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#1 AmazingUneecorn

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 03:37 PM

 

Hi there,

 

I am trying to help my daughter get set up with an Equestria world to play in. She is young and isn't really interested in playing multi-player on the server, but very much wants a version of Equestria to use her Pony mods in. Right now, she is using TekPony 1.5.1, but that only allows her to change her skin, and not the environment. She and I are novices in MineCraft, so if any of you would be kind enough to hold our hoof a bit to get this figured out, I would be very appreciative. 

 

I downloaded the Equestria 4 world from the backups page, but I don't know how to make it work from there. As I said, I'm a complete novice when it comes to this stuff, and I don't really know how to apply a mod like this into her Minecraft game.

 

I've read things about putting files into jars and whatnot, but I have no idea what that means or how to do it. I know that I am probably a complete annoyance to most you that have probably been playing for years, but if you could find it in your heart to help, you would make my kiddo very happy.



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Posted 12 October 2014 - 03:53 PM

I suggest using the bronymodpack (http://brohoof.com/modpack) to help you install mine little pony for 1.7.10.  To install the backups, you'll need to install 7zip (http://7-zip.org) and extract it to your saves folder (%APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves\).  Just think of the .7z file as a .zip.



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Posted 12 October 2014 - 04:00 PM

Hello there! 

Let me just start by saying it's a great thing that you are helping your daughter with this. :)

 

Also, everything Killjoy says is also a good option too! This is just what I use personally :) They're very similar.

 

Now, I am no map expert, but this might help. Now, I have never installed a map, so this may be a jump off a cliff.

 

On mods, I would highly recommend you install Voxelmodpack. Our server highly recommends it, I use it too. It is a collection of game enhancing mods that make graphics more enjoyable, flight easier, and so on. I also recommend you use the MineLittlePony mod. The simple mod (that you have to install separately but don't worry i'll get to that!) changes all models to pony models depending on what type of entity they are, so zombies have designated skins, skeletons do, villagers do, and so on. You can also change your skin using the HD Skin Manager menu if you have a skin that is more than 32x32, or just use the regular changer for non-HD.

 

Now that you know all that, let's get to installation.

Voxelmodpack -

Simply download it from https://www.brohoof....ony-mod-update/ (second link), and run the installer. Everything is automatically set up for you and you can choose what you want to install. It runs good on my terrible computer, so it should work for you and your daughter.

Minelittlepony - 

Download from the same link, this time it is the first download. (It says you need LiteLoader, but VMP already has it!) Then, open the folder the file automatically downloaded into, and move it to .minecraft\modpacks\voxelmodpack\mods. You can find .minecraft by typing in %appdata% in the windows search button and clicking the .minecraft option, and go from there.

If you still need help, please, do ask. If you need a hand moving the file, I can help with that too. Cheers!


Edited by Rulerofblocks, 12 October 2014 - 04:02 PM.


#4 AmazingUneecorn

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 07:06 PM

First, Rulerofblocks and Killjoy, let me thank you profusely for lending a hoof.

 

I downloaded Voxel, and when I launch Minecraft, I see that in our MineCraft profile options, so I'm pretty sure I did that correctly. I then downloaded MineLittlePony and copied the file to .minecraft\modpacks\voxelmodpack\mods as instructed. But I don't see how to activate it or make it run. When we launch Minecraft, everything seems to look basically the same. Am I missing a step or did I do something wrong?


Edited by AmazingUneecorn, 12 October 2014 - 07:08 PM.


#5 Rulerofblocks

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 07:25 PM

First, Rulerofblocks and Killjoy, let me thank you profusely for lending a hoof.

I downloaded Voxel, and when I launch Minecraft, I see that in our MineCraft profile options, so I'm pretty sure I did that correctly. I then downloaded MineLittlePony and copied the file to .minecraft\modpacks\voxelmodpack\mods as instructed. But I don't see how to activate it or make it run. When we launch Minecraft, everything seems to look basically the same. Am I missing a step or did I do something wrong?

The file is a .litemod and being installed in the right folder should make it automatically launch. Can I have a screenshot of the folder you installed it into? I'll get back to you when you do that. And yes, you did install voxel right.

Edited by Rulerofblocks, 12 October 2014 - 07:25 PM.


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Posted 12 October 2014 - 07:38 PM

Assuming everything is installed correctly, launch the VoxelModPack 12.x profile from your launcher.



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Posted 12 October 2014 - 07:57 PM

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Posted 13 October 2014 - 11:37 PM

Can anypony tell me what I'm doing wrong?

 

(the kiddo loves the pony lingo)



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Posted 18 October 2014 - 09:15 PM

I just had the same problem for my little girl. Have you put the equestria 4 folder into your saves folder?
Minecraft/saves/
And then go to single player mode and select equestria.

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Posted 19 October 2014 - 03:01 PM

I just had the same problem for my little girl. Have you put the equestria 4 folder into your saves folder?
Minecraft/saves/
And then go to single player mode and select equestria.

 

Doh!  It's amazing how missing one little step can gum up the whole works.

 

I put the map files into Saves and everything looks good. Now we have a beautiful version of Equestria to play in and her custom skin is displaying perfectly.

 

We do still have a couple questions though. Is it possible to populate the map with NPC Ponies? And one other thing... there was a Resource pack for Love and Tolerance included in the mod, but when I applied it, it caused a crash each time we tried it. Is this a common problem? Is there a newer version available? 


Edited by AmazingUneecorn, 19 October 2014 - 04:15 PM.


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Posted 21 October 2014 - 06:32 PM

Doh!  It's amazing how missing one little step can gum up the whole works.
 
I put the map files into Saves and everything looks good. Now we have a beautiful version of Equestria to play in and her custom skin is displaying perfectly.
 
We do still have a couple questions though. Is it possible to populate the map with NPC Ponies? And one other thing... there was a Resource pack for Love and Tolerance included in the mod, but when I applied it, it caused a crash each time we tried it. Is this a common problem? Is there a newer version available?


Before I answer, does say Not Responding or something like that when you select it? If not then i can't be of anyhelp. If yes then:
Because if it does then you just leave your minecraft open for a minute or so and the Resource Pack will show up.

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Posted 21 October 2014 - 07:23 PM

Doh!  It's amazing how missing one little step can gum up the whole works.

 

I put the map files into Saves and everything looks good. Now we have a beautiful version of Equestria to play in and her custom skin is displaying perfectly.

 

We do still have a couple questions though. Is it possible to populate the map with NPC Ponies? And one other thing... there was a Resource pack for Love and Tolerance included in the mod, but when I applied it, it caused a crash each time we tried it. Is this a common problem? Is there a newer version available? 

 

I'm glad you could get help on your main issues.

 

To answer your question, yes, you can have NPC ponies by spawning villagers while using the Mine Little Pony mod. Keep in mind that, after spawning them, you won't have much control over them.

As for crashing, you seem to have an isolated problem. I'll do some testing and see what comes up. If by "crashing," you just mean the game freezes, than wait a little while. Texture packs can sometimes take time to load.



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Posted 06 December 2014 - 05:19 PM

I'm glad you could get help on your main issues.

 

To answer your question, yes, you can have NPC ponies by spawning villagers while using the Mine Little Pony mod. Keep in mind that, after spawning them, you won't have much control over them.

As for crashing, you seem to have an isolated problem. I'll do some testing and see what comes up. If by "crashing," you just mean the game freezes, than wait a little while. Texture packs can sometimes take time to load.

 

No, the entire program crashes. The game shuts down and sends me to crash report screen.

This had become a non-issue because the kiddo had essentially forgotten about it. But this morning she deleted her Equestria4 world and we reloaded the new and improved Equestria5. But when I tried to load the Love and Tolerance resource pack it crashed just like it did before. Anybody have any suggestions?



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Posted 06 December 2014 - 09:30 PM

No, the entire program crashes. The game shuts down and sends me to crash report screen.

This had become a non-issue because the kiddo had essentially forgotten about it. But this morning she deleted her Equestria4 world and we reloaded the new and improved Equestria5. But when I tried to load the Love and Tolerance resource pack it crashed just like it did before. Anybody have any suggestions?

If that's so, then post the contents of the crash report. It should tell us exactly what went wrong.  Worst case scenario, you'll have to reinstall without mcpatcher.



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Posted 06 December 2014 - 11:21 PM

Part One

 

Part Two

 

And one other question while I have your attention. The Equestria5 that we downloaded seems to be locked in night mode. The sun never comes up. Was this version of the map done specifically for Nightmare Night or something?



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Posted 07 December 2014 - 12:08 AM

Part One

 

Part Two

 

And one other question while I have your attention. The Equestria5 that we downloaded seems to be locked in night mode. The sun never comes up. Was this version of the map done specifically for Nightmare Night or something?

That's unlikely, you'd probably notice by all the Nightmare Night decorations everywhere. Try using a command block to run "/gamerule doDaylightCycle true". Or typing it into chat, but I'm not sure if you can do that in singleplayer.



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Posted 07 December 2014 - 03:19 PM

I tried using a command block, but it told me this, "Must be an opped player in creative mode." The default setting for this world is Survival.

 

Typing it into chat didn't work either, as it says I don't have permission to use this command.

 

Does anyone have a link for Version 4?


Edited by AmazingUneecorn, 07 December 2014 - 03:19 PM.


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Posted 07 December 2014 - 03:30 PM

That's unlikely, you'd probably notice by all the Nightmare Night decorations everywhere. Try using a command block to run "/gamerule doDaylightCycle true". Or typing it into chat, but I'm not sure if you can do that in singleplayer.

 

There are pumpkin and cobweb banners everywhere. Does that count?  ;-)


Edited by AmazingUneecorn, 07 December 2014 - 08:38 PM.


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Posted 13 December 2014 - 06:53 AM

There are pumpkin and cobweb banners everywhere. Does that count?  ;-)

That would be it, yes.

 

 

I tried using a command block, but it told me this, "Must be an opped player in creative mode." The default setting for this world is Survival.

 

Typing it into chat didn't work either, as it says I don't have permission to use this command.

 

Does anyone have a link for Version 4?

Try doing /op <your name>, I don't know if that will work though. You may need to enable cheats.



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Posted 13 December 2014 - 08:17 AM

That would be it, yes.

 

 

Try doing /op <your name>, I don't know if that will work though.

I believe opening a singleplayer world to LAN and enabling cheats would work 



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Posted 17 February 2016 - 05:13 PM

Hi, I am also trying to ge help with the mine little pony for my daugther. With help I have managed to install the equestria4 map but my daugther wants to fly and the map is on survival mode so this is not possible. Not sure if someone could post a link where I can get a creative mine little pony map but if you can it would be really appreciated. I did not download the voxelModPack as on reading it says to help ponies on brony servers and we are not using the servers as she is too young. Thanks in advance :)



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Posted 17 February 2016 - 07:58 PM

Hi, you can use the VoxelModpack without going on any servers, in fact the Minecraft client will be basically the same, but for the addition of the mods like Mine Little Pony which turn you into a pony, help you get items, etc. It does not restrict you to Brony servers, and you're free to download and use it for single-player alone. Could I ask where you got the equestria4 map from? Was it on our website here?



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Posted 17 February 2016 - 08:18 PM

Just as a by-the-by, the VoxelModPack should allow you to fly in survival, but if you still don't want to install it, here's a workaround of how to switch yourself into creative mode on a survival world. These screenshots are from my game:

 

First, press Escape to bring up the pause menu, and click 'Open to LAN'. This feature is usually used to host servers over a Local Area Network (like people connected to the same router), but we're using it temporarily here to let us switch game modes.

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Next, you should see the following window. Ensure both 'Game Mode Creative' and 'Allow Cheats: On' are selected, by clicking on the buttons until they match the settings shown here. Then click 'Start LAN World'.

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Minecraft should then tell you that a server has been started on one of your local ports. Now press 't' to bring up the chat box. Type '/gamemode c' as below, and press enter. This will switch you to creative mode.

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You can then simply exit the world and re-enter it, and the temporary LAN server we've created will be automatically closed, but you'll still be in creative mode. You should only ever need to do this once, unless you somehow switch back, and you should even be able to do this with your existing equestria4 map. Note: On the world select screen, the world will likely still say 'Survival Mode', but this will not affect you, as you are now in creative, and should be able to fly around as you please. :D


Edited by R9000, 17 February 2016 - 08:22 PM.


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Posted 18 February 2016 - 02:15 PM

Hi pegasus engineer thank you I will try suggestions. This is the website http://www.minecraft.../0/64/64/-4/0/0that I got the equestrian4 map from I got another one called Equestrian from a video that was showcasing the mod but I can't find it now. I will try your suggestions. Do you think that that she will get the best experience out of the VoxelModPack? If so I will download as suggested. I am going to try to change the current map using your instructions. Thanks again :)



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Posted 18 February 2016 - 02:36 PM

Thank you Pegasus Engineer you made our day :D  :heart: :twilightsmile:



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Posted 18 February 2016 - 05:42 PM

I am trying to put the maps you in put in the link above but I am unable to do this as they are not files(I hope you know what I mean) please can you show me what to do so my daughter can play in the map that is shown on brohoof's video. Thanks :)



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Posted 18 February 2016 - 09:12 PM

You need to extract them using 7zip.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 12:52 AM

Thank you Pegasus Engineer you made our day :D  :heart: :twilightsmile:

No problem, glad you got it working. :D

 

I am trying to put the maps you in put in the link above but I am unable to do this as they are not files(I hope you know what I mean) please can you show me what to do so my daughter can play in the map that is shown on brohoof's video. Thanks :)

JoyJoy is right, the files are compressed into what's called a 'zipped file', which, among other things, allows you to put folders (collections of files) up for download, otherwise you'd have to download each file individually.

 

Minecraft maps are basically a bunch of files all put in a folder, which we've put inside another 'zipped' folder. You'll need a special program to open it, like WinRAR or 7-Zip (which is a free program). You can get 7-Zip by going here: http://www.7-zip.org/

 

The 32-bit x86 version (the first link that says 'Download') should be fine, assuming you're running on a Windows computer. You just need to open the zip file in 7-Zip and then you can drag the regular folder out into your Minecraft saves and play it. You can delete the old zip file after that, unless you want to keep it as a backup.

 

With regards to Voxel, yes I'd expect your daughter would enjoy it as it lets you be a pony in-game, although it certainly isn't essential. Something you should note, however, the VoxelModPack is not updated for the latest version of Minecraft, so if you downloaded it, you'd be running on Minecraft 1.7.10, as opposed to 1.8. However, Mine Little Pony (the mod that lets you be a pony) is updated for 1.8, so you could install it yourself, though this is a bit more complicated. If you want me to explain the steps, I can, but there's plenty of information on how to do it, including a download link here.

 

Best of luck! :twilightsmile:



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Posted 23 February 2016 - 09:21 PM

Hi sorry haven't responded to the previous posts in response to mine but I have not had a chance to log on. The issue is not that they are in a zip file - it is that they are not in a zip file. Does that make sense? They come as files that mods come in but not jar. I am not sure why I am explaining as you can see them so I'm probably confused again lol


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Posted 23 February 2016 - 10:11 PM

Hmm, whenever I download any map from our backups, it comes as a zip file. Could you give the the full filename, and/or a screenshot of the file?



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Posted 09 March 2016 - 09:53 PM

Sorry for going missing but my daughter has had me working on more modes and maps. I will try to figure out how to screenshot and get back to you. Thanks again for all your help  :pinkiehappy:



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Posted 10 March 2016 - 12:35 PM

Sorry for going missing but my daughter has had me working on more modes and maps. I will try to figure out how to screenshot and get back to you. Thanks again for all your help  :pinkiehappy:

 

No problem. :)




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