Simple Stages

A lightweight, powerful progression framework for NeoForge modpacks

Simple Stages allows modpack creators to lock content behind custom progression stages using simple, data-driven JSON configuration.

Create progression systems where players unlock new items, recipes, dimensions, mobs, structures, and more as they advance through your modpack.

Features

✔ JSON-driven stage definitions
✔ Persistent player stages
✔ Stage commands
✔ Item locking
✔ Recipe locking
✔ Armor locking
✔ Block interaction & mining locking
✔ Dimension locking
✔ Mob locking
✔ Structure locking
✔ Loot staging
✔ Tooltip masking as Unidentified Item
✔ Client/server stage syncing
✔ Multiplayer support

Fully Data-Driven

Simple Stages is designed with flexibility in mind.

Everything is configurable through JSON files, making it easy to integrate into custom progression systems without scripting.

Examples of what you can lock behind stages:

-Items
-Recipes
-Blocks
-Dimensions
-Mobs
-Structures
-Loot

Get an example datapack here:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/data-packs/simplestagesexamplepack

You can use and alter this datapack.

Designed For Modpack Creators

Whether you want simple age progression or complex gated progression systems, Simple Stages gives you the tools to control player progression with minimal setup.

Examples:

-Stone Age → Iron Age → Diamond Age
-Lock dimensions until progression milestones
-Prevent access to dangerous mobs or structures early game
-Gate powerful loot behind progression

Thank you for using Simple Stages.