Traveller’s Gear is a distinctive Minecraft mod designed to enrich your gameplay with light RPG elements. It stands out by seamlessly integrating with other popular mods like Baubles, Tinker’s Construct, and Mariculture, unifying their inventory systems into a user-friendly interface. This mod introduces four new equipment slots for cloaks, pauldrons, vambraces, and title scrolls, each adding a layer of customization and visual flair to your character.
The mod’s API is thoughtfully crafted to encourage extensibility, allowing other mod developers to incorporate its expanded inventory and create custom items. For those who prefer a more direct approach, Inter-Mod Communication (IMC) messages offer a “hacky” yet functional method for integration. Examining the main TravellersGear class provides detailed insights into these integration methods.
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Unveiling the Inventory System
The heart of Traveller’s Gear lies in its intuitive inventory GUI, accessible via a book icon in your character window or a customizable keybinding (Numpad 7 by default). This interface dynamically adjusts based on installed mods, reaching its full potential when combined with Baubles, Mariculture Jewelry, and Tinkers Construct. In such setups, you gain access to slots for armor, Baubles, Mariculture jewelry, Tinkers Construct glove and knapsack, and of course, Traveller’s Gear items. The right-hand page of the GUI neatly displays key statistics like health, armor, speed, and damage, and even Vis discounts when Thaumcraft is present, offering a comprehensive overview of your character’s attributes.
The expanded inventory introduces new equipment pieces, each with a unique visual presence. Cloaks occupy the top middle slot, pauldrons are positioned second from the top on the right, vambraces are fourth from the top on the right, and title scrolls reside at the bottom left. While the base items from Traveller’s Gear are primarily cosmetic, the cloak can be dyed, similar to leather armor, for personalized style. Title scrolls, best discovered in dungeon or stronghold chests, come with randomly assigned titles that are displayed above your player’s name and within the gear inventory, adding a touch of RPG prestige.
The Versatile Armor Stand
Traveller’s Gear includes a functional Armor Stand that goes beyond typical armor display. It’s capable of showcasing almost every item from your gear inventory, providing a comprehensive visual representation of your equipment setup.
The stand’s interface simplifies equipment swapping: shift-clicking items allows for quick transfers between your inventory and the stand. A “Style” button offers four rendering modes: Baubles, Traveller’s Gear, both, or none, giving you control over the displayed items. You can further customize the display by independently toggling helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots, and the floorplate.
Deposited Baubles and other gear are rendered dynamically on the stand’s tray, adjusting size based on the items placed. This feature allows for creative and informative displays.
Item Linking in Chat
To enhance the social RPG experience, Traveller’s Gear enables item linking in chat. By holding CTRL and right-clicking an item within the gear inventory, you can broadcast it to all players on the server, facilitating communication and showcasing your gear.
Modder API and IMC Support
Traveller’s Gear is built with modding in mind, offering both an API and IMC support for extensive customization. Modders can register custom Traveller’s Gear items, such as unique cloaks, pauldrons, and title items. Using the API involves implementing the ITravellersGear interface for your items. Alternatively, IMC messages can be sent using the format: FMLInterModComms.sendMessage("TravellersGear", "registerTravellersGear_0", new ItemStack(YOUR_ITEM)); where registerTravellersGear_0 corresponds to the slot (0 for cloaks, 1 for pauldrons, 2 for vambraces, 3 for title scrolls). When registering via IMC, the mod checks for methods like onTravelGearTick(EntityPlayer, ItemStack);, onTravelGearEquip(EntityPlayer, ItemStack);, and onTravelGearUnequip(EntityPlayer, ItemStack); in your item class, calling them at appropriate times. The API method enforces the implementation of these methods directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: “Isn’t ‘Traveller’s Gear’ the Tinker’s Construct Armor?”
A: “While the names are similar, Traveller’s Gear is a distinct mod. It was initially part of a larger RPG mod concept. While both mods touch on equipment, Traveller’s Gear focuses on expanding equipment slots and compatibility with other mods, offering a different approach compared to Tinker’s Construct’s armor system.”
Q: “ZOMFG! TOTAL BAUBLES RIPOFF!”
A: “Not at all. Traveller’s Gear is designed to complement Baubles, not replace it. It adds items that fit within an RPG context and provides strong integration with Azanor’s Baubles mod. It enhances the Baubles experience by adding more visual customization options and expanding the equipment system, rather than competing with it.”
Q: “Can you add [some item]?”
A: “Probably not directly. However, the mod’s API is designed for users to add their own items! Learning to mod and utilizing the API is encouraged for those wanting specific additions.”
Q: “Your items don’t do anything.”
A: “Correct. The base items are placeholders intended to demonstrate slot functionality and item placement. They are registered in the OreDictionary for potential future integration with other mods.”
Q: “Can I use this in a modpack?”
A: “Absolutely! Modpack inclusion is welcomed. Please provide credit to BluSunrize and consider notifying the creator about modpack usage.”
License and Open Source
Traveller’s Gear is open-source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/BluSunrize/TravellersGear/. Feel free to explore the code, use portions of it responsibly, and always provide appropriate credit. Minecraft is owned by Mojang (Microsoft), Baubles by Azanor, Mariculture by joshie, and Tinker’s Construct by the SlimeKnights development team. Acknowledgements are extended to these creators and “The Skype Guys” for their contributions and feedback.
Enjoy enhancing your Minecraft equipment with Traveller’s Gear!
