Citadel (NeoForge)

Citadel (NeoForge)

A modern NeoForge port of Citadel, the powerful animation and entity framework used by many large-scale creature mods.

This project brings Citadel to newer Minecraft versions on NeoForge, preserving its core systems while updating it to work cleanly with modern APIs and mappings.

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About the Original Project

Citadel was originally developed as a shared backend library for Forge and serves as the foundation for many major creature-focused mods.

You can find the original Forge version here:
👉 Original Citadel (Forge): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/citadel

All credit for the core system design and framework logic belongs to the original developer. This NeoForge port exists to provide parity and long-term support within the NeoForge ecosystem.

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What Is Citadel?

Citadel is a shared backend library that provides:

• Advanced entity animation systems
• Custom model handling
• Data-driven behavior helpers
• Network syncing utilities
• Common creature framework logic

Many large-scale mob mods depend on Citadel to function properly.

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Why This Port Exists

A significant number of legacy or Forge-only mods rely on Citadel. This NeoForge port:

• Updates the codebase for modern Minecraft versions
• Adapts Forge-specific systems to NeoForge equivalents
• Preserves original behavior wherever possible
• Keeps compatibility in mind for future ports

The goal is stability, performance, and long-term sustainability on NeoForge.

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Intended Use

This is a library mod.

You do not install this on its own unless another mod requires it.

If a mod says it needs Citadel (NeoForge), install this version.

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Version Support

Built specifically for:

• Modern NeoForge environments
• Current stable Minecraft versions are listed in the files tab

Always ensure your Minecraft version matches the file version before installing.

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Notes

• This is a port and modernization effort
• No standalone assets or gameplay content are included beyond what is necessary for the library to function
• Designed for clean integration and minimal overhead

If you’re a developer planning to port a Citadel-dependent mod to NeoForge, this project exists to make that process possible.

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Modpack Use

This mod is free to use in modpacks.
You are welcome to include it in public or private modpacks without permission.