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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Aetherial Islands

Datapack that creates a whimsical floating islands world, with mountains, rivers, and floating ocean bowls!

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Quick answer

Which Aetherial Islands release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago
Latest stable file 2.0.2+mod
Game version 1.20, 1.20.1, 23w31a
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 23w31a with Fabric, Forge, 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 Aetherial Islands 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 Fabric, Forge, 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 Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod need?

2.0.2+mod. 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.

No Void Structures Optional for Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 2.0.1+mod
Lithostitched Optional for Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 1.7.13-neoforge-21.1

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

Before you install it

Add Aetherial Islands without breaking your instance.

Built for Aetherial Islands 2.0.2+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.2+mod. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 23w31a with Fabric, Forge, 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 2.0.2+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Aetherial Islands add?

Aetherial Islands

This world generation datapack seeks to redefine the standards for floating island generation.
The typical floating island generation tends to be large fragmented land masses. Not to mention they don't have hills, rivers, or oceans. But this one does by rethinking 3d noise.

With this datapack, you'll be able to experience soaring islands, with rivers and mountains. Flat plains and caves. Structures on rolling hills, and more.

All of the structures and biomes generate with this world type, as they should.

However, you may get issues with some structures generating in the void, but...

Also checkout

  • No Void Structures a mod that stops any weirdness with structures generating broken and cut off in the void.
  • Diabolical Islands a mod that brings the Aetherial Island generation to the Nether!
  • Angel Islands a mod that changes the normal overworld to include Aetherial Islands when in deep ocean biomes!
  • Skylands over the Sea a mod that replaces the void in Aetherial Islands with an infinite ocean.
  • Aetherial Islands: Clusters Edit an add-on that creates zones where islands will and won't generate, creating large gaps between island clusters

Compatibility: Does this work with insert mod name here?

If that mod changes the terrain, one of the mods will probably overwrite the other. If that mod adds biomes, it should be compatible, but if you have issues with bodies of water not generating, use the optional dependency, Lithostitched. This is just because of the tricky technique I had to use to make this, along with Minecraft's weirdness with surface builders. Some issues may need specific compatibility packs made, which I may make in the future.

Sponsor: Sparked Host

Project description from Modrinth.

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