Understanding Citadel Up as a Dependency Mod

What Citadel Up Does

Citadel Up Mod is a framework library, not a content mod. It doesn't add items, blocks, or creatures on its own. Instead, it provides the technical foundation that other mods depend on to function properly.

When you install a mod that requires Citadel Up, this mod handles:

• Loading and rendering custom 3D models (.tbl Tabula files and .obj Wavefront files)
• Managing complex animations for custom entities
• Tracking special data attached to mobs and creatures
• Ensuring smooth movement and behavior for animated entities

How to Know If You Need It

You'll need Citadel Up installed if:

1. A mod's description or installation guide explicitly lists it as a required dependency

2. You're getting errors mentioning "Citadel" or animation-related issues when launching

3. Custom creatures or mobs from another mod appear broken or don't animate

Simply install Citadel Up alongside the mods that need it. No configuration is required—it works silently in the background. If a mod needs it and it's missing, the game will typically fail to load with a clear error message.