Thoughts on the modpack and what mods fit that vision

Core gameplay direction

Slow but approachable
Building-focused
Exploration-driven
Large biomes and dramatic cliffs
Tech progression is optional
A no-tech path remains viable
Magic should feel distinct from Ars

Terrain goals

Large cliffs and vast biomes
One slightly elevated island keeps the player base close together
Large rivers and open travel routes

Tech direction

Keep the tech side simple and flexible
RF-based systems are a good baseline
Mekanism generators
Simplified TFMG
Diesel generators phased out
Keep CC: Tweaked
Keep Create

Magic direction

Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks
Easy world-shaping magic tools
A magic loop that complements exploration instead of taking over

Exploration goals

Vibrant journeys with other mods in the world
Village overhaul
Bunkers for gun acquisition, while military guns stay uncraftable
Many new bosses and major encounters
A plane/travel mod like Man of Many Planes
Nether stays dangerous and active, with Hellish Trials added
End remains barren and simple at first, but hides complex structures deeper in

Key notes

Keep gameplay simple while still offering something for everyone:

Farming
Bosses
Tech
Building
Exploration
Wizardry

Balance is important: ammo and guns should be difficult to craft and find, while more relaxed systems like farming and survival play should be highly rewarding.

Mods that make this possible

Gameplay

Serene Seasons and a greenhouse-style mod
Enhanced AI
Dungeon and structure mods such as L'Ender's Cataclysm, End's Phantasm, Man of Many Planes, Hellish Trials, and other small structural additions
Nether: Atmospheric Nether
End: End's Phantasm + Nullscape
Overworld: Lithosphere + C2ME, with notick disabled and Lithosphere cliffs adjusted to be steeper
A small tech lineup: Mekanism, TFMG, CC: Tweaked, Create
Keep these mods optional rather than forcing them onto everyone
Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks + Cataclysm spellbooks + GTBC's addons

Final note

Many magic mods also expand exploration and progression, which makes magic more central than it first seemed. That is fine; it strengthens the pack's identity and fits the overall direction well.

I will keep building on this as I refine the balance between magic, tech, and exploration.

Currently working on

fix cataclysm bad terrain gen
try to overhaul caves
end city update
large caves and cliffs (need to find lithosphere config or compat mod)

Features planned

add farming gear and rewards
add building gear and rewards
finalize tech compat etc
reward exploration a lot

Personal notes

FUCK cataclysm their terrain gen is shit cant fix cookie cutter issue gonna struggle with this for weeks to eventually find out I propably won't be able to fix it end city overhaul will be annoying because nobody mods this for neoforge for some reason atleast not on modrinth WHAT FUCKING mod do I need to actually overhaul the world good What farming gear what rewards how reward how how how how HELP ooooo tech mmmm yes nom

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