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latitude-write-path-guards

Identify write paths causing block placement errors in Latitude mod.

Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#bug fixing#world generation#minecraft modding#block placement#latitude mod
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joolbits/latitude --skill latitude-write-path-guards
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Skill: latitude-write-path-guards
Source: https://github.com/joolbits/latitude/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/latitude-write-path-guards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joolbits/latitude --skill latitude-write-path-guards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a systematic, evidence-based approach to debugging and fixing "wrong blocks in the wrong place" bugs within the Latitude mod, preventing incorrect block placements in inappropriate biomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Precise Symptom Capture: Guides users to accurately record block type, coordinates, and biome information for debugging.
  • Write Path Identification: Mandates identifying the exact code path responsible for block placement before proposing fixes.
  • Choke Point Fixes: Prioritizes fixing issues at the narrowest possible code point (e.g., feature cancellation, ChunkRegion or ProtoChunk modification) to minimize side effects.
  • Use Case: If snow appears in a tropical biome, this skill helps you trace exactly why and how that snow block was placed, then apply a targeted fix to prevent it from happening again, rather than just changing biome settings.

Quick Start

Use the latitude-write-path-guards skill to debug why snow blocks are appearing in warm biomes.

Frequently Asked Questions about latitude-write-path-guards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix wrong blocks appearing in the wrong biome in a Minecraft mod?▼

To fix wrong block placements, you must first identify the specific write path in ChunkRegion or ProtoChunk causing the incorrect block states, then apply a minimal choke-point fix rather than adjusting biome definitions.

What is the best way to debug block placement errors in the Latitude mod?▼

The best way to debug block placement errors is evidence-first identification: capture the block type, coordinates, and biome, trace the exact code path responsible for the placement, and fix it at the narrowest code point.

Why are snow blocks generating in warm biomes and how do I stop it?▼

Snow blocks generate in warm biomes due to contradictions between biome definitions and block placements; stop it by tracing the write path and applying a targeted fix at the feature cancellation or ChunkRegion level.

Can I fix Minecraft world generation bugs by reassigning biomes?▼

No, reassigning biomes is a speculative fix that is explicitly forbidden; you must resolve world generation bugs by modifying the block write path in ProtoChunk or ChunkRegion to prevent incorrect block states.

How do I trace a Minecraft block placement write path for debugging?▼

Trace a block placement write path by recording the exact block type and coordinates, then identifying the specific code path in ChunkRegion or ProtoChunk that writes the incorrect block state before applying a targeted fix.

Do I need to modify ChunkRegion or ProtoChunk to fix Latitude mod block bugs?▼

Yes, fixing Latitude mod block bugs requires modifying ChunkRegion or ProtoChunk at the choke point to resolve contradictions between biome definitions and block placements with minimal side effects.

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