CrankColony is a Forge 1.20.1 modpack built around Create and its ecosystem of add-ons, enriched with exploration, colonies, and immersive worldgen. The pack is designed to give you a smooth performance experience while still being feature-rich.
Whether you want to engineer massive factories, build thriving colonies, or adventure through dungeons and dimensions, this pack offers a well-rounded sandbox that runs great in both singleplayer and multiplayer.
Core Features
⚙️ Create & Add-ons
Build elaborate contraptions, trains, and factories with Create 6.0.6.
Add-ons like Steam ‘n Rails, Copycats+, Sifter, and more expand automation and aesthetics.
🏘 Colony Life
Settle and manage NPC towns with MineColonies.
Add depth to your base with Macaw’s furniture, windows, doors, and bridges.
🌄 World Exploration
Explore richer terrain with Biomes O’ Plenty and YUNG’s Better Structures.
Conquer dungeons with Dungeons Arise, Twilight Forest, and more.
🧰 Quality of Life
JEI for recipe lookup.
JourneyMap for navigation.
Backpack/storage expansions via Sophisticated Storage/Backpacks.
⚡ Performance Tweaks
ModernFix, FerriteCore, ServerCore to keep ticks smooth.
Spark included for profiling lag if needed.

