Penalty Anchor¶
| Stackable | Yes (64) |
| Wrenchable | Yes |
| Version Added | Beta 0.10.0 |
Penalty Anchor is a Block that can be used to force a train to take a certain route by assigning a penalty value.
Usage¶
Similar to a Train Signal is the Penalty Anchor assigned to a track by right-clicking it with the item in hand, followed by placing the block nearby.
Once placed, the Block acts as an obstacle on the targeted track and adds its penalty value to any route that runs across it, making the train prefer alternative paths.
Penalty Value¶
The penalty value can be adjusted while clicking and holding a Wrench and hovering over one of the block's sides. It ranges from 0 to 1000 in steps of 10 and defaults to 50. A value of 0 disables the anchor entirely.
Affected Trains¶
The block has a filter slot on the top face that accepts an item filter.
When a filter is set, the penalty only applies to trains that carry matching cargo. If the filter is empty, the penalty applies to all trains.
Redstone¶
The Penalty Anchor reacts to redstone from above or below only. A redstone signal weakens the penalty the stronger it gets, following result = penalty * (15 − signal) / 15. At full signal strength (15) the anchor is turned off completely, indicated by the arrow turning black.
Whenever a Train passes, the Penalty Anchor emits a redstone signal from its four sides for a short moment, similar to a Train Observer from Create.
Using a Comparator, you can read the effective penalty.
Penalty System¶
The Penalty System is explained in detail in the Blog Post Train Penalty System Guide.
Obtaining¶
Crafting¶
| Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|
| Eye of Ender + Train Casing |
 2
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History¶
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 0.10.0-beta | Added Penalty Anchor |