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Better Lock Tag for Chests (and Doors)

Currently, the lock system with chests isn't exactly fleshed out; it only supports strings, which means any item that is has the same name can open the chest. I suggest making the lock tag support a full item tag, which includes ID, NBT, and all of that good stuff. Personally, I also think doors should have this tag, though since that would require making all doors into block entities, it is understandable if that is not able to be implemented.

TLDR: Chests' block entity Lock tag should support items, not just strings

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    Yes, have the Lock tag be just like the item, without the Slot and Count tags. For example, something like this:

    Lock:{id:"minecraft:tripwire_hook",tag:{display:{Name:'{"text":"The Key"}'}}}

    would definitely be awesome! I would suggest keeping the old functionality in as well, for backwards compatibility.

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    Another idea would be to just use a blockstate and not an nbt tag, then you wouldn't have to make the door a block entity.