July 24th - We're working on an update to bring the Aether II mod to Minecraft 1.14! We will still provide support for Minecraft 1.12 as we divert resources to moving to Minecraft 1.14, but updates for this version will be limited to bug fixes only. This does not mean that the Minecraft 1.12 releases are complete or stable.
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.
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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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Could you make compalbilty with thinker mod ?
Thank you
Also, not to rush you, but are you planning to updtae to the newer versions of minecraft?
In reply to PValentine5:
Yeah they said they were targeting 1.14 last I checked. I don't know if that's evolving to 1.15 or not (I personally hope it is given the performance implications of choosing 1.15 over 1.14, but we'll see)
In reply to XanTheDragon:
Maybe they will udate it to 1.15 after 1.14 but I'm fine with 1.14 because that's what I will be playing anyways
Just ignore this, because I don't know how to delete it.
Is there a way to disable NPCs? I liked Aether in the Beta days of Minecraft and the new terrain generation looks great, but I feel that perhaps this is a bit too different from the rest of the game.
In reply to livipup:
I can relate to this, especially when using other mods.
Can I use this in a modpack?
I love The Aether II but it has a few problems as of right now:
1. The aether highlands looks wonderful but it's too much of it, when i think of the aether i think of many sky islands spread across the sky but with these giantic islands and covers of clouds it doesn't feel like the Aether. I'd like a reduced amount of them like a rare biome style with an editable config for rarity or disabling of certain biomes. (This includes the cloud covers aswell)
2. The current portal and start point are really weird for me as an oldchool aether player, this ofcourse is just my personal opinion but i think a lot of people would like a config where you can calibrate these things like changing the portal blocks and spawn locations like the old aether.
Other than that im quite pleased with the Aether II it provides a new experience like how the aether impacted the modding community and i can't wait for a fully released version! (please don't let this mod die)
do the files posted in the downloads page work for 1.14 already, or is that upcoming?
In reply to stuttgart_flugart:
If you'd read the version number you'd figure that out. It's 1.12.2
How soon will this mod be stable.I'm making my own pack.This mod keeps crashing the game ive tested all my mods this one is causing problems is there anything to make this mod stable with other mods.
In reply to donut_of_fury:
All alpha- and beta- type versions will be guaranteed not so stable for any game. Only version 1.0 will be reasonably safe for a meaningful game.
In reply to sneakytacks:
Ive started my modpack series for myself i used aether legacy but once this is stable can i add it later and it will be compatible with aether legacy?
In reply to donut_of_fury:
I don't know, but I would assume so! Aether Legacy is a great mod. Also, I read where this page confirms that the current Aether II version is unstable.
on a scale of 1 to 10, how stable is the mod 1 it will crash all the time, 10 "It just works" - Todd Howard,
thx in advance
In reply to TheOriginalGolem:
8,6623995 to be exact
In reply to TheOriginalGolem:
Last I checked, it was a 4/10 and had very little to do, though it was pretty. Wait until gameplay is ready and bugs are eliminated at version 1.0.
Nvm, I had a wrong forge version, works now. (Remove this comment if you can)
Hello! First of all I'd like to say that I absolutely love the feel of this dimension. It's stunning and really cute.
2nd, I'm encountering some big issues. I've installed the modpack called Minecraft Unabridged on the ATLauncher, but whenever I enter a slider's dungeon, the fps drops to 1 and it's impossible to make a single step. Now I assume this is an issue of the modpack itself (since it uses 1.7.10), but is there any way to fix it?