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BTWR: Core

The core mod for the Better Than Wolves:Remastered! Modpack.

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Quick answer

Which BTWR: Core release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
beta file 0.5
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

BTWR: Core 0.5 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is BTWR: Core 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.

What else does BTWR: Core 0.5 need?

0.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install BTWR: Shared Library, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by BTWR: Core 0.5
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.116.15+1.21.1

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

Before you install it

Add BTWR: Core without breaking your instance.

Built for BTWR: Core 0.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.5. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install BTWR: Shared Library, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 0.5. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BTWR: Core add?

This is the foundational mod for the Better Than Wolves: Remastered! (BTWR) modpack.

It overhauls and expands core Minecraft systems in the spirit of the original Better Than Wolves, while adding new mechanics, items, and challenges for a deeper survival experience.


If you were looking for the actual modpack check here.


✨ Key Features and Additions:

🧱 Blocks & Items

  • Blight: A block that wither skeleton entities spread when they hit grass blocks, it's invasive if not dealt with quick enough.
  • Block of Diamond Ingot: Crafted with the new Diamond Ingot item.
  • Block of Flint: A way to store you flint more efficiently... or troll your friends ;)
  • Block of Spider Eye & Slab: Another storage solution for Spider Eyes.
  • Diamond Ingot: An item that can be used to craft diamond armor & tools more cheaply.
  • Ender Spectacles - A new item which replaces carved pumpkins functionality for enderman ignoring being looked at and allows to see valid mob spawn positions when worn.
  • Ocular of Ender - Required for crafting Ender Spectacles.

🧟 Mob Entity Mechanics

  • BTW Mob Spawn Behavior: A fully data driven system for specifying where mobs can spawn. By default, mobs can spawn on any block(even slabs & stairs), besides all wooden blocks and a few other exceptions.
  • Head drops: Players and certain mobs can now drop their head blocks when killed
  • Knockback Rules: Only attacks with weapons/sprinting attacks (club, sword, bow, crossbow, trident) apply knockback by default.
  • Baby Zombie Spawning Control: Option to disable baby zombies entirely.

🏹 General Entity Mechanics

  • Hardcore Buoy: Changes vanilla bouyancy for items based on their buoyancy value. This makes certain items act differently when inside water.

🍲 Crafting

  • Diamond Plate & Armor Recipes: Optional recipes for crafting diamond armor using Diamond Plates.
  • Cut & Tanned Leather: Multiple leather types with corresponding recipes.

🛡️ Gameplay & Survival Tweaks

  • Creeper Explosion Adjustments: Explosions now calculate from the creeper’s eyes, giving more predictable outcomes.
  • Hardcore Player Names: Allows hiding of player name tags on SMP. Disabled by default

🌳 World & Environment Enhancements

  • Hardcore Lightning: Lightning strikes have double the chance to occur during thunderstorms.
  • Spawn Capacity Tweaks: Optional increase in monster spawn capacity per chunk.

💻 Configuration

  • Configurable Options: You can tweak many features through the config/btwr/btwr_common.toml file.

🖼️ Logo License:
The logo used for this mod is a modified version of the original BTW Logo and is licensed under the CC-BY 4.0 License.

🙏 Acknowledgment

This mod ports functionality from the legendary Better Than Wolves mod,
originally created by FlowerChild and maintained by the CE Team.

Learn more about the original mod:
Better Than Wolves Official Site

Project description from Modrinth.

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