Spell Engine is a powerful library mod designed to revolutionize magic systems within Minecraft, acting as a comprehensive API for developers to create intricate and dynamic spell-casting experiences. It addresses the common challenge of limited magic implementation in vanilla gameplay by providing a flexible framework that allows for the creation of spell books, visually stunning effects, and seamless integration with weapons. This mod empowers creators to build unique magical abilities, offering players a rich and engaging way to interact with spells, moving beyond simple enchantments to a fully realized magic system. The core functionality of Spell Engine revolves around its data-driven approach, enabling spells to be defined and managed through JSON files, which also allows for hot-reloading without restarting the game and ensures network synchronization for multiplayer. It introduces a robust Spell Container System, supporting proxy modes, dedicated equipment slots, and dynamic spell resolution. The mod facilitates universal pattern matching for various spell properties, and offers programmatic spell generation tools for developers. Spells themselves are highly customizable, featuring diverse types (Active, Passive, Modifier), cast modes (Instant, charged, channeled), and an extensive trigger system with over 14 trigger types, conditional logic, and sophisticated targeting and delivery methods, all while integrating with entity attributes for damage calculation. Spell Engine is designed for broad compatibility across multiple Minecraft versions and loaders. It supports Minecraft versions 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.21, and 1.21.1. The mod is compatible with both Fabric and NeoForge mod loaders. Crucially, Spell Engine is required on both the client and the server for full functionality, ensuring that all players in a multiplayer environment experience the same magic system and that server-side logic is correctly processed and synchronized. Players should ensure they have the necessary dependencies installed for their chosen loader and Minecraft version. Installation of Spell Engine is straightforward, with the modrinth app strongly recommended for automatic dependency resolution. For manual installation, the Spell Engine mod file should be placed in the 'mods' folder of your Minecraft installation. Before launching, it is essential to verify that all required dependencies are installed. These include Cloth Config, Player Animator, and Spell Power Attributes. Additionally, Fabric installations require Fabric API and a slot mod like Trinkets or Accessories, while NeoForge installations need Forgified Fabric API and the Accessories slot mod. Checking these prerequisites will prevent launch errors and ensure the mod functions correctly.
