Discovering the Legacy of CB 2: All The Things
Every so often, a Minecraft mod comes along that packs a surprising amount of utility into a single package. CB 2: All The Things was exactly that — a compact storage and tweaks mod that aimed to declutter your inventory while tossing in a few delightful oddities. Although the project has since been discontinued and its beloved Corgis spun off into their own separate mod, the original creation still holds a special place in the hearts of builders and hoarders alike. Let's dig into what made this mod a quirky must-have before it retired from active development.
What Does CB 2 Actually Add?
The mod’s core philosophy was simple: compress, tweak, and surprise. Instead of overwhelming you with complex machines, it focused on practical inventory solutions and small game changes that felt natural. Here’s a breakdown of its main features:
- Compressed blocks for Cobblestone, Dirt, Sand, TNT, and more — drastically reducing chest clutter.
- Stack size adjustments for select items, letting you carry more of what you need.
- A new metal called Endgamium, with its own crafting potential.
- A novel crafting mechanic that added a fresh twist to recipe creation.
- Extra food items to keep your hunger bar happy on long adventures.
- An underground beacon — because why should the surface have all the buffs?
- Corgis (now available as a standalone mod).
Compressed Blocks: The Ultimate Storage Hack
Anyone who has ever dug out a massive quarry knows the pain of chests overflowing with cobblestone. CB 2 tackled this by introducing compressed variants of common blocks. Nine cobblestone become one compressed cobblestone, nine of those become double compressed, and so on. The same logic applied to dirt, sand, and even TNT — making explosive storage far safer and more compact. These compressed blocks were partially compatible with Extra Utilities 2, meaning you could mix and match storage solutions if you had both mods installed. Managing all these compressed blocks can be a breeze if you use a launcher like foxygame.net, where you can easily download mods from the menu and keep your game organized without digging through endless forum threads.
Endgamium: A Metal for the Bold
Beyond simple compression, the mod introduced Endgamium, a late-game material that hinted at deeper progression. While the mod never fully expanded into a tech tree, Endgamium could be used in recipes that rewarded players who had already conquered the End and wanted something extra to craft. The exact recipes were part of the new crafting mechanic, which shuffled how certain items were assembled, encouraging experimentation rather than just following JEI patterns. Speaking of JEI, the mod offered work-in-progress compatibility with Just Enough Items, so you could still look up those Endgamium recipes without too much guesswork.
Quirky Additions: Food, Beacons, and Corgis
CB 2 didn’t stop at storage and metals. It sprinkled in new food items that made farming and exploration slightly more rewarding. The underground beacon was arguably the strangest addition — a light source that projected a beam upward through solid stone, defying all logic in the most charming way. It gave you beacon effects without needing a clear view of the sky, perfect for subterranean bases. And then there were the Corgis. These adorable canine companions originally roamed your world as part of the mod, but after the split, they now live on in their own dedicated project. If you miss them, you can still find that separate mod and bring them back to your blocky adventures.
Compatibility and Modpack Use
Despite being discontinued, CB 2 was designed to play nicely with other heavy hitters. It offered partial integration with Draconic Evolution, so your compressed blocks wouldn’t feel out of place in a high-tech environment. The ongoing work with Extra Utilities meant that compressed item compatibility was gradually improving, though it never reached full completion. You are free to include this mod in your own modpack — a generous permission that keeps the spirit of the project alive even as the original downloads fade into memory. If you encounter bugs, the original issue tracker is no longer maintained, so community forums are your best bet for troubleshooting.
Why CB 2 Still Matters
In an era of massive overhaul mods, CB 2: All The Things stood out by doing a few things exceptionally well. It solved the age-old inventory bloat problem with compressed blocks, gave builders a quirky underground beacon, and left behind a legacy of Corgis that continue to brighten players’ days. While the mod itself is no longer updated, its influence can be felt in the way modern modpacks handle storage compression. If you’re assembling a nostalgic modpack or just want to experience a piece of Minecraft modding history, tracking down the final version of CB 2 is worth the effort. The compressed blocks alone might save you from building yet another storage room.