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Tinkers' JSON Things

Addon to Tinkers' Construct that contains no Java code, serving as a fully playable example low code addon. Contains many new tools including halberds, shortbows, laminar armor, and shovels
Silky sacks are a modifiable bag item. They start with no modifier slots and 9 inventory slots, and for every upgrade and ability slot you receive through extra modifiers, they can get additional slots.

Silky sacks are a modifiable bag item. They start with no modifier slots and 9 inventory slots, and for every upgrade and ability slot you receive through extra modifiers, they can get additional slots.

Shortbows are a new bow variant. They let you charge into battle at nearly full speed while drawing back, at the cost of limited arrow accuracy and velocity.

Shortbows are a new bow variant. They let you charge into battle at nearly full speed while drawing back, at the cost of limited arrow accuracy and velocity.

Image shown on the main page. Showcases golden laminar armor (dyed red) and the halberd

Image shown on the main page. Showcases golden laminar armor (dyed red) and the halberd

Laminar armor is a mid game defensive armor set made from wool and slimesteel. It is close to diamond quality and starts with overcast, 2 upgrade slots, 5 defense slots, and 0 abilities. Also can receive overgrowth in exchange for a defense slot.

Laminar armor is a mid game defensive armor set made from wool and slimesteel. It is close to diamond quality and starts with overcast, 2 upgrade slots, 5 defense slots, and 0 abilities. Also can receive overgrowth in exchange for a defense slot.

Some people really love shovels. While Tinkers' Construct provides mattocks, excavators, and pickadzes, the classic round shape is a fan favorite. Shovels are weaker than their digging counterparts, but make up for it in extra upgrade slots.

Some people really love shovels. While Tinkers' Construct provides mattocks, excavators, and pickadzes, the classic round shape is a fan favorite. Shovels are weaker than their digging counterparts, but make up for it in extra upgrade slots.

The halberd is a broad reach weapon, with the inherent reach trait. Its also good for charging at your enemies using the speedy modifier.

The halberd is a broad reach weapon, with the inherent reach trait. Its also good for charging at your enemies using the speedy modifier.

Middle tier shield variant with 5 defense slots, 2 upgrade slots, and 0 ability slots. Can be dyed, embellished, and receive overgrowth like the armor set.

Middle tier shield variant with 5 defense slots, 2 upgrade slots, and 0 ability slots. Can be dyed, embellished, and receive overgrowth like the armor set.

Hematite is a new tier 4 tool material alloyed from obsidian, blood, and debris. It grants 2 upgrade slots at the cost of big debuffs. Veinline is a composite of hematite on string, granting 1 upgrade slot at the cost of accuracy.

Hematite is a new tier 4 tool material alloyed from obsidian, blood, and debris. It grants 2 upgrade slots at the cost of big debuffs. Veinline is a composite of hematite on string, granting 1 upgrade slot at the cost of accuracy.

Amethyst Staffs are a staff variant created in the anvil from bow parts, allowing it to receive both variable ranged stats along with ranged traits.

Amethyst Staffs are a staff variant created in the anvil from bow parts, allowing it to receive both variable ranged stats along with ranged traits.

Makeshift armor is an early game armor set with protection comparable to leather. It has just a helmet and a chestplate, and receives wooden embellishments.

Makeshift armor is an early game armor set with protection comparable to leather. It has just a helmet and a chestplate, and receives wooden embellishments.

Description

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Tinkers' Things is an addon for Tinkers' Construct that contains no Java code (if you do not believe me, check the GitHub source). This is made possible through the mod Json Things, which allows you do add custom items, fluids, blocks, creative tabs, and harvest tiers through JSON files.

This mod serves two purposes:

  • It is a fully playable survival friendly Tinkers' Construct addon adding a lot of new tools and armor to the mod.
  • It serves as an example for those wishing to create Tinkers' Construct datapacks and no-Java code addons.

Playable Addon

This addon adds many features, including

  • Chisels
  • Shovels
  • Halberds
  • Blowpipes
  • Shortbows
  • Hematite tool material
  • Large Repair Kits
  • Laminar Armor and Shields
  • Silky Sacks for storing items

For more info, check the image descriptions on the gallery tab.

Example Addon

This addon includes examples of the following Tinkers' Construct datapack features

  • Tool materials
  • Casting and melting recipes
  • Material item (tool part) casting and melting recipes
  • Tool definitions and recipes
  • Tool tags (allow existing modifier recipes on new tools)
  • Modifiers and modifier recipes
  • Tinker Station slot layouts

It also includes examples of resource pack features:

  • Tool and tool part models
  • Modifier icons and colors
  • Material render info and colors
  • Custom material textures
  • Tinkers' Construct material textures on new tools
  • Harvest tier name and color

There are also example "things" which require Json Things to add:

  • Cast items
  • Repair kit item
  • Tools, including melee/harvest, bows, and armor
  • Fluid for casting the custom material
  • New harvest tier
  • Creative mode tab

For more info on custom Json Things content, see documentation page. More info on datapack content can also be found on the SlimeKnights documentation. If you have questions, feel free to ask on our discord.

Installing

To use this mod, you need at least Tinkers' Construct build 3.6.1. You also need to install Json Things. Assuming you have both, you can install this mod like any Java mod.

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