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Quote from Hyrax77

If you mean the mod_blah then no. I have separate ones for each thing.

mod_CrystalOre:

package net.minecraft.src;
import java.util.Random;
public class mod_CrystalOre extends BaseMod
{
public static final Block CrystalOre = new BlockCrystalOre(160, 0).setBlockName("crystalore").setHardness(3F).setResistance(5F).setLightValue(0.5F).setCreativeTab(CreativeTabs.tabBlock).setStepSound(Block.soundStoneFootstep);
public void load()
{
CrystalOre.blockIndexInTexture = ModLoader.addOverride("/terrain.png", "/crystalore.png");
ModLoader.registerBlock(CrystalOre);
ModLoader.addName(CrystalOre, "Crystal Ore");
}
public void generateSurface(World world, Random random, int chunkX, int chunkZ)
{
for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
int randPosX = chunkX + random.nextInt(16);
int randPosY = random.nextInt(128);
int randPosZ = chunkZ + random.nextInt(16);
(new WorldGenMinable(CrystalOre.blockID, 5)).generate(world, random, randPosX, randPosY, randPosZ);}
}
public String getVersion()
{
return "1.3.2";
}
}

mod_CrystalFragment:

package net.minecraft.src;
public class mod_CrystalFragment extends BaseMod
{
		 public static final Item CrystalFragment = new ItemCrystalFragment(4000).setItemName("CrystalFragment");
	
		 public void load()
		 {
						 CrystalFragment.iconIndex = ModLoader.addOverride("/gui/items.png", "/crystalfragment.png");
						 ModLoader.addName(CrystalFragment, "Crystal Fragment");
		 }
	
		 public String getVersion()
		 {
						 return "1.3.2";
		 }
}

mod_CrystalPowder:

package net.minecraft.src;
public class mod_CrystalPowder extends BaseMod
{
public static final Item CrystalPowder = new ItemCrystalPowder(4001).setItemName("CrystalPowder");
private static final Object CrystalFragment = null;
public void load()
{
CrystalPowder.iconIndex = ModLoader.addOverride("/gui/items.png", "/crystalpowder.png");
ModLoader.addName(CrystalPowder, "Crystal Powder");
ModLoader.addShapelessRecipe(new ItemStack(CrystalPowder, 4), new Object [] {CrystalFragment});
}
public String getVersion()
{
return "1.3.2";
}
}

Those are all I have right now. If you need the class codes for them let me know.

I really have no idea what I'm suppose to do as I'm very new to this. If I am doing something wrong and I do look like a jack ass please let me know so I can correct my mistakes.

You're not supposed to have more than one mod_file. Define them all in one mod_ file (per mod) or they will be treated as different mods. I'll do it for you.

Your fixed mod_CrystalMod file:

package net.minecraft.src;
import java.util.Random;

public class mod_CrystalMod extends BaseMod {
public static final Item CrystalPowder = new ItemCrystalPowder(4001).setItemName("CrystalPowder");
private static final Item CrystalFragment = new Item(4002).setItemName("CrystalFragment");
public static final Block CrystalOre = new BlockCrystalOre(160, 0).setBlockName("crystalore").setHardness(3F).setResistance(5F).setLightValue(0.5F).setCreativeTab(CreativeTabs.tabBlock).setStepSound(Block.soundStoneFootstep);

public void load() {
CrystalPowder.iconIndex = ModLoader.addOverride("/gui/items.png", "/crystalpowder.png");
CrystalFragment.iconIndex = ModLoader.addOverride("/gui/items.png", "/crystalfragment.png");
CrystalOre.blockIndexInTexture = ModLoader.addOverride("/terrain.png", "/crystalore.png");
ModLoader.addName(CrystalPowder, "Crystal Powder");
ModLoader.addShapelessRecipe(new ItemStack(CrystalPowder, 4), new Object [] {CrystalFragment});
ModLoader.registerBlock(CrystalOre);
ModLoader.addName(CrystalOre, "Crystal Ore");
ModLoader.addName(CrystalFragment, "Crystal Fragment");
}

public void generateSurface(World world, Random random, int chunkX, int chunkZ)
{
for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
int randPosX = chunkX + random.nextInt(16);
int randPosY = random.nextInt(128);
int randPosZ = chunkZ + random.nextInt(16);
(new WorldGenMinable(CrystalOre.blockID, 5)).generate(world, random, randPosX, randPosY, randPosZ);
}
}
}

You actually defined the same item three different times. I may have forgotten some things, but that's the basic fixed file.

I also recommend you put your textures in a folder of their own. Say you put them in a folder; your directories would be
"/CrystalMod/textureNameHere.png"

And it would be way more organized.

Quote from Hyrax77

Oh my god x.x I would have never figured that out. I really appreciate the help, believe me. Chances are I'll be needing more help in the future though xD Thank you a lot for this though I'm sure a lot of other users appreciate this too.

Don't worry, I used to make multiple mod files when I was starting out, too. I made a mod_ file for everything but the ore at one time, because I thought the generating method couldn't be in the same class.

I have since improved. Like, a lot. My mod was actually started in December 2011, but I completely rewrote it. Three times. Third time's the charm.

Quote from Hyrax77

Haha wow. Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who has made these kinds of mistakes. Hopefully I can get the hang of this stuff soon so I won't have to keep bugging you guys about it x)

Everyone needs help once in a while. That's why this thread is here.
Trust me, even if it takes a while, you'll get used to it. But I'll warn you of this: you may get tunnel vision and not venture out to try new things (GUIs, bows, anything else that's particularly advanced), but trust me; it's worth it. Trying things like that may also teach you new ways of doing other things.

Quote from Hyrax77

Well I really appreciate the advice The crystal mod I'm working on actually has a crystal bow and crystal tools in there. I looked at the tools code on the main post and I'm really questioning whether I should even try or not xD

Tools: Definitely, I'm actually looking forward to this mod, I like the idea.
Bow: Maybe a bit later, when all the major features are added (i.e. tools, bug fixes, and you're just looking to add more features)

Suggestions: dyed crystals or maybe several crystals of different color, strength, and ability. That'd be awesome.
Look in to ForgeModLoader. I love ModLoader's simplicity, but this makes your life easier (your tools will be able to be enchanted, you can directly port from ModLoader to FML [FML has a ModLoader.java that has all the ModLoader methods, but are actually just pointing to methods defined elsewhere], and it has a nice API for spritesheets and adding new EnumToolMaterial/Armor constants). There are a few things that will need to be changed but I'll be glad to help if you set it up; you'll have to put all of your item/block textures in a spritesheet (this allows for infinite sprite/block indices) and your ore generation will have to be modified (not the method itself, but it will have to be in a different class). I could go on, but that's only if you use Forge. I don't want to get too in to it, or I'll end up making a tutorial myself.

Quote from Hyrax77

Haha I'll definitely look into How Forge works and try to work with that.

And I plan on making this mod with a lot of features (armor, tools, a glowstone like block, maybe being able to drop glowing powder like redstone wire). I didn't think about dyed crystals, but that sounds like a really great idea I wanted to go the whole 9 yards with this. I know there are about a hundred crystal mods already, but I figured this would be a good starting ground for getting the hang of how codes work and the structure of it all.

Well, I think of it like this: if there are mods that do some or all of the same things mine does, I try to make mine do it better. Just because it isn't original doesn't mean it's not different. Plus, if you thought of it, it'll probably stand out from all of the other ones. For example, mine adds tools, a paxel, some blocks, and a bunch of other stuff; all with a few special features, too.
For example, the compressed ore block, if special conditions are met, enchants an item with some specified enchantments.

Quote from GtarCraft

How do I make a helmet that lights up and torches? I was scanning through the tutorials and didn't find anything on custom torches...

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