Beyond Dimensions

Beyond Dimensions

Beyond Dimensions is a mod that provides virtual storage. It introduces a late-game virtual storage system—the Dimensional Network—accessible via a hotkey anywhere. This network doesn't rely on blocks or items and supports fluids, Mekanism's chemicals, and FE energy storage.

How to Use the Storage?

Defeat the Wither or obtain a Nether Star through any method. Craft it into an Unstable Spacetime Fragment, keep it in your inventory for one hour, and it will become a Stabilized Spacetime Fragment. Use this fragment to craft a Dimensional Network Generator, then activate it to create a Dimensional Network.

Use the hotkey (Open Dimensional Network, default: O) to access the mod's interface, designed similarly to popular storage mods (e.g., AE2, RS). Quick Transfer: Hold any container (e.g., bucket, tank) and right-click the UI to instantly deposit or withdraw its contents—any resource type is supported.

Automation & Multiplayer Support

After creating a Dimensional Network, Shattered Space-Time Crystallization will automatically generate within your network every 10 minutes, accumulating over time.

Shared Networks:

• Craft a Member Connector, right-click to bind it to your network, and give it to friends for read-only access (they can't modify network bindings).
• Use a Network Controller to upgrade permissions or an Admin Member Connector for full access.
• Share inventory without merging networks by providing a bound Network Terminal.

Automation Tools:

• Network Interface: Functions like AE2’s ME Interface. Shift-right-click while empty to bind it. Tag resources to pull/push them to/from the network automatically.
  • Pop Mode: Actively outputs resources without pipes.
  • Works as a generic storage block if unbound (no drops when broken).
• Dimensional Network Pathway: Connect storage buses (e.g., AE2, RS, Tom’s Simple Storage) for fine-grained automation. Performs 10× faster than AE2 storage buses.

Mod Integrations

• Supports JEI/EMI drag-and-drop tagging and quick recipe transfer.
• Native support for Mekanism’s chemicals.
• Polymorph integration for crafting conflicts.
• Terminals fit in Curios charm slots (adds an extra slot when both mods are installed).
• UI disables Inventory Profiles Next (IPN)—use mouse gestures for quick transfers.
• KubeJS support, you can use KubeJS to determine how to obtain networks, the initial capacity of networks, decide on network expansion methods.

Roadmap

• Gradual storage scaling instead of unlimited early access.
• 64-bit integer storage for vanilla items/fluids.(done)
• More native automation tools.
• New utilities and gear.

Extensibility

Support for new resource types is code-driven. Implement and register these interfaces:

IStackType                           // Resource identification
IStackHandlerWrapper                 // Resource manipulation
CapabilityHelper.BlockCapabilityMap  // Pipe/storage bus integration
CapabilityHelper.ItemCapabilityMap   // UI quick-transfer support
UnifiedStorage.typedHandlerMap       // Network operation
StackTypedHandler.typedHandlerMap    // Block-based storage operation

See sample registration.

License: MIT. Include freely in modpacks or modify.