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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Highlands

Adds 44 new biomes, many mountainous, also new trees and plants. Sime biome specific ore generation.

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Quick answer

Which Highlands release should I use?

Updated 11 years ago
Latest stable file Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar
Game version 1.7.2, 1.7.10
Loader Not required

Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar targets 1.7.2, 1.7.10. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Highlands 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 No loader listed
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar need?

Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Highlands without breaking your instance.

Built for Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar. It targets 1.7.2, 1.7.10; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  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 Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Highlands add?

Highlands

Features:
44 new biomes
14 new trees
A variety of useful small plants
Singleplayer and Multiplayer
Highlands and Highlands Large Biomes World Types
biome-specific ore generation (some biomes have more ores!)
All trees can be grown with saplings and bonemeal
256 block high Mountains
More realistic biome placement
Villages in more biomes (now with config file)
Better oceans and islands
Tons of options to customize
Uses Forge

Forum thread for more info/pictures

http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2729195-forge-highlands-22/

Note: Highlands 2.2.1 (and later) 1.7.2 versions also work in 1.7.10, as Mojang changed none of the code I use.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Highlands by Minecraft version and loader

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2 available setups

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Recent files

Highlands versions and loaders

4 of 4 releases match

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

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