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Should I attempt to make a mod?

Should I attempt to make a mod?


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TheExtremeBurger

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So I've always wanted to make a minecraft mod, and I want to add a few blocks and items, maybe a vanilla-friendly type mod. Thing is, I know nothing about how to code in the language n stuff (I believe its in java or something). If I ever try to learn/make the mod, I'll probably watch youtube videos and stuff. Anyway, do you think I should at least attempt making a mod? Please tell me what u think eee
 

RolandMC123

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Do whatever you want I guess, can't stop you from making one lol
 

SamMan_

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Before starting a mod, you'll need to know the basics of Java, as most mod tutorials will assume you do.

Where to learn Java? There might be some stuff on YouTube, though it can vary a bit in quality.

A site I use a lot for this stuff is https://www.edx.com, which if you chose to audit the courses are completely free. Here's a Java one by Microsoft: https://www.edx.org/course/learn-to-program-in-java-2

Or if you're a fan of books, there's Java: The Complete Reference which will go through all the basics. You can find pdfs of older editions online for free.
 

TheExtremeBurger

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Ooo, thanks for these sources! I'll definitely look into these and try to learn some java, thanks
 

K_Sasha

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I do not recommend having modding as your first Java project, make a few small games to get familiar with Java first.
 

Vulcano

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I mean, it will probably be a basic mod as a first, if you think you can do it then try it, but realize it'll definitely be difficult. I tried making a Bukkit plugin as my first project since quitting java, the hard part was that I was using complex stuff. I'm not really into modding but I'd assume as long as you stick to the basics. I remembered some of the basics already, you should probably do what Sasha said, my first project was a calculator, that's a simple one, then to learn plugins I made /ping respond pong. I'd imagine the simplest mod would be to add a sword. The other part would be making item/block textures, I'm not good at that stuff so I recolor Minecraft's basic stuff then modify what is there already if I want it to look vanilla, but you probably would want to make you're own.
 
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