[solved][1.15] custom ProjectileEntity requirements

[steveson]

Hello, currently I'm working on a Minecraft mod with forge 1.15.2.

 

I'm trying to create a custom ProjectileEntity (with custom texture),

but it is unclear what I need exactly and why I need it.

 

I could trial and error until it works,

but I rather understand how to properly create an entity so that I know what I am doing.

 

This is my current understanding of the requirements:

 

requirements for custom ProjectileEntity

• custom item class     (CustomEnderPearlItem extends Item)
• custom entity class  (CustomEnderPearlEntity extends ProjectileEntity)
• override `createSpawnPacket` in entity (`NetworkHooks.getEntitySpawningPacket(this)`)
• register item
• custom entity type 
• register entity type

 

Wat already works:

The custom item (CustomEnderPearlItem) shows up correctly and shoots a CustomEnderPearlEntity.

The constructor of this entity is being called and it also receives tick updates.

 

What doesn't work:

The thrown entity doesn't render properly, and the `onImpact` method is not being called when it hits something.

 

I'm specifically asking for an explanation of what I need (at the very minimum),

and why I need it.

 

Any help is appreciated

Edited April 23, 2020 by steveson
Custom entity now works

[steveson]

I had a little trouble connecting everything together, but I finally got it working.

 

I ended up using a SpriteRenderer and a custom EntityType, so my entity now renders properly.