Modding:Basic Block

This tutorial should introduce you into the basic of adding a block to the game using JSON files. Down below you can find a complete list of all existing properties. If your block requires more than just a JSON file there is a tutorial for Advanced Blocks.

A Simple Block

Let's add a simple block to the game. In our example we will add a new wooden planks type.

The Texture

First of all we need a texture. We will add a spruce wood plank to the game using this texture: File:Spruce1.png.

Now we need to copy the texture to the game assets. Therefore navigate to the Vintagestory folder and place it in assets\textures\blocks\wood\planks\

Advanced Properties

Properties Overview

A complete list of all available properties:

• Json File
  • code
  • variantgroups (array)
    • loadFromProperties
  • creativeinventory
    • default
  • shape
    • base
  • blockmaterial
  • drawtype
    • BlockLayer_1 = 1
    • BlockLayer_2 = 2
    • BlockLayer_3 = 3
    • BlockLayer_4 = 4
    • BlockLayer_5 = 5
    • BlockLayer_6 = 6
    • BlockLayer_7 = 7
    • JSON = 8
    • Empty = 9
    • Cube = 10
    • Cross = 11
    • Transparent = 12
    • Liquid = 13
    • CrossAndSnowlayer = 14
  • textures
  • resistance
  • sounds
    • place
    • walk