DefaultSettings Mechanics

The mod operates by intercepting the game's startup sequence and checking for the existence of specific configuration files in the root directory.

The 'Local' Folder System

Instead of shipping options.txt or servers.dat in the root folder of a modpack, creators place these files inside the config/defaultsettings/ directory.

• First Run Logic: When a player launches the modpack for the first time, DefaultSettings detects the absence of local configuration files and copies the defaults from its own folder into the root directory.
• Update Preservation: On subsequent launches or modpack updates, the mod recognizes that the user has already established local settings. It will not overwrite these files unless specifically instructed to do so via the -of (Override Force) flag.
• Profile Management: The mod can manage multiple profiles of settings, allowing creators to ship different configurations for different hardware levels (e.g., 'Low End' vs. 'Ultra' settings).