Lot's Of Steves
Minecraft is a game of endless creativity, but sometimes the grind of harvesting crops and chopping trees can pull you away from your grandest building projects. That is where Lot's Of Steves steps in, a clever add-on that introduces tireless little workers to handle the repetitive tasks for you. Instead of spending hours replanting wheat or clearing forests, you can craft these helpful Steves and let them do the heavy lifting while you focus on exploration, redstone contraptions, or designing your dream castle.
What Is Lot's Of Steves?
Lot's Of Steves is a lightweight Minecraft mod that adds two types of automated workers: the Auto Farmer and the Auto Lumberjack. These miniature Steves are not just decorative; they actively interact with the world, planting, harvesting, and collecting resources. The mod is designed for players who love the vanilla feel but want a touch of automation without complex machinery. It is currently in early beta, so while the core features work well, you might encounter a few quirks along the way.
Meet Your Automated Helpers
The mod introduces two distinct workers, each with a specific role. The Auto Farmer is your go-to for crop management. Once placed, it will tend to nearby farmland, planting seeds, harvesting mature crops, and even using bonemeal to speed up growth. The Auto Lumberjack, on the other hand, is a tree-chopping companion. It breaks down logs, collects saplings, and can replant them to maintain a sustainable wood supply. Both workers are designed to be simple and intuitive, requiring only a chest and the right starting items to get going.
How to Craft Your Workers
Crafting these helpers is straightforward and uses common materials. For the Auto Farmer, arrange the following in a crafting grid:
- Top row: Oak Planks, Oak Planks, Oak Planks
- Middle row: Wheat Seeds, Carrot, Wheat Seeds
- Bottom row: Oak Planks, Potato, Oak Planks
The Auto Lumberjack recipe is similar but uses wood types instead of crops. Note that the lumberjack is not available in the initial 1.15.2 release (version 0.1), so check your mod version if you cannot craft it. The recipe is:
- Top row: Oak Planks, Oak Planks, Oak Planks
- Middle row: Oak Log, Birch Log, Oak Log
- Bottom row: Oak Planks, Acacia Log, Oak Planks
How to Install Lot's Of Steves for Minecraft
Getting started with Lot's Of Steves is simple, especially if you are familiar with modding. The mod runs on the Forge mod loader, so you will need to have Forge installed for your Minecraft version. The mod currently supports Minecraft 1.15.2, with potential updates for newer versions. To install, first download the correct Lot's Of Steves file for your game version. Then place the downloaded .jar file into your Minecraft mods folder. If you are using a custom launcher, the process is even smoother. For example, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install feature from its built-in add-on catalog, automatically placing Lot's Of Steves into your mod list and ensuring it stays updated with the latest fixes. This eliminates the need to manually hunt for compatible versions and makes mod management effortless.
How to Make Your Workers Operate
Once installed, using the workers is refreshingly simple. For the Auto Farmer, place a chest nearby and fill it with the seeds you want to plant. Prepare some wet farmland within the worker's range, and it will automatically start planting and harvesting. You can right-click the farmer to open a management GUI and adjust its behavior. The farmer can also use bonemeal if you supply it in the chest, accelerating crop growth. The Auto Lumberjack works similarly: place a chest, put an axe tool inside, and the lumberjack will begin chopping down trees in the area. It can also use saplings and bonemeal from the chest to replant, creating a self-sustaining wood farm.
Tips for Efficient Automation
To get the most out of Lot's Of Steves, position your workers centrally within the area you want them to manage. The range is generous but not infinite, so plan your farm or tree plot accordingly. Always keep the chest stocked with the necessary supplies; if the farmer runs out of seeds or the lumberjack lacks an axe, they will stop working. You can also chain multiple workers together, with one chest serving several helpers, to scale up production quickly. Remember that the mod is in early beta, so occasional bugs are possible, but the core functionality is stable enough for everyday use.
Known Issues and Community Support
As an early beta project, Lot's Of Steves has a few known quirks. The most notable is that cocoa bean farming can be buggy because Minecraft's pathfinding system treats cocoa bean blocks as air, confusing the Auto Farmer. The developer is aware of this and working on improvements. If you encounter any crashes or odd behavior, reporting them helps refine the mod. The mod page also acknowledges donators like kriegergmx, whose support encourages ongoing development. With community feedback, future versions will likely expand worker types and fix remaining issues.
Why You Should Download Lot's Of Steves
Lot's Of Steves fills a niche for players who want simple, vanilla-friendly automation without diving into complex tech mods. The workers are charming, easy to craft, and require minimal setup. Whether you are building a massive farm or just tired of replanting wheat by hand, this mod saves time and adds a delightful layer of convenience. The ability to manage workers through a GUI and supply them with bonemeal makes them surprisingly versatile. If you enjoy the satisfaction of watching your resources pile up while you focus on other adventures, Lot's Of Steves for Minecraft is a perfect addition to your modpack.
To get started, simply download Lot's Of Steves from its official page and drop it into your mods folder. With a few planks and seeds, you will have a team of dedicated workers ready to transform your world. Happy automating!
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