MoreMcmeta
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Animate almost any texture with more options. Texture configuration API.<\/p>\n
This means:<\/p>\n
* more possibilities for resource packs
\n* a familiar animation format
\n* not invasive\u2014better compatibility with other mods<\/p>\n
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Animate Almost Any Texture
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\nWith MoreMcmeta, you can animate almost any texture with OptiFine `.properties` files or JSON `.moremcmeta` files. MoreMcmeta also adds support for new animation options, like daytime synchronization.<\/p>\n
| Feature | Vanilla | MoreMcmeta |
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\n| Animated block and item textures | \u2714\ufe0f | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| Animated entity and armor textures | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| Animated sun and moon textures | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| Animated GUI textures | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| Animated pack icons | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| OptiFine animated texture pack support, no OptiFine necessary\t | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f |
\n| Defining animations with JSON files | `.mcmeta` files for blocks only | `.moremcmeta` files for any texture |
\n| Daytime synchronization for animations | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f, with the `daytimeSync` parameter |
\n| Smooth transitions between animation frames with different transparency | \u274c | \u2714\ufe0f, with the `smoothAlpha` parameter |
\n| Emissive textures | \u274c | Emissive Plugin |<\/p>\n
The Animation Format Guide has a full list of textures and explains all of the parameters MoreMcmeta supports in detail.<\/p>\n
MoreMcmeta is a client-sided mod, so you don’t need to install it on a server.<\/p>\n
Texture Configuration API
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\nIf you’re a Minecraft modder, you can create your own plugins for MoreMcmeta that add new texturing effects and support for new formats. See the API documentation for more details.<\/p>\n
Emissive Textures Plugin
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\nA separate plugin is available to enable support for emissive textures with MoreMcmeta.<\/p>\n
Download
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\n* CurseForge
\n* Modrinth
\n* GitHub<\/p>\n
I am not responsible for any viruses, malware, etc. that may afflict your computer if you download from other sites.<\/p>\n
Please help StopModReposts. Avoid reposting sites to protect yourself from malicious downloads, and ensure developers receive proper compensation for their hard work.<\/p>\n
Important 1.18.2 Forge Version Requirement
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\nAs of version 4.0.0, MoreMcmeta requires Minecraft Forge 40.2.4+. You need to download the _latest_ 1.18.2 Forge version, not the recommended version.<\/p>\n
Forge might provide a confusing error message when the version you are using is too low. Please update Forge before you report an issue for 1.18.2.<\/p>\n
Discuss MoreMcmeta
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\nHave a question, or want to show off a resource pack or plugin? Participate in MoreMcmeta’s GitHub Discussions community!<\/p>\n
Useful Links
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\n* Community discussions
\n* Issue tracker
\n* Demo resource pack
\n* Animation guide
\n* Troubleshooting guide<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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