Extract Ponder into a standalone Library
cactusdualcore opened this issue · 7 comments
Describe the Suggestion
Ponder is one, in my opionon at least, of the most excellent mechanics in modded minecraft I know of. It's a very powerful and intuitive approach to documentation and, unless I am misinformed, it is currently only useable as a integrated part of Create.
I find Create to be a very enjoyable mod, but I sometimes find it in conflict with some mods of one-block-to-rule-'em-all mentalities like from the Thermal Series or Mekanism. Their simple solutions often make me ditch the interesting, fun and intricate machinery made for the special purpose that Create would have provided me with. Sometimes though, more complex structures and parts, such as in Botania, IE or the Mekanism Multiblocks, are not-so-simple solutions to many problems and understanding such can be tricky to even experienced players. I have worked with enough unhelpful in-game guides and outdated online documention to know that without serious effort these mechanics sometimes stay mysteries. I think these cases could greatly benefit from Ponder without Create.
If the library used a data-oriented no-code design (e.g. declaring scenes inside a ponder folder and loading schematics as necessary) many modpacks without Create could profit from this too, by providing visual documentation for modpack-specific quirks and changes.
Even though this has been bumped 2 days ago, I'm bumping it too. I'm currently in the process of creating a mod and I'd love to be able to integrate explanations for mechanics I create into Ponder, but I don't want to force people that would download my mod to use create if they don't want to. It would be amazing to be able to make sure people can get into my mod using the Ponder in-game guide.
Based on how the issue tracker works, I don't think this will likely get picked up again unless people google search or go back 2000 issues. Creating a new issue may increase the chances of this being seen.
Based on how the issue tracker works, I don't think this will likely get picked up again unless people google search or go back 2000 issues. Creating a new issue may increase the chances of this being seen.
Will do, thanks :)
@treycool23 Submitted a new issue with this, it's #6405
I'd like to support this suggestion. I myself would like to create mods with ponder as an in-game guide, because it's The Best in-game guide I've ever seen!
