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asanetargoss edited this page May 27, 2021 · 8 revisions

Note: As of 2021-04-24, McHorse is no longer working on Metamorph and related mods. However, this document still applies for now, until someone volunteers to maintain McHorse's cinematic mods (Blockbuster, Aperture, etc).

This page is created to help you decide whether Metamorph or Changeling is right for you.

Changeling is based on Metamorph. Like Metamorph, Changeling uses the same mod id ('metamorph') and thus has many of the same features and similar API. Add-ons made for Changeling will usually also work for Metamorph, and vice-versa, however compatibility is not guaranteed. Likewise, the config and save file formats will likely be similar, but not the same. Depending on your use case, one mod will provide a better experience than the other.

When to use Changeling vs Metamorph

You should use Changeling (and DominionLib) if:

  • You are playing in survival mode
  • You are creating a modpack
  • You want to make an add-on
  • You want to submit pull requests

You should use Metamorph (and McLib) if:

  • You are using Minecraft for machinimas or roleplay
  • You need to use other mods by McHorse like Blockbuster and Aperture

Changeling-exclusive features and fixes

Metamorph is no longer maintained. So, the reasons to use Changeling over Metamorph for survival purposes will likely grow over time. If you are still unsure about switching from Metamorph to Changeling, this section may help you decide.

General differences

  • Version availability - Changeling has more up-to-date builds for 1.10.2 and 1.11.2, in addition to 1.12.2 builds

Additional quality-of-life features

  • Better survival morph GUI - More intuitive button layout, more keybinds, double-click to morph, fewer visual bugs, setting keybinds works properly in survival
  • Recent morph keybind still available
  • No particles from entity obstructing view in first-person

Additional configuration features

  • Morph configs default to the mob rather than the player, and entity morph speeds are auto-calculated

Additional crash fixes

  • Crash prevention for entity sounds in third-party mobs
  • (DominionLib) Startup crash fix

Additional bugfixes

  • Mob hurt sounds in 1.12 work better
  • Players morphed as iron golems no longer get kicked from servers due to exponential gravity
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