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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 Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.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 Feel free to update any information on this wiki that is out of date.


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.
To get started on developing mods, see [[Installing the ModKit]]. For some example mods, see the [https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit EcoModKit] repository.
 
== Documentation ==
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.
[[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.
You can also discuss mods and modding on the [https://discord.gg/Puk7cNv Eco Discord].
== Discord ==
You can discuss mods and modding on the {{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 ==
== 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.
* Visual Studio 2019
* [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/ Visual Studio 2019]
* Unity 2019.3
* [https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive Unity 2020.3.31f1] for [[Versions#v9.2.4|Eco 9.2.4]]
 
== Official Guides ==
== Official Guides ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESETpMIfHl4 Eco Flag Mod Tutorial for 0.9 (video)]
[[Installing the ModKit]]
 
<youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Eco New Flag Mod, with animations and materials setup" container="frame">ESETpMIfHl4</youtube>
== Player Contributed Guides ==
== Player Contributed Written Guides ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQFcIxWZcPSZgc3PzbsXHj373Z_ndUW_Q7HfI3iFV5E/edit 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]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SGDqJoKlHYL16j94L5jISO8281w-uoKuQeAm9KcUOmY/ Eco Mod Tutorial: The Item Class]
== Player Contributed Video Guides ==
<youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Getting Setup To Make Mods In Eco" container="frame">VamhpTr-wG8</youtube>
<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>
== 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]
[[Category: Modding]]

Revision as of 04:23, 13 May 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 Eco Discord server.

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.
  • #mod-tutorials for links to tutorials.

Tools

Strange Loop Games recommends using the latest versions of Visual Studio and Unity.

Official Guides

Installing the ModKit

Eco New Flag Mod, with animations and materials setup

Player Contributed Written Guides

Player Contributed Video Guides

Getting Setup To Make Mods In Eco
Making Your First Item In Eco
Making Your First Item PT2 - World Objects (Unity)
Using Other Mods within Your Own Mod

Other Resources