How can I tell my Minecraft users which mods they need?
I'm hosting a Minecraft server that gets updated from time to time. I'd like to make it easy for players to know which mods they will need to play without requiring me to communicate with them outside of Minecraft. This info would be good for new players, as well as regular players who need to be informed that a new mod has been added to the server. Currently, if a player is missing a mod in their client, they will see a generic error message.
Is there a way to inform users in-game which mods they will need?
One idea I have is to put a web address on the game screen they see before joining, and then keep that web page updated, but that seems clunky. I know that players can be given the option to download Resource Packs, but as far as I know, this kind of this isn't available for mods.
Best Answer
If your server has a landing page (e.g. www.myserver.com/about.php/), then you could put a warning and links to the mods there. You could also distribute a "server launcher" (search on GitHub if this piques your interest) that automatically installs the mods, and Minecraft from a simple database, and then launches the player into the server. Or you could put a shortlink (bit.ly/whatever) in the MOTD. As Berrely said however, make it short, since links can't be clicked from here.
If you run a Bukkit/Spigot/Paper server, then this shouldn't be an issue, as Bukkit and their forks use server-side "plugins" rather than mods. However, it sounds like this isn't the case.
You could also change the welcome/onjoin message to link to the mods.
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Can Minecraft servers tell what mods you have?
Usually, the answer would be a solid no. In almost every case, the server cannot directly detect the presence of a mod. There are some mods that are specifically made to be recognizable to the server, but those are few, and even then, they can be modified to disable said functionality.Do both players need mods in Minecraft?
No, you can only play multiplayer if you have the same version of Minecraft and the same version of mods.How can I tell what mods are loaded in Minecraft?
Launch Minecraft.In the main menu, you will see a "Mods" option. Click it to see the mods that have been installed.Does everyone have to install mods on Minecraft?
Usually, yes. For most mods, especially mods that add any kind of content, both the player and the server need to install the mod. However, there are some mods that are required only on the client, or only on the server.10 Minecraft Mods Every Player Should Have Installed
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