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CurseForge September Newsletter - Modding Madness

CurseForge September Newsletter - Modding Madness

Welcome to the CurseForge Newsletter for September 2024!

This time of year always brings a renewed sense of creativity, and we’re continuously inspired by the fantastic work of our modding community. Whether you are crafting a new mod, exploring exciting projects, or simply enjoying the fruits of others' hard work, we want to take a moment to celebrate you - the creators and players who make CurseForge the thriving hub it is. Let's dive into this month’s updates and continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!

Our main topics of the month:

  • Minecraft Modding Madness
  • Subscription Updates
  • CurseForge Affiliation Program

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Minecraft Modding Madness

Calling all Minecraft modders! September kicked off with our highly anticipated Minecraft Modding Madness ModJam, where talented creators are showing off their best mods for a chance to win a share of $5,000 in prizes! With weekly raffles already awarding twelve lucky winners, it’s not too late to enter and test your modding skills.

ModJam Details

  • The modjam is available for projects created and published on CurseForge throughout the contest and for mods/addons for both Java and Bedrock.
  • You can submit multiple entries with no specific theme - be as creative and unique as possible with your work!
  • A panel of judges will evaluate each submission based on originality, creativity, and gameplay Impact. There will be five winners in this contest, and each project owner will win $750!
  • Every week, four lucky entries will each win $75, with winnings totaling $1200. You can win both a raffle and a main prize.
  • The final submission deadline is September 28th.
  • Winners will be announced on October 3rd!

Whether you’re a seasoned modder or trying something new, this competition is open to you, so bring your creativity to life! Don’t miss your chance to get recognized and rewarded for your work.

Learn more and join the ModJam in our Discord Community.

Subscription Updates

We’re excited to announce two big updates to the CurseForge Subscription plan:

  1. Website Subscription - CurseForge Premium Subscriptions are now available directly on the website! Get access to incredible benefits like ad-free browsing, instant downloads, and 70% of your subscription fee supporting your favorite authors. Level up your CurseForge experience and start enjoying these perks today!
  2. Introducing Annual Subscription - An annual subscription plan is now available, offering a significant discount (you get two months free!) compared to the monthly plan.

Learn more about subscriptions here and on the CurseForge app.

CurseForge Affiliation Program

We're rolling out a new and improved Server Hosting Affiliation Program for our amazing authors!

Any author can now join and affiliate with server hosting solutions. You can do so with just a click - no need for lengthy contracts or contacting support. Once you do, The program automates the process, giving you a unique affiliate banner at the top of your project page to maximize visibility. This is another way for authors to accumulate CurseForge Rewards Points!

If you are already adding affiliate links to your project descriptions, this new feature makes it easier than ever to affiliate with Bisect Hosting and other solutions and potentially boost your earnings.

Here’s what this program includes:

  • Easy opt-in through the Author Console with no complicated forms or setup
  • Earn 65% of the first month’s hosting revenue in CurseForge reward points for each server purchased through your link
  • Customize your banner or use the default design to fit your project’s style!

This is just the beginning! We plan to expand to more server hosting providers soon. Head to your Author Console to get started today! Read the full FAQ here.

🏆Quest Complete - Recent Victories and Milestones

  • CurseForge Version 0.260 - Introducing customized view for “My Mods”, Discord Rich Presence, and more! Check the notes here.
  • CurseForge Version 0.259 - Annual subscription, Desktop modpack shortcuts, and more. Notes can be found here.
  • CurseForge Version 0.258 - We’ve made links to mods open within the app and more. See the notes here.
  • CurseForge Version 0.257 - We have focused on squashing bugs and improving your experience! Check our changelog here.
  • Project Social Links - We're excited to announce a new feature for authors - the ability to easily share and display your social media links directly on your project page! Now, in your Author Console, you can seamlessly add links to your social profiles from popular platforms such as YouTube, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, and more!
  • The CurseForge Blog - You are already here! The CurseForge Blog is your go-to destination for news, updates, tutorials, and creator stories. Whether you want to stay in the loop with recent contests, learn how to optimize your modding, or hear from other creators, the blog is packed with helpful content!
  • New Games - We're thrilled to announce support for two exciting new games on CurseForge, Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws!

🏹On The Hunt - Ongoing Efforts and Progress Updates

  • Server Packs Export - We are working to add the ability to export profiles while excluding client-side mods. This is directed at those of you who are sharing their server packs and have so far had to manually remove client-side mods.
  • 2FA Fixes - Our team is working to tackle issues with the author 2FA issues that have been reported and are making it difficult for some to join the author reward program.
  • Markdown Improvements - We are working to make project creation better by enhancing our markdown system.
  • New Payout Solution - We are set to add a new payout solution for CurseForge authors, which will offer much more flexibility and allow authors to cash out based on their location!

🧡Support Main - Community Highlights and Updates

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