Modrinth · Minecraft modpack

Mechanically Challenged

Level up your skills to unlock tools and blocks to survive! Explore the vast number of new biomes and build amazing machinery from Create in the amazing mountain ranges or valleys of Tectonic!

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Quick answer

Which Mechanically Challenged release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago

Latest stable file Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1

Game version 1.20.1

Loader Fabric 0.15.9

Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1 is a complete pack release for 1.20.1 with Fabric 0.15.9. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 303 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Mechanically Challenged for players and a server?

Use Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1 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 Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1

Dedicated server setup Match Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1

Pack loader Fabric 0.15.9

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

Referenced mods 303

Client only 0

Server only 0

Not labelled 303

These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.

What are the server requirements for Mechanically Challenged?

Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

303 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is Mechanically Challenged v1.2.1. That file is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Fabric 0.15.9. It contains 303 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 Mechanically Challenged?

Mechnically Challenged is exactly how it sounds: a modpack focused on the machinery and factory-building of the amazing Create mod paired with the challenge of having to unlock tools, blocks, workstations, and resources through various skills. Perfect for players who want more depth and difficulty than vanilla Minecraft can offer, while not going overboard with the amount of technology or other content mods.

⭐ Pack Highlights

⚙️ Build the factory of your dreams using Create to automate crafting, farming, or resource gathering.

🏔️ Enjoy stunning new terrain generation thanks to Tectonic and Terrestria

📦 Store ALL the things with Extended Drawers, Iron Chests: Restocked, Tom's Simple Storage Mod, and Inmis

⚔️ Fight new mobs and increase your skill level with LevelZ, AdventureZ, and Simply Swords

🪙 Engage in a new world economy powered by Numismatic Overhaul and Jobs

... and much more!

⚠️ Reporting Issues

Any issues with the modpack can be reported over on the Github Issues Page.

🗒️Other Information

This pack is listed at around 300 mods. While many performance mods such as Sodium are present, your performance may vary based on your system. For users with an NVIDIA GPU, Nvidium is included for best possible performance at higher render distances. Complementary Shaders, as well as some additional resource packs, are enabled by default.

For best performance, I recommend using 8GB of memory with Java 21 and the following Java arguments:

Spoiler

-XX:+UseShenandoahGC -XX:+UnlockExperimentalVMOptions -XX:+AlwaysPreTouch
-XX:+UseStringDeduplication -Dfml.ignorePatchDiscrepancies=true
-Dfml.ignoreInvalidMinecraftCertificates=true -XX:-OmitStackTraceInFastThrow
-XX:+OptimizeStringConcat -Dfml.readTimeout=180 -XX:+UseLargePages

Project description from Modrinth.

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