Add mod development environment, docs, and example modlet

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+# Lynda's First Modlet
+
+A simple starting modlet for minor 7 Days to Die modifications.
+
+## Structure
+
+```
+example_modlet/
+  ModInfo.xml
+  Config/
+    example_modlet.xml
+```
+
+## How It Works
+
+This modlet uses XPath to modify game settings. The example changes:
+- Player max health: 200
+- Player starting health: 200
+
+## Testing
+
+1. Copy the entire `example_modlet` folder to:
+   ```
+   C:\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods\example_modlet
+   ```
+
+2. Launch 7 Days to Die and start a new game.
+
+3. Verify the changes take effect (player should have 200 health instead of 100).
+
+## Making Your Own Changes
+
+Edit `Config/example_modlet.xml` to change different settings. Common XPath targets:
+- `/player/@maxHealth` - player max health
+- `/player/@health` - player starting health
+- `/zombie/@health` - zombie health
+- `/loot/@quantity` - loot quantities
+
+## Notes
+
+- Keep changes small and test one thing at a time.
+- If something breaks, delete the modlet folder from `C:\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods\` to revert.
+- For more complex mods, consider using the mod launcher's `C:\7D2D\v3\` structure instead.