MasterChef Mod (Forge 1.7.10)

This is a culinary mod for Minecraft 1.7.10 originally created by Minetronic.

⚠️ Original Issue

When starting a world, the game would crash with the following error:

java.lang.NullPointerException: Ticking memory connection 
at cpw.mods.fml.common.network.internal.FMLProxyPacket.func_148833_a(FMLProxyPacket.java:101)

This error occurred due to a network failure when fetching the latest mod version through the JavaGetUrl class. The system didn't properly handle connection error cases, resulting in null during network packet processing.

🛠️ Fix Process

1. Deobfuscation with BON2

The original MasterChef mod .jar was obfuscated (with unreadable names like func_148833_a). To restore readable names, I used BON2 (tterrag1098), a tool designed for 1.7.10 mods with MCP support.

2. Decompilation with CFR

After deobfuscation, I used the CFR decompiler to obtain the mod's .java source code.

3. Project Restructuring

• Organized packages and files into a ForgeGradle-compatible project.

4. Code Fixes

• Fixed typing errors with HashMap.
• Added exception handling in JavaGetUrl and MessageChecker classes.
• Fixed ItemChefGarb logic to prevent ConcurrentModificationException.

✅ What Was Fixed

🔧 File: ItemChefGarb.java

• Fixed incorrect map typing:

HashMap<Object, Object> → HashMap<String, ExtraSpeed>

• Fixed extraFurnaceSpeed variable usage to properly accept typed maps.
• Fixed purgeList() logic to prevent ConcurrentModificationException.

🌐 File: JavaGetUrl.java

• Added network exception handling.
• Fixed InputStream access.
• Fixed separation between VERSION and EXTRA_INFO.

🛠️ Build Environment

This project uses:

• ForgeGradle maintained by anatawa12, adapted to compile legacy mods (like 1.7.10) on modern Gradle setups: https://github.com/anatawa12/ForgeGradle-example
• Java 8 (recommended: Oracle JDK 1.8.0_202)
• Gradle 7.x+

📦 How to Compile

./gradlew build

After building, the generated .jar will be in build/libs/.

📥 How to Install

1. Install Forge 1.7.10 (recommended: 10.13.4.1614)
2. Place the .jar in .minecraft/mods
3. Start Minecraft with Forge

👥 Credits

• 👨‍🍳 Minetronic — Original mod author
• 🛠️ anatawa12 — Modern ForgeGradle used for compilation
• 🔁 Fixes and maintenance: This fork was fixed with focus on maintaining mod compatibility, which was no longer working.

🤝 Contributing

Suggestions, improvements, or fixes are always welcome.

You can help with:

• New recipes or items
• Graphics or performance improvements
• Translations and localization
• Compatibility with other mods