Client mod

Is your feature request related to a problem?

Currently, clients use the vanilla game client, which prevents client-side modifications that could improve integration with the server, such as custom UI elements or our own network messages.

While introducing a client-side mod could address these limitations, it would come with significant trade-offs, like excluding console and mobile players, as well as those who prefer to continue playing without mods.

Use Cases:

• Improve gameplay with enhanced visuals, custom menus, or server-specific in-game mechanics.
• Allow better synchronization between the server and clients, enabling custom server features to work seamlessly.
• Provide tools like a server browser, to allow public server listings from within the game.

we have to clarify some questions:

• Do we have a real use case, or is it just a nice-to-have?
• Can we live with excluding console and mobile players, due to lack of general modding support?

Describe the feature

Introduce an optional client-side mod to better support the server's custom features, focusing on enhancing integration and user experience.

Additional context

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• Read the contribution guide.
• Check existing issues.