Modpack Configuration Checker
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Modpack Configuration Checker
Modpack Configuration Checker is a highly configurable mod that allows modpack creators to customise Minecraft to better support modpacks. It allows features such as displaying webpages on launch to features such as checking the modpack user has assigned enough RAM to the modpack. This mod significantly expands amount of options a modpack author has.
The mod can easily be configured from in game (instructions below). However without configuration Modpack Configuration Checker verifies that at least 2gb of RAM has been assigned to a modpack, greatly increasing performance and minimising crashes.
Some of the features the mod offers:
- Setting a required amount of RAM that is needed for the modpack to run. If this requirement is not met it alerts the user and closes the game.
- Setting a recommended amount of RAM that is recommended for the modpack to run. If this requirement is not met then the user is alerted.
- Setting a website to open as the game launches. Useful for opening modpack website or support pages.
- Setting a custom message to be displayed as the game loads for example to display credits.
- Setting custom messages to be displayed when RAM requirements not met. Useful for making the mod fit in with the feel of your pack.
- Ability to change if message boxes appear on top of other windows.
- Set custom greeting messages that appear in chat when a game is loaded.
License
Feel free to use this mod in any modpacks and post on other forums. Just make sure to put a link back here. View Full License Here
Screenshots
How to Configure (Minecraft Version 1.11.x and 1.12.x)
As of version 1.6 the mod can now be completely configured from in game. This means that is it no longer necessary to edit any of the config files manually making the mod MUCH easier to use. The configuration screen can be accessed by following these steps:
Step 1) Click on the 'Mods' button on the main menu screen.
Step 2) Select 'Modpack Config Checker from the list of mods the left.
Step 3) Click on the 'Config' button in the bottom left.
Notes
- If you are unsure of what a setting does, hovering over it will display a small description which should make things clearer. However if you are still unsure, experiment!! Or if you prefer, either send me a PM or leave a comment on this thread. I will be happy to explain any of the mods mechanics to you.
- I have created a migration tool which means that all of your settings will transfer to updated versions of the mod. This ensures a seamless transfer, so that there will be no impact on the average user. If an old Config file is detected then the game will automatically give you the option to import your old settings. I have spent a lot of time of this feature, meaning it has a very very high success rate.
- The in game config is only available on 1.11.2 and over (For now). This is due to the greater complexity of this setup on older versions of forge. If you are on a lower Minecraft version you will have to use the legacy config, which is explained below. If there is enough interest I may backport to 1.10.2 or 1.7.10 in the future, but for now these versions will no longer be updated.
Legacy Config (Minecraft Version 1.10 and below) (Located at in game folder at: Config/concheckrmd.cfg)
Colour coded version of the configuration file. This will show you what values can and cannot be changed.
Colour Key
BLUE: Boolean (Meaning they can only be changed to 'true' or 'false')
RED: String (Meaning they can be changed to any text. eg: 'Hello World')
Green: Integers (Meaning they can be changed to any number. eg: '512')
Config File
"custom greeting message" {
B:"1. Display custom greeting message when joining a world?"=false
# A message that will be displayed in chat when a game is loaded. Will only display if 'Display custom greeting message when joining a world?' equals true [default: Hello there! Welcome to my modpack.]
S:"2. Custom greeting message text"=Hello there! Welcome to my modpack.
}
"custom messagebox" {
B:"1. Show custom messagebox when game loads?"=false
B:"2. Display message box on top of all other windows?"=true
# Enter popup text. Will only display if 'Show custom messagebox when game loads?' equals true [default: Hello World!!]
S:"3. Custom Messagebox text"=Hello World!!
}
"display webpage" {
B:"1. Open web browser to URL when game loads?"=false
# Enter URL to be launched. Will only display if 'Open web browser to URL when game loads?' equals true [default: http://minecraft.curseforge.com/projects/config-checker]
S:"2. URL to webpage"=minecraft.curseforge.com/projects/config-checker
}
"ram recommendation" {
I:"1. Ram Recommended (IN MB)"=2048
B:"2. Check RAM meets recommendation?"=true
B:"3. Display message box on top of all other windows?"=true
B:"4. Display custom text in message box if RAM recommendations not met?"=false
# Enter custom text to be shown if RAM recommendation not met. Will only display if 'Display custom text in message box if RAM recommendation not met?' equals true [default: You should add more RAM.]
S:"5. Custom recommendation text"=You should add more RAM.
B:"6. Display warning in game chat if RAM recommendation not met?"=true
B:"7. Customise game chat RAM recommendation message?"=false
# Enter custom text to be shown in game chat if RAM recommendation not met. Will only display if 'Customise game chat RAM recommendation message?"' equals true [default: [WARNING] You should assign more RAM to this modpack.]
S:"8. Custom chat message"=[WARNING] You should assign more RAM to this modpack.
}
"ram requirement" {
I:"1. Ram Required (IN MB)"=1024
B:"2. Check RAM meets requirement?"=false
B:"3. Display message box on top of all other windows?"=true
B:"4. Display custom text in message box if RAM requirement not met?"=false
# Enter custom text to be shown if RAM requirement not met. Will only display if 'Display custom text in message box if RAM requirement not met?' equals true [default: You need more RAM.]
S:"5. Custom requirement text"=You need more RAM.
}
How can I reset the first start message to appear again?
1.16.4 supported on the 1.16.1 file? If yes, please tag! :)
In reply to simplebunsen:
Hi, yes is it supported! I've updated the tag. Thanks!
Will there be a 1.16+ version of Modpack Configuration Checker? I don't see a branch, so I'm not sure. Thank you.
What happens, when a user adds a not approved mod?
In reply to MCSuchter_YT:
When a user adds a mod that is not approved, they will receive a similar message to this.
Instead of adding the two mods, I wanted to ask if it's possible to incorporate something like https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/oldjavawarning
Another idea: first start screen
Something like quark does when you start the game with quark installed for the first time it shows you an information screen before you can access the main menu. That would be cool as a feature so people who start the modpack for the first time get a message (customizable) like "We changed a lot of keybinds, make sure to check them out!" and have to click accept to gain access to the main menu.
In reply to DamnRelentless:
Yes, that shouldn't be hard to implement. I'll add it to a future build. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have an idea for the mod, a server owner will leave a list of mods that can be used on the server, if anyone tries to add mods to that mod pack, or the server is blocked or the game closes.
In reply to DoritozB:
Yes, I think your idea is good! Hopefully this mod author will add this feature.
In reply to Samlam140330:
I like this idea! I'll start working on it.
In reply to matt1235r:
Thank you so much!
In reply to matt1235r:
How is it going with the feature? is it still in the making?
In reply to Forge_User_72496604:
Thanks for reminding me!
I've released a testing build for 1.12 with this feature enabled.
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/config-checker/files/2911068
In reply to matt1235r:
This is awesome, can you maybe also add a feature that we can disable the 'continue' button on the message when the hash file doesn't match and people have to quit the game. Are you still planning on updating 1.7.10 i really need this in my modpack!!
Is there a way to add colours to the in-game greeting message ?
In reply to Saphirr_cr:
Not currently! It was a feature I was planning to implement when adding the chat functionality but it never got done. I'll add it to another build shortly.
1.8.9 please?
In reply to Forge_User_00174413:
Sure. I’ll release a 1.8.9 version soon.