Hytale Model Loader

A mod for Minecraft Neoforge 1.21.11 that allows the player to import and use Hytale models in game. It converts Hytale's BlockyModel file format into a renderable version inside of Minecraft. Currently, these can be rendered as item or block models with entity models coming in a future version. This is usable with both resource packs and mods.

Creating a Model

Models are defined using .blockymodel files (custom binary/text format) and referenced in .json model files just like standard Minecraft models. To create the model simply download this mod and when creating a model file make sure to add the loader and model location as shown below.

Example: pot.json

{
  "loader": "hytalemodelloader:blockymodel_loader",
  "model": "hytalemodelloader:models/pot.blockymodel",
  "render_type": "minecraft:cutout",
  "textures": {
    "texture": "hytalemodelloader:block/pot_texture",
    "particle": "hytalemodelloader:block/pot_texture"
  }
}

Key fields:

• loader – References the BlockyModelLoader This is most important
• model – Path to your .blockymodel file (This file is best in the models folder but put it wherever)
• render_type – Standard Minecraft render type this needs to be changed depending on model transparency
• textures – Texture references used by your model

TODO

v1.0.0

• Add model parser .blockymodel
• Implement custom item/block loader
• Add block rotation support
• Add double-sided face rendering
• Add UV rotation and mirroring support

v1.1.0

• Check item and block scaling/translating using model json
• Make bounding boxes fit models
• Fix and clean up code

v1.2.0

• Add parser for animation support .blockyanim
• Load animations in for blocks and items
• Create animation system to actually play and time these animations

v2.0.0

• Implement entity model loading
• Create in-game model preview/editing tool
• Support for custom render layers and transparency blending
• Clean code and docs for v2 release

v2.1.0

• Add animation support for entities

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues and prs