diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ A [Minetest][] library for managing data files in the world directory.
 
 It takes a little work to read from & write to data in the world directory. `wdata` aims to make that easier by utilizing just two simple methods.
 
+This mod is essentially an alternative to Minetest's built-in [StorageRef][] & was created before I realized the implementation existed. Some may still find wdata useful as it does allow for customizing sub-directories & filenames.
+
 ### Licensing:
 
 - [MIT](LICENSE.txt)
@@ -42,3 +44,4 @@ Optional depends: none
 
 
 [Minetest]: http://minetest.net/
+[StorageRef]: https://github.com/minetest/minetest/blob/c9144ae/doc/lua_api.txt#L6883