Trial Island: The Forgotten Realm

Trial Island: The Forgotten Realm (1.17.1 Skyblock Survival Map)

Hello everyone, I’m Xigua!

It is my pleasure to introduce my debut project, "Trial Island: The Forgotten Realm". This is a medium-scale Skyblock survival map that places a heavy emphasis on adventure. The map features straightforward mechanics, avoiding overly complex commands or lengthy narratives, focusing instead on gear progression and the thrill of survival. A key highlight is the array of custom items, unique monsters, and hidden loot boxes, perfect for those who enjoy collecting and powerful loot.

A note on development: My motivation for this project came in waves, and combined with my academic schedule, the map remains on version 1.17.1, even as the community has moved to 1.20 and beyond. I appreciate your understanding!

Core Information and Recommendations

• Version Required: 1.17.1
• Players: 1–3 (More may lead to loot distribution issues)
• Default Settings: Death keep-inventory enabled, block explosion damage disabled (configurable at the spawn lobby).
• Estimated Playtime: 5+ hours.

Tips: Veterans may disable keep-inventory, but I strongly suggest keeping fire and explosion damage settings as they are to prevent disasters—especially fire spread in the Black Oak Island area, which could destroy key structures. If you wish to enable fire tick, use /gamerule doFireTick true.

Warnings:

1. Do not drop exchangeable items on the ground; they will lose functionality.
2. Tridents thrown into the void are permanently lost.
3. The final boss will not spawn correctly if played on version 1.21 or higher.
4. If you lose an item or encounter bugs, you can teleport to 5000 60 5000 for support.

Rules

1. No cheating (teleportation is the exception).
2. Difficulty must be set to non-peaceful.
3. No entering the Nether.
4. Crafting enchantment tables is prohibited.
5. Most importantly: Have fun!

Gameplay Overview

The map consists of 17 islands, ranging from 0 to 5 stars in difficulty. Beginning with 4-star islands, you may encounter legendary "Artifacts." Every island features a hidden Shulker Box containing rewards. While optional, these items will significantly ease your journey.

Item Tiers:

• Common: Basic resources.
• Rare: Useful early-game items.
• Ultra-Rare: Powerful companions for early-game combat.
• Legendary: High-performance gear comparable to artifacts.
• Artifacts: Unique weapons that make combat a breeze.

Additionally, look out for "Exchange Items," "Special Items," and exclusive "Easter Egg Items" unlocked after defeating the final boss.

Recommended Route: Main Island → Mushroom Island → Venust Village Island → Taiga Island → Mineral Island → Snowy Plain Island → World Tree Island → Jungle Island → Swamp Island → Desert Island → Savannah Island → End Island → Water Orb Island → Ghost Ship → Black Oak Island → Hell Island → Demon King Island.

Achievements

• Easy: Build a base, construct a full-power beacon, find developer heads, craft an enchantment table, etc.
• Normal: Ride a Strider on top of a giant mushroom, defeat the Dragon King, defeat the Ender Dragon without breaking crystals, collect all 8 artifacts.
• Hard: Complete the map without breaking any spawners, find all 17 hidden loot boxes, complete the item encyclopedia.

Final Thoughts

I hope you all enjoy exploring "Trial Island: The Forgotten Realm." I have tested the map, but please let me know if you encounter any bugs or missing chests. Your feedback is invaluable for my future projects. Enjoy the adventure!