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To get started on developing mods, see [[Installing the ModKit]]. For some example mods, see the [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit EcoModKit] repository.
To get started on developing mods, see [[Installing the ModKit]]. For some example mods, see the [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit EcoModKit] repository.
== Documentation ==
== Documentation ==
[[File:Eco Modkit Docs.png|link=https://docs.play.eco]]<br>
[[File:Eco Modkit Docs.png|link=https://docs.play.eco]]<br>
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.
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 release 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 2019.4.15f1 for Eco 9.2.4
 
== Official Guides ==
== Official Guides ==
[[Installing the ModKit]]
[[Installing the ModKit]]
 
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Modkit examples
* [[Corn-on-the-cob example mod]]
* [[Flag example mod]]
== Player Contributed Written Guides ==
== 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/1zQFcIxWZcPSZgc3PzbsXHj373Z_ndUW_Q7HfI3iFV5E/ FZM. Eco Mod Tutorial: Creating New Constructable Blocks]
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== 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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