Forge 1.8.9 Mod Template

This repository serves as a ready-to-use template for developing mods for Minecraft Forge 1.8.9. It comes pre-configured with Gradle 4.9, allowing you to jump straight into development.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up your development environment and run the mod:

1. Setup Decomp Workspace: Before you can start coding or running the client, you need to set up the ForgeGradle development environment. This task downloads and decompiles Minecraft, making it ready for mod development.

   ./gradlew setupDecompWorkspace
   

2. Run Client: Once the decompiled workspace is set up, you can run a Minecraft client with your mod loaded. This is useful for testing your changes directly.

   ./gradlew runClient
   

3. Build Mod JAR: When you're ready to package your mod for distribution, use the jar task to build the mod's .jar file. This file will be located in the build/libs directory.

   ./gradlew jar
   

Happy modding!

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the setup or running the client, try these steps:

1. Clean Build: Sometimes, old build artifacts can cause problems. Cleaning the build directory can resolve these.

   ./gradlew clean
   

2. Clean ForgeGradle Cache: If issues persist, especially after updating ForgeGradle or dependencies, clearing its cache can help.

   ./gradlew cleanCache