On Dungeons...
The Aether II Highlands is still heavily in development and currently does not feature Dungeons. We are expected to start work on implementation for the first Dungeon some time during 2020.
Heads up! Before you get started...
Make sure you have installed a suitable version of Forge for the version of the Aether II you are downloading (it can be found in the download's details page.) Additionally, please be mindful that beta releases are usually incompatible with old worlds. Always create a new world when upgrading to a newer beta release.
If you run into any issues, please do not report them by leaving a comment on this page. We have a dedicated issue tracker and an official Discord server where you can report bugs, crashes, and other issues. You will not receive a reply from us if you use the Curseforge comments section to report issues.
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Announcing, the Highlands Update
We've been hard at work on our update to the Aether II mod, from a complete rewrite of the mod's code base to a massive overhaul of every concept and aspect of the mod. New textures, blocks, NPCs, structures, you name it. And we're not even warmed up yet. We're back on track to create the best version of the Aether II yet, and we're opening the flood gates to players on Curseforge today.
What is the Aether II?
The Aether II is the sequel to the highly popular dimension mod "The Aether", set in a hostile paradise miles up in the clouds, the Aether is an entirely different world from what regular players are used to, filled with fantastic creatures and mysterious structures, the Aether is a world brimming with life and history. You'll have to relearn key ideas as the Aether challenges you with twisted materials, terrifying monsters and deep lore if you want to survive and prosper in this strange new land.
As the mod comes closer to a final release, Dungeons, Biomes, NPC settlements will pepper the landscape, offering new and exciting challenges and experiences unique to this mysterious world.
Installation Guide
You may have noticed that downloads available for Minecraft 1.12 and newer are marked as beta. As with a massive overhaul of a mod, issues are bound to arise. The Aether II for Minecraft 1.12.2 is not considered stable yet, but is playable. We recommend staying away from adding the Aether to modpacks or making showcase videos quite yet, as you may run into serious bugs or progression issues
The Aether II is installed like any other Minecraft Forge mod, but you may need to install additional mods depending on the version of the Aether you are playing.
Minecraft 1.12+ releases
The latest beta releases for Minecraft 1.12+ do not require any additional mods.
However, if you are using an older release (published before 2019) you will need to install the latest version of OrbisAPI which can be downloaded from our Curseforge page here.
Minecraft 1.7.10 releases
The Aether II releases for Minecraft 1.7.10 require the latest version of Gilded Games Util to be installed.
What's new?
The Aether II has its own unique portal! Create a frame of Quartz Blocks and light it with water to enter the Aether II's world!
A new prologue area will guide you into the Aether's world. The new Necromancer NPC will be your contact for getting to the heavenly realm. Explore his tower before heading to the Aether!
The Aether II has also seen a huge face-lift! New textures, mobs, blocks, and structures can be found in the hostile paradise that is the Aether.
Revamped world generation that's better than ever, producing actual islands! Trade secret stuff.
Biomes! New biomes and island features are now available!
What's next?
We have a lot planned for Aether II. Highlands will launch very soon™ and will have these features and more!
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Hi is there a server jar or way to play on a server currently? Just me and one other person. If so, latest version or older?
In reply to Syphirlol:
use the latest
Is it possible to somehow fix the crash when it starts to rain in Aether with the Real Nature v2.3 resource pack installed?
(A2 version: 0.3.0 on minecraft 1.12.2)
Hi! Can I translate your mod into Russian? pls
In reply to gignhit:
join the discord, you can get more info there
Hi, I'm wondering if the effects of gravitite armor have been removed. I've made a whole set of armor, with gloves and can't jump higher/have fall damage negated. Is this an intentional change? Or is there something wrong with my game?
In reply to TransfusedLaugh:
yeah, that's an intentional change. the idea is that major abilities like those will be more from dungeon loot, as opposed to craftable equipment
can you make a stand alone mod for natural decorations like those fallen stick and rock,making them spawn in overworld?maybe butterflies too
In reply to iam_gif:
it's not particularly worth gilded games' time to do that, they're very short on developers so can only work on one mod at a time
In reply to parmagianoreggiano:
oh
So, what i've read from comments is that you have a plan for both ather mods: 1 & 2.
When Aether Legacy (1) is finished, it will be a standalone mod or a duo from the combo of 1+2?
Also, will Aether 1 have dialogue like aether 2's necromancer? That side of the mod is a turn off.
In reply to CannibalSyndrome:
Aether 1 is finished, it already has dialogue with two of its bosses (and has since 2011) We do not have plans to significantly change Aether 1's content as it has largely been the same since its release in 2011. We are tweaking NPC dialogue to be more in line with the original mod's plans for boss dialogue so expect some updates to the NPCs in Aether II.
how to make portal
In reply to hannnan222:
Make a 4x5 portal frame out of Quartz Blocks then light it using a bucket of water.
is it possible to use Aether I and Aether II together
In reply to likeaboss90002:
Yes! They do not conflict and have different entry portals.
For a full experience, should I add Aether 1 or 2? Is 2 updated fully to encompass everything 1 had, but is having more planned on being added, or is 2 behind 1 with plans on surpassing 1?
In reply to gellfling:
They're separate projects, Aether II is a sequel not a replacement so it's content, when completed, will expand on the ideas and gameplay introduced in Aether 1 but will feature mostly new content (new Dungeons, new loot etc)
The intention is for both Aether 1 and 2 to be installed together and played as separate mods.
Why are sunrises and sunsets red and not blue-green like in Aether Legacy or Aether II 1.7.10? And why now it is impossible to fall down without death as it was before?
Or am I not understanding something?
In reply to Dr_FraiMan:
Sunsets being green was more of an oversight rather than a feature. It created a lot of ugly sky colours that didn't fit how we wanted the mod to look (especially with the new biomes)
We removed falling out of the Aether as it was an overly punishing and disruptive feature that without other mods or commands could lead to hours of lost time and progression. With the new Outpost respawn system we really rely on keeping players in the Aether, so having a feature that pushes you out with no real way of returning didn't line up with our more free-exploration based design.