Smartin-b
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2 weeks ago did you try mods like https://modrinth.com/datapack/trims-overhaul https://modrinth.com/mod/trimseffects https://modrinth.com/datapack/repurposed-trims https://modrinth.com/mod/bettertrims ? they might fit already, while using truly modulars systems would allow for easy adding, rendering and expanding the trims, the compat with modded trims and other modded armors would be challenging to implement. If we want to go in this direction, it would be implemented more alike the gemstones/sockets are for swords at the moment, and not replace trims but exist in addition to them, we might reconsider this, but our current plans are to go more into the socketed gemstone direction for such effects, and that expansion is still far down the todo list
Context:
With the considerable additional cost of obtaining a matching set of trims and difficulty in its duplication, it would only be fair that trim materials and patterns should give some effect, stacking with matching materials of a set of 4. For example, Tide can give boost under water and emerald can give luck. I am aware there are mods which does this, but they are either unfunctional, not very configurable, or lack special traits found in various mods.
Feature Request:
Trim pattern and material api to implement both individual and set bonuses, and its rendering. Either as an addon or base mod. Datapacks to attach enchantments or equip effect to, so if such effect already exist in another mod, it can simply be moved over. Toggle to alter the trim's visibility, as many mod armors aren't updated for trims and feature 3d elements. Ability to unlock trim recipes and apply them for free in an alteration station. For the moment, it would occupy the same slot as the vanilla trim, due to the inherit visual element to a trim.