my 5 year old son is into minecraft and we want to start using mods. My question is how is this done and what are the risk to my computer if he does this
I recommend using a third-party launcher (like Curse) to make it easier than the manual method. Curse Launcher will create a Profile for the version of MC you want and install Forge (needed to use mods). It also provides a list of mods (from the Curse website) that can be easily installed.
Once you get more experience, only use official websites to find and download mods (this Forum, Curse, the author's website, Forge website for example).
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I have made a tutorial that shows you how to use the curse launcher. The risks are minimum if you download mods from trusted sites. Like Curse.com If you download mods from other sites especially the shady ones that steal mods and repost them then you may be at risk for lots of things. But that should be internet basic 101 knowledge: use trusted sites from well known established companies.
my 5 year old son is into minecraft and we want to start using mods. My question is how is this done and what are the risk to my computer if he does this
I recommend using a third-party launcher (like Curse) to make it easier than the manual method. Curse Launcher will create a Profile for the version of MC you want and install Forge (needed to use mods). It also provides a list of mods (from the Curse website) that can be easily installed.
Once you get more experience, only use official websites to find and download mods (this Forum, Curse, the author's website, Forge website for example).
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
I have made a tutorial that shows you how to use the curse launcher. The risks are minimum if you download mods from trusted sites. Like Curse.com If you download mods from other sites especially the shady ones that steal mods and repost them then you may be at risk for lots of things. But that should be internet basic 101 knowledge: use trusted sites from well known established companies.
Check out my tutorial it really is the easiest way to get started on modded minecraft.http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/mods-discussion/2593037-how-to-start-playing-modded-minecraft-curse-voice