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Buddycards

Trading cards you can find and collect

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Which Buddycards release should I use?

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Latest stable file Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Buddycards required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar need?

Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Curios API, Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Curios API Needed by Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: curios-neoforge-9.5.1+1.21.1.jar
Curios API Needed by Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: 9.5.1+1.21.1

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Buddycards without breaking your instance.

Built for Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Curios API, Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Buddycards add?

A fun mod adding collectible Buddycards you can find throughout your world!

You can find Buddycard Packs in various vanilla loot chests, as well from other sources such as Piglin bartering, beating bosses, or a small chance when killing specific mobs. Once you get three duplicate cards, you can combine them with a piece of leather to make a storage binder, or an ender eye for an ender binder. There are three sets in the core Buddycards mod, one based on each dimension. If you have enough spare cards you can use a mixture of cards, iron, and lapis to create Buddysteel. Buddysteel can be used to make Buddysteel Medals, Grading sleeves, as well as a Buddysteel power meter. Medals can be empowered by the card of a set you have completed, and then worn as a curio for permanent potion effects depending on the set. For an extra challenge if you are a madlad, use grading sleeves and golden grading sleeves to judge the quality of a card, from lackluster F grade cards to the rarest of the rare S grade cards.

Expansions (1.18): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/buddycards-expansions Create Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/create-buddycards
Farmer's Delight Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/delightful-buddycards
AE2 Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ae2-buddycards

FAQ
Will you add a backport to (insert version here)/Update for an older version?
- No, but I will usually support the second newest released version of the mod for neccessary bug fixes. Content will always just be for the newest version.
Can I add this mod into my modpack - Yes, unless I say otherwise, though I likely won't.
Will you add a way that we can make our own sets and cards? - Not through datapacks, but the resources are there for modders to add sets into their own mods. I'd prefer if only the devs of specific mods added support for their mods though.
Will you add integration for (Insert mod) - I probably won't. More mods makes expansions harder to maintain as mods and minecraft updates. I don't see myself adding many more, and the future of sets other than the core 3 most likely will depend on other mod devs if they are interested, although I plan to maintain most of the expansions mod.
What's the point of grades? - There's no point to anything in the game other than fun, it's just a fun mechanic made for people who like collecting.
When will you update to (insert new version) - When I am content with what is in the current version, I will move on to the newest popular version when I think it's a good time. Typically I wait for most of the big mods to make the jump first.
I would like to port an old feature or set into newer versions, am I allowed to use the card, art, or code you made? - Yes, with one big caveat: I do not support using AI for mod creation. If you just need to ask it questions about modding its fine, but please don't feed my art or code into an AI.
For more FAQ check the discord below

Link to official discord where you can share your stuff, ask questions, give suggestions, and take place in polls that determine the future of the mod

Link to my Patreon, if you want to support the development of my mods and sometimes get early access for my mods

A SMALL NOTE:
Please do not leave comments that are just asking for a particular version. They will be deleted. I will update to newer versions when I can. Updates are planned.

Project description from CurseForge.

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