so i have a habit of changing to gamemode 2 whenever i struggle to find a resource or get impatient with a task. or using /tp to save time. i saw gamemode used once while watching a tutorial and it was great at first for me to learn the different mechanics and resources of the game but soon i found i was turning to it for even simple things like building a wall to keep drifters out or giving myself some starter tools instead of looking for surface copper. thats when i joined an online server and had to do everything without commands and i loved it. i had to learn how to find ores using the pro pick, i even built a large forge with helve hammers and made full sets of armour for myself and a couple others. Even the struggle of having to pack up a ton of food and walk for hours around the map to find a certain biome to get 1 resource was fun because it gave a sense of accomplishment when i finally found it.
so what im getting at is the server shut down and i lost around 200hours of work. no hard feelings towards the owner they have their reasons im sure. but i havnt found a server i like as much as i did that one. so i would like to have that level of immersion in single player and be able to work on things at my own pace. i briefly looked through the config files and searched online but couldnt find anything. so if someone knows of a way or can help out i would really appreciate it