Why is My Builder Not Doing Anything in MineColonies?
So, you’ve jumped into the wonderful world of MineColonies, ready to build your dream town, but your builder is just standing around looking lost? Frustrating, right? There are several reasons why your builder might be on strike. Let’s break down the common culprits:
The most frequent reasons are simple, the builder’s hut might be located too far from the building they are constructing, or the builder might not be assigned to a project in the first place.
1. Out of Range: The builder can only work on projects within a certain radius of their hut. Initially, this is quite small (around 100 blocks). If the building site is beyond this range, they won’t start.
2. No Assignment: Even if a build request is created, the builder might not be automatically assigned. You need to manually assign them through the build options menu of the structure you want to build. Click on the block you want to be built and click the build options. The screen that pops up will have an option to manually assign a builder. This also allows you to assign builders with the best traits to the required build.
3. Resource Shortages: A builder needs the required resources to complete the project. Check the build options menu of the building site to see what’s missing. Ensure you have enough wood, stone, and other materials in your colony’s stockpile. Use the Deliveryman to automatically move resources to the building site.
4. The Builder is Sick or on Vacation: Like any good worker, your builders need some personal time to rest and recover. Builders may not start building if it is raining, snowing, nighttime, or if a citizen died yesterday (in-game time).
5. Hut Level vs. Build Level: A builder can only construct buildings up to the level of their hut. A level 1 builder can’t build a level 5 structure. Upgrade the builder’s hut before attempting more advanced builds.
6. Blocked Pathing: Sometimes, seemingly insignificant obstacles can prevent a builder from reaching the construction site. Make sure there’s a clear path, free of dirt, rocks, and other obstructions.
7. Game Glitches: The mod, while fantastic, is still complex. Occasionally, glitches can occur. Try restarting your game or even the Minecraft server.
8. Town Hall Issues: Ensure your Town Hall is properly placed and functioning within the colony’s borders. Deleting your Town Hall can reset building parameters, and placing it again will let you begin a new colony. To delete your colony, place a Town Hall outside your current colony border.
9. Builder AI Issues: Very rarely, a builder will get stuck and require a restart. To restart the worker, pause the work hut, then click ‘Restart. ‘
10. Builder Traits: If you changed the settings in the Town Hall tab, it is possible that the builder does not have the correct traits to be automatically assigned. Check this in your Town Hall settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions about MineColonies builders and how to keep them building:
How do I make builders work faster in MineColonies?
There are a few ways to boost your builder’s efficiency:
- Research: Invest in university research to improve citizen’s block placing and breaking speed, and their walking speed.
- Upgrade Huts: Level up both the builder’s hut and the builder’s house. Higher levels increase their stat caps.
- Beacon: A beacon can improve the builder’s work speed, so long as the beacon effect is active when the builder is in range.
- Proper Tools: Builders work more efficiently with enchanted diamond tools.
- Assign Builders with appropriate skills.
How do I assign a builder in MineColony?
When you first place the hut block, the builder will be automatically assigned. If you want to change the assigned builder, go to the build options screen of the building site, then manually assign one with the best traits for a builder if you changed this in the settings tab in the Town Hall.
How do you reset workers in MineColonies?
If a worker is stuck, pause their work hut and then click the ‘Restart’ button.
What are the first things to build in MineColonies?
Start with a Town Hall, a Builder’s Hut, and a Citizen’s Hut. These provide the foundation for your colony.
What is the max citizens in MineColonies?
The default maximum citizens is 50. This can be changed in the configurations. The maximum citizens have been tuned down to 50 from 250, which makes it look like you can’t get more citizens even after completing the corresponding resarch in the university.
Can you disband a colony in MineColonies?
Yes, you can. Place a Town Hall outside your current colony border. Interacting with the newly placed Town Hall will prompt you to delete your colony.
Do MineColonies work during rain?
No, MineColonies does not work during rain. If it is raining, snowing, nighttime, or a citizen died yesterday (in-game time), your citizens will stop working!
How do you get raided in MineColonies?
As your colony develops, you may get raided by hostile forces. These forces can spawn almost anywhere except near your buildings. Raids will only spawn at the start of a night.
How long does it take for a kid to grow up in MineColonies?
About 18 years, but usually longer. This equates to around 7 in game days.
Can you use your own buildings in MineColonies?
No. Functional buildings must be constructed by the builder.
What does upgrading the builders hut do in MineColonies?
Upgrading the builder’s hut allows the builder to upgrade other buildings to higher levels. It also increases their work speed.
Where is the best place to start in MineColonies?
A large, relatively flat area is ideal. Ensure you have access to essential resources like wood and stone. The initial colony area is defined by the initialColonySize setting in the config file.
How do you farm fields in MineColonies?
For the farmer to start, you will also need to place fields. Place the Field block (it looks like a scarecrow) in the plot of farmland you want the farmer to work on and right-click on it to access its GUI. Here you will place the seed of the crop you want this specific field to cultivate.
Can you sleep through rain in Minecraft?
Yes. Sleeping in a bed will clear the rainy weather.
Can you have more than one barracks in MineColonies?
Yes, and colonists like feeling safe, so building Barracks close to colonists’ work and homes can improve their happiness.
Hopefully, this helps you troubleshoot why your builder isn’t building. Now get out there and create the colony of your dreams! For more insights into the world of gaming and its educational impact, check out the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org. The Games Learning Society is a great way to increase your knowledge of games.