SimpleDesertEagle
Requires geckolib version 4.2.2 or higher!
The Simple Desert Eagle modification emerged from my passion for weapon mods and the lack of similar additions for newer game versions. Being a novice in mod creation (with basic Java knowledge but no modding experience), I spent twelve days developing this project. Although the animations and modeling appear modest, I'm satisfied with the result and plan to improve the mod in the future.
Key Features:
- Realistic Animation: The pistol features shooting and reloading animations
- Glass Destruction: The weapon can break any glass blocks, including special glasses from other mods (such as rainbow glass from Alex's Mobs)
Gameplay:
- Different Characteristics: Each Desert Eagle type has unique damage indicators and cooldown times
- Survival Crafting: All weapon versions can be created in survival mode
- Secret Achievement: The mod contains a hidden achievement for players to discover
Development Technical Details:
Creating the mod required solving complex technical challenges. Initially, there was a problem with NBT tags - changing ammunition data caused animation conflicts. After numerous experiments and consultations with geckolib developers, the solution was found in using composite NBT tags, which prevented unwanted item switching animations.
This experience helped to better understand Minecraft's internal structure. For example, it turned out that the Item class represents not an individual item but an entire item stack, requiring a special approach to storing ammunition data for each weapon instance.
