WAtimized (Forge Edition)

About This Modpack

WAtimized (Forge Edition) is a Forge-based continuation of the WAtimized philosophy, adapting the original Fabric-focused pack into a fully Forge / NeoForge–compatible experience while preserving the same goals: excellent performance, strong stability, OptiFine-like features, and minimal gameplay disruption.

Like the Fabric version, WAtimized for Forge is not a heavy content modpack. Instead, it focuses on delivering a smooth, modern vanilla+ experience with carefully chosen performance optimizations, visual upgrades, and quality-of-life improvements that work well in both singleplayer and multiplayer environments.

In addition to its vanilla-first approach, the pack includes a set of quest lines designed to gently guide players through core mechanics, key mods, and progression milestones. These quests are optional, lightweight, and non-intrusive, serving as guidance rather than mandatory progression.

This version is ideal for players and servers that prefer Forge-exclusive mods, Forge-based tooling, or NeoForge ecosystems—without sacrificing FPS, load times, or vanilla compatibility.

⚠️ Work in Progress:
WAtimized (Forge Edition) is still actively being developed. Quest lines, balance tweaks, and overall polish will continue to evolve over time.

Core Design Goals

WAtimized (Forge Edition) is built around the following principles:

• High performance and fast load times
• Vanilla-friendly mechanics with no forced progression changes
• Optional, guidance-focused quest lines
• OptiFine feature parity using modern Forge-compatible alternatives
• Multiplayer-safe and server-friendly
• Clean visuals and configurable enhancements
• Minimal mod overlap and bloat

Every included mod is evaluated for performance impact, compatibility, and long-term stability.

How This Differs From the Fabric Version

Compared to the Fabric-based WAtimized:

• Uses Forge / NeoForge-native mods and APIs
• Replaces Fabric-only optimizations with Forge equivalents
• Leverages FTB utilities and quests for teams, chunks, essentials, and guidance
• Expands building and decorative options using Macaw’s Forge-compatible mods
• Maintains the same lightweight, performance-first philosophy

While the mod loader is different, the intended experience remains the same.

Included Mods

WAtimized (Forge Edition) includes (but is not limited to) the following mods:

Core, Performance & Rendering

• Sodium (by JellySquid)
• Lithium (Fabric/NeoForge) (by JellySquid)
• FerriteCore ((Neo)Forge) (by malte0811)
• ImmediatelyFast (by RaphiMC)
• ModernFix (by embeddedt)
• Dynamic FPS (by juliand665)
• Entity Culling Fabric/Forge (by tr7zw)
• MoreCulling (by FX_PROCESS)
• Iris Shaders (by coderbot)
• Complementary Shaders – Reimagined (by EminGT)
• Complementary Shaders – Unbound (by EminGT)
• Reese’s Sodium Options (by FlashyReese)
• Sodium/Embeddium Dynamic Lights (by Txni)
• Sodium/Embeddium Extras (by Txni)
• Sodium/Embeddium Options API (by Txni)
• Farsight [Forge/Neo] (by someaddon)
• Cull Leaves (by Motschen)
• Presence Footsteps (NeoForge) (by ZCRAFT)
• Sound Physics Remastered (by henkelmax)
• AmbientSounds 6 (by CreativeMD)
• Ambient Environment (by Jaredlll08)
• Crash Assistant (by KostromDan)
• Slightly Improved Font (32x) (by LatvianModder)
• Visuality: Reforged (by DragonsPlus)

Visual, Animation & UI Enhancements

• [ETF] Entity Texture Features [Fabric & Forge] (by Traben)
• [EMF] Entity Model Features [Fabric & Forge] (by Traben)
• Not Enough Animations (by tr7zw)
• Fresh Animations (by FreshLX)
• Fresh Moves (by Ithan)
• Fusion (Connected Textures) (by SuperMartijn642)
• Forge CIT (by tfarecnim)
• Midnighttigger’s Default Connected Textures (by Midnighttigger)
• Polytone (by MehVahdJukaar)
• BetterF3 (by cominixo)
• Fast Item Frames (by Fuzs)
• Better Advancements (by way2muchnoise)
• Advancement Frames (by MehVahdJukaar)
• Advancement Plaques [Neo/Forge] (by Grend_G)
• Advancement Rewards (by Robotik)
• ForgedPaginatedAdvancements (by Sh1roCu)
• Just Enough Advancements (JEA) (by MelanX)
• More Overlays Updated (by RiDGo8)

World, Exploration & Structures

• Explorify – Dungeons & Structures (by bebebea_loste)
• Geophilic – Vanilla Biome Overhauls (by bebebea_loste)
• Friends & Foes (Forge/NeoForge) (by Faboslav)
• Waystones (by BlayTheNinth)
• Nature’s Compass (by Chaosyr)
• Explorer’s Compass (by Chaosyr)
• Xaero’s Minimap (by xaero96)
• Xaero’s World Map (by xaero96)
• Xaero’s Maps x Waystones (by Alinco8)
• Tree Harvester (by Serilum)
• GraveStone Mod (by henkelmax)
• Lootr (Forge & NeoForge) (by Noobanidus)
• Radical Gyms & Structures [Cobblemon] (by JayOnline)
• YUNG’s Better Jungle Temples (NeoForge)
• YUNG’s Better Desert Temples (NeoForge)
• YUNG’s Better Mineshafts (NeoForge)
• YUNG’s Better Strongholds (NeoForge)
• YUNG’s Better Witch Huts (NeoForge)
• YUNG’s Better Ocean Monuments (NeoForge)
• Paxi (NeoForge) (by YUNGNICKYOUNG)
• Guard Villagers (by almightytallestred)
• MineColonies (by Raycoms)

Gameplay & Quality of Life

• Just Enough Items (JEI) (by mezz)
• Just Enough Resources (JER) (by way2muchnoise)
• Just Enough Professions (JEP) (by Mrbysco)
• AppleSkin (by squeek502)
• Comforts (by TheIllusiveC4)
• Easy Anvils (by Fuzs)
• Easy Magic (by Fuzs)
• Trading Post (by Fuzs)
• Bartering Station (by Fuzs)
• Construction Wands Revived (by NadienDev)
• FTB Ultimine (Forge) (by FTB)
• Inventory Essentials (by BlayTheNinth)
• Mouse Tweaks (by YaLTeR)
• Pick Up Notifier (by Fuzs)
• Get It Together, Drops! (by bl4ckscor3)
• Visual Workbench (by Fuzs)
• Searchables (by Jaredlll08)
• Controlling (by Jaredlll08)
• Ok Zoomer – It’s Zoom! (by EnnuiLangeweile)
• Yeetus Experimentus (by Sunekaer)
• Remove Reloading Screen (by dima_dencep)
• Carry On (by Tschipp)
• Jump Over Fences (by Kreezxil)
• Low On Fire (by Haikis)

Building, Decoration & Blocks

• Macaw’s Doors
• Macaw’s Trapdoors
• Macaw’s Windows
• Macaw’s Roofs
• Macaw’s Stairs
• Macaw’s Fences and Walls
• Macaw’s Bridges
• Macaw’s Furniture
• Macaw’s Lights and Lamps
• Macaw’s Paintings
• Macaw’s Paths and Pavings
• Macaw’s Holidays
• Diagonal Walls (by Fuzs)
• Diagonal Fences (by Fuzs)
• Domum Ornamentum (by OrionOnline)
• CobbleFurnies (by LunazStudios)
• Multi-Piston (by Raycoms)
• Functional Storage (by Buuz135)
• Sophisticated Backpacks (by P3pp3rF1y)
• Sophisticated Core (by P3pp3rF1y)
• Mech Trowel (by Asger)

Cobblemon & Pokémon Content

• Cobblemon (by CobbledStudios)
• Cobblemon Challenge (by Turtle_Collector)
• Cobblemon Utility+ (IVs, EVs, & More) (by Brendon3)
• Cobblemon Integrations (by Arcaryx)
• Cobblemon: Living Dex (by 3vilGn0m3)
• Cobblemon Pokenav (by gatekeep06)
• Cobblemon: Parting Gifts (by Emperdog)
• Cobblemon: SafePastures (by chadlymasterson)
• Cobblemon Quests Reloaded (by Floye)
• Cobblemon Spawn Notification (by TimInc)
• Cobblemon Tim Core (by TimInc)
• Cobblemon Capture XP (by TimInc)
• Cobblemon Move Inspector (by Starlotte_117)
• Cobblemon Firework Capsules (by NecroSo1)
• Cobblemon Poképedia: Cobblepedia (by StalckVinny)
• Cobblemon Trainer Battle Commands (by hd42)
• Radical Cobblemon Trainers (+ API & Textures)
• Cobblemon Fight or Flight Reborn (by Vaniron)
• Cobblemon: Mega Showdown (by yajatkaul)
• SimpleTMs (by dragomordor)
• Myths and Legends [Cobblemon Sidemod] (by D0ctorleon)
• Lootrmon (by Noobanidus)
• MoreRecipes [Cobblemon] (by Quim201)
• Cobblemon Brendon’s Bottlecaps (by Brendon3)
• Complete Cobblemon Collection (by Xcavalier)

Farming, Food & Storage

• Farmer’s Delight (by vectorwing)
• Extra Delight (by Lance5057)
• Ocean’s Delight (by scouter567)
• Christmas Delight (by ThePoupyBuTers)
• Tom’s Simple Storage Mod (by tom54541)
• Storage Delight (by axperty)
• Refined Storage
• Refined Storage – JEI Integration
• Botany Pots
• Botany Pots Tiers
• Botany Trees
• Actually Harvest

Multiplayer, Utilities & FTB

• Simple Voice Chat
• No Chat Reports
• FTB Teams
• FTB Chunks
• FTB Chunks x Xaero’s Compat
• FTB Essentials
• FTB Quests
• FTB Library
• e4mc
• FastQuit-Forge
• Clumps

Libraries & Dependencies

• Architectury API
• Cloth Config API
• YetAnotherConfigLib
• Balm
• Puzzles Lib
• Resourceful Lib
• CreativeCore
• Konkrete
• Cupboard
• Collective
• MidnightLib
• Moonlight Lib
• Iceberg
• Athena
• LibX
• ZeroCore 2
• Extreme Reactors
• Flux Networks
• Prickle
• Bookshelf
• oωo (owo-lib)
• Citadel (Unofficial Port)
• Kotlin for Forge
• BlockUI
• Structurize
• Stylecolonies
• Titanium
• YUNG’s API

Development Status & Ongoing Work

WAtimized (Forge Edition) is actively evolving. Current and upcoming work includes:

• Expanding and refining quest lines
• Improving quest descriptions and progression clarity
• Continued performance tuning and compatibility testing
• Multiplayer and server-focused polish

All updates aim to enhance clarity and stability without turning the pack into a progression-heavy experience.

Credits & Inspiration

WAtimized is inspired by Fabulously Optimized, adapting its core philosophy to the Forge ecosystem.

🔗 Original Project:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/fabulously-optimized

All credit goes to the original authors of Fabulously Optimized and the individual mod developers whose work makes this pack possible.
All mods remain the property of their respective creators.

Feedback

This modpack is shared publicly for anyone who finds it useful.
Feedback, bug reports, and suggestions are always welcome—especially while the pack and its quest lines are still being refined.