What are Cells? Cells is an SMP plugin I coded which allows people easily send data between to each other, once the data is received it is displayed on a small map display which is attached to the side of the cell. When more than one cell is connected to a cable a network is formed in which cells can communicate & send data to each other. Each cell is assigned its own individual address so that others cells can easily find & communicate with it, without interfering with other cells connected on the same network. How does it work? Each cell contains its own data, this data can be changed & adjusted by the owner of the cell by simply right clicking the cell. All of the communication & data movement between each cell in a network happens over cables. Cables take the data from the cell and move it to other cells around the network. The owner of the cell can direct to which address they would like there data to go and if this address is a valid one, then the data will be sent. What are the benefits? Cells allow people to easily send each other messages, images and more across a small and compact network inside Minecraft. Along with simple communication cells allow for much larger innovation, such as multiplayer experiences and integration with current technology such as MapPads. You also have to admit, it's pretty cool. Cells, coming to a town near you!
The data travels through the cables, so if it is obstructed the data will not be able to reach the other side. It will be disconnected from the network.
If it was wireless it would be amazing. But wired? Better start farming string fron spiders! Also, what are the benefits of having this on a server?
Just so you know, SK doesn't like other people's plugins on his server, so it's unlikely this will get added. Nothing personal :3
Im not so sure about this mod. How do we as mods maintain this system? (e.g. the network, check for data: no bad content and stoof)
The description is incredibly vague. Doesn't really tell you how it works or how your message is sent!
The system works like this, you have a keyboard for input which is a little chest GUI. You input a message and your cell will check for others cells connected on the same cable as it, you can then select a cell and send it the message. That cell will then recieve it and process it depending on what the data is.
I guess some sort of wireless system could be made, but I want the system to be as realistic as possible.
The cables are compact & easy to produce, It wouldn't be hard to lay it all underground near bedrock.
If this checks for others on the same cable every time it sends a message, surely a long ass cable would cost a lot of cpu time to discover?
