Strong prompts are clear and measurable. Use the examples below as a fast template before you generate your next mod.
Turn vague requests into concrete specifications the model can build accurately.
“Make a powerful weapon”
“Create a diamond sword called 'Frostbite' that applies Slowness II for 3 seconds when hitting mobs, and has a 10% chance to freeze enemies in place for 1 second”
Why it works: Specify the base item, name, exact effects with durations, and any probability mechanics. 'Powerful' means different things to everyone.
“Give players stuff when they join”
“When a player joins for the first time ever, give them a stone pickaxe, 16 torches, and 8 cooked beef. Returning players should just get a welcome back message in chat”
Why it works: Distinguish between first-time and returning players. Specify exact items with quantities and any messages to display.
“Add a teleport command”
“Add a /spawn command that teleports the player to world spawn with a 5-minute cooldown. Show a countdown message and play an enderman teleport sound on arrival”
Why it works: Define the command name, what it does, cooldown restrictions, and feedback (messages, sounds). Commands need clear boundaries.
“Make zombies stronger”
“Zombies should have 30 health instead of 20, move 20% faster, and have a 25% chance to spawn wearing iron armor at night”
Why it works: Use specific numbers and percentages. 'Stronger' could mean more health, damage, speed, or armor - specify which ones.
“Better drops from mobs”
“When a player kills a zombie with a sword, there's a 5% chance to drop a 'Zombie Heart' item that can be eaten to gain 30 seconds of Strength I”
Why it works: Specify the mob, kill condition, drop chance, item name, and what the item does. Create the complete gameplay loop.
“Make survival harder”
“Players lose hunger 50% faster, hostile mobs spawn in light level 9 or below instead of 0, and players drop all items on death instead of keeping inventory”
Why it works: Break down 'harder' into specific, measurable changes. Each tweak should be something that can actually be configured.
“Ban players who use hacks”
“When a player breaks more than 50 blocks in 5 seconds, send a warning message to all online operators with the player's name and coordinates”
Why it works: Mods can detect events and notify - but banning, anti-cheat, and server administration are outside what a gameplay mod should handle.
“Add a whole new dimension with custom biomes, mobs, and bosses”
“Create a custom boss mob called 'The Corrupted Guardian' with 200 health that spawns when a player places 4 end crystals in a square pattern. It should shoot fireballs and summon zombie minions”
Why it works: Entire dimensions require massive scope. Focus on one well-defined feature - a boss fight, a new mob, or a specific mechanic - not everything at once.