Proximity (Text) Chat (BTA 7.0_02–7.1)
by rootEnginear
Proximity (Text) Chat lets players talk only with others within a set radius, with a quick prefix to switch a message to the global channel.
What it does
Nearby players hear each other while distant players do not, so conversation stays local. A channel selector switches between the global channel and proximity chat, and a hash prefix sends one message to the other channel without changing the active setting. Roleplaying groups can hold private conversations this way, keeping talk within their area.
The radius is adjustable by the player, and server operators set the default through the default-proximity-radius option, which is 50 in the shipped configuration. Operators also control the maximum radius a player may choose. Because the mod is server-side only, players join without installing anything and the server alone runs it. It requires HalpLibe. Builds target b1.7.3 under the Babric loader, and the code is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so it is open source. Snapshot builds are also published alongside the release files.
Key features
Radius-based messages
Messages reach only players within a chosen distance, so talk stays with those close to the speaker.
Channel selection
A channel setting switches chat between the global channel and proximity chat.
Quick channel prefix
Adding a hash and a space before a message sends that single message to the other channel.
Operator-set limits
Server operators set the default radius and the maximum radius players may use.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Roleplaying servers
Groups that play characters can keep in-character talk local and hold private conversations within a small area.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want local chat on a b1.7.3 server running the Babric loader, and players on those servers who prefer conversations limited to nearby characters.
How it compares
Classic Chat is also server-side only and open source, but it is released under the MIT License and is not limited to a radius. Bunnyman Traders is a client and server mod under CC0 1.0 Universal that is not open source, so every player must install it. BetterWithAquatic-BTA is a client and server mod, open source under the same CC0 1.0 Universal license, and it adds fishing content rather than chat.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity (Text) Chat (BTA 7.0_02–7.1) | BTA Babric | b1.7.3 | Server-side only | 2025-06-24 |
| Classic Chat | BTA Babric | b1.7.3 | Server-side only | 2025-06-13 |
| Bunnyman Traders | BTA Babric | b1.7.3 | Client and server | 2026-02-16 |
| BetterWithAquatic-BTA | BTA Babric | b1.7.3 | Client and server | 2024-07-02 |
Questions
Does Proximity (Text) Chat need HalpLibe?
Do players need to install the mod?
Which versions does the mod support?
Can the default radius be changed?
In the catalog
Proximity (Text) Chat (BTA 7.0_02–7.1) is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder. 567 mods support Minecraft b1.7.3.
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What the author says
Communicate with other players within a certain radius. Talking to your friends in private, or roleplaying with ease.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/bta-proximity-text-chat
- Owner
- rootEnginear
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15