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ArdaCraft

The modpack for the ArdaCraft server, a Lord of the Rings project re-creating J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth in Minecraft.

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Quick answer

Which ArdaCraft release matches Fabric?

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Best match for your filters ArdaCraft 2.7.1

Game version 1.20.1

Loader Fabric

ArdaCraft 2.7.1 is a complete pack release for 1.20.1 with Fabric. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. Could not safely read this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up ArdaCraft for players and a server?

Use ArdaCraft 2.7.1 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 ArdaCraft 2.7.1

Dedicated server setup Match ArdaCraft 2.7.1

Pack loader Fabric

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.

Plan the server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What are the server requirements for ArdaCraft?

ArdaCraft 2.7.1 on Fabric. The pack contents and setup notes below stay tied to that release.

Could not safely read this pack file

The selected pack release is ArdaCraft 2.7.1. That file is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Fabric. 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 ArdaCraft?

"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit."

With these words scribbled on the back of a student's exam paper, the English writer and professor J.R.R. Tolkien began a series of books which have enthralled millions and contain within their pages the greatest fantasy universe ever created.

Now, a team of builders of all nationalities and ages, united by their love for Tolkien's works, have embarked on a singularly ambitious project - to recreate Tolkien's Middle-earth at a scale and level of detail never before seen in any video game.

We have combined our knowledge - not only of building, but of geology, botany, history and Tolkien's every word and letter to ensure that this project surpasses any other of its kind.

We have a friendly community of skilled builders, and are always looking for new members! Our community is made up of people from a range of backgrounds, nationalities and ages - united by a love for Tolkien's work.

Our modpack and server

If you need help installing this modpack, see our guide here.

This modpack is designed for players joining ArdaCraft. The two main content mods are Conquest Reforged and Create, alongside a suite of visual and performance-optimisation mods aimed to make players' experience as smooth as possible.

Although the server is aimed at re-creating Middle-earth, we also have a plots world where anyone can join and try their hand at building using the Conquest Reforged mod. You can also add your friends to your plot to build together!

When you join, you will be given an guidebook which gives you basic information about how to explore our world, claim a plot, and participate in the community. We highly recommend that you join our Discord for announcements, events, project discussions, discourse around Tolkien's work, screenshots of the server, tech support, discussion around film and TV, art, music and more!

Our Discord is also the place where you can apply to join our team, once you've built on our plot world. We look forward to seeing you online!

Permissions and credit

Resource Packs

The ArdaCraft Resource Pack is made by the ArdaCraft team.

Mods

ArdaPaths, ArdaRegions, ArdaMobs, ArdaGrass, Arda LODs Downloader, ArdaSettings, and Axiom Overrides were made by the ArdaCraft team.

Shader Packs

Xonks-Bliss-ArdaCraft-Settings is our own edit of the Bliss shader pack which changes saturation and shading, as well as providing compatibility with Conquest Reforged blocks. The developer, X0nk, gave us permission to redistribute this here.

Project description from Modrinth.

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