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+# Contributing
+
+This mod is currently built using the Fabric API, targeting Minecraft version `1.21.5`.
+
+There's obviously not much here right now, and so any changes are definitely welcome.
+
+## Pull request submissions
+
+Please don't send massive pull requests! They are horrible to read through. Also, if you are going to
+make a new method, function, or class, please include comments that indicate the desired behavior of
+that specific member. Java and IntelliJ use [JSDoc 3](https://jsdoc.app/about-getting-started), so please
+make use of this.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+In order to be able to develop this project, you need two things.
+
+
+### Java
+The first thing is Java - this is a base requirement because Minecraft is written
+in Java. You can find the download link on the Java website [here](https://java.com).
+
+### NodeJS
+The second thing you'll need is NodeJS. This isn't a requirement for Minecraft
+development, but for commit message linting. I personally like to have organized
+commit messages, so the `husky` and `commitlint` packages will enforce the Conventional
+Commits standard. As a result, you'll need to have an installation of NodeJS.
+
+If you're using Windows, I highly recommend the usage of `fnm`, which can be easily
+installed by running this on the commandline:
+```
+winget install Schniz.fnm
+```
+After that's finished, you'll want to restart your terminal. Then, to install NodeJS
+itself, you'll need to run these commands:
+```
+fnm install --lts
+fnm use lts-latest
+```
+That should complete NodeJS installation - now you'll need the packages. Run the command
+`npm install` from within the repository's directory and you should be all set!
+
+### How do I commit?
+Conventional Commits has the format `<tag>(scope): <message>`. The `tag` and `message` are
+always required. The most common tags that we would use are `feat`, `fix`, `chore`, and `build`.
+
+Without going over the entire standard, we always have a three digit version number - for example,
+something like `v4.2.5`. In this case, `4` is the major version number, `2` is the minor version,
+and `5` is the patch number. In general, `feat` commits will increase the minor version, `fix` commits
+will increase the patch number, and any commit with `BREAKING CHANGE` in the footer will increase the
+major version. The `build` and `chore` commits don't change versions, and are used for super small changes
+that won't affect the overall meaning of the code.
+
+If you'd like to know more, you can find more information about Conventional Commits on their website
+[here](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/).
+
+## How to build the project
+
+I will assume that you're using the community version of [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/),
+as the Community Edition is a free download. I highly recommend using this.
+
+In the top right corner of the IDE, you'll find a green arrow button and a dropdown list. The dropdown
+will allow you to choose a run configuration, in this case the Minecraft server or client. Pick one of
+these configurations, and click run. It will build the mod and boot up an instance of the server/client
+with the mod already loaded.
+
+# Enjoy!
+
+That's all you should need to get started with contributing to this mod!
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+# Generic Magic Mod
+
+This is an in-development mod for Minecraft that will attempt to add a
+full overhaul system for magic. Big plans - nothing much created yet.
+
+If you've happened upon this from outside my local friend group, feel
+free to add to it! Refer to CONTRIBUTING.md for more information.
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