A great magic mod for modern Minecraft versions!
Reputation ranks
Ranks only ever go up; points can drop but your rank stays.
About reputation ranksSpectrum is characterised as much as by its content as by its journey. Its guidebook consists of a thought out, and commentary ridden step by step account of the journey the player takes. Its main reoccurring theme is the idea of revealing hidden things.
(it does so through revelationary API, which I note for modpack devs is data driven, though most of Spectrum's usage of it is in code, I haven't been brave enough yet to attempt to mixin this behavior to try to edit it).
Because of this, it would nearly be like spoilers to be specific, so ill try to be abstract with this review. Which might not work out as well as I want it to.
Your journey is characterized by puzzles and exploration, as you explore the world you "learn" more about it, this means you have a very continuous process of learning and applying your knowledge, and the discovery of these hidden things breaths life and intrigue into the overworld, nether (and not really the end, a bit though).
It has many unique mechanics, like potion effects, many, many tools and the structures you build (and are somewhat customisable) are reminiscent of the structure that magic mods like astral sorcery may have you build, serving a practical purpose. For a pack dev perspective, it has a lot of data driven recipe types which have potential to be used in creative ways.
Its art is nice, and this is true very consistently throughout the mod. Those storm stones look dangerous!!
Once you get to know the mod, the various steps can be a bit tedious though that's why this mod, no matter where you are or if you are a first time player or not, should be spaced out and not rushed, as you will get tired and frustrated (especially for the first time player!)
Also since I see performance as an optional rating, I just want to point out that in either Spectrum or Pastel (don't think this has been patched in either): don't place too, too, TOO much azurite, the particles can crash your game lmao. dont go crazy with the Create mod's worldshaper and you will be fine :P .