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[ironwiccan]

I'm trying to make a heavy equipments mod and I was just wondering....what is the best way to learn Java?

[M4sh3dP0t4t03]

I'm learning it from this tutorial: http://thenewboston....list.php?cat=31

[ETHANATOR360]

i used this to start http://www.amazon.co...y/dp/0470371749

[Engineer]

KingOfNoobs, on 30 May 2013 - 11:11 AM, said:

I'm learning it from this tutorial: http://thenewboston....list.php?cat=31

However thenewboston is a great help, he is sometimes lazy and doesnt use the correct method. He sometimes uses a method that is intended to be used on with other conditions.

I think its wise to say that thenewboston is a good start, but you must be open to learn from other people who actually have the right methods.

And I have a question to ironwiccan: Why dont you start with an easier project? Like you make a doorlock in the beginning when you start with CC-Lua.

[Jarle212]

I read this book. It is easy to understand, pick up and learn java for beginners and more advanced users:

http://www.deitel.co...28/Default.aspx

[ETHANATOR360]

what are these heavy machines going to do?

[ironwiccan]

I've made doorlocks, I've made a security system with a timer for a self destruct. I get Lua, java confuses me. And as for the mod, it would be like the cars mod but you can build equipment for moving dirt, mining, farming. Mainly construction and farm equipment. (I got the idea because Im a heavy equipment operator and I was watching my wife try to level a hill for her house and I thought to my self, "a loader would make this so much faster and easier") I know turtles can do it for you but they do it a block at a time. Let's say you build a Case loader, now you can clear the blocks 4 at a time against the bucket, once you have 3 stacks of material you're full and have to dump it somewhere and make a pile, or dump it into hoppers to be put into a chest. You would be able to upgrade to bigger bucket, knobbier tires for traction in the snow, more powerful engines to till more land, watch a construction site sometime and think to your self, what if?

[Engineer]

So whats the reason you dont start with an easier java project?...

[ironwiccan]

I cant think of a mod that hasn't already been done

[Engineer]

Seriously?!
A minecraft mod is not the easiest to make in java, try another simpler project. Such as some converter or I dont know..
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[H4X0RZ]

Engineer, on 30 May 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

Seriously?!
A minecraft mod is not the easiest to make in java, try another simpler project. Such as some converter or I dont know..
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Thats not almost right.
I've done a little mod in java after "learning" two days />/>

BTW, it only contains a new ore, tools (better than diamond)and armor... ㄟ(≧◇≦)ㄏ

Ontopic:
I'm learning with this book
(It's a german one)

[ironwiccan]

Engineer, on 30 May 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

Seriously?!
A minecraft mod is not the easiest to make in java, try another simpler project. Such as some converter or I dont know..
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never said it would be easy. I want the challenge

[Bubba]

When I started modding, I had a goal in mind and worked up to it - first I implemented the basics of loading the mod, then the block itself, and then the behavior of the block.
Just because you have a difficult goal in mind does not mean that it is impossible or even difficult to achieve if you take the project in manageable chunks.
I personally think that Java's Trail Tutorial is the best way to go. It can be at times a bit heavy with the wording, but if you're willing to take your time and, even more importantly, test things out then it's the most reliable source out there.
After reading through that, I would suggest going on to look at some open source mods to get you into the world of Minecraft Forge modding.

You're in for a long haul, but a rewarding one if you stick with it.

[Engineer]

Bubba, on 30 May 2013 - 06:23 PM, said:

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I never stated it is impossible, but it is not impossible. What I want to accomplish is that he understands what he is doing, and nut just copy and pasting from the minecraft source or a tutorial for that matter.
However I do not encourage you to make a mod, I wish you goodluck!

[ironwiccan]

Thanks everyone