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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Prehistoric Dinosaurs

Adds naturally generating Dinosaurs to the Overworld

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Quick answer

Which Prehistoric Dinosaurs release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file 1.1.0
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
Loader Fabric

Prehistoric Dinosaurs 1.1.0 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Prehistoric Dinosaurs 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
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Prehistoric Dinosaurs 1.1.0 need?

1.1.0. 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 Prehistoric Dinosaurs without breaking your instance.

Built for Prehistoric Dinosaurs 1.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1.0. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Fabric; 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 1.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Prehistoric Dinosaurs add?

Fabric - 1.20.1

Inspired by popular medias such as Ark:SE, Jurassic Park, and my own love of Dinosaurs and prehistory!

I use the term "Dinosaur" quite loosely, as really these are just prehistoric creatures; Theropods, Pterosaurs, Invertebrates, and Fishes, but I hope you enjoy them!

This mod will add 13 naturally spawning Animals to the Overworld, that can be ridden, used as food or resources, breed, and interact with other entities. Further details can be found on the Wiki.

Entities

Spoiler
  • Dodo - Most Biomes - Passive - Nests on Dirt

Dodo

  • Coelacanth - Any water - Passive - Nests in water

Coelacanth_new

  • Trilobite - Water's edge - Passive - Nests on Sand

Trilobite_new

  • Compsognathus - Forest / Grassy - Neutral - Nests on Dirt

Compy

  • Dimorphodon - Forest / Swamp - Neutral - Nests on Leaves

Dimorph_new

  • Ankylosaurus - Plains / Warmer climates - Neutral - Nests on Dirt

Anky

  • Triceratops - Plains / Warmer climates - Neutral - Nests on Dirt

trike

  • Megapiranha - Freshwater / Warmer climates - Hostile - Nests in water

piranha

  • Megalania - Swamps / Caves - Hostile - Nests on Dirt

megalania

  • Meganeura - Forests / Swamps / Caves - Hostile - Nests on Leaves

meganeura

  • Ceratosaurus - Dry / Warmer climates - Hostile - Nests on Dirt

Cerato

  • Trex - Dry / Warmer climates - Hostile - Nests on Dirt

Trex

  • Bronto - Most Biomes - Neutral - Nests on Dirt

bronto

  • More to come!

Items / Blocks

Spoiler
  • Raw/Cooked Primal Meat - Much better than Beef and can give you strength. Used to breed some wild Dinos, harvested from wild Dinos

Meat

  • Raw/Cooked Coelacanth - An ancient hardy fish that gives you resistance for a short time. Used for breeding some Dinos. Can be fished with a Rod and placed in a Bucket.
  • Raw/Cooked Megapiranha - A massive aquatic carnivore with Hasty properties. Can be fished with a Rod and placed in a Bucket.

ModItems

  • Laying Eggs - Small, Medium, Large, Aquatic - Fish and Reptiles will lay eggs after successfully mating. Each creature has a preferred nesting spot for their clutch.
    Small + Medium eggs require silk touch to mine, Large + Aquatic eggs can be mined by hand.

eggblocks
Eggs
fisheggs

  • Fossils - Can be found throughout the world, generating very rarely, and also in Sus sand/gravel. Use the Fossil at an Extractor to see what's inside! You can also process Silt blocks into various resources.

extractor recipe
fossil
insect fossil

Feedback and suggestions are always welcome and appreciated! This mod is still in early development, and there is much to do that can be improved.

  • Prehistoric Dimension
  • Improved Textures
  • Custom Advancements
  • Language Translations
  • Bigger, better dinosaurs! Leave your suggestions on Discord!

SUPPORT

This is a passion project, and I would love to work alongside other passionate creators, as well. Please don't hesitate to improve this project in any way you can! Artists, Programmers, Writers, ModDevs, and Hobbyists alike. This means models, textures, mechanics, translators, compatibilities, promotion, or even just your suggestions of how you think this project could be better.

All Assets and Code can be reuploaded provided some credit is linked back here!

If you would like to support the ongoing development of this project, you could buy me a coffee, via Paypal

Project description from Modrinth.

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