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==Overview==
==Overview==
This guide will walk you through installing MineFortress mod using Curseforge Launcher. This launcher is not the only option to install the mod, please refer to [[Installation]] to learn more about the other way of installing MineFortress.
This guide will walk you through the installation process of the MineFortress mod on the server side. The guide is intended in the first place for server administrators, if you are looking for client-side installation refer to [[Installation]] guides.
 
==Installation==
===Prerequisites===
===Prerequisites===
You should be familiar with [https://www.curseforge.com/ Curseforge] and be able to log into the platform.
You have any machine for a server with Java 17 support and JDK 17 installed.
 
In case you have never used Curseforge before consider following this [https://support.curseforge.com/en/support/solutions/articles/9000193488-getting-started getting started guide] or using [[Installation|another launcher]] that is more convenient for you.
==Step by step guide==
* Step 1: Get the launcher
* Step 2: Create a new launcher profile
* Step 3: Add the mod
* Step 4: Run the game
* Step 5: Check the mod
 
===Step 1: Get the launcher===
First, you need to get the launcher installer from the Curseforge website by following [https://www.curseforge.com/download/app this link].
 
Select your OS and download the installer executable.
 
[[File:Curseforge-1.png|600px]]
 
After you download the installer, execute it to start the installation and follow the installer instructions.
===Step 2: Create a new launcher profile===
After the installation is done, launch the Curseforge launcher. You will see an empty page inviting you to create a new game profile.
 
[[File:Curseforge-2.png|600px]]
 
Click the "Create custom profile" button.
 
[[File:Curseforge-3.png|400px]]
 
{{Attention|When creating a game profile make sure to use the same Minecraft version as you can find on [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/minefortress-rts the mod page].}}
 
In my case, the Minecraft version is 1.20.1 and the mod loader is Fabric:
 
[[File:Curseforge-7.png|600px]]
 
And I specify the same values in the launcher profile settings:
 
[[File:Curseforge-4.png|400px]]
 
[[File:Curseforge-5.png|400px]]
 
After specifying the versions put some meaningful name for the launcher profile and hit "Create".
 
===Step 3: Add the mod===
After your new profile is created you will see it on the main screen. Click on the profile picture to open the profile.
 
Inside the profile click on three dots in the upper right corner and then "Add more content".
 
[[File:Curseforge-8.png|600px]]
 
The search will appear. Search for "MineFortress" there. Make sure to search in the ''' Mods ''' section.
 
[[File:Curseforge-9.png|600px]]
 
Click on the "Install" button to install the mod. After the mod is installed close the search window. Your profile should look like this.


[[File:Curseforge-10.png|600px]]
You can check your Java version by running the following command in your terminal:
===Step 4: Run the game===
<code>
At this point, installation is done. Run the game by clicking the "Play" button in the profile. If you run Minecraft for the first time you may have to log in to the Minecraft launcher. After login, you will see the play button.
java -version
</code>


[[File:Curseforge-11.png|600px]]
Java installation guide is out of the scope of this guide.


When running the game for the first time, the Minecraft launcher will ask you if you want to proceed. Check the checkbox and click "Play".
===General installation steps===
# Follow the steps to download and install the [https://fabricmc.net/use/server/ Fabric Server Launcher].
# Download the MineFortress mod from the [https://minecraftfortress.org/ MineFortress website] and place it in the `mods` folder.
# Run the server once to generate the necessary files. Example: <code>java -Xmx2G -jar fabric-server-launcher.jar nogui</code>
# Accept EULA by changing the `eula.txt` file to `eula=true` if you didn't do it before.
# Edit the `server.properties` file in a way discussed in the [[#Configuration|configuration]] step.
# Run the server again and enjoy the game.


[[File:Curseforge-13.png|400px]]
===Configuration===
To make the MineFortress mod work properly, you need to adjust the `server.properties` file.
The following settings changes are required:


===Step 5: Check the mod===
<code>
To make sure that the mod is installed go to Singleplayer > Create new world. The "Fortress" gamemode should be selected as default gamemode.
gamemode=fortress


[[File:Curseforge-14.png|600px]]
allow-flight=true


That's it! You are done! Hope you will enjoy the mod!
force-gamemode=true
==Next steps==
</code>
If you want to install the mod using some other way make sure to take a look at [[Installation]] page containing all the topics.


Or do your first steps with the mod:
This is necessary to enable the MineFortress mod and to allow players to fly in fortress mod in the game.
* Get familiar with [[Controls]]
Any other settings can be adjusted according to your preferences.
* Follow [[Getting started]] guide
* Take a look into [[Gameplay systems]]

Revision as of 19:01, 12 February 2024

Overview

This guide will walk you through the installation process of the MineFortress mod on the server side. The guide is intended in the first place for server administrators, if you are looking for client-side installation refer to Installation guides.

Installation

Prerequisites

You have any machine for a server with Java 17 support and JDK 17 installed.

You can check your Java version by running the following command in your terminal: java -version

Java installation guide is out of the scope of this guide.

General installation steps

  1. Follow the steps to download and install the Fabric Server Launcher.
  2. Download the MineFortress mod from the MineFortress website and place it in the `mods` folder.
  3. Run the server once to generate the necessary files. Example: java -Xmx2G -jar fabric-server-launcher.jar nogui
  4. Accept EULA by changing the `eula.txt` file to `eula=true` if you didn't do it before.
  5. Edit the `server.properties` file in a way discussed in the configuration step.
  6. Run the server again and enjoy the game.

Configuration

To make the MineFortress mod work properly, you need to adjust the `server.properties` file. The following settings changes are required:

gamemode=fortress

allow-flight=true

force-gamemode=true

This is necessary to enable the MineFortress mod and to allow players to fly in fortress mod in the game. Any other settings can be adjusted according to your preferences.