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[[File:mods.jpg|Modding a [[Torch]] in Unity|thumb|600px]] | [[File:mods.jpg|Modding a [[Torch]] in Unity|thumb|600px]] | ||
Modding is how the base game is extended with new features such as blocks, animals and additional game play rules. Some mods only change server-side functionality, while others may add additional visualizations and interactions on the client side. Mods may be developed by Strange Loop Games or independent developers and added to the game by server admins. There is no charge for access to the API and all of the tooling for mod development is freely available. | Modding is how the base game is extended with new features such as blocks, animals and additional game play rules. Some mods only change server-side functionality, while others may add additional visualizations and interactions on the client side. Mods may be developed by [[Strange Loop Games]] or independent developers and added to the game by server admins. There is no charge for access to the API and all of the tooling for mod development is freely available. | ||
== Installing Mods == | == Installing Mods == | ||
Most mods can be installed by placing the mod's files into the Mods folder of an Eco server. Mods may add new files or replace some of the files already found in the Mods folder. Many mod authors will have instructions for installing their mod(s). | Most mods can be installed by placing the mod's files into the Mods folder of an Eco server. Mods may add new files or replace some of the files already found in the Mods folder. Many mod authors will have instructions for installing their mod(s). | ||
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Here is a simple video on how to install mods to your eco server: | Here is a simple video on how to install mods to your eco server: | ||
<youtube dimensions="400x240" description=" | <youtube dimensions="400x240" description="Eco New Flag Mod, with animations and materials setup" container="frame">7pTrGbWl20E</youtube> | ||
== Existing Mods == | == Existing Mods == | ||
'''NOTE:''' It is against Eco Wiki rules to post advertisements for specific mods ''anywhere'' on the Wiki. | '''NOTE:''' It is against Eco Wiki rules to post advertisements for specific mods ''anywhere'' on the Wiki. | ||
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For now, most mods are hosted on third-party websites. The best places to find mods currently are: | For now, most mods are hosted on third-party websites. The best places to find mods currently are: | ||
* [https://eco.mod.io/ Mod.io] — Official host for Eco mods, with API available for mod management. This is the recommended place to download mods, especially if you are new to modding. | * [https://eco.mod.io/ Mod.io] — Official host for Eco mods, with API available for mod management. This is the recommended place to download mods, especially if you are new to modding. | ||
* [https://forum.play.eco/filebase/ Eco Forums filebase] — Many more mods than Mod.io, but has no API. | * [https://forum.play.eco/filebase/ Eco Forums filebase] — Many more mods than Mod.io, but has no API and is not searchable. | ||
* [https://forum.play.eco/board/10-modding/ Eco Modding Forums] — The modding section of the official forums. | * [https://forum.play.eco/board/10-modding/ Eco Modding Forums] — The modding section of the official forums. | ||
* | * [https://discord.com/invite/eco Eco Discord server] — The offical Discord server has several modding channels. | ||
== Mod Development == | == Mod Development == | ||
See [[Mod Development]] | See [[Mod Development]] | ||
