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@Mod(modid = Reference.MOD_ID, name = Reference.MOD_NAME, version = Reference.MOD_VERSION, acceptedMinecraftVersions = "1.8*",
    clientSideOnly = true)
public class TheMod {

    @Mod.Instance(Reference.MOD_ID)
    public static TheMod instance;

    @Mod.EventHandler
    public void preInit(FMLPreInitializationEvent event){
        MinecraftForge.EVENT_BUS.register(new PlayerEventHandler());
    }
}