Remove internal phase comments and format code

Strip all Phase references, TODO/FUTURE roadmap notes, and internal
planning comments from the codebase. Run Prettier for consistent
formatting across all Java files.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/FoodEffects.java

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.world.food.FoodProperties;
 import net.minecraft.world.item.ItemStack;
 import net.minecraft.world.item.Items;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
  * Calculates the effects of feeding food items to NPCs.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/GagMaterial.java

@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@ import com.tiedup.remake.core.ModConfig;
 /**
  * GagMaterial DNA - Defines the "sound" and behavior of different gag materials.
  *
- * Phase 15: Added PANEL, LATEX, RING, BITE, SPONGE, BAGUETTE
- * Phase 16: Enhanced with phonetic properties for realistic speech transformation
  */
 public enum GagMaterial {
     // Original materials
@@ -63,7 +61,6 @@ public enum GagMaterial {
         0.0f
     ),
 
-    // Phase 15: New materials
     PANEL(
         new String[] { "m", "n" },
         new String[] { "mm", "nn" },
@@ -148,7 +145,6 @@ public enum GagMaterial {
     private final float defaultComprehension;
     private final double defaultTalkRange;
 
-    // Phase 16: Phonetic properties
     private final String dominantConsonant;
     private final String dominantVowel;
     private final float plosiveBleed; // b,d,g,k,p,t - require lip/tongue

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/GameConstants.java

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
 /**
- * Phase 4 Refactoring: Centralized game constants.
  *
  * Contains all magic numbers extracted from across the codebase
  * for better maintainability and easier tuning.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/ItemNBTHelper.java

@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 import java.util.ArrayList;
 import java.util.List;
 import java.util.UUID;
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.nbt.CompoundTag;
 import net.minecraft.nbt.ListTag;
 import net.minecraft.nbt.Tag;
 import net.minecraft.world.item.ItemStack;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
  * Utility class for common NBT operations on ItemStacks.
@@ -27,9 +27,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         // Utility class - no instantiation
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // BOOLEAN OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get a boolean value from an ItemStack's NBT.
@@ -75,9 +73,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         stack.getOrCreateTag().putBoolean(key, value);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // INTEGER OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get an integer value from an ItemStack's NBT.
@@ -119,9 +115,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         stack.getOrCreateTag().putInt(key, value);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // STRING OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get a string value from an ItemStack's NBT.
@@ -177,9 +171,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         }
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // UUID OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get a UUID value from an ItemStack's NBT.
@@ -231,9 +223,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         return tag != null && tag.hasUUID(key);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // UUID LIST OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get a list of UUIDs from an ItemStack's NBT.
@@ -351,9 +341,7 @@ public final class ItemNBTHelper {
         return getUUIDList(stack, key).contains(uuid);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // GENERIC OPERATIONS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Check if an ItemStack's NBT contains a key.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/KidnapExplosion.java

@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ import com.tiedup.remake.core.TiedUpMod;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.IBondageState;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.PlayerBindState;
 import java.util.List;
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.core.BlockPos;
 import net.minecraft.core.particles.ParticleTypes;
 import net.minecraft.server.level.ServerLevel;
@@ -15,11 +14,11 @@ import net.minecraft.world.entity.player.Player;
 import net.minecraft.world.item.ItemStack;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
 import net.minecraft.world.phys.AABB;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
  * Kidnap Explosion - Applies bondage to entities in an area.
  *
- * Phase 16: Blocks
  *
  * Used by EntityKidnapBomb when it explodes.
  * Applies stored bondage items to all kidnappable entities in radius.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/KidnappedHelper.java

@@ -1,15 +1,14 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
 import com.tiedup.remake.compat.mca.MCACompat;
-import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.IRestrainable;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.PlayerBindState;
+import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import net.minecraft.world.entity.LivingEntity;
 import net.minecraft.world.entity.player.Player;
 import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
- * Phase 14.1: Helper utility for working with IRestrainable entities.
  *
  * Provides convenient methods for obtaining IRestrainable instances from various entity types.
  *
@@ -20,8 +19,8 @@ import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
  * <h2>Supported Entity Types</h2>
  * <ul>
  *   <li><b>Player</b>: Uses {@link PlayerBindState} singleton</li>
- *   <li><b>EntityDamsel</b> (Phase 14.2): Implements IRestrainable directly</li>
- *   <li><b>EntityKidnapper</b> (Phase 14.2): Implements IRestrainable directly</li>
+ *   <li><b>EntityDamsel</b>: Implements IRestrainable directly</li>
+ *   <li><b>EntityKidnapper</b>: Implements IRestrainable directly</li>
  *   <li><b>Other entities</b>: Returns null (not kidnappable)</li>
  * </ul>
  *
@@ -166,7 +165,6 @@ public class KidnappedHelper {
      * @return true if the entity is enslaved, false otherwise
      */
     /**
-     * Phase 17: Renamed from isSlave to isCaptive
      */
     public static boolean isCaptive(LivingEntity entity) {
         IRestrainable state = getKidnappedState(entity);

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/MessageDispatcher.java

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
 import com.tiedup.remake.dialogue.GagTalkManager;
-import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import com.tiedup.remake.entities.EntityDamsel;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.IBondageState;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.PlayerBindState;
+import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import net.minecraft.ChatFormatting;
 import net.minecraft.network.chat.Component;
 import net.minecraft.server.MinecraftServer;
@@ -35,9 +35,7 @@ public final class MessageDispatcher {
         // Utility class - no instantiation
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // EARPLUG-AWARE METHODS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Send a message to a player (respects earplugs).
@@ -149,9 +147,7 @@ public final class MessageDispatcher {
         return true;
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // BYPASS METHODS (ignore earplugs)
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Send a critical system message that IGNORES earplugs.
@@ -182,9 +178,7 @@ public final class MessageDispatcher {
         target.displayClientMessage(message, true);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // INTERNAL HELPERS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Check if a player has earplugs equipped.
@@ -200,9 +194,7 @@ public final class MessageDispatcher {
         return state != null && state.hasEarplugs();
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // NPC DIALOGUE METHODS
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Send a dialogue message from an entity to a player.
@@ -230,7 +222,11 @@ public final class MessageDispatcher {
 
         // Apply gag talk if entity is a gagged NPC
         String finalMessage = message;
-        if (entity instanceof com.tiedup.remake.entities.AbstractTiedUpNpc npc && npc.isGagged()) {
+        if (
+            entity instanceof
+                com.tiedup.remake.entities.AbstractTiedUpNpc npc &&
+            npc.isGagged()
+        ) {
             ItemStack gag = npc.getEquipment(BodyRegionV2.MOUTH);
             IBondageState state = KidnappedHelper.getKidnappedState(npc);
             if (state != null && !gag.isEmpty()) {

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/ModGameRules.java

@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ import com.tiedup.remake.core.TiedUpMod;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.GameRules;
 
 /**
- * Phase 6: Custom GameRules for TiedUp mod.
  *
  * Manages configurable values for gameplay mechanics.
  * GameRules can be changed via /gamerule command in-game.
@@ -13,9 +12,7 @@ import net.minecraft.world.level.GameRules;
  */
 public class ModGameRules {
 
-    // =====================================================
     // RESTRAINT MECHANICS
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Time (in seconds) required to tie up a player. Default: 5 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> TYING_PLAYER_TIME;
@@ -26,9 +23,7 @@ public class ModGameRules {
     /** Resistance added by a padlock when locked on an item. Default: 250 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> PADLOCK_RESISTANCE;
 
-    // =====================================================
     // STRUGGLE SYSTEM
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Enable/disable struggle system. Default: true */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.BooleanValue> STRUGGLE;
@@ -41,34 +36,33 @@ public class ModGameRules {
     /** Cooldown between struggle attempts (ticks, 20 = 1s). Default: 80 (4s) */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> STRUGGLE_TIMER;
     /** Ticks per 1 resistance point in continuous struggle. Default: 20 (1/s) */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> STRUGGLE_CONTINUOUS_RATE;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > STRUGGLE_CONTINUOUS_RATE;
     /** Probability of random shock during collar struggle (0-100). Default: 20% */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> STRUGGLE_COLLAR_RANDOM_SHOCK;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > STRUGGLE_COLLAR_RANDOM_SHOCK;
 
     // BUG-003: RESISTANCE_ROPE, RESISTANCE_GAG, RESISTANCE_BLINDFOLD, RESISTANCE_COLLAR
-    // removed. Bind resistance is now read from ModConfig via SettingsAccessor.
 
-    // =====================================================
     // NPC STRUGGLE
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Enable/disable NPC struggle to escape restraints. Default: true */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.BooleanValue> NPC_STRUGGLE_ENABLED;
     /** Base interval (ticks) between NPC struggle attempts. Default: 6000 (5 min) */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> NPC_STRUGGLE_INTERVAL;
 
-    // =====================================================
     // COLLAR & SHOCKER
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Enable/disable enslavement system. Default: true */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.BooleanValue> ENSLAVEMENT_ENABLED;
     /** Base radius for shocker controller. Default: 50 blocks */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> SHOCKER_CONTROLLER_BASE_RADIUS;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > SHOCKER_CONTROLLER_BASE_RADIUS;
 
-    // =====================================================
     // NPC SPAWNING
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Enable/disable damsel entity spawning. Default: true */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.BooleanValue> DAMSELS_SPAWN;
@@ -79,19 +73,23 @@ public class ModGameRules {
     /** Kidnapper spawn rate (0-100). Default: 100 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> KIDNAPPER_SPAWN_RATE;
     /** Kidnapper Archer spawn rate (0-100). Default: 100 */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> KIDNAPPER_ARCHER_SPAWN_RATE;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > KIDNAPPER_ARCHER_SPAWN_RATE;
     /** Kidnapper Elite spawn rate (0-100). Default: 100 */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> KIDNAPPER_ELITE_SPAWN_RATE;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > KIDNAPPER_ELITE_SPAWN_RATE;
     /** Kidnapper Merchant spawn rate (0-100). Default: 100 */
-    public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> KIDNAPPER_MERCHANT_SPAWN_RATE;
+    public static GameRules.Key<
+        GameRules.IntegerValue
+    > KIDNAPPER_MERCHANT_SPAWN_RATE;
     /** Master spawn rate (0-100). Default: 100 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> MASTER_SPAWN_RATE;
     /** Spawn gender mode: 0=BOTH, 1=FEMALE_ONLY, 2=MALE_ONLY. Default: 0 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> SPAWN_GENDER_MODE;
 
-    // =====================================================
     // BOUNTY SYSTEM
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Maximum bounties per player. Default: 5 */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> MAX_BOUNTIES;
@@ -100,9 +98,7 @@ public class ModGameRules {
     /** Radius for bounty delivery detection. Default: 5 blocks */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> BOUNTY_DELIVERY_RADIUS;
 
-    // =====================================================
     // MISCELLANEOUS
-    // =====================================================
 
     /** Kidnap bomb explosion radius. Default: 5 blocks */
     public static GameRules.Key<GameRules.IntegerValue> KIDNAP_BOMB_RADIUS;
@@ -114,7 +110,6 @@ public class ModGameRules {
     public static void register() {
         TiedUpMod.LOGGER.info("Registering TiedUp GameRules...");
 
-        // Phase 6: Tying/Untying times
         // NOTE: Using hardcoded defaults because ModConfig isn't loaded yet during mod construction
         GAG_TALK_PROXIMITY = GameRules.register(
             "gagTalkProximity",
@@ -133,7 +128,6 @@ public class ModGameRules {
             GameRules.IntegerValue.create(10)
         );
 
-        // Phase 7: Struggle/Resistance system
         STRUGGLE = GameRules.register(
             "struggle",
             GameRules.Category.MISC,
@@ -167,7 +161,6 @@ public class ModGameRules {
         // BUG-003: Removed resistanceRope/Gag/Blindfold/Collar GameRule registrations.
         // Bind resistance is now managed by ModConfig via SettingsAccessor.
 
-        // Phase 13: Collar/Shocker features
         STRUGGLE_COLLAR_RANDOM_SHOCK = GameRules.register(
             "struggleCollarRandomShock",
             GameRules.Category.MISC,
@@ -180,14 +173,12 @@ public class ModGameRules {
             GameRules.IntegerValue.create(50)
         );
 
-        // Phase 8: Enslavement
         ENSLAVEMENT_ENABLED = GameRules.register(
             "enslavementEnabled",
             GameRules.Category.MISC,
             GameRules.BooleanValue.create(true)
         );
 
-        // Phase 14.2: Damsel spawning
         DAMSELS_SPAWN = GameRules.register(
             "damselsSpawn",
             GameRules.Category.SPAWNING,
@@ -239,7 +230,6 @@ public class ModGameRules {
             GameRules.IntegerValue.create(100)
         );
 
-        // Phase 16: Kidnap bomb radius
         KIDNAP_BOMB_RADIUS = GameRules.register(
             "kidnapBombRadius",
             GameRules.Category.MISC,
@@ -252,7 +242,6 @@ public class ModGameRules {
             GameRules.IntegerValue.create(0)
         );
 
-        // Phase 17: Bounty system
         MAX_BOUNTIES = GameRules.register(
             "maxBounties",
             GameRules.Category.MISC,

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/NameGenerator.java

@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ import net.minecraft.util.RandomSource;
 /**
  * Random name generator for NPCs (Damsels, Kidnappers).
  *
- * Phase 14.3.5: Name system
  *
  * Loads names from assets/tiedup/names/female_names.txt
  * Contains 5001 female first names from the original mod.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/RestraintApplicator.java

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
 import com.tiedup.remake.core.TiedUpMod;
-import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import com.tiedup.remake.items.base.IHasResistance;
 import com.tiedup.remake.items.base.ItemBind;
 import com.tiedup.remake.items.base.ItemCollar;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.IBondageState;
+import com.tiedup.remake.v2.BodyRegionV2;
 import java.util.UUID;
 import net.minecraft.ChatFormatting;
 import net.minecraft.network.chat.Component;
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 /**
  * Utility class for applying restraints to entities.
  *
- * Phase 3: Refactoring - Centralizes restraint application logic
  *
  * This class provides methods for applying various restraints (binds, gags,
  * blindfolds, etc.) to targets with consistent validation. Used by:

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/RestraintEffectUtils.java

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 import com.tiedup.remake.core.TiedUpMod;
 import com.tiedup.remake.state.IPlayerLeashAccess;
 import java.util.UUID;
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.core.BlockPos;
 import net.minecraft.server.level.ServerLevel;
 import net.minecraft.world.effect.MobEffectInstance;
@@ -20,12 +19,11 @@ import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.block.FenceBlock;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.block.WallBlock;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.block.state.BlockState;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
- * Phase 5: Utility class for applying/removing restraint effects
  *
  * Manages attribute modifiers for movement speed reduction and other effects.
- * Phase 14.1: Refactored to support LivingEntity (Player + NPCs)
  */
 public class RestraintEffectUtils {
 
@@ -250,9 +248,7 @@ public class RestraintEffectUtils {
         }
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // POLE BINDING UTILITIES
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Find the closest fence or wall block within a radius.
@@ -375,9 +371,7 @@ public class RestraintEffectUtils {
         return false;
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // CHLOROFORM UTILITIES
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Apply chloroform effects to an entity.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/TiedUpSounds.java

@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
  * Provides convenient methods for playing mod-specific sounds.
  * Works for both Players and NPCs (EntityDamsel, etc.)
  *
- * Phase 14.2.5: Connected to actual ModSounds registry
  */
 public class TiedUpSounds {
 

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/ValidationHelper.java

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 package com.tiedup.remake.util;
 
 import java.util.Optional;
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.server.level.ServerPlayer;
 import net.minecraft.world.entity.player.Player;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
  * Player type validation helpers.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/tasks/ItemTask.java

@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ import net.minecraftforge.registries.ForgeRegistries;
 /**
  * Represents an item task (for jobs and sales).
  *
- * Phase 14.3.5: Task system for jobs and sales
  *
  * An ItemTask defines:
  * - What item is needed (by registry name)
@@ -68,9 +67,7 @@ public class ItemTask {
         this(stack.getItem(), stack.getCount());
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // GETTERS
-    // ========================================
 
     public String getItemId() {
         return itemId;
@@ -122,9 +119,7 @@ public class ItemTask {
         return new ItemStack(item).getHoverName().getString();
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // VALIDATION
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Check if an ItemStack matches this task (same item type).
@@ -165,9 +160,7 @@ public class ItemTask {
         return true;
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // NBT SERIALIZATION
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Save this task to NBT.
@@ -199,9 +192,7 @@ public class ItemTask {
         return new ItemTask(itemId, amount);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // DISPLAY
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Get a display string for this task.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/tasks/JobLoader.java

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import java.util.Random;
 /**
  * Loads and manages job tasks for slave work system.
  *
- * Phase 14.3.5: Job system
  *
  * A job is an ItemTask that a slave must complete
  * (fetch X items) within a time limit or face punishment.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/tasks/SaleLoader.java

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import java.util.Random;
 /**
  * Loads and manages sale prices for slave trading.
  *
- * Phase 14.3.5: Sale system
  *
  * Provides default sale prices and can be extended
  * to load from config files in the future.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/teleport/Position.java

@@ -132,9 +132,7 @@ public class Position {
         );
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // NBT SERIALIZATION
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Save this position to NBT.
@@ -204,9 +202,7 @@ public class Position {
         return new Position(x, y, z, yaw, pitch, dimension);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // GETTERS
-    // ========================================
 
     public double getX() {
         return x;
@@ -301,9 +297,7 @@ public class Position {
         return Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dz * dz);
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // OBJECT OVERRIDES
-    // ========================================
 
     @Override
     public String toString() {

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/teleport/TeleportHelper.java

@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ package com.tiedup.remake.util.teleport;
 
 import com.tiedup.remake.core.TiedUpMod;
 import java.util.function.Function;
-import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 import net.minecraft.resources.ResourceKey;
 import net.minecraft.server.MinecraftServer;
 import net.minecraft.server.level.ServerLevel;
@@ -13,6 +12,7 @@ import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.portal.PortalInfo;
 import net.minecraft.world.phys.Vec3;
 import net.minecraftforge.common.util.ITeleporter;
+import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
 
 /**
  * Utility class for teleporting entities across dimensions.
@@ -320,9 +320,7 @@ public class TeleportHelper {
         return position;
     }
 
-    // ========================================
     // CUSTOM TELEPORTER FOR FORGE
-    // ========================================
 
     /**
      * Custom teleporter that preserves exact position and rotation.

src/main/java/com/tiedup/remake/util/time/Timer.java

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ package com.tiedup.remake.util.time;
 import net.minecraft.world.level.Level;
 
 /**
- * Phase 6: Game tick-based timer for progressive tasks.
  *
  * Unlike the original mod which used wall-clock time (Date objects),
  * this uses Minecraft game ticks for: