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* Discord RPC
* Discord RPC
* Staff-only nametag cosmetics
* Staff-only nametag cosmetics
== Installation guide ==
See [https://j-stats.xyz/player?u=c71856cc-4d60-46dd-81aa-c6905d04fa5c cakedon]'s video on installing this mod:<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939CdzZ_5Us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939CdzZ_5Us]
== Workaround to install BetaEvolutions on Apple Silicon Macs ==
== Workaround to install BetaEvolutions on Apple Silicon Macs ==
Due to BetaEvolutions' Discord RPC library not having a macOS arm64 version, a workaround via x86 Java has to be used.
Due to BetaEvolutions' Discord RPC library not having a macOS arm64 version, a workaround via x86 Java has to be used.
=== <span style="color:#FF5555">Disclaimer</span>: ===
* This guide is written with MultiMC & its forks in mind; it also assumes you created a Beta 1.7.3 instance.
* Your mileage may vary; <span style="color:#FF5555">please do not bug the volunteer staff regarding this.</span>
** Unless [[User:Noggisoggi|Noggisoggi]] is willing to help, then in which case, you may ask him for help on the [https://discord.retromc.org discord].
* Some advanced computing knowledge, such as extracting files, moving, copying, etc. are <span style="color:#FF5555">mandatory</span>.
# Get an x86 build of the JRE for macOS
#* Head to: [https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=x86-64-bit&package=jre#zulu https://www.azul.com/downloads/?version=java-8-lts&os=macos&architecture=x86-64-bit&package=jre#zulu] & download the zip/tar archive.
# Open your downloads folder & extract the archive.
# Open your launcher; PrismLauncher or MultiMC in this case.
# Select your instance of Beta 1.7.3, select <code>Folder</code>
#* Your b1.7.3 instance folder should open.
#* If not: open the Finder, select <code>Go to Folder...</code> & input this path:
#* PrismLauncher: <code>~/Library/Application Support/PrismLauncher/instances/</code>
#* MultiMC: <code>~/Library/Application Support/MultiMC/instances/</code>
#* Press <code>[Return]</code> or <code>[Enter]</code> & go to your b1.7.3 instance.
# Copy that JRE you extracted directly into the instance folder.
# Back in MultiMC/PrismLauncher, select your b1.7.3 once more & select <code>Edit Instance</code>
#* Select: <code>Settings</code>-><code>Java installation</code>-><code>Browse</code>
#* A file picker should pop-up; head to <code>instances</code>-> your b1.7.3 instance -> the JRE you extracted-><code>bin</code>-><code>java</code>
# Launch the game and pray it works.

Revision as of 12:17, 9 May 2023

BetaEvolutions (BetaEvo or BetaEVO, https://evolutions.johnymuffin.com) is a Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 mod to fix sounds, skins and authentication; created by JohnyMuffin (GitHub, J-Stats).

Features

  • Sound and skin fixes
  • Authentication fixes (autologin on servers with its plugin)
  • Discord RPC
  • Staff-only nametag cosmetics

Installation guide

See cakedon's video on installing this mod:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939CdzZ_5Us

Workaround to install BetaEvolutions on Apple Silicon Macs

Due to BetaEvolutions' Discord RPC library not having a macOS arm64 version, a workaround via x86 Java has to be used.

Disclaimer:

  • This guide is written with MultiMC & its forks in mind; it also assumes you created a Beta 1.7.3 instance.
  • Your mileage may vary; please do not bug the volunteer staff regarding this.
    • Unless Noggisoggi is willing to help, then in which case, you may ask him for help on the discord.
  • Some advanced computing knowledge, such as extracting files, moving, copying, etc. are mandatory.
  1. Get an x86 build of the JRE for macOS
  2. Open your downloads folder & extract the archive.
  3. Open your launcher; PrismLauncher or MultiMC in this case.
  4. Select your instance of Beta 1.7.3, select Folder
    • Your b1.7.3 instance folder should open.
    • If not: open the Finder, select Go to Folder... & input this path:
    • PrismLauncher: ~/Library/Application Support/PrismLauncher/instances/
    • MultiMC: ~/Library/Application Support/MultiMC/instances/
    • Press [Return] or [Enter] & go to your b1.7.3 instance.
  5. Copy that JRE you extracted directly into the instance folder.
  6. Back in MultiMC/PrismLauncher, select your b1.7.3 once more & select Edit Instance
    • Select: Settings->Java installation->Browse
    • A file picker should pop-up; head to instances-> your b1.7.3 instance -> the JRE you extracted->bin->java
  7. Launch the game and pray it works.