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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 Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.
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 Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.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 [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit EcoModKit] repository.
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.
== Documentation ==
 
[[File:Eco Modkit Docs.png|link=https://docs.play.eco]]<br>
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.
Documentation of the server and game client code is available at [https://docs.play.eco https://docs.play.eco]. This is updated when the game is released to the latest version.
 
 
== Discord ==
== Discord ==
You can discuss mods and modding on the {{Eco Discord}}.
You can discuss mods and modding on the [https://www.discord.gg/eco Eco Discord].


We have multiple channels:
We have multiple channels:
* [https://discord.gg/HXNz478 #mod-ads] for advertising your own mods.
* [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/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/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/VDxVg3W #mod-help] for issues with mods
* [https://discord.gg/qvDPzGv #mod-tutorials] for links to tutorials
 
== 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/downloads/ Visual Studio 2022 Community edition] (free)
* Visual Studio 2019
* 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.
* Unity 2019.4.x (latest available)


== Official Guides ==
== Official Guides ==
[[Installing the ModKit]]
[[Installing the ModKit]]
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Modkit examples
== Player Contributed Guides ==
* [[Corn-on-the-cob example mod]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQFcIxWZcPSZgc3PzbsXHj373Z_ndUW_Q7HfI3iFV5E/edit FZM. Eco Mod Tutorial: Creating New Constructable Blocks]
* [[Flag example mod]]
== Player Contributed Written 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]
== Player Contributed Video Guides ==
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<youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Making Your First Item In Eco" container="frame">By75wsj_R2o</youtube>
<youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Making Your First Item PT2 - World Objects (Unity)" container="frame">-4JcxeB27jU</youtube>
<youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Using Other Mods within Your Own Mod" container="frame">hu-Jsk67vdw</youtube>
 
== Migrating to new versions ==
[[Migrating Mods from 9.5 to 9.6]]


== Other Resources ==
== Other Resources ==
* [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit Eco Modkit] (check Wiki tab for documentation)
* [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/Tutorial-Ceiling-Fan-Light Tutorial: Ceiling Fan Light]
* [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit/wiki/ Eco Modding Wiki](Wiki for Modding Tutorials)
[[Category: Modding]]
[[Category: Modding]]
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