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-So. You want to install a better version of Minecraft, not surprised. Well, you came to the right place.
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+There are myriad methods of installing Better Than Adventure! on your system. Provided on this page is any easy-to-follow non-exhaustive list.
+==== Select Your Version ====
+BTA is packaged in two release versions; Stable and Snapshot.
+[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-04 20-10-31.png|thumb|So many choices.]]
+===== Stable Versions =====
+Stable, and working, with generally accessible Multiplayer.
+Fewer known bugs than in Snapshots, with no Experimental Features.
+===== Snapshots =====
+Generally less stable, with no guarantee on perfect function. Multiplayer is generally disabled. If enabled, an individual server would have to be hosted. (See [[Setting up a Server]]).
+Contains Experimental Features.
-=====1. Pick a version.=====
+==== Installation ====
-If you want to start playing BTA, first you need a version. There are two types of release versions, Stable Versions, and Snapshots.
+===== Installation Using MultiMC. =====
-[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-04 20-10-31.png|thumb|So many choices.]]
-Stable Versions:
+MultiMc is an open-source alternative launcher for Minecraft. It allows a user to have multiple, cleanly separated instances of Minecraft with independent mods and resources. MultiMC can be downloaded [https://multimc.org/ here].
-Easiest to set up (mostly).
+To install any version, there are two options: a manually made instance or the auto-updater.
-Stable, working, and generally accessible Multiplayer.
+[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-05 19-45-26.png|thumb|Install Time]]
-Fewer bugs compared to the snapshots, but any bugs that ARE present will not be fixed until the next snapshot/stable update.
-No Experimental Features.
-Snapshots:
+. To install the auto-updater, download the BTA updater (a .zip file).
-Somewhat harder to set up.
+. Select "Add Instance" in MultiMC.
-Multiplayer is generally disabled, if it is enabled then you have to host your own server. (See #REDIRECT [[Setting up a Server]]).
-More buggy compared to the stable versions, but any bugs that ARE present are generally fixed in the next snapshot.
-Some/lots of Experimental Features.
+. Select "Import From Zip", then select the BTA updater .zip file. Upon launching this instance, it will create a the new playable instance titled "Better than Adventure! (Managed)".
+For a manual instance that does not auto update, download the desired release (a .zip file or a .jar file).
-=====2a. Installing BTA on MultiMC (Easier).=====
+For a .zip file, repeat the steps for the auto-updater with the desired instance .zip.
-To install BTA on MultiMC, you need the following:
+For a .jar file, create a vanilla instance of Beta 1.7.3. Select "Edit Instance," navigate to "Loader Mods," select "Add," and import the previously downloaded .jar file.
+[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-05 19-53-58.png|thumb|A fresh Better Than Adventure instance, ready to be played.]]
+==== Installing on BetaCraft Launcher ====
-First, you need MultiMC itself, you can download it here: [https://multimc.org MultiMC Official Site]
+An alternative way of installing BTA is using the BetaCraft Launcher. The steps of installing are:
-Second, you'll need the mod itself:
+. Download the launcher at https://github.com/Moresteck/BetaCraft-Launcher-Java/releases (download the one that is named similarly to "launcher-1.09_16.exe")
-If you choose to install a stable version, then simply look for where it says "MultiMC Instance" in the download links list. Click the link and the .zip file should be saved to your computer. Once you have the zipped file installed, open MultiMC.
+. Run the exe file
-[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-05 19-45-26.png|thumb|Install Time]]
-Select the "Add Instance" button and then select "Import from zip". Click "browse" and navigate to where the file you downloaded is on your computer.
+. Click "Edit instance"
-[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-05 19-51-08.png|thumb|There's that file.]]
-Once you've selected your file, simply press "Okay" and MultiMC will set everything up for you.
+. Click "Mods repository"
-[[File:Screenshot from 2021-12-05 19-53-58.png|thumb|A fresh Better Than Adventure instance, ready to be played.]]
+. Double click the "Better Than Adventure!" folder and load the version of your liking (preferably the latest one)
+. Click "Close" and then click "OK"
-=====2a. Installing BTA on Betacraft.=====
+Everything should be set up for you to play after following steps.