Tailor Your World’s Structures
Minecraft’s vanilla villages have long been charming but predictable. The Integrated Villages mod completely overhauls them, injecting dozens of intricately detailed houses, puzzles, traps, and seamless integration with mods like Supplementaries, Quark, and Create. But to truly make these revamped villages feel like they belong in your custom world, you need control over where and how often they appear. That’s exactly where the Integrated Villages Configuration datapack comes in.
This lightweight datapack doesn’t add any new structures on its own—it requires the main Integrated Villages mod to function. Instead, it hands you the reins to fine-tune spawn rates, biome restrictions, and generation parameters. Whether you’re building a modpack, running a server, or just want a more curated singleplayer experience, understanding this configuration tool is essential.
What the Configuration Datapack Actually Does
By default, the main mod scatters its beautiful villages across the world using built-in rules. The configuration datapack lets you override those rules without touching any code. It works by modifying the structure set and biome tags that Minecraft uses for world generation. You can adjust two critical numbers: spacing and separation, and you can restrict village spawning to specific biomes.
Spacing is the average distance in chunks between two neighboring generation attempts. Separation is the minimum distance in chunks between those attempts—it cannot be larger than spacing. Both values range from 0 to 4096. Lower numbers pack villages closer together; higher numbers spread them out, making each discovery more rewarding. For example, setting spacing to 50 and separation to 25 means villages will try to generate roughly every 50 chunks, but never closer than 25 chunks apart.
How to Install and Start Tweaking
Installation is refreshingly straightforward. Download the datapack file corresponding to your Minecraft version from the official mod page. Then, navigate to your world’s folder and drop it into the datapacks directory. If you’re on a server, place it in the server’s world folder the same way. For servers, using a global datapack mod like KubeJS or a dedicated global datapack loader is recommended to avoid manual per-world copying. Need help? The mod’s Discord community is always ready to assist with configuration questions.
Once installed, the datapack’s files are ready to edit. Open the data/integrated_villages/worldgen/structure_set/ folder to find the structure set JSON. Here you’ll see the spacing and separation values. Change them, save, and either reload the world or restart the server. It’s that simple.
Editing Biome Restrictions
If you want villages to only appear in, say, plains and sunflower plains, you’ll need to edit the biome tags. Look in data/integrated_villages/tags/worldgen/biome/has_structure/. The JSON file lists the biomes allowed. You can remove entries or add new ones using standard biome IDs. This is perfect for themed worlds—imagine a desert-only adventure where integrated villages pop up among the dunes.
Managing multiple datapacks and mods can get messy, but a modern launcher like foxygame.net simplifies the whole process by letting you download mods directly from its menu, keeping your setup clean and flexible without hunting through forums. It’s a convenient way to ensure you always have the latest version of Integrated Villages and its configuration tools at your fingertips.
Why Customization Matters
The Integrated Villages mod already elevates exploration by adding Create-powered doors, puzzles, traps, and decorations from over 30 other mods. But without configuration, you might find villages too frequent, cluttering the landscape, or too rare, making the mod’s content feel absent. The datapack solves that. You can balance challenge and discovery to match your playstyle. On a server, you can make villages scarce to encourage player trading hubs. In a singleplayer tech pack, you might want them common to supply early-game resources and Create schematics.
Pro Tips for Server Owners
- Always test spacing and separation values in a creative world first. Use the
/locate structurecommand to verify generation. - If you’re using a mod like Terralith that alters biome distribution, edit the biome tags to match the custom biomes, or villages may never spawn.
- For large modpacks, consider using KubeJS to dynamically adjust structure spawn rates based on conditions, but the datapack approach is the quickest to implement.
Final Thoughts
The Integrated Villages Configuration datapack is a small but mighty tool that puts world generation in your hands. By mastering spacing, separation, and biome tags, you transform a great mod into a perfectly tailored experience. Whether you’re crafting a hardcore survival world or a picturesque creative realm, this datapack ensures the villages you explore feel intentional and rewarding. Download it, tweak the numbers, and watch your world come alive with integrated wonders.
--- **Update Jun 4, 2026:** Added 1 file for version 1.21.1.