Modding:Types Of Mod

Modding - Types of Mod

There are three distinct mod types for Vintage Story, and each has its own capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages.

Theme Pack	Content Mod	Code Mod
Theme Pack A Client-Side Content Mod Uses the "theme" type when packaging. Easy to setup! Can only modify the following asset types: Language Files Sounds Shapes Shaders Textures Music Dialog It is recommended to understand content mods if you are designing theme packs.	Content Mod Can be client-side, server-side, or both. Uses the "content" type when packaging. Easy to setup! Primarily uses JSON. Can create and modify any assets, including: Blocks Items Entities World Generation Settings Recipes Textures Shapes Cannot be used to create new complex behaviors or gui screens.	Code Mod An extension of a content mod that also uses code. Can be client-side, server-side, or both. Uses the "code" type when packaging. Requires more complex setup. Uses a mix of C# and JSON. Can change or add nearly anything, including: New AI Tasks Complex block behaviors Entity Behaviors New GUI Screens New types of recipes or assets Modifying any existing code It is highly recommended to understand content mods before starting a code mod.