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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Puzzle

Adds resourcepack features and a GUI to more conveniently configure OptiFine alternatives.

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Which Puzzle release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Puzzle required on the client, server, or both?

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Loader for this release NeoForge
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.

What else does Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2 need?

Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Puzzle without breaking your instance.

Built for Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; 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.

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    Put it on the correct side

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

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Puzzle 2.3.1 - Neoforge 26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Puzzle add?

Context: OptiFine was a big part of Minecraft modding for a long time and has been causing errors with mods this entire time, it's closed source nature making it especially hard to work with as a mod developer.
For that reason, a lot of alternatives have been created.
But usually they only replicate one specific feature of OptiFine, meaning the user has to install a lot of mods and configure them by searching for the specific mod in ModMenu.

  • The first problem is relatively easy to solve, by either downloading a modpack such as Fabulously Optimized or using Lambda's fantastic list of alternative mods
  • Puzzle was created to solve the latter by providing a united config for OptiFine replacement mods with built-in support for the most relevant alternatives and an API for other mods to take advantage of.
  • Due to many OptiFine features still having no replacement mod, Puzzle also adds certain OptiFine features on it's own, like resourcepack-provided splash screens
  • We also offer some new, innovative features to resourcepack developers, such as unlocked rotation values and bigger size for JSON-models.
    The configuration screen can be found in the vanilla options screen, as well as ModMenu. ‎

A customized splash screen featuring the puzzle logo in front of an image of a sunset Currently, there is included support for the following mods:

Visit the new wiki to get started with using Puzzle for your own resourcepack!

Project description from CurseForge.

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