Mod Development

2021-06-07T00:29:56Z

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NOTE: The modding system is under heavy development. APIs are expected to change, which may break existing mods! Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.

For those wanting to learn about how to develop mods, the [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit/wiki Eco ModKit wiki] is a great place to start.

It contains a link to download the modkit, as well as tutorials on how to make different types of mods. Read through each tutorial to learn how to use the Eco ModKit.

== Discord ==
You can discuss mods and modding on the [https://www.discord.gg/eco Eco Discord].

We have multiple channels:
* [https://discord.gg/HXNz478 #mod-ads] for advertising your own mods
* [https://discord.gg/jGmsQNb #mod-dev] for talk about the development of mods
* [https://discord.gg/4DgYJAC #mod-talk] for general talk about mods, such as what existing mods to use or how to make basic changes to the game.
* [https://discord.gg/VDxVg3W #mod-help] for issues with mods
* [https://discord.gg/qvDPzGv #mod-tutorials] for links to tutorials
== Tools ==
Strange Loop Games recommends using the latest versions of Visual Studio and Unity.
* Visual Studio 2019
* Unity 2019.4.15f1 for Eco 9.2.4
== Official Guides ==
[[Installing the ModKit]]
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== Player Contributed Guides ==
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQFcIxWZcPSZgc3PzbsXHj373Z_ndUW_Q7HfI3iFV5E/ FZM. Eco Mod Tutorial: Creating New Constructable Blocks]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SGDqJoKlHYL16j94L5jISO8281w-uoKuQeAm9KcUOmY/ Eco Mod Tutorial: The Item Class]
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== Other Resources ==
* [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit Eco Modkit] (check Wiki tab for documentation)
* [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit/wiki/Tutorial-Ceiling-Fan-Light Tutorial: Ceiling Fan Light]
* [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit/wiki/ Eco Modding Wiki] (Wiki for Modding Tutorials)
[[Category: Modding]]

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Mod Development