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Automaton
A small Minecraft 1.12.2 questing modpack focused on Immersive Engineering and Mekanism
Quick answer
Which Automaton release should I use?
Automaton 1.5.0 is a complete pack release for 1.12.2 with Forge 14.23.5.2772. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 97 mods in this pack file.
Pack setup
How should I set up Automaton for players and a server?
Use Automaton 1.5.0 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.
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.
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What are the server requirements for Automaton?
Automaton 1.5.0. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.
The selected pack release is Automaton 1.5.0. That file is for Minecraft 1.12.2 with Forge 14.23.5.2772. It contains 97 mod projects. 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 Automaton?

Automaton is a highly focused modpack intended to encourage factory building and automation using large multiblock machines.
Automaton is a questing modpack with over 200 quests guiding you through the major pieces of the pack, but only 98 mods, meaning it's lightweight and quick.
- You'll start off with early game and the Furnus mod for ore doubling before moving on to Immersive Engineering to ramp up your resource production.
- Once you gain access to steel, you'll unlock even more power production options from Immersive Petroleum and Immersive Tech.
- Once you have infrastructure, you'll gain access to Applied Energistics 2 to help you organize your resources and kickstart your automation.
- Move on up to Mekanism so you can start miniaturizing your infrastructure and gaining access to more powerful resource processing including up to 5x ore processing and a Fusion Reactor to produce massive amounts of power.
- Along the way, play with Viescraft for exploring the world, Waystones for quick transportation around the world, and Roguelike Dungeons for challenging excursions.
- Additionally, you'll be able to implement Environmental Tech void miners and solar arrays.
- Your factory will look great thanks to cosmetic mods like Chisel, Chisels and Bits, Platforms, Blockcraftery, and Inspirations.

If the questbook appears blank or missing quests, please run the command "/bq_admin default load" to reload the quest database.
Build Highlight
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Project description from CurseForge.
Mods in Automaton 1.5.0
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