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Hi guys!
This is probably in the wrong section, but as made obvious by the title, I want to code a Minecraft mod. Problem is, I know no Java, and using a mod maker (like MCreator) can be kinda limited.
I'm on a Mac, and I have Eclipse already, but I'm a n00b when it comes to coding mods, so...
Does anyone know of any good tutorials for a Mac for coding Forge mods? Yes, I have used Google, and done my fair share of research, but I haven't found any good, easy to use, from-the-basics ones. Any ideas?
As for the specifics for the tutorial, I want to know all there is to know. New blocks, items, ore generation, crafting and smelting, importing graphics, making GUIs, adding creative tabs, making mobs and their models, causing events upon right-click or left-click, redstone signals, particle effects, etc. Also, I know the setup (with MCP and Forge and all) can be kinda complex, so I'd like that included, too, and ideally for how to do it on a Mac.
Thanks in advance! Any help would be much appreciated.
The best thing to do is to learn java. If you don't have any other programming experience it's gonna be quite hard to start with. After some learning it should be quite easy.
It took me several years to really understand how to code so it isn't an easy thing.
Once you know one programming language it's fairly easy to learn others. But seriously you can just follow modding tutorials on the forums and youtube but it will not become really popular because it won't be special.
The best thing to do is to learn java. If you don't have any other programming experience it's gonna be quite hard to start with. After some learning it should be quite easy.
It took me several years to really understand how to code so it isn't an easy thing.
Once you know one programming language it's fairly easy to learn others. But seriously you can just follow modding tutorials on the forums and youtube but it will not become really popular because it won't be special.
Thanks! Yeah, coding can be hard. I've actually tried learning C (though I haven't finished yet), and you're right, learning the actual language is probably my best bet. It's like saying that you want to code an iOS app without GameSalad or MMF2 and you don't know Obj-C.
I still can't find Mac-specific tutorials though. Any ideas?
Java is cross platform so you don't need a specific Mac tutorial. Java is also far easier than C to learn, it also does share some syntax so your basic knowledge should help.
I am a little old school and rather books, I would recommend you go to your local or school library and look for a java book. I hear "Java for dummys" is quite good for beginners. Other then that there are loads of java tutorials on the internet.
Thanks! Those Java books do sound good. Only reason I wanted a Mac-specific tutorial was for the setup, since you have to install MCP, Forge, and JDK, and that's a bit different on Mac and PC.
1. install the jdk (ask google if you have problems)
2. download forge src from http://files.minecraftforge.net
3. extract it to a place you like
4. read the included readme
5. run install.sh
The forge installer downloads mcp and the jars and libraries it needs and sets everything up...
Thanks! Will do.
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This is probably in the wrong section, but as made obvious by the title, I want to code a Minecraft mod. Problem is, I know no Java, and using a mod maker (like MCreator) can be kinda limited.
I'm on a Mac, and I have Eclipse already, but I'm a n00b when it comes to coding mods, so...
Does anyone know of any good tutorials for a Mac for coding Forge mods? Yes, I have used Google, and done my fair share of research, but I haven't found any good, easy to use, from-the-basics ones. Any ideas?
As for the specifics for the tutorial, I want to know all there is to know. New blocks, items, ore generation, crafting and smelting, importing graphics, making GUIs, adding creative tabs, making mobs and their models, causing events upon right-click or left-click, redstone signals, particle effects, etc. Also, I know the setup (with MCP and Forge and all) can be kinda complex, so I'd like that included, too, and ideally for how to do it on a Mac.
Thanks in advance! Any help would be much appreciated.
It took me several years to really understand how to code so it isn't an easy thing.
Once you know one programming language it's fairly easy to learn others. But seriously you can just follow modding tutorials on the forums and youtube but it will not become really popular because it won't be special.
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Thanks! Yeah, coding can be hard. I've actually tried learning C (though I haven't finished yet), and you're right, learning the actual language is probably my best bet. It's like saying that you want to code an iOS app without GameSalad or MMF2 and you don't know Obj-C.
I still can't find Mac-specific tutorials though. Any ideas?
Thanks! Those Java books do sound good. Only reason I wanted a Mac-specific tutorial was for the setup, since you have to install MCP, Forge, and JDK, and that's a bit different on Mac and PC.
Thanks! Will do.