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== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
Strange Loop Games recommends using the latest versions of Visual Studio and Unity. | Strange Loop Games recommends using the latest versions of Visual Studio and Unity. | ||
* [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/ | * [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/ Visual Studio 2022 Community edition] (free) | ||
* [https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive Unity | * See [https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive Unity Downloads] to download the version of Unity that matches the ProjectVersion.txt in the modkit you are using. | ||
== Official Guides == | == Official Guides == | ||
[[Installing the ModKit]] | [[Installing the ModKit]] | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 19 November 2022
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 Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.
To get started on developing mods, see Installing the ModKit. For some example mods, see the EcoModKit repository.
Documentation
Documentation of the server and game client code is available at https://docs.play.eco. This is updated when the game is released to the latest version.
Discord
You can discuss mods and modding on the Template:Eco Discord.
We have multiple channels:
- #mod-ads for advertising your own mods.
- #mod-dev for talk about the development of mods.
- #mod-talk for general talk about mods, such as what existing mods to use or how to make basic changes to the game.
- #mod-help for issues with mods.
Tools
Strange Loop Games recommends using the latest versions of Visual Studio and Unity.
- Visual Studio 2022 Community edition (free)
- See Unity Downloads to download the version of Unity that matches the ProjectVersion.txt in the modkit you are using.
Official Guides
Modkit examples
- Blockset example mod
- Corn-on-the-cob example mod
- DiscordAccessMod example mod
- EchoCommand example mod
- EcopediaPage example mod
- Flag example mod
Player Contributed Written Guides
Player Contributed Video Guides
Migrating to new versions
Migrating Mods from 9.5 to 9.6
Other Resources
- Eco Modkit (check Wiki tab for documentation)
- Tutorial: Ceiling Fan Light
