# Looking for mod creation tutorial

**URL:** <https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139>\
**Category:** Modding\
**Created:** [May 8, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139 "2017-05-08T00:35:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Killex](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/killex/32/60927_2.png) [@Killex](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Killex)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/1 "2017-05-08T00:35:20Z")

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Hi there! I were just looking for tutorials to create a mod (and I find them) but I’m not good at coding with JSON. I need some video tutorial, so if you find any, pls tell me in the comment. Thank you for your help. 😉

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**Author:** ![Stmpnk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/stmpnk/32/52923_2.png) [@Stmpnk](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Stmpnk)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/2 "2017-05-08T00:50:25Z")

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Hi @Killex 👋 😄! Interested in modding I see.

> [@Startermod\_basic updated with weapons, armor, lights, and particles](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/startermod-basic-updated-with-weapons-armor-lights-and-particles/14508):
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> Hey Everyone, Last week I did a [stream](http://www.twitch.tv/stonehearth/v/7053842) in which I started writing a very basic starter mod for Stonehearth. The goal of this mod is to help people who have never coded or written a mod add an item of their own to the game, either via the debugtools or as a recipe that can be crafted by the carpenter. You can now download it and give it a try here: [GitHub - stonehearth/startermod\_basic: A most basic starter mod to get you going!](https://github.com/stonehearth/startermod_basic) Instructions are in the readme. Let me know if anything is unclea…

The thread above contains tutorials from adding your very own content in the game, may it be furniture, decoration, weapon and armor. It also has a template mod that you can download as a guide to build your mod around on 😉.

Also, asking and even just looking around the forums really helps, we’ll be happy to assist 😊.

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**Author:** ![Fornjotr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/fornjotr/32/54961_2.png) [@Fornjotr](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Fornjotr)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 6:00am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/3 "2017-05-08T06:00:30Z")

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Hi @Killex :merry:  
I have recently been where you find yourself at… I was frustrated aswell and ended up scrapping my ideas of coding anything in stonehearth.  
Luckly there are alot of great coders on the forums that can help out with this problem!  
Furthermore i think @BrunoSupremo was thinking about making some kind of template for modding things into the game? I dont know if this will be done, he has alot of things baking in the oven :jubilant:

I look forward to see what your ideas are for the game and have a great day!

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**Author:** ![Killex](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/killex/32/60927_2.png) [@Killex](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Killex)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/4 "2017-05-08T08:55:34Z")

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Thank you so much! 😉

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**Author:** ![MelOzone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/melozone/32/50318_2.png) [@MelOzone](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/MelOzone)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/5 "2017-05-08T12:29:00Z")

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I wouldn’t call writing JSONs “coding” since it’s just a structurized text file. Nevermind.

> [@Mel's general stuff (and index)](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/mels-general-stuff-and-index/28454):
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> I’ve decided to somewhat organize my stuff. Because I have procrastination issues. MODS [More lights](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/more-lights-from-mel-and-other-modelling-stuff/21288) Intended to increase a variety of lights available from different crafters, this is my first and arguably main mod. It’s far from being perfect but I try to update it for any API changes. [More chests](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/more-chests-from-mel/23344) My attempt at creating animated containers. Actually a successful one, though I treat it more like a framework than an actual mod. Although it is extremely small you can make your own animated ch…

There is some useful animation stuff in there. Also, example files on Github.  
_shameless self-insertion_

[JSONlint](https://jsonlint.com/) is a must for quick syntax checks.

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**Author:** ![Fornjotr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/fornjotr/32/54961_2.png) [@Fornjotr](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Fornjotr)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/looking-for-mod-creation-tutorial/30139/6 "2017-05-08T12:42:56Z")

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hehe well that depends on how much knowledge you have as an individual on the matter i guess? For me, writting text that gets things done is equal code :jubilant: