Paid Waystones
Traveling across your Minecraft world is one of the most exciting parts of the game, but it can also become a chore. The Waystones mod has long been the go-to solution for fast travel, offering a network of magical stones that let you hop between locations. However, managing the in-game currency required for those teleports has always felt a bit clunky. That is where Paid Waystones steps in, offering a seamless bridge between the Waystones mod and your vanilla emerald economy.
This add-on does one thing and does it brilliantly: it allows the native emerald item costs from Waystones to be paid using vanilla emeralds or emerald blocks. It does not introduce a new currency, a confusing pricing menu, or a separate account system. It simply respects the rules Waystones already has, while making the payment process feel natural and intuitive. If you have ever found yourself hoarding emerald blocks and wishing they were more useful, this mod is for you.
How Paid Waystones Works
The core philosophy behind Paid Waystones is respect for the original mod. Waystones remains the sole owner of pricing. You will not find any hidden fees or altered teleport costs here. The add-on simply intercepts the payment step when a native item cost is charged, specifically when that cost is minecraft:emerald. This means your travel expenses stay exactly as the Waystones configuration dictates, but the method of payment is now far more flexible.
All pricing is configured through the teleports.warpRequirements setting found in the config/waystones-common.toml file. If you already know how to set up Waystones, you already know how to set up Paid Waystones. There is no new configuration file to learn, no new commands to memorize, and no new blocks or items to craft. This add-on is purely a quality-of-life improvement for the payment system.
Emerald Blocks and Change
One of the most thoughtful features is how the mod handles emerald blocks. When you pay a cost that is charged in emeralds, you can use an emerald block, which counts as nine emeralds. But what happens if your travel cost is only one emerald? The mod does not just eat the difference. It returns the excess value as loose emeralds. In a practical example, if your destination costs one emerald and you pay with a block, you will receive eight emeralds back in change. This ensures you never lose value, making the system feel fair and rewarding.
Another great touch is that creative-mode players are not charged at all. This is perfect for server admins who are building or testing, as they can travel freely without worrying about resource drains. Additionally, if a legacy Waystones rollback occurs, the mod will refund the consumed emerald value, keeping your inventory safe from unexpected losses.
Compatibility and Supported Versions
Paid Waystones is designed to follow every current official Waystones loader target that has native item-cost rules. This means you can use it on a wide range of setups. The supported versions include Minecraft 1.20.4 and 1.20.6, as well as Minecraft 1.21 through 1.21.11. It also supports the newer Minecraft 26.1.2 and 26.2 versions. The mod works across Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge, wherever Waystones publishes that loader.
It is important to note that Minecraft 1.20.2 and older are intentionally unsupported. This is not an oversight; those older Waystones releases simply do not provide the native item-cost system that this mod extends. If you are on an older version, you will need to stick with the base Waystones mod. The exact machine-readable matrix and upstream Waystones version IDs are available in the support/profiles.json file for those who want the technical details.
Requirements and Installation
Before you download Paid Waystones, you need to ensure you have the proper prerequisites installed. The mod requires Waystones, Balm, and RinLib 1.0.0. If you are playing on Minecraft 26.x, you will also need Shogi. Both the client and the server should have the mod installed to ensure smooth, synchronized functionality. This is a common requirement for gameplay-affecting mods, so it should feel familiar to most players.
For those wondering how to install, the process is straightforward. First, download the mod file that matches your Minecraft version and loader. Place it in your mods folder, just like any other mod. Make sure all required dependencies are also in that folder. Then, launch the game. The mod will automatically integrate with your existing Waystones configuration. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you will find that adding Paid Waystones for Minecraft is a breeze, as its add-on catalog streamlines the entire process, letting you manage versions and dependencies without leaving the launcher. This saves you from the hassle of manually tracking down every file.
Reporting Issues and Getting Help
If you run into any problems, the developer has made it easy to report them. When submitting a bug report, be sure to include your Minecraft version, the loader you are using, and the versions of Paid Waystones, Waystones, Balm, and RinLib. You should also provide the smallest reproducible payment case. This level of detail helps the developer quickly identify and fix issues. The source code and issue tracker are available on GitHub for those who want to dive deeper.
Why You Should Try It
Paid Waystones is a perfect example of a mod that understands its niche. It does not try to reinvent the wheel; it just makes the wheel spin smoother. By allowing vanilla emerald payments, it removes a layer of friction that many players feel when using Waystones. Whether you are a server admin looking to simplify the economy or a solo player who wants a more intuitive travel system, this add-on delivers. The fact that it respects all other requirements, such as experience levels, cooldowns, and dimensional restrictions, means you get the full Waystones experience without any compromises.
In conclusion, if you are tired of fiddling with complex currency systems or just want a more elegant way to pay for your teleports, give this mod a shot. It is lightweight, well-supported, and does exactly what it promises. With its focus on fairness and ease of use, it is a welcome addition to any modded Minecraft setup. Download Paid Waystones today and see how much smoother your travels can be.