This represents 1GB of your RAM, which basically means that the game is automatically allocated 1GB of your total RAM. Look for the “1G” in the first combination of letters in the sentence. You have the option to change the Resolution values, if you wish, to suit your screen. You can change the icon to something different so you can quickly tell it apart. Select the Minecraft version you’re looking for from the drop-down menu. Go to Launch Options on your launcher and turn on your Advanced Settings. But if you want to double-check your versions (or add a new one), keep going. If you already have this feature enabled, feel free to skip this part and jump straight to the Installation section. You’ll need to have a different release to launch in order to fully import Minecraft Forge. This arrow allows you to launch different releases. You’ll need to have a drop-up menu button or arrow to the right of it, like so: jar launcher, the steps are essentially the same-only the UI and interaction are different.

The screenshots below will be from a Native launcher. Or ask us about our Minecraft modding classes if you want a full hands-on experience taught by a professional.īefore you install Minecraft Forge, there are a few things you need to do on your Minecraft Launcher.

If you want a little more information on Minecraft mods, here’s a handy updated guide for you/your parents. There are even extremely ambitious mods out there capable of adding completely new worlds. They’re created and installed for purely aesthetic reasons (i.e., better colors, better textures, etc.) Other mods add new and functional elements to the game itself, like new characters or collectible items. Some mods focus on Minecraft game design. In Minecraft, these are changes or alterations made to the original game, usually with the intent to improve or add on to existing elements. The word “mod” or “mods” stands for modifications. This platform essentially makes it possible for all Minecraft players to download, install, and run mods without needing extensive tech and/or programming knowledge. It was designed with the intent to simplify compatibility between community-created game mods for Minecraft: Java Edition. Minecraft Forge is a free, open-source server that allows players to install and run Minecraft mods.

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