# 🌟 Getting Started # 🧩 Installing the Mod Joining EquestriCraft requires the correct client setup. Players must use the supported mod and loader versions to connect successfully. #### Required Files Players need the following: \- The latest version of the EquestriCraft mod \- GeckoLib 5 \- NeoForge 26.1.2-78 #### Launch Requirements The game must be launched through a NeoForge installation that matches the server version requirements. A standard vanilla instance or an incorrectly configured installation will not connect. ##### Common Connection Issue One of the most common errors occurs when the client and server mod connection data do not match. This usually means: \- NeoForge was not installed correctly \- The player is not launching through NeoForge \- The installed mod version is outdated \- GeckoLib is not installed ##### GeckoLib Requirement If EquestriCraft fails to load correctly, the most likely cause is a missing or incompatible GeckoLib installation. GeckoLib 5 is required for proper loading. # 👋 Welcome to EquestriCraft Welcome to EquestriCraft! When you first join the server, you will arrive in the beautiful city of **Vyheimer, Ventura**. Take a little time to look around, explore the area, and get familiar with the city before starting your journey. If you are ready to begin progressing, speak to the **Captain** to start your quests. Quests are one of the most important early-game systems and are the best way to begin earning XP, learning the world, and unlocking progression. --- ### `🧭 Finding Your Way Around` Ventura is full of useful locations, so learning how to get around early on will make everything much easier. #### `Useful Navigation Commands` **`/compass`** Adds a compass to the top-right corner of your screen and helps guide you to important places. **`/navigator`** Lets you teleport back to Ventura if you leave the city. It can also help you get to useful locations such as: - Vyheimer Stables - The sales barn - Other travel destinations on the server If you ever feel lost, `/navigator` is one of the best tools to use. --- ### `⌨️ Essential Commands` These are some of the most useful commands for new players: **`/menu`** Opens the main EquestriCraft menu. **`/quest`** Opens your quest system and helps you track progression. **`/bal`** Checks your balance. **`/nickname builder`** Lets you create or edit your nickname. You can add color codes, and bold formatting if you have a donator rank. #### `What You Can Find in /menu` The main menu gives quick access to many core systems, including: - Horse list - Plot list - Progression menu - Achievements - Profile - Notifications - Settings These are some of the main tools you will use throughout your time on the server. ### `🐴 Basic Horse Commands` Useful horse commands include: - **`/h list`** Shows your horse list. You can also access this through `/menu`. - **`/h tp [horse name]`** Teleports your horse to you. - **`/h brush`** Gives you a brush for daily horse care. - **`/h hoof-clean-tool`** Gives you a hoof cleaning tool for daily care. - **`/h lead`** Gives you a lead for handling your horse. - **`/h sell [horse name] [purchaser username]`** Lets you sell your horse to another player. - **`/h grant-access [horse name] [player name]`** Grants another player access to your horse. - **`/h revoke-access [horse name] [player name]`** Removes a player’s access to your horse. ### `🎁 Starter Horse Options` When you first begin your journey, you can choose from a selection of starter horse breeds. This gives new players a strong starting point while still leaving plenty more breeds to unlock through progression later on. Starter horse options include: - American Quarter Horse - American Paint Horse - Appaloosa - Morgan - Tennessee Walking Horse - Missouri Fox Trotter - Thoroughbred - Gypsy Vanner - Standardbred - Dutch Warmblood - Mustang - Hanoverian - Arabian - Connemara Pony - Irish Cob - Haflinger - Welsh Pony Section D - Paso Fino - Welsh Pony Section B - Shetland Pony Your starter horse is the beginning of your journey, so it is worth picking a breed you will enjoy riding and progressing with! # 🐴 Creating Your Horse [Breed Progression](https://hoofpedia.equestricraftmc.com/books/getting-started/page/breed-rank-progression) Not every breed is available immediately. Breed access is unlocked gradually through rank progression. Players can review unlocked breeds through: `/menu > Progression > Breeds` #### Creation Requirements To complete horse creation successfully, all required fields must be selected and the entered values must be valid for the chosen breed. Important fields include: \- Name \- Weight \- Height \- Age \- Breed #### Permanent Choices Horse creation choices are intended to be final. If an incorrect option is selected during creation, the horse’s original attributes generally cannot be edited afterward. #### Stat Variation Created horses do not all spawn with identical stats. Instead, they are generated within a small stat range to provide variety between horses of the same breed. This means two horses of the same breed may begin with slightly different strengths. Over time, those differences can be refined further through training and breeding. # 🐎 Breed Rank Progression As you rank up on EquestriCraft, you also unlock access to more horse breeds. This means progression is not only about earning more XP and increasing your horse limit, but also about expanding the variety of breeds available to you over time. #### `Beginner` - American Quarter Horse - American Paint Horse - Haflinger - Tennessee Walking Horse - Morgan - Shetland Pony - Welsh Pony Section B #### `Novice` - American Saddlebred - Welsh Pony Section D - Rocky Mountain Horse - Gypsy Vanner - Paso Fino - Pony of the Americas #### `Trainee` - Welsh Pony Section A - Welsh Pony Section C - Appaloosa - Missouri Fox Trotter - Icelandic Horse - American Miniature Horse - Dartmoor Pony - Spotted Saddle Horse #### `Apprentice` - Standardbred - Criollo - Connemara - Australian Stock Horse - Black Forest Horse - Camargue - Bardigiano - Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse #### `Intermediate` - Andalusian - Arabian - Knabstrupper - Irish Draught - Irish Cob - Mustang - Morab #### `Advanced` - Thoroughbred - Friesian - Percheron - Campolina - Chincoteague Pony - Hackney Pony - Barbary Horse - Finnhorse #### `Experienced` - Akhal-Teke - Anglo-Arab - Belgian Draft - Fell Pony - New Forest Pony - Breton #### `Master` - Hanoverian - Irish Sport Horse - Dutch Warmblood - Ardennes - Hungarian Sport Horse #### `Professional` - German Riding Pony - Holsteiner - Shire - Lipizzaner - Canadian Warmblood - American Belgian Draft - Oldenburg #### `Expert` - Danish Warmblood - Belgian Warmblood - Highland Pony - Clydesdale - Czech Warmblood - Mangalarga Marchador #### `Instructor` - Swedish Warmblood - American Shetland Pony - Dutch Harness Horse - Russian Trotter - Peruvian Paso #### `Mentor` - Trakehner - Bavarian Warmblood - Exmoor Pony - Falabella - Swedish Coldblooded Trotter #### `Elite` - British Warmblood - Selle Français - American Bashkir Curly - Norwegian Fjord - Marwari - North Swedish Horse #### `Champion` - Westphalian - Lusitano - Belgian Sport Horse - Russian Heavy Draft - Noriker #### `Grand Prix` - Mecklenburg Warmblood - Gelderlander - Kladruber - Hucul Pony - Abyssinian - Suffolk Punch #### `Olympian` - Rheinland Warmblood - Brandenburg Warmblood - Yakutian Horse - Russian Don - Dales Pony #### `Medalist` - Swiss Warmblood - Turkoman - Cleveland Bay - Kathiawari If there is a breed you really want in the future, checking its required rank early can help you plan your progression goals. --- # 📈 Ranks, XP, and Horse Limits Every player on EquestriCraft has a rank. You begin as a **Beginner** and work your way up by earning **XP** through server activities such as questing, horse care, events, and regular participation. As you rank up, you unlock: - Higher horse ownership limits - Access to more progression systems - Breeding privileges - Greater recognition across the server ### `Rank List` **Beginner** XP Required: `0` Horse Limit: `2` **Novice** XP Required: `500 XP` Horse Limit: `3` **Trainee** XP Required: `1,000 XP` Horse Limit: `5` **Apprentice** XP Required: `1,500 XP` Horse Limit: `10` **Intermediate** XP Required: `2,500 XP` Horse Limit: `13` **Advanced** XP Required: `7,500 XP` Horse Limit: `15` **Experienced** XP Required: `15,000 XP` Horse Limit: `18` **Master** XP Required: `35,000 XP` Horse Limit: `20` **Professional** XP Required: `75,000 XP` Horse Limit: `22` **Expert** XP Required: `125,000 XP` Horse Limit: `25` **Instructor** XP Required: `200,000 XP` Horse Limit: `27` **Mentor** XP Required: `400,000 XP` Horse Limit: `30` **Elite** XP Required: `750,000 XP` Horse Limit: `35` **Champion** XP Required: `1,000,000 XP` Horse Limit: `40` **Grand Prix** XP Required: `1,200,000 XP` Horse Limit: `45` **Olympian** XP Required: `1,500,000 XP` Horse Limit: `50` **Medalist** XP Required: `2,000,000 XP` Horse Limit: `55` # 🧭 Ventura Navigation #### General Navigation Many important locations can be found with /compass. This is one of the most useful tools for locating shops and service areas. Horse carriage travel can also help players move between major points more easily. #### Reaching Race Areas Training races are mainly found in **Lunvara** and **Arynvahl**. Players can reach these areas by using /navigator: \- University leads toward Lunvara \- Showgrounds leads toward Arynvahl #### Important Service Locations Several progression-related services are tied to physical locations, including: \- The Discipline Registry \- The Horse Registry Office \- Reynold’s Grain & Forage Co \- The Pharmacy \- The Mane Stylist Most of these can be located through /compass. #### Quest Navigation Quest objectives can also be tracked through the quest interface. If a player cannot find a quest NPC or location: 1\. Open /quest 2\. Select the relevant quest 3\. Press Set Compass Point When actively on a quest, the minimap may also show directional markers or hints to guide the player # ⭐ Earning XP
Player progression on EquestriCraft is measured through **Experience Points (XP)**. XP is earned through participation, consistency, and horsemanship. The more active you are, the more you progress. As you earn XP, you can unlock: - Increased horse limits - Breeding access - Higher ranks --- ### `📖 Quests` For most new players, **quests are the best and most important way to begin progressing**. #### `The Vyheimer Storyline` Vyheimer has its own story and lore, and following the main questline is one of the best ways to settle into the world while earning structured XP. #### `Seasonal Quests` Throughout the year, seasonal quests may appear for special events and limited-time server content. These can offer extra XP and special opportunities to participate in server life. #### `Daily Quests` Daily quests can be repeated and are a great source of regular progression. If you want steady XP, it is worth checking in on them consistently. New players are strongly encouraged to begin their server journey through quests first. --- ### `🏇 Mounted Progression` Once you own a horse and are settled in, you can begin earning XP through active riding and general horse involvement. You can choose a discipline for your horse and work towards leveling up your horse throuh training. Time spent riding reflects your partnership and commitment. Mounted progression helps reward players who stay active with their horses and continue engaging with the server over time. --- ### `🏆 Competitions` Staff-run competitions can also be a strong source of progression. Official events may reward: - Money - XP - Ribbons & Trophies - Recognition These events are a great way to become more involved in the community while also earning valuable rewards. --- ### `🧼 Daily Horse Care` Responsible horse care is one of the most reliable ways to earn steady XP. Completing your horse’s daily care grants **25 XP per horse per day**, as long as the required tasks are completed. #### `Daily Care Tasks` - Brushing - Cleaning hooves - Feeding - Watering Because this can be done regularly, daily care is one of the best consistent XP sources available to all players. #### `Stablehands` Horse owners can also hire player stablehands to complete daily care tasks. This helps create activity in the player economy because: - Owners can keep their horses maintained - Workers can earn money - Workers can also earn XP through care tasks
# 🏠 Salesbarn, Surrenders, and Rescue #### The Salesbarn The Salesbarn keeps only a limited number of horses visible in the stalls. A larger catalog is available through the entrance NPC. #### Breed Restrictions Salesbarn purchases still follow breed progression rules. Players may only buy horses from breeds they have already unlocked through rank progression. Unlocked breeds can be reviewed at: /menu > Progression > Breeds #### Purchase Cooldown Players may buy one Salesbarn horse every 16 hours #### Purpose of Salesbarn Horses Salesbarn horses help players expand herd size, improve breeding variety, and sometimes acquire horses with a small amount of prior training. #### Elmer's Rescue Elmer serves as a permanent horse surrender option for unwanted horses. Players may surrender up to 15 horses per month for $500 each. Horses surrendered this way are permanently removed and cannot be recovered later. Elmer is currently located at: /plot visit Sycamoree #### Rescue System A broader server owned rescue is **planned**. Compared with Elmer, the rescue is intended to accept fewer horses while offering better compensation and allowing those horses to re-enter circulation later through future purchase.