GSTools Mod FAQ

Yes—GSTools is a required dependency for mods in the Alive ecosystem and other projects that rely on its library. If a mod's description lists GSTools as a dependency, you must have it installed or the mod won't load.

Any mod that depends on GSTools will fail to load, and you'll see errors in your log. Always keep GSTools installed if you're using mods built on top of it.

Yes—GSTools exposes math operations for trigonometry and other calculations that you can call in custom command setups. Check the guide 'Use GSTools Math Functions in Custom Command Scripts' for syntax and examples.

Reference the 'Set Up GSTools as a Dependency for Custom Mods' guide, which covers linking GSTools as a library in your mod's configuration so it can access shared code and utilities.

GSTools provides list management functions for organizing and manipulating data in scripts—useful for tracking inventories, managing entity groups, or storing custom values. See 'Manage Lists and Data with GSTools Utility Tools' for practical examples.

GSTools includes random number generation tools that you can call in scripts to trigger events with weighted probabilities. The guide 'Generate Random Events Using GSTools Random Number Tools' shows how to set up and configure these.

No—GSTools is a library mod that runs in the background. It doesn't add craftable items or blocks; it only provides code utilities for other mods.

GSTools is lightweight and designed to run silently as a dependency. Performance impact is minimal since it only handles background calculations and data management for connected mods.

GSTools can support any mod that's been built to use its library, not just Alive ecosystem mods. Check the dependent mod's documentation to confirm GSTools compatibility.

Verify GSTools is installed and enabled in your mod folder, check your game log for specific error messages, and ensure you're using a compatible version of GSTools for your mods.