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Should You Make Custom Minecraft Launcher?

Positives​

  • makes it easy for players to install your mod pack so lower support burden for you
  • your pack might be more sticky, if someone already has your launcher installed they might be more likely to play again instead of bothering with installing something else
  • require specific client mods. you might have mods that arent actually required to connect to your server but all players should use to keep a level playing field. for example, the use of client mods that give a disadvantage like Total Darkness could be enforced.
  • automatically update your modpack
  • build a sense of community. have links to your projects discord, youtube, etc and display news about your work in the launcher that users might not see otherwise.

Negatives​

  • players have to trust you enough to run your executable. giving an expectation that its normal is bad for security in the future
  • players might be annoyed by needing multiple launchers
  • expensive