Metadata Extension [BTW Addon]
by Arminias
Metadata Extension [BTW Addon] is a library addon that gives Better Than Wolves: CE blocks additional metadata, each block storing 32 bits.
What it does
Blocks in the game normally hold a small amount of metadata, and this addon extends that space to a full 32 bits per block. Other addons can read and write the extra values through the world extension and a getBlockExtraMetadata call, with cast methods that make the code easier to read. Better Than Wolves: CE must be installed alongside it, and some other addons are required as well. Files target Legacy Fabric for 1.6.4, and the latest build is 2.0.2+BTW3.0, published on 2026-01-03.
Key features
32-bit block metadata
Each block can carry a full 32-bit metadata value instead of the standard small range.
World extension access
Addons read the extra values with world.getBlockExtraMetadata, provided through a world extension.
Readable cast methods
Helper cast methods are supplied so that calling code reads more clearly than raw conversions.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Questions
Does Metadata Extension need Better Than Wolves: CE?
In the catalog
Metadata Extension [BTW Addon] is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder. 328 mods support Minecraft 1.6.4.
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What the author says
To set a block's extra metadata, do for example: WorldExtension.cast(world).setBlockExtraMetadata(...). Different notify options are also available, as with vanilla metadata. To get a block's extra metadata, do for example: WorldExtension.cast(world).getBlockExtraMetadata(...).
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/metadata-extension-btw-addon
- Owner
- Arminias
- Published
- 2026-01-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15