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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

A Long Time Ago

Dig for fossils, revive and breed creatures from a long time ago.

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Quick answer

Which A Long Time Ago release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

A Long Time Ago a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is A Long Time Ago required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does A Long Time Ago a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar need?

a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

GeckoLib Needed by A Long Time Ago a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: geckolib-forge-1.20.1-4.8.4.jar
Patchouli Optional for A Long Time Ago a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Patchouli-1.20.1-85-FORGE.jar

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add A Long Time Ago without breaking your instance.

Built for A Long Time Ago a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside a_long_time_ago-1.2-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does A Long Time Ago add?

This mod adds more than a hundred creatures from past ages, as much as 500 million years ago and as little as 300 years ago.

It all begins with a single block: the fossil ore. When you mine it, you'll get one fossil from one of the 13 eras that span from the present to the very origins of life.

With a little set up, you'll be able to extract DNA from these fossils, cultivate and embryo and incubate it.

Each incubated embryo can be hatched into a baby creature, that will take some time to raise.

But once you have two adult creatures, you can breed them!

If you have Patchouli installed, you can access a step by step guide on all these features. Geckolib is necessary for rendering.

The first release has 10 creatures for each era, making a total of 130 creatures. For the future, I plan on polishing existing features and, of course, adding new creatures from my own list and from suggestions!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

A Long Time Ago versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.