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Illyrian Winter

A World Frozen Over, Destroyed, and Corrupted needs to be Rebuilt

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Quick answer

Which Illyrian Winter release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip is a complete pack release for 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. For this loader, use Java 21. Could not safely read this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Illyrian Winter for players and a server?

Use Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.

Client instance Install Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip
Dedicated server setup Match Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip
Pack loader NeoForge
Java version Java 21

A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.

What are the server requirements for Illyrian Winter?

Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

Could not safely read this pack file

The selected pack release is Illyrian Winter-1.1.1.zip. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.1 with NeoForge. This NeoForge setup needs Java 21. We could not safely count the mods in this release. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.

About this project

What kind of pack is Illyrian Winter?

Illyrain Winter

A Demi-God descended from the heavens to lord over the mortals of Illyria,

Beloved by all and with boundless power they benevolently reigned,

Boundless power... for a mortal,

That was not enough, that was not what they sought,

But that power was not meant for them,

And now Illyria is no more.


Survive in a frigid world encompassed by ice, and incessant snow fall. The old world is gone, its inhabitants devolved into nightmares, its civilization forgotten to time, its ruler left in solitude. Few survivors yet still wander this icey corspe, You must weather the elements and gather them to rebuild what was lost.

Features:

  • 92 Quests to guide you through the world, story, and mods.
  • The entire world is turned into ice biomes with constant snow accumulation via Primal Winter
  • Manage your body temperature and heat your home via Cold Sweat
  • Build and manage your own lively colony full of NPCs with plenty of styles to choose from via MineColonies
  • Destroyed cities spawn throughout the world full of loot and dangers via Lost Cities
  • Dress and fight in style via CosmeticArmours, CosmeticWeapons & Transmog
  • Become a musher and have man's best friend pull your sled around via Snowy Spirit
  • Celebrate Christmas in September! via Mama's Merrymaking & Winterly
  • Take your builds to the next level via Stoneworks, Supplementaries, Domum Onamentum & More!

Cold Sweat Tips:

  • Don't worry it's not that hard I promise!
  • Cold Sweat has in-game difficultly options that you can freely change at any time to make it easier, or harder (How to get to them is explained in the Difficulty Settings quest chapter in-game, along with other optional help for the early game).
  • You have a 12 minute grace period when your spawn into the world (and everytime you die), use that to your advantage (and maybe turn on KeepInventory to abuse it 🤷‍♀️).
  • Underground caves are typically around room temperature, so head down there right away! (or even live down there if you want, there are underground colony options!)
  • Craft a thermometer ASAP! ( Temps below 50 = Cold | Temps above 100 = Hot )
  • Always carry a flint and steel with you for emergency warmth.
  • Two campfires are generally needed to offset the cold, so I recommend setting up multiple campfire sites around your base to provide "get warm" spots while outside.
  • Fully insulated armor (or a goat fur armor set) will keep you warm for about an entire Minecraft day.
  • Waterskins last for about 2 mins while passive heating you.
  • Holding a torch or lantern in your hand (or off-hand) will warm you up a little bit.
  • Villages are warmer than their surroundings.
  • The Nether is still hot, so be prepared!

Other Tips:

  • Snow layers accumulate on already existing snow constantly (i.e. during clear weather), but new snow layers are only created while actively snowing / thunderstorming.
  • Snow accumulation stops when it reaches 1 block high.
  • Weather is also not skipped / cleared after sleeping.
  • Torches melt snow in a 2 block raidus, while lanterns and campfires melt snow in a 3 block radius (melt and prevent snow accumulation).
  • Husks spawn during the day in cities.
  • The Solas shaders are about twice as demanding as the Complementary shaders

RAM:

  • Minimum: 3 - 4 GB
  • Recommended: 5 - 6 GB
  • Maximum: 7 - 8 GB

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I never thought I'd get this many, Thank You Curseforge for featuring me last September!

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