INTRODUCTION
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If you just want to get the latest version of this mod to try it out, you can download the zip file from GitHub:

    https://github.com/downloads/theoxylo/minecraft_mod_thx/mod_thx_helicopter_beta_1.6.5_v004.zip

Just copy the zip file to your '%APPDATA%\.minecraft\mods' directory and start Minecraft normally (ModLoader v6 required).

After running at least once, check out the options in file '%APPDATA%\.minecraft\mods\mod_thx.options' for controls and other settings.


DEVELOPMENT
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Welcome to the Minecraft mod_thx Helicopter project! If you are still reading then we will assume you are a modder or would like to become one. Here's what you need to develop, build, test, and play:

1. Minecraft (full version, beta 1.6.5): http://www.minecraft.net

2. ModLoader (v6 for beta 1.6.5): http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=80246#p1223009

3. MCP (version 3.3 for beta 1.6.5): http://mcp.ocean-labs.de/index.php/Main_Page

4. Mod_thx source code and project files: git://github.com/theoxylo/minecraft_mod_thx.git

5. Java 6 SDK: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u25-download-346242.html

6. An IDE or good text editor. Eclipse is recommended: http://www.eclipse.org/downloads


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Special thanks to the ModLoader and MCP projects, without which this project would not be possible! And of course, thanks to Notch and the Mojang team for the pure goodness that is Minecraft.


CHANGELOG
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v004: now supporting Minecraft beta 1.6.5 and ModLoader v6
v004: fixed pitch-up rendering
v004: added pitch-down  transparent panel
v004: rockets, default R to fire
v004: enabled vehicle damage
v004: added collision sound
v004: changed helicopter placement on item usage
v004: improved missile flight and detonation
v004: fixed bogus fall damage to pilot
v004: change vehicle exit
v004: made helicopter item stackable to 16
v004: now using delta time for variable framerates

v003: now using ModLoader v4 for Minecraft 1.5_01
v003: added rotor spin up/down
v003: added model windshield
v003: changed to pilot aim default
v003: fixed 'wrong location' startup error
v003: added flag for auto-level
v003: added rotor speed property

