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Modest Mining

A vanilla enhancing mod that aims to enhance the mining and tool systems, while also adding archaeology.

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Quick answer

Which Modest Mining release should I use?

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Latest stable file 1.5.0-1.21.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Modest Mining 1.5.0-1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Modest Mining required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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 marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Modest Mining 1.5.0-1.21.1 need?

1.5.0-1.21.1. 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.

2 listed on this file 6 pulled in by those mods
Reliable Remover Optional for Modest Mining 1.5.0-1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.1+1.21.1-neoforge
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) Optional for Modest Mining 1.5.0-1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 3.8.2+1.21.1-neoforge
Reliable Recipes Needed by Reliable Remover
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.0+1.21.1-neoforge
EMI Needed by Reliable Remover
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 1.1.24+1.21.1+neoforge
MezzConfigGUI Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: mc1.21.1-0.5.5
MezzConfig Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.7.1

6 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Modest Mining without breaking your instance.

Built for Modest Mining 1.5.0-1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.5.0-1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5.0-1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Modest Mining add?

Title  

A vanilla enhancing mod that aims to enhance the mining and tool systems, while also adding archeology.

Check the Bottom for Mod Compatibility!

 

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Javelins and Hammers:

Javelins are a weapon type similar to tridents for all tool tiers.

Hammers are a weapon type that are very slow and strong. They can also be used to crush ores into dusts.

 

 Weapons Big

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Forge  

The Forge:

  • Similar to a crafting table, but with furnace fueling!

  • Takes shapeless and shaped recipes.

  • All tools made of ingots or gems are now made in the forge

 

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The Millstone:

  • The opposite of a crafting table, with one input slot and nine output slots.

  • Takes redstone power to spin and crush various items down.

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Coals

Coal Chunks:

Essentially Nuggets for Coal, Each Coal Chunk Smelts 1 Item

Third Row is Coke

 
  
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Amethyst

Amethyst:

Amethyst can be Compacted into Storage Blocks

Amethyst Shards now act as Nuggets for Amethyst

Diamonds now have Shards as well

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Leather

Leather:

Rotten Flesh Can be Smelted into Flesh

Flesh Acts as a Nugget for Leather 

 
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Info:
Mod Versions from 1.16.5 and Below are Considered a Different Mod and Have Been Removed from Curseforge

Some features have been moved to Modest Masonry

The 1.18 Mod Version has been discontinued

Please do not ask for these things

 

If you have any problems, suggestions, or want to be included, join the discord!

Feel free to recommend features

You may use this mod in any modpack or video if you wish to.

 

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Mod Compatibility:
Farmer's Delight
Available now through Delightful Mining  

 

 

Project description from Modrinth.

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