MCboi124

Great blend of exploration, magic, and tech. Don't sleep on this pack

I have been relentlessly searching for a modpack that can captivate me like "Dungeons, Dragons and Space Shuttles" (DDSS), but without being tied to the older Minecraft version 1.12.2. It has been a monumental challenge to find packs that offer a balance of challenge and enjoyment in Minecraft versions 1.18 and beyond.

I'm thrilled to say that after approximately 30 hours of gameplay, I've found a pack that truly draws me in. Refreshingly, it lacks the typical "crutch" mods like Allthemodium, Mystical Agriculture, Apotheosis, Ability Totem, and Curios bloat, which often diminish the need for half the mods in a pack. In this pack, I find myself constantly traveling, exploring, and mining, always in need of resources and, best of all, always with the looming possibility of death.

My only complaint about this pack is the handling of curios and trinkets upon death. When you die, all such items are placed into your body's inventory. This setup can be problematic, especially when playing in a group: if your inventory is full when you retrieve your items, your companions might accidentally pick up your things. Additionally, you must pause to re-equip your items, which has led to many unnecessary deaths for me and my group. This issue needs attention; many other mods have successfully re-equipped these items automatically for years.

I am very pleased with this modpack and would recommend it to anyone looking for an 'expert-lite' feel. The mod author is exceptionally responsive, enhancing the overall experience.

This pack starts out very challenging due to the Midnight Madness mod, which introduces mobs that are summoned with 30-50 hearts and can eliminate early builds with one or two hits. They are almost unavoidable. However, once you overcome this initial power spike, the pack becomes trivial. There is little meaningful grind because of Mystical Agriculture, and you can reach endgame within 3-5 days of consistent play.

Additionally, many modpacks don't integrate well (like Apotheosis with various equipment), and there are too many overpowered items that can be acquired within 10-20 hours of gameplay.

If you're looking for an AllTheMods-style pack with minimal challenge after overcoming the initial hurdle of overpowered monsters, this pack is for you. But if you want a real challenge, steer clear.

On a positive note, the quest book is well-constructed and thorough. The pack receives updates every 1-2 months at minimum, and the author is responsive.