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This is because nearly every feature of the game relies on the usage of '''JSONs''', which are text documents that utilize a flexible, easy to read format. You can open these files with any text editor, and with just a little bit of practice you can learn how to format them to avoid errors. The best way to learn this is to study the existing JSONs that are visible to anybody who has the game installed. To do so you'll need to locate the Vintage Story Assets folder, which you can learn about at the '''[[Modding:Asset System |Asset System]]''' page. <br> In addition, here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiADhChRriM 12 minute video] that will teach you why json is used, and the basic syntax, making it easier to understand the rest of the documentation. | This is because nearly every feature of the game relies on the usage of '''JSONs''', which are text documents that utilize a flexible, easy to read format. You can open these files with any text editor, and with just a little bit of practice you can learn how to format them to avoid errors. The best way to learn this is to study the existing JSONs that are visible to anybody who has the game installed. To do so you'll need to locate the Vintage Story Assets folder, which you can learn about at the '''[[Modding:Asset System |Asset System]]''' page. <br>In addition, here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiADhChRriM 12 minute video] that will teach you why json is used, and the basic syntax, making it easier to understand the rest of the documentation. | ||
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The first thing to do while starting your first mod is to familiarize yourself with the '''[[Modding:Asset System |Asset System]]'''. This is where most of the magic in Vintage Story is accomplished, and you'll be using these resources constantly while modding. | The first thing to do while starting your first mod is to familiarize yourself with the '''[[Modding:Asset System |Asset System]]'''. This is where most of the magic in Vintage Story is accomplished, and you'll be using these resources constantly while modding. | ||
To move on with a content mod, head over to the [[Modding: | To move on with a content mod, head over to the [[Modding:Content Mods|Content Mods]] page. | ||
To start with a theme | To start with a theme pack, head over to the [[Modding:Theme_Pack|Theme Pack]] page. | ||
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