MBE - Max's Block Entity

Introduction ​

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This method, developed by Reddit user u/Maxed_Out10 allows you to create near-perfect entity replications of any Minecraft block using armor stands and some sequential /playanimation commands.

To preserve credits to the creator, the community termed this method as "Max's Block Entity" or MBE for short.

Points to Note ​

1. This method uses 1 armor stand per block entity. Therefore, too many armor stands (like any entity) can contribute to server lag.
2. Players will still be able to pass through them as well as interact with them (if not restricted).
3. While the block entity may render in one spot, it's actual hitbox will have a slight offset.

Video Demonstration ​

Setup ​

To be typed in chat:

1. /summon armor_stand Grumm
   • It is necessary to name it 'Grumm' to avoid inverted block textures.
2. /execute as @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] at @s run tp @s ~~~ 260
   • This will match the MBE rotation to the normal Minecraft block grid.

3. Lastly, place the desired block item in the armor stand's main-hand.

System ​

Note: Adding a delay of 100-200 ticks is recommended.

effect @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] invisibility 999999 1 true
playanimation @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] animation.armor_stand.entertain_pose null 0 "0" align.arms
playanimation @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] animation.player.move.arms.zombie null 0 "0" size.mini_block
playanimation @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] animation.ghast.scale null 0 "0" size.full_block
playanimation @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] animation.fireworks_rocket.move null 0 "0" align.full_block
execute as @e [type= armor_stand, name=Grumm] at @s run tp ~~~

Purpose Of Each Command ​

1. Hides the armor stand body.
2. Automatically sets the armor stand pose to 7 for arms alignment. Skip this command you prefer to do it manually.
3. Required command. Increases size to present as mini-block.
4. Optional command. Increases size to present as full-block.
5. Optional command. Aligns the full-block size MBE properly.
   • Skip 4 & 5 if you do not need full-block size MBE.
6. Locks in place to prevent fall in case block beneath is removed.

Rotations & Alignments ​

Note: These rotation commands (when item placed in main-hand) are to be triggered once through a command block.

# Face North
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-1.1245 ~0.2260 ~-0.097 81

# Face South
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~1.1245 ~0.2260 ~0.097 260

# Face East
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.097 ~0.2260 ~-1.1245 171

# Face West
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.097 ~0.2260 ~1.1245 350

# Face North
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.417~-0.5 ~-0.035 81

# Face South
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.417 ~-0.5 ~0.035 260

# Face East
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.035 ~-0.5 ~-0.417 171

# Face West
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.035 ~-0.5 ~0.417 350

# Face North
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.097 ~0.2325 ~1.1245 350

# Face South
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.097 ~0.2325 ~-1.1245 171

# Face East
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-1.1245 ~0.2325 ~-0.097 81

# Face West
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~1.1245 ~0.2325 ~0.097 260

# Face North
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.097 ~0.2325 ~1.1245 350

# Face South
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.097 ~0.2325 ~-1.1245 171

# Face East
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-1.1245 ~0.2325 ~-0.097 81

# Face West
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~1.1245 ~0.2325 ~0.097 260

# Face North
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-1.1245 ~0.484 ~-0.097 81

# Face South
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~1.1245 ~0.484 ~0.097 260

# Face East
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~0.097 ~0.484 ~-1.1245 171

# Face West
tp @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] ~-0.097 ~0.484 ~1.1245 350

Saving & Loading MBE ​

1. To save, run:

   • /execute as @e [type=armor_stand, name=Grumm, c=1] at @s run structure save MBE ~~~ ~~~

2. To load, run:

   • /structure load MBE <coordinates>

Note: Structure name MBE can be changed to your preference.