JrsJams-MageArena-GameLibs-Steam 0.8.0.1

Mage Arena Game Libraries

This package contains the official publicized game assemblies for Mage Arena modding with BepInEx. These libraries provide access to game classes, methods, and fields that are normally private or internal, enabling deep modding capabilities.

📦 What This Package Contains

• Publicized Game Assemblies: Stripped-down versions of Mage Arena assemblies with necessary types made public for modding
• Reference-Only: Contains metadata (method signatures, class structures) but no implementation code
• BepInEx Ready: Pre-configured for seamless integration with BepInEx and Harmony patching

⚠️ Prerequisites

This package depends on BepInEx libraries, which are hosted on the official BepInEx NuGet feed. You must add this feed to your NuGet manager before installation.

💻 Installation

Step 1: Add BepInEx NuGet Feed

Visual Studio

1. Go to Tools > Options > NuGet Package Manager > Package Sources
2. Click the + button to add a new source
3. Name: BepInEx
4. Source: https://nuget.bepinex.dev/v3/index.json
5. Click Update and OK

.NET CLI

dotnet nuget add source --name BepInEx https://nuget.bepinex.dev/v3/index.json

Package Manager Console

Register-PackageSource -Name "BepInEx" -Location "https://nuget.bepinex.dev/v3/index.json" -ProviderName NuGet

Step 2: Install This Package

# Package Manager Console
Install-Package JrsJams-MageArena-GameLibs-Steam

# Or .NET CLI
dotnet add package JrsJams-MageArena-GameLibs-Steam

# Or NuGet CLI
nuget install JrsJams-MageArena-GameLibs-Steam

📋 Dependencies

This package requires the following BepInEx packages (will be installed automatically):

• BepInEx.BaseLib (≥5.4.21)
• BepInEx.Core (≥5.4.21)
• BepInEx.AssemblyPublicizer.MSBuild (≥0.4.3)

🛠️ Usage

After installation, reference the publicized assemblies in your BepInEx mod project to access game internals:

using MageArena.SomeGameNamespace;

// You can now access classes and methods that were previously internal/private
public class MyAwesomeMod : BaseUnityPlugin
{
    private void Awake()
    {
        // Access game internals safely
    }
}

❓ Troubleshooting

Installation fails with "Unable to find package" errors?

• Ensure you've added the BepInEx NuGet feed (Step 1)
• Verify the feed URL is correct: https://nuget.bepinex.dev/v3/index.json

Can't resolve BepInEx references?

• Check that the BepInEx packages were successfully installed in your project's dependencies

📄 License

This package contains reference assemblies only. Game content and intellectual property remain the property of the game developers. Please respect the game's EULA and terms of service when modding.