Forge Version for Modding

[CapJackH]

I've compiled all of my educational resources to begin writing my first mod. I'm curious if anyone has any ideas of which forge version might be best to chose. I know there was a change with fluids in 1355+, and several mods don't work with each other because of different forge versions. Which version would be compatible with the most number of mods? And if a later version has other benefits, regardless of compatibility, which features would make it worth it?

 

[Wavebrother]

I would say use either recommended or latest.

 

[ljfa]

Yeah I think by now most mods should be compatible with the fluid changes. In any case, I guess it'd be nice if you make your mod work with the recommended and the latest version.

 

[UberAffe]

Latest/Recommended always!
If you build with the latest it helps ensure future compatibility and mods from the past that are not compatible will likely be update or not maintained.

 

[Hlaaftana]

1448. I've started with 1291 in 1.7.10, and after updating, my fluid code was still working. Even GregTech was compatible with 1355 fluid changes in a day after 1355's release.