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 ===== Video Tutorial ===== ===== Video Tutorial =====
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 See the video tutorial by Kennas [[https://youtu.be/akiowpGJYXw|here]] or click the image below      See the video tutorial by Kennas [[https://youtu.be/akiowpGJYXw|here]] or click the image below     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 [[https://youtu.be/akiowpGJYXw|{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:maxresdefault.jpg?direct|YouTube}}]] [[https://youtu.be/akiowpGJYXw|{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:maxresdefault.jpg?direct|YouTube}}]]
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 ===== STEP 1: Download & Install GDLauncher ===== ===== STEP 1: Download & Install GDLauncher =====
  
 To download and install GDLauncher, visit their [[https://gdlauncher.com/|website]], or go to their [[https://github.com/gorilla-devs/GDLauncher/releases|GitHub releases]] to download the portable edition. For the purpose of this tutorial, it is recommended to run the installer and follow the installation process. Keep in mind that GDLauncher installs to the user %APPDATA% folder, so you'll need the portable edition if you want to customize the install path. To download and install GDLauncher, visit their [[https://gdlauncher.com/|website]], or go to their [[https://github.com/gorilla-devs/GDLauncher/releases|GitHub releases]] to download the portable edition. For the purpose of this tutorial, it is recommended to run the installer and follow the installation process. Keep in mind that GDLauncher installs to the user %APPDATA% folder, so you'll need the portable edition if you want to customize the install path.
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 GDLauncher comes with a version of Java pre-installed, but in case it becomes out-of-date in the near future, it is recommended to install the latest version of Java: [[player:tutorials:java:windows|Install/Verify Java (Windows)]] GDLauncher comes with a version of Java pre-installed, but in case it becomes out-of-date in the near future, it is recommended to install the latest version of Java: [[player:tutorials:java:windows|Install/Verify Java (Windows)]]
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 ===== STEP 2: Setting Up Java ===== ===== STEP 2: Setting Up Java =====
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 In order to get started with setting up an instance for Minecraft, GDLauncher will ask you to login. Make sure to click on the "Sign in with Microsoft" button to login. You can then proceed to enter your Microsoft credentials and sign in. In order to get started with setting up an instance for Minecraft, GDLauncher will ask you to login. Make sure to click on the "Sign in with Microsoft" button to login. You can then proceed to enter your Microsoft credentials and sign in.
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 +If you have not migrated your Mojang account to a Microsoft account, you can still login using a Mojang account but it will not have online functionality.
  
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-Select "Fabric", then select either "Releases" or "Snapshots", depending on what you're doing. It is recommended to download the latest version of Fabric to avoid any bugs or compatibility issues. Finally, select the version of Fabric you would like to install+Select "Fabric", then select either "Releases" or "Snapshots", depending on what you want. It is recommended to download the latest version of Fabric Loader to avoid any bugs or compatibility issues. Finally, select the version of Fabric Loader you would like to install.
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-Enter a name for your instance.+
  
-{{https://i.imgur.com/ZAqzJaJ.png}}+Enter a name for your instance and continue.
  
-Your instance should now be created. Fabric should be installed if that loader version hasn't already been installed to that instance.+{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_name_instance.png?200|}}
  
-{{https://i.imgur.com/llTrUfu.png}}+Your new Fabric instance should now be created. 
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 +{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_installing_instance_progress.png?200|}}
  
 ===== STEP 5: Installing Mods & Fabric API ===== ===== STEP 5: Installing Mods & Fabric API =====
-"The Fabric API is the core library for the most common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain." - comp500, wise man + 
-\\ +The Fabric API is the core library for the most common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain. 
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-As stated before, GDLauncher has integration with CurseForge, allowing you to search for and install mods to your instance directly through GDLauncher. +As stated before, GDLauncher has integration with CurseForge, allowing you to search for and install mods to your instance directly through GDLauncher. 
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 To install Fabric API from GDLauncher, find your instance, and right-click on it. A context menu should show up, and click "Manage". To install Fabric API from GDLauncher, find your instance, and right-click on it. A context menu should show up, and click "Manage".
  
 {{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_instance_context_menu.png?600|}} {{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_instance_context_menu.png?600|}}
  
-Inside of the "Instance Manager", navigate over to the "Mods" tab, and select "Add Mod".+Inside of the "Instance Manager", navigate over to the "Mods" tab, and click "Add Mod".
  
 {{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_manage_instance.png?600|}} {{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_manage_instance.png?600|}}
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 The correct/latest version of Fabric API should now be installed. The correct/latest version of Fabric API should now be installed.
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 Much of the same is said for installing mods with GDLauncher. If you would like to see the list of mods that you have currently installed, install the **Mod Menu (Fabric)** mod. In the same window, search for "Mod Menu", and install the **Mod Menu** mod. Much of the same is said for installing mods with GDLauncher. If you would like to see the list of mods that you have currently installed, install the **Mod Menu (Fabric)** mod. In the same window, search for "Mod Menu", and install the **Mod Menu** mod.
  
-{{https://i.imgur.com/MsWeJbX.png}}+{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_mod_search_for_mod_menu.png?600|}}
  
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 These are some examples: These are some examples:
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-{{https://i.imgur.com/pJy6rPM.png}} +{{:player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:gdlauncher_mod_search_for_rei.png?400|}} 
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 ===== STEP 6: HAVE FUN! ===== ===== STEP 6: HAVE FUN! =====
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