Ulterior Motives
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๐ About This Mod
<h1>๐ช Ulterior Motives ๐ก๏ธ</h1> <h3>A mod that gives Invisibility real power, and side effects.</h3> <hr> <h2>Links</h2> - ๐พ <a href="https://github.com/okipiak/Ulterior-Motives">GitHub Repository (in progress)</a> โ source code. - ๐ชฒ <a href="https://github.com/okipiak/Ulterior-Motives/issues">Issues</a> โ report bugs. <hr> <h2>Overview</h2> Ulterior Motives is a mod that twists the concept of <b>invisibility</b> and <b>identity</b> in Minecraft. It changes how invisibility works, introduces <b>cursed enchantments</b>, and adds <b>tools for uncovering the unseen</b>. <hr> <h2>Changed Invisibility Behavior</h2> <ul> <li>No potion particles when the player is invisible <i>(toggleable)</i></li> <li>Mobs will not detect invisible players at all <i>(toggleable)</i></li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Enchantments</h2> <h3>๐ช Curse of Masking (Helmet Enchantment)</h3> <p>Rarely found in <b>Ancient Cities</b>. Only works if the helmet has no other enchantments.</p> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/06f03b7b522cccebc29620ea13774a44151361df.png" alt="Curse of Masking" /> <p><b>This curse erases your identity:</b></p> <ul> <li>Your name is censored with obfuscated text <i>(toggleable)</i></li> <li>You disappear from the server player list (TAB)</li> <li>Join and leave messages are hidden</li> <li>If invisible, your chat name is censored <i>(toggleable)</i></li> <li>Your skin is overridden (adds a cape if you donโt have one)</li> <li>Your nameplate above your head is censored</li> </ul> <p><b>Examples:</b></p> <ul> <li>Chat Censorship <br><img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/07750d420d20bb8e352e3f39ced3f2362dfbbbf2.gif" /></li> <li>TAB Removal <br><img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/f0687f9452ad3f9420454f783ea6c2ca3b3c6290.gif" /></li> <li>Skin Override (Front & Back) <br> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/cbd53633ea4099b0864270cee086f8545f0e9c35_0.webp" /> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/f68375ac1b047f086aed474e673687202b57d775_0.webp" /></li> <li>Label Censorship <br><img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/cd3b10840b63c5b884ca74ea1a1049b887f50a7c.gif" /></li> </ul> <hr> <h3>๐ญ Trailwatching (Spyglass Enchantment)</h3> <p>Found in <b>Pillager Outpost chests</b>.</p> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/040e1a7901d618fd24b25db94d3710203888dca3.png" alt="Trailwatching" /> <p>Reveals invisible entities. While using a spyglass, <b>footprints slowly appear</b> beneath them with a short delay.</p> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/0dbc59e1f11394059c8d09cd6214551b7aadc92c.gif" /> <hr> <h2>Additional Features</h2> <ul> <li>If a player doesnโt have OP, they cannot use any commands <i>(toggleable)</i></li> </ul> <p>Without OP:</p> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/f533266cc2bf8893aebba861b7931118b9b255c0.png" /> <p>With OP:</p> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/42bf2ab73953c0009a3fa644f0db76ad20f2b21c.png" /> <hr> <h2>Notes</h2> - Includes a <b>server-side config</b> file to tweak all features. - Supports <a href="https://modrinth.com/mod/enchancement">Enchancement</a>. - Incompatible with <a href="https://modrinth.com/mod/wavey-capes">Wavey Capes</a>. - Currently incompatible with <a href="https://modrinth.com/mod/chrysalia">Chrysalia</a> (Moonveil Mantle).
๐ช Ulterior Motives ๐ก๏ธ
A mod that gives Invisibility real power, and side effects.
Links
- ๐พ GitHub Repository (in progress) โ source code.
- ๐ชฒ Issues โ report bugs.
Overview
Ulterior Motives is a mod that twists the concept of invisibility and identity in Minecraft. It changes how invisibility works, introduces cursed enchantments, and adds tools for uncovering the unseen.
Changed Invisibility Behavior
- No potion particles when the player is invisible (toggleable)
- Mobs will not detect invisible players at all (toggleable)
Enchantments
๐ช Curse of Masking (Helmet Enchantment)
Rarely found in Ancient Cities. Only works if the helmet has no other enchantments.

This curse erases your identity:
- Your name is censored with obfuscated text (toggleable)
- You disappear from the server player list (TAB)
- Join and leave messages are hidden
- If invisible, your chat name is censored (toggleable)
- Your skin is overridden (adds a cape if you donโt have one)
- Your nameplate above your head is censored
Examples:
- Chat Censorship

- TAB Removal

- Skin Override (Front & Back)

- Label Censorship

๐ญ Trailwatching (Spyglass Enchantment)
Found in Pillager Outpost chests.

Reveals invisible entities. While using a spyglass, footprints slowly appear beneath them with a short delay.

Additional Features
- If a player doesnโt have OP, they cannot use any commands (toggleable)
Without OP:

With OP:

Notes
- Includes a server-side config file to tweak all features.
- Supports Enchancement.
- Incompatible with Wavey Capes.
- Currently incompatible with Chrysalia (Moonveil Mantle).
๐ Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- okipiak
- Version
- 1.0-1.20.1
- Downloads
- 391
- Endorsements
- 8
- Category
- equipment
- Created
- 7/6/2025
- Updated
- 7/18/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.20.1
- Tags
- equipment, game-mechanics, utility
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Ulterior Motives support?
The author lists 1.20.1. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Ulterior Motives?
Version 1.0-1.20.1, published 2025-07-18 with 391 downloads recorded at the source.
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