Botarium is a powerful open-source API designed to significantly simplify the development process for tech mods in Minecraft. It directly addresses the complexities often encountered when creating blocks and items capable of holding and managing various in-game resources such as items, fluids, and energy. By providing a streamlined approach to these core functionalities, Botarium empowers modders to focus on innovation rather than getting bogged down in intricate implementation details, ultimately leading to more sophisticated and user-friendly technological mods. The core functionality of Botarium revolves around its ability to facilitate easier transfer and storage of essential game elements. It introduces a rudimentary yet effective transfer API that allows seamless interaction with other containers present in both Forge and Fabric modding environments. Beyond this, the API encompasses a suite of valuable utilities, including a dedicated fluid registration API for managing liquid resources, a general registration API for broader modding elements, and a comprehensive cross-platform API that ensures compatibility and ease of use across different modding frameworks. This multifaceted approach makes it an indispensable tool for any developer aiming to create advanced tech-based mods. Botarium is designed to be highly compatible, supporting a wide range of Minecraft versions and mod loaders. It is available for Minecraft versions 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, and 1.20.4. The mod functions seamlessly with the Fabric, Forge, and NeoForged mod loaders, ensuring broad accessibility for the community. Importantly, Botarium is required on both the client and the server, meaning that all players connecting to a server running this mod must also have it installed on their client to ensure proper functionality and prevent any compatibility issues or errors during gameplay. Installing Botarium is a straightforward process, tailored to the specific mod loader you are using. For Fabric, the mod file should be placed within the 'mods' folder of your Minecraft installation. Similarly, for Forge and NeoForged, the Botarium file needs to be deposited into the 'mods' folder. Before launching the game, it is crucial to verify that you have the correct version of the mod installed that matches your Minecraft version and that the appropriate mod loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForged) is also correctly set up and running. Ensuring these prerequisites are met will guarantee a smooth installation and prevent potential conflicts or crashes.
