Overview#
ParCool (Realistic Parkour Movements) is a sophisticated movement mod inspired by the classic 'Smart Moving' mod. It transforms Minecraft's basic navigation into a fluid, momentum-based parkour system. Players can perform a wide array of athletic maneuvers such as wall-jumping, ledge-grabbing, and sliding to traverse the environment with unprecedented speed and style.
The mod features high-quality custom animations for every action, ensuring that movements look as natural as they feel. It also introduces a stamina system to balance these powerful abilities, requiring players to manage their energy during intense traversal. ParCool is highly compatible with other popular mods and offers extensive configuration options to suit any playstyle.
Core Mechanics#
Stamina System
Most parkour actions in ParCool consume Stamina, represented by a bar on the HUD (usually located in the bottom right).
- Consumption: Actions like Wall Running, Cat Leaping, and Fast Running drain the bar at varying rates.
- Regeneration: Stamina recovers automatically when the player is standing still, walking, or performing basic movements.
- Exhaustion: If the stamina bar is completely depleted, the player enters an exhausted state, preventing them from performing parkour moves until a portion of the bar has recharged.
The Action Key
While many moves are context-sensitive (triggered by sprinting or jumping), several advanced maneuvers require the Action Key (Default: Left Alt or R depending on the version). This key is used for dodging, rolling, and initiating specific wall-based movements.
The ParCool Guide
For players who want an in-game reference, the mod includes a guidebook. If the Patchouli mod is installed, this guide becomes a fully interactive book.
| Item | Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ParCool Guide | 1x Book + 3x Feather | An instructional manual detailing every movement and its activation. |
Movement Techniques#
ParCool adds over a dozen unique movements. Below is an exhaustive list of the primary techniques available.
Basic Traversal
| Movement | Activation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Run | Sprint Key (Hold) | A faster, momentum-based sprint that replaces the vanilla sprint. Consumes stamina over time. |
| Vault | Sprint toward a 1-block obstacle | Automatically leap over fences, walls, or single blocks without losing momentum. |
| Crawl | Press C (Default) | Allows the player to drop into a 1-block tall crawling state to navigate tight spaces. |
| Slide | Press C while Fast Running | Perform a low-profile slide to pass under gaps or maintain speed while descending slopes. |
Wall & Aerial Maneuvers
| Movement | Activation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Jump | Jump against a wall | Kick off a vertical surface to gain height or reach opposite ledges. |
| Wall Run | Sprint at a wall at an angle | Run horizontally along a wall for a short distance. |
| Cling to Cliff | Hold Right-Click at a ledge | Grab onto the edge of a block to hang or pull yourself up (Clamber). |
| Cat Leap | Jump while Wall Running | A powerful leap away from a wall, often used to chain movements together. |
| Sky Dive | Fall from a great height | A controlled falling animation that allows for slight horizontal adjustment. |
| Dive | Jump + Action Key in mid-air | A forward-lunging dive. If used over water, the player performs a diving entry. |
Defensive & Style Moves
| Movement | Activation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfall (Roll) | Hold C or Action Key before landing | Roll upon hitting the ground to negate or significantly reduce fall damage. |
| Dodge | Double-tap Direction or Action Key | A quick lateral or backward dash to avoid incoming attacks or projectiles. |
| Flipping | A + D simultaneously while jumping | Perform a front, back, or side flip depending on your movement direction. |
| Quick Turn | Assigned Key (Default: Mouse 4) | Instantly rotate the camera 180 degrees for rapid repositioning. |
Configuration and Customization#
ParCool is designed to be tailored to the player's preference. Most settings can be accessed via the in-game menu by pressing Alt + P.
Keybindings
Players can rebind every action in the standard Minecraft Controls menu. Key categories include:
- Movement: Fast Run, Crawl, Slide.
- Actions: Dodge, Roll, Quick Turn.
- Settings: Open ParCool Menu.
The mod generates two configuration files:
- parcool-client.toml: Controls HUD positioning, animation toggles, and camera shake effects.
- parcool-server.toml: Controls stamina consumption rates, enables/disables specific movements globally, and manages compatibility with other stamina-based mods (like Paragliders or Epic Fight).
Mod Compatibility
ParCool features native support for several major mods:
- Epic Fight: Integrates parkour animations with combat stances.
- Paragliders / Elenai Dodge 2: Can be configured to share a single stamina pool with these mods.
- BetterThirdPerson: Ensures animations look correct when playing in third-person mode.
Commands#
Administrators can use the following commands to manage ParCool on a server:
/parcool reload: Reloads the configuration files without restarting the server./parcool stamina <player> <value>: Sets a specific player's current stamina level./parcool guide: Gives the player the ParCool Guidebook (requires Patchouli for full functionality).
