Do you need to have the same mods locally in order to play on a modded server? [duplicate]
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I want to get onto a Pixelmon server, but I'm wondering if I need the mod installed locally in order to be on the server?
Best Answer
Indeed you do.
Some mods do not need the Server to have it also installed, and vice versa.
IE: Optifine installed on client doesnt require it to be on the server.
But any mod that adds a new item/block for everyone to use will need to be installed on both your Minecraft and the server.
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Do I need to download mods to play on a modded server?
When running a modded server, do not forget that you need to have the mods downloaded on your Minecraft client. This also applies if you are adding additional mods to an already created modpack.Do you have to have the same mods as a friend?
But yes, client-side mods (which tend to not be as major of a game changer) must be downloaded by individuals in order to use them. Some, like the emote wheel, are visible to everyone when the individual player uses them, but many are only visible to the individual. I wish other games made mod compatibility this easy.Do mods work on LAN worlds Minecraft?
Yes, but you have to have exactly the same mods, with all the exact same version numbers and configuration, except for some mods that are client-side only (e.g. minimaps, Optifine, MAtmos, etc.)Do friends need to download mods?
Yes they do. Once they join your server, a list of mods on your server should pop up on there screen once they join for them to install.How to play Modpacks LAN (Local Area Network) in Minecraft - Any version (tutorial with 2 computers)
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