Great blend of exploration, magic, and tech. Don’t sleep on this pack

I have been relentlessly searching for a modpack that can captivate me like “Dungeons, Dragons and Space Shuttles” (DDSS), but without being tied to the older Minecraft version 1.12.2. It has been a monumental challenge to find packs that offer a balance of challenge and enjoyment in Minecraft versions 1.18 and beyond.

I’m thrilled to say that after approximately 30 hours of gameplay, I’ve found a pack that truly draws me in. Refreshingly, it lacks the typical “crutch” mods like Allthemodium, Mystical Agriculture, Apotheosis, Ability Totem, and Curios bloat, which often diminish the need for half the mods in a pack. In this pack, I find myself constantly traveling, exploring, and mining, always in need of resources and, best of all, always with the looming possibility of death.

My only complaint about this pack is the handling of curios and trinkets upon death. When you die, all such items are placed into your body’s inventory. This setup can be problematic, especially when playing in a group: if your inventory is full when you retrieve your items, your companions might accidentally pick up your things. Additionally, you must pause to re-equip your items, which has led to many unnecessary deaths for me and my group. This issue needs attention; many other mods have successfully re-equipped these items automatically for years.

I am very pleased with this modpack and would recommend it to anyone looking for an ‘expert-lite’ feel. The mod author is exceptionally responsive, enhancing the overall experience.