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===What is Gamemode 4?=== | ===What is Gamemode 4?=== | ||
Gamemode 4 is a collection of [https://www | Gamemode 4 is a collection of [https://www.minecraft.net Minecraft] command modules to designed to change and enhance the vanilla survival experience. Each module adds a set of custom features to the game, such as exploding bats or custom terrain. Gamemode 4 has varying levels and sizes of content from simple additions like [[Bat Grenades]] to completely new complex mechanics like [[Zauber Cauldrons]]. These additions are named modules because of their ''modular'' nature. It is encouraged to mix and match modules as you please to create your own custom experience. | ||
Modules are currently available for Minecraft Java Edition 1.13+ as datapacks from our [https://gm4.co website]. Datapacks are a collection of function, advancement, and other files that the vanilla game can read to modify the game and it's behavior. | |||
===Who Created Gamemode 4?=== | ===Who Created Gamemode 4?=== | ||
Gamemode 4 was originally created by [https://twitter.com/SparksTheGamer Sparks]. He has said:<blockquote>"I was inspired by the new command blocks and their potential for making cool stuff and since I was doing a lot of YouTube at the time I thought it would make a nice showcase series that the community could get involved with too." </blockquote>Created | Gamemode 4 was originally created by [https://twitter.com/SparksTheGamer Sparks]. He has said:<blockquote>"I was inspired by the new command blocks and their potential for making cool stuff and since I was doing a lot of YouTube at the time I thought it would make a nice showcase series that the community could get involved with too." </blockquote>Created on February 21st of 2014 , various contributors to the project have submitted modules or worked directly with Sparks since then to expand Gamemode 4 to what it is today. | ||
==== Solo Project Examples ==== | ==== Solo Project Examples ==== | ||
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=== How to install Gamemode 4? === | === How to install Gamemode 4? === | ||
To install Gamemode 4 modules onto your server or single player world, download the | To install Gamemode 4 modules onto your server or single player world, download the module from the [https://gm4.co/modules Gamemode 4 website]and insert the datapack zip folder into the datapacks folder in the world you wish to install the module on. For a step-by-step walk-through of installing datapacks, see the video below. | ||
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==== 1.9 to 1.12 Minecraft ==== | ==== 1.9 to 1.12 Minecraft ==== | ||
One Click installation is the officially supported method. This lasted from 2016 until 2018 | One Click installation is the officially supported method. This lasted from 2016 until 2018 when the [https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/1.13 1.13 Update Aquatic Update] changed commands and added datapacks. | ||
==== 1.13 Minecraft to Present ==== | ==== 1.13 Minecraft to Present ==== | ||
[https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Data_pack Datapacks] are the officially supported method. This has lasted from 2018 1.13 Update until the present. | [https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Data_pack Datapacks] are the officially supported method. This has lasted from 2018 1.13 Update until the present. | ||
Revision as of 00:45, 1 May 2019
What is Gamemode 4?
Gamemode 4 is a collection of Minecraft command modules to designed to change and enhance the vanilla survival experience. Each module adds a set of custom features to the game, such as exploding bats or custom terrain. Gamemode 4 has varying levels and sizes of content from simple additions like Bat Grenades to completely new complex mechanics like Zauber Cauldrons. These additions are named modules because of their modular nature. It is encouraged to mix and match modules as you please to create your own custom experience.
Modules are currently available for Minecraft Java Edition 1.13+ as datapacks from our website. Datapacks are a collection of function, advancement, and other files that the vanilla game can read to modify the game and it's behavior.
Who Created Gamemode 4?
Gamemode 4 was originally created by Sparks. He has said:
"I was inspired by the new command blocks and their potential for making cool stuff and since I was doing a lot of YouTube at the time I thought it would make a nice showcase series that the community could get involved with too."
Created on February 21st of 2014 , various contributors to the project have submitted modules or worked directly with Sparks since then to expand Gamemode 4 to what it is today.
Solo Project Examples
Zauber Cauldrons by Bluefire610
Mob Conversion by Torbray
How to install Gamemode 4?
To install Gamemode 4 modules onto your server or single player world, download the module from the Gamemode 4 websiteand insert the datapack zip folder into the datapacks folder in the world you wish to install the module on. For a step-by-step walk-through of installing datapacks, see the video below.
A Brief timeline of Gamemode 4
Gamemode 4 has gone through several iterations from the 1.8 Era Minecraft to 1.13.
1.8 Minecraft
One Click installation, MC Edit Schematics and World Downloads are all common. This lasted from 2014 until 2016 with the 1.9 Combat Update.
1.9 to 1.12 Minecraft
One Click installation is the officially supported method. This lasted from 2016 until 2018 when the 1.13 Update Aquatic Update changed commands and added datapacks.
1.13 Minecraft to Present
Datapacks are the officially supported method. This has lasted from 2018 1.13 Update until the present.