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[linkseyi]

From now on I will not be checking the forum topic regularly.  If you have any problems, crashes, questions, etc., Private Message me on the forums and I will try to reply.

Linkseyi's ModMaker (Beta)

http://www.reddit.com/r/lmm/

   v0.134 Windows - Here

Click "Download Anyway".

(Direct Link Below)

Old Versions

Spoiler:

v0.116 - Here (MC 1.4.7)
v0.113 - Here (MC 1.4.6)
v0.105 - Here
v0.092 - Here
v0.086 - Here
v0.085 - Here

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   I have created an easy-to-use, very interactive program in Java which will generate and compile ModLoader compatible Minecraft mods without MCP setup or other installations.  It currently contains features such as block creation, item/tool creation, recipes, furnace recipes, and simple mob creation (somewhat of a WIP).  It is still in development, and feedback/bug reports are appreciated.

Sandwich01 and TheBigCreeper are trusted friends... listen to them.

I must credit the use of files from Minecraft Coder Pack in this ModMaker, http://mcp.ocean-labs.de/

Disclaimer:  Feel free to share your mods with friends, but DO NOT post any mods made with this program under the "Mapping and Modding" forum OR on PlanetMinecraft.com, especially if the mod is being hosted for profit.  I do not want or intend to damage the modding industry.
Disclamer #2: Any loss of data as a result of this program or a mod created with this program is not my responsibility (shouldn't be a problem).

FAQ

(Please read before posting)

Spoiler:

I can't open ModMaker.

Try running the program through ModMaker.jar

Why can't I share my mod on PMC or MCForums?

I have gotten requests from sites which do not want a large amount of feature-incomplete mods to be posted on their site.  There are some places where you can post your mod, (see below).

Is there a translated version of ModMaker?

ModMaker is currently only available in English, and I probably won't be able to translate it in the future.

Will ModMaker ever be compatible with Forge?

I really don't like Forge very much.    I probably won't update anytime soon, as the API is very inconvenient for my use, In some cases, mods may WORK with Forge, so you can try if you want to.

"Failed to clean existing minecraftdotjar.  Try recompiling".  What do I do?

Well first of all, try recompiling .  If it gives this error repeatedly, try saving to a different location.  This error is given when the file system can't dispose of an existing mod at the location where you attempted to generate.

My mod failed to generate.  Wat?

This means that there were errors in the generated code when you try to compile it.  There may be errors that show up in the window that appears when you generate.  You can report these bug, preferably by a PM directly to me, and make sure you include a link to your mod's .lksyi file and the generation errors

My mod crashed Minecraft.  What do I do?

Similar to above question.  Include the crash report and your entire compiled mod (the minecraftdotjar file zipped).

Screenshots

Spoiler:

All screenshots taken in version 0.06.

The main GUI.

  

The "New Block" Window.

The "New Item" Window.

The "New Recipe" Window

The "New Furnace Recipe" Window

The "New Mob" Window

The "New Tool Material" Window

The "New Structure" Window

Features Overview

Asterisked items have not been extensively tested.

General Features

• Save and open work-in-progress mod project files.
  
• Edit and delete mod elements easily.
  
• Automatically generate and compile your mod without using Minecraft Coder Pack.
  
• Add blocks and items to creative mode lists.

Block Features

• Add light-emitting blocks.
  
• *Change preset block materials (not all tested).
  
• Change block breaking speed (hardness) and explosion resistance.
  
• Generate blocks naturally and change rarity, vein size, and max height.
  
• Add custom textures to block.
  
• Make blocks act as fuel for furnaces.
  
• Change block drop type and amount.
  
• Change sound block makes when walked on or broken.
  
• Generate Blocks in nether.

Item Features

• Add custom image textures to item.
  
• Add food items.
  
• Make items act as fuel for furnaces.
  
• Create tools with preset types (pickaxe, axe, shovel, sword, hoe).
  
• Create custom tool materials.
  
• Change max stack-size.

Recipe Features

• Change recipe contents and output with in-game items and blocks/custom items and blocks in your mod.
  
• Create optional shapeless recipes (item order does not matter).
  
• Change amount of output items created by recipes.

Furnace Recipe Features

• Create custom furnace recipes with input and output items.
  
• Change amount of output items created by furnace recipe.

Mob Features

• Add mobs with different creature types (passive, aggressive, water).
  
• *Change custom preset mob model (Biped, Blaze, Chicken, Cow, Creeper, Enderman, IronGolem, MagmaCube, Ocelot, Pig, Sheep, Silverfish, Skeleton, Snowman, Spider, Squid, Wolf, Zombie).
  
• Change spawn-ability of mobs.
  
• Change mob speed.
  
• Change max mob health.
  
• Add custom texture to mob (accepts misshapen images; will repeat).
  
• Change type of item mob will drop.
  
• Change whether or not the mob can despawn.

Structure Features

• Make naturally generated structures from MCEdit .schematic files.
  
• Change rarity and maximum height.
  
• Generate on surface.
  
• Generate in nether.
  
• Include air in generation.

Biome Features

• Change water/grass color.
  
• Change minimum/maximum generation height.
  
• Set top and filler block (has limitations).
  
• Allow custom mob and structure spawns.

Events

• Make custom events happen during actions.
  
• Many actions and events.

Installation/Creating Mods

Spoiler:

Installation  

To install Linkseyi's ModMaker, download the zip file hosted on this forum thread, and extract it to a permanent location.  To run the program, open Linksyi's ModMaker Beta.exe.

Generating and Installing Mods

Once you have created your mod to your specifications, you can generate necessary files by clicking the "Generate" button beneath the elements list.  If all goes well, the program should write java files, and then compile them.  It will automatically open the folder you have saved your mod to, in a sub-folder titled "minecraftdotjar".  In this folder you should see another folder called "linkseyi" (this is where texture files are stored), a .class file that starts with "mod_*" along with multiple other files that are based off the contents of your mod.

* If your "minecraftdotjar" folder does not include a "mod_*" file, there has likely been a compiler error.  If you are experienced in java, you can try generating files in Debug Mode, or you can post your project file to this thread and I'll try to fix it.
To install your mod:

• Open User\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\bin\minecraft.jar in an archiver (I recommend 7-zip).
  
• Copy all of the contents of your \minecraftdotjar to your open minecraft.jar file.
  
• Within your minecraft.jar file, delete the folder \META-INF.
  
• Install ModLoader to your Minecraft installation.  You can download that from here.  (This adfly link is not mine, it directly supports Risugami).

Tutorials

Spoiler:

Sandwich01 has made an official tutorial for ModMaker.  If you make a tutorial, put it in a playlist and PM the link to me, and I'll add it below.

Official Tutorial:

http://www.youtube.c...9EA406123A33EA9

Tr3katron

http://www.youtube.c...Z40riyjp4p2NSus

ThreeBlockStudios

http://www.youtube.c...rPxwVpmv51UP-Gx

Ivtrix (Español)

http://www.youtube.c...9Bc_BNuhCiIPO-E

Changelog

Changelog available in download.

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Made by TheBigCreeper.

Direct Link: Here

[Hacker2236]

Cant Wait Love The Mobs Too Took Me For Ever To Make My Dimmensions With Mobs!


Cant Wait LIKE THIS MOD!    

[MinecraftArt]

Good job. I look forward to future development.


It was a good idea to add an alternative link.

-Luke

[linkseyi]

MediaFire fails all my uploads but I'll keep trying.
I added a direct link just for you.

Edited by linkseyi, 18 July 2012 - 06:47 PM.

[mercury19]

Hey, is there a way to use some mod files that you have already created with this? Like, say you already have a mod_ file, but you want to use this to make something because you are too lazy/don't know how/cant find tut/ whatever reason?

[linkseyi]

@mercury19 unfortunately, all the files are generated pre-obfuscated, so they aren't compatible with Minecraft Coder Pack.  Unless you are writing a mod with obfuscation (which I doubt you are), it wouldn't work.

[DiamondAir]

So we can't post the mods we make? :L

[linkseyi]

People have made Mod Creators in the past and have experienced problems in that the forums were plagued with "no-value" mods.  The purpose of these mods is mainly to try for yourself and share with your friends.  If you want to share somewhere outside Minecraft Forums, it's fine by me.

[DiamondAir]

linkseyi, on 18 July 2012 - 07:11 PM, said:

People have made Mod Creators in the past and have experienced problems in that the forums were plagued with "no-value" mods.  The purpose of these mods is mainly to try for yourself and share with your friends.  If you want to share somewhere outside Minecraft Forums, it's fine by me.

Ok, I was just making it clear, thank you for this, also... I have a problem. It wont open. I gives the loading cursor then never opens. I tried to open it as Admin and it didnt work either. Im running Windows Vista, can you help me with this?

[Hacker2236]

restart you computer!

[linkseyi]

DiamondAir, on 18 July 2012 - 07:19 PM, said:

Ok, I was just making it clear, thank you for this, also... I have a problem. It wont open. I gives the loading cursor then never opens. I tried to open it as Admin and it didnt work either. Im running Windows Vista, can you help me with this?

Make sure Java is installed and up-to-date.  Also, are you on a Mac?  It may be a bug and I will try to fix it ASAP.

[AnewAaron]

Wow! This looks amazing!

[MinecraftTutorials66]

You should post the link to ad fly

[Dr_Fibins]

I'm having problems with my mod, it won't make the mod_ folder. Is there any way to fix this?

[linkseyi]

Dr_Fibins, on 19 July 2012 - 12:11 AM, said:

I'm having problems with my mod, it won't make the mod_ folder. Is there any way to fix this?

Please save it as a .lksyi file and post it, it's probably a bug and I want to fix it. :\

[1goodminer]

Very nice looks very easy to use to

[Etterra]

Great idea, looking forward to seeing how it does!

You don't seem to need forge or the item ID fix mods... so how do you get around the object limits Minecraft has?  Before I monkey around with this I'd like to be sure it won't have issues with running out of sprite indices or some such thing.

It'd be nice if you allowed people to post their mods as links in this forum, so you or somebody can compile a suite of mods that you can include as an optional download; that way everyone using your mod has matching data for things like new blocks and such.  Otherwise you'll end up with the situation like Forge having no less than three copper ores from different mods (at least in the Technic Pack).  For an example of this concept, see the Extra Biomes XL mod.

Finally, does this allow for surface (or exposed cave)-type features - trees, grass/plants, farmables, flowers, mushrooms, stalagmites, coral, sea-weed, etc.?  Including plants that can be bone-mealed?

[MinecraftReviewr]

Looks very nice! I'll be downloading this!

[TheFighter]

Have you considered making this for Mac. Please consider. Thanks

[citricsquid]

Nice work!