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CraterLib Mod FAQ
6 questions players actually ask, answered.
What is CraterLib Mod?
It is a library mod containing shared code used by multiple mods. It does not do anything on its own.
Does CraterLib do anything by itself?
No, it requires a module or mod that depends on it to perform any work.
What kinds of code does CraterLib contain?
It contains shared code used across multiple mods, plus platform helpers. This reduces the amount of code that needs to be written and maintained.
What are the platform helpers in CraterLib for?
They make it easier to port mods to different
platforms. This also helps with multiple mod loader support during development.
platforms. This also helps with multiple mod loader support during development.Why would a mod depend on CraterLib?
To reuse shared code instead of writing it themselves. It also simplifies porting and multi-loader support.
Which mods use CraterLib?
It is used by the First Dark Development and HypherionSA's mods. Those mods act as the modules that make CraterLib do work.