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Getting started

Emmie edited this page Jan 25, 2024 · 13 revisions

This guide will help you get started with a basic map

Please install the ModTools datapack to your world you'd like to turn into a battle map, you can find the pack at the Releases Page

  • If you don't know how to install a datapack, read this guide

Before proceeding, make sure you are on 1.18.2 or above!! 1.17 or below will not work for this!


After installing the datapack, you should be automatically given some items that can be used for placing objects such as spawns

  • If you do not receive these items, type /function modtools:give/run

To place objects, use your Place Block button like normal, as if they are blocks

Each object has particles to indicate what it is, check the color of the item name to match the particle colors

  • If you do not see the particles, make sure you have them enabled in your Video Settings

To remove an object, use the Remove tool in your inventory, right click the block the object you want to remove is on

For understanding the border objects, please read the Border placing guide

  • For your map to be able to load, you must place the borders or else it will fail to load

Important notes:

  • You must create at least 8 Central Spawns and 8 Random Spawns! The map will not be able to load properly otherwise
  • When removing chests, make sure you use the Remove tool! Breaking the chest normally will not remove its marker!

You're started with the basics of building a battle map! For what to do after your map is built, Create a mod repo

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