The Lodestone Attractor

 

I propose a new utility block called the Lodestone Attractor. This block attracts and breaks "fragile" blocks that normally pop off when moved by a Piston (e.g., Item Frames, flowers, crops, carpets, and torches). It does NOT attract entities or dropped items.

Key Features:

• Range Control: The attraction range (1-15 blocks) is determined by the Redstone signal strength it receives, making it perfectly compatible with a Lectern.
• Line of Sight: The effect requires a clear path. Solid blocks will block the attraction. 
• Visuals: A distinct texture featuring 80% Redstone Red and 20% Lodestone White.
• Crafting Recipe: 1x Lodestone + 5x Redstone Blocks + 3x Redstone Dust. (This fills the entire 3x3 crafting grid and reflects the high energy needed for its magnetic power).

Why add this?
It provides a technical and "vanilla-friendly" solution for advanced automation, such as harvesting crops or clearing decorations, without the need for complex water streams or piston layouts.                                                                      To keep the mechanic simple and 'Minecrafty,' the Attractor doesn't need complex new physics. When an item is pulled but blocked by a wall, it simply receives a constant directional force toward that wall. This keeps the items neatly gathered against the surface as long as the Attractor is active. Once turned off, the items drop naturally for easy collection. This utilizes existing collision physics, making it performance-friendly and easy to implement.