Nearby conversations are easier to follow with TalkBubbles Mod, which adds chat bubbles above a player's head when they speak nearby. For players on modern Fabric setups, it offers a simple way to make in-world chat more visible without changing the core purpose of Minecraft text chat.
Key Features
- Adds visible chat bubbles above players' heads during nearby chat.
- Supports a Fabric-based setup with Fabric Modloader, Fabric API, and Cloth Config API.
- Listed for Minecraft versions from 1.17.1 through 1.21.1.
- Backed by a public Modrinth project and source repository from the author, Globox_Z.
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How to Install
- Install Fabric Modloader for your Minecraft version.
- Install the required dependencies: Fabric API and Cloth Config API.
- Add TalkBubbles Mod to your Fabric mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft with the same supported game version as your mod file.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Fabric |
| Dependencies | Fabric API, Cloth Config API |
| Minecraft Version | 1.17.1, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Makes nearby chat easier to notice in the game world.
- Supports a wide range of listed Minecraft versions.
- Clear Fabric dependency list for installation.
Cons
- Fabric only in available information.
- Requires extra dependencies before installation.
- The provided feature set is focused narrowly on chat bubbles.
Download
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What's New
- Updated to Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Modrinth project updated on 2024-09-10.
- Current license is MIT License.
- Source code is available on GitHub.
FAQ
What does TalkBubbles Mod do in Minecraft?
It adds chat bubbles above a player's head when they chat nearby, making local conversation easier to see in the world.
Is TalkBubbles Mod available for Forge?
Available information only lists Fabric support, along with Fabric API and Cloth Config API as requirements.
Which Minecraft versions are listed for TalkBubbles Mod?
The data lists support from Minecraft 1.17.1 up to 1.21.1, including 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.6, and 1.21.
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