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.