What is ForgeAPI?

[CubeArchon]

I have yet to find something that specifically states exactly what ForgeAPI is, what it does, and how it is different than using just ModLoader(yes, i know FML is integrated). Anyone mind giving me a brief run down on how this API would benefit me as a modder?

[LexManos]

Event system

Texture fixes

Tons of code on top of MC that makes almost all mods able to be mods folder mods

Lots of bug fixes for mc itself

Think of Forge as an entire toolbox, where as ML is a single small flathead.

[CubeArchon]

Thanks for the response, I guess there just isn't enough information / tutorials on this API out yet. I wasn't able to get much from the wiki. Is this pretty much the direction modders are taking?

[LexManos]

It should be unlike the majority of other 'apis' out there, we are:

open

continuously evolving

working with the community

providing things modders needs

trying to help prepare modders for the fabled api.

etc...

If you're a modder, you should try out forge. It make take a little bit to get used to, but it is worth it.

 

[HoBoS_TaCo]

I first started with ModLoader then overtime changed each little part to forge. I still rely on ModLoader for some things but now its mainly forge.

[pitman-87]

The main-reasons I'm using Forge are:

 

• modloader isn't working properly (yet)
  
• instead of modloader, modloaderMP, audiomod and PlayerAPI, I just need Forge
  
• (I'm not sure about PlayerAPI, I'll take a look on events later)
  
• all from the posts above