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Colonies & Machines

A Vanilla+ adventure combining medieval colonies, mechanical engineering, exploration, automation, and survival. Build, expand, and shape a civilization with friends!

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Quick answer

Which Colonies & Machines release should I use?

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Latest stable file Colonies & Machines 1.1.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Colonies & Machines 1.1.1 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 Colonies & Machines for players and a server?

Use Colonies & Machines 1.1.1 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 Colonies & Machines 1.1.1
Dedicated server setup Match Colonies & Machines 1.1.1
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 Colonies & Machines?

Colonies & Machines 1.1.1. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

Could not safely read this pack file

The selected pack release is Colonies & Machines 1.1.1. 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 Colonies & Machines?

Colonies & Machines

Where Civilization Meets Engineering.

Colonies & Machines is a Vanilla+ modpack for Minecraft 1.21.1 that combines medieval construction, engineering, exploration, and survival into one immersive experience.

Build thriving settlements, establish colonies, develop industrial machinery, and explore a world filled with new landscapes, structures, and opportunities. Whether you prefer managing a growing civilization, designing complex machines, or discovering distant lands, this modpack offers a balanced experience that expands Minecraft while preserving its original identity.

Features

  • Engineering & Automation: Build mechanical systems, automate production, and explore the possibilities of engineering with Create.
  • Colonization & Construction: Establish settlements, expand your territory, and develop thriving colonies with MineColonies.
  • Exploration & Adventure: Discover new biomes, structures, dungeons, and points of interest throughout the world.
  • Agriculture & Cooking: Expand farming, food production, and culinary possibilities.
  • Transportation & Mobility: Travel across land, sea, and sky using different vehicles and transportation systems.
  • Progression & Customization: Enhance your survival experience with new equipment, useful mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements.
  • Multiplayer: Enjoy the experience with friends, collaborate on large projects, and build a civilization together.

Build. Explore. Engineer. Expand.

In Colonies & Machines, your imagination is the foundation of civilization. Transform a small settlement into a thriving industrial society, combining the charm of medieval architecture with the ingenuity of mechanical engineering.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Colonies & Machines versions and loaders

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