Dynamic block creating

[bensku]

I'm creating mod that creates blocks whose properties are set by server using packets. Because of this, I need to create client that can create block runtime when packet that holds properties arrive (when connecting)

 

In Java it impossible to create variable, which name is in variable. When I create new block using Forge, I need to set variable. Can I use maps or is there any other method?

[GotoLink]

You can use Map.put(new key,new value) or List.add(object).

That is, if you need to save something in the process.

 

[hydroflame]

In Java it impossible to create variable, which name is in variable.

since when ??

 

int a; <- boom

 

also, this looks like a reaaaally bad idea

[bensku]

I mean i cannot set name of variable using other variables content. Java "dynamic variables" simply don' exist (source: google

 

And why my idea is bad? I create client and server side mods, and when I need to modify something, I don't need to change client. Spoutcraft will do that, but it dont support Forge or even Minecraft 1.6.2, because I need to create similar (but simplier) mod myself.

[hydroflame]

I mean i cannot set name of variable using other variables content. Java "dynamic variables" simply don' exist (source: google

yknow you can use hashmaps to do something similar right ?

like ok its not literally adding a new

Block b;

to the class, but to try to do this is completelly stupid no matter which programing paradigm you do it in and its especially a bad idea for staticly typed language ...

 

beside block hardness (which can be taken care of with forge events btw ), what could you possibly change ?

if you make a tottally new block you need to add a texture to it, if you need to add a texture to it you need to send that texture in some way. sending the texture at runtime ? yeah gl you're never goign to be able to change a jar at runtime. the JVM will go crazy and kill you.

so if you cant add the texture dynamicly you need to send the client a copy in another way, which would require him to at least restart hsi client

 

now the whole process is really starting to look like any mod update

 

may i suggest you try to concentrate your efforts on making a new launcher for your mod instead of this ?

[bensku]

Mod should load textures from net using http Is it possible to open files outside of the jar file? If is, that is quite easy.

[hydroflame]

i dont think it is but i could be wrong, my point is its goign to cost you a hell lot of time to do that when in practice its not that usefull, relaunching minecraft because the server has a new version takes like 30 sec max and updating with a script /new launcher would take as much time as updating in-game

 

 

anyway, if you still decide to do it i wish you good luck but it seems like a lot of trouble