Vanilla Tech Logo Enhanced Vanilla Tech is a modpack built for Minecraft 1.16.4

Forge 1.16 is still in development so be sure to make frequent world backups!

Enhanced Vanilla Tech is a modpack that is currently in development. The pack is aimed at extending Minecrafts gameplay so it feels more rewarding and fun. You'll also find a little bit of technology sprinkled in here and there. Mods included in the modpack must meet at least one of the following criteria.

1. It increases the enjoyment or creativeness of the game
2. It makes the progression more rewarding
3. It improves the world environment or aesthetic

What to expect when playing our modpack.

New dungeons and structures to discover and explore!
Amazing new biomes from Oh The Biomes You'll Go
Additional new biomes for the Overworld, The Nether and The End!
The underground is now more interesting with the help of Dungeons Plus, YUNG's Better Caves and Mineshafts
Follow the Natures Compass to the biome of your choice and make it your own!
Artifacts are scattered across the world. Find them and gain access to special abilities!
Automate the grind with Mekanism version 10 and create a vast storage network with Refined Storage
Decorate your home with the vast amount of new blocks and items!

Screenshots

Some of the new biomes:

One of the new swamp biomes

New biome image

Some of the new dungeon and structure generation:

New structure or dungeon generation

A mod list glimpse

Just a few of the mods that the pack has to offer:

Building Gadgets - Spend more time building and less time placing blocks
Ender Storage - Ever need another ender chest?
Gobber2 - Dragon armor anyone?
Iron Chests - More storage chests
Mekanism Version 10 - All your automation needs
Refined Storage + Addons - Create a vast storage network
Oh The Biomes You'll Go - Beautiful new biomes
Better Caves/Mineshafts - New caves and underground
Artifacts - Explore to discover new artifacts. They may even have special abilities!
Skinned Carts/Lanterns - Panda minecart anyone?
Spiders 2.0 - Spiders now crawl and climbTravelers Index - Gotta collect them all!
The One Probe
Xaeros Minimap/World Map
And more!

Full Mod List (Last updated 1.16.4 - 12/23/2020)

AmbientSounds_v3.1.4_mc1.16.4.jar
AppleSkin-mc1.16.2-forge-1.0.14.jar
Artifacts-1.16.4-2.7.2.jar
AttributeFix-1.16.4-9.0.2.jar
backpacked-1.7.0-1.16.3.jar
bedspreads-forge-1.16.4-5.1.0.1.jar
beenfo-1.16.4-forge35.0.7-1.2.jar
BetterAdvancements-1.16.4-0.1.0.103.jar
BetterBurning-1.16.4-5.0.2.jar
BetterCaves-1.16.3-1.0.6.jar
BetterMineshafts-Forge-1.16.3-1.1.1.jar
Bookshelf-1.16.4-9.3.18.jar
branders-lampblock-1.16.3-1.1.3.jar
buildinggadgets-1.16.4-3.7.3.jar
byg-1.1.5.jar
caelus-forge-1.16.4-2.1.0.0.jar
Chimes-1.16.4-0.9.4.jar
chunkloaders-1.1.3-mc1.16.4.jar
Clay WorldGen-1.16.4-1.2.0.jar
cleancut-mc1.16-2.2-forge.jar
CleanView-1.16.4-v1.jar
Clumps-6.0.0.13.jar
CodeChickenLib-1.16.4-3.5.0.398-universal.jar
collective-1.16.4-1.53.jar
connectedglass-1.0.6-mc1.16.4.jar
Controlling-7.0.0.11.jar
CraftTweaker-1.16.4-7.0.0.63.jar
CreativeCore_v2.0.10_mc1.16.4.jar
crumbs-1.0.6+1.16.4-forge.jar
curioofundying-forge-1.16.4-5.1.0.0.jar
curios-forge-1.16.4-4.0.3.0.jar
Curious Armor Stands-1.16.3-2.0.2.jar
curiouselytra-forge-1.16.3-4.0.0.1.jar
curiousshulkerboxes-forge-1.16.3-4.0.0.1.jar
DarkPaintings-1.16.4-5.0.3.jar
DefaultOptions_1.16.3-12.2.0.jar
Ding-1.16.3-1.2.0.jar
DoubleSlabs-1.16-3.4.10.jar
dungeons-plus-1.16.4-1.1.0.jar
earthmobsmod-1.16.4-0.2.1-Beta.jar
EnchantmentDescriptions-1.16.4-6.0.2.jar
enchantwithmob-1.16.4-2.1.1.jar
EnderStorage-1.16.4-2.7.0.159-universal.jar
extlights-3.3.jar
fairylights-4.0.3-1.16.4.jar
FasterLadderClimbing-1.16.4-0.2.1.jar
FastFurnace-1.16.3-4.3.0.jar
FastWorkbench-1.16.3-4.4.1.jar
Festive Creepers-1.16.4-1.1.1.jar
FriendlyFire-1.16.4-6.0.1.jar
ftb-gui-library-1604.1.1.26.jar
Gobber2-1.16.4-2.3.41.jar
GreaterEye-1.16.4-1.1.10.jar
InventoryHud_1.16.x.forge-3.1.4.jar
inventorytotem_1.16.4-1.1.jar
invtweaks-1.16.4-1.0.1.jar
ironchest-1.16.4-11.2.10.jar
item-filters-1604.2.2.19.jar
ItemPhysic_v1.4.14_mc1.16.4.jar
jei-1.16.4-7.6.0.62.jar
JEITweaker-1.16.4-1.0.1.5.jar
justenoughbeacons-3.1-1.16.3.jar
JustEnoughResources-1.16.4-0.12.0.103.jar
justmobheads_1.16.4-3.7.jar
lanterncolors-1.16.3-2.1.1.jar
leap-1.16.4-1.0.1.jar
Mantle-1.16.4-1.6.43.jar
maptooltip-forge-1.16-1.1.1.jar
mcw-doors-1.0.1fix-mc1.16.4.jar
mcw-trapdors-1.0.0-mc1.16.4.jar
Mekanism-1.16.4-10.0.18.445.jar
MekanismAdditions-1.16.4-10.0.18.445.jar
MekanismGenerators-1.16.4-10.0.18.445.jar
MekanismTools-1.16.4-10.0.18.445.jar
mgui-1.16.4-3.1.3.jar
MixinBootstrap-1.0.3.jar
MouseTweaks-2.13-mc1.16.2.jar
NamePain-1.3.1 Forge-1.16.x.jar
NaturesCompass-1.16.4-1.8.6.jar
neoncraft-2.1.jar
netheritehorsearmor-1.6.jar
NetherPortalFix_1.16.3-7.2.1.jar
overloadedarmorbar-5.1.0.jar
PackMenu-1.16.3-2.3.0.jar
Placebo-1.16.3-4.3.3.jar
randompatches-1.16.4-1.22.1.11.jar
ReAuth-1.16-Forge-3.9.3.jar
refinedstorage-1.9.9.jar
refinedstorageaddons-0.7.2.jar
rsrequestify-1.16.3-2.0.1.jar
SkinnedCarts-1.16.2-1.1.1.jar
skinned_lanterns-1.16.4-1.3.0.jar
smoothboot-forge-1.16-1.1.1.jar
snowundertrees-1.16.3-v1.1.2.jar
SoundFilters-0.14_for_1.16.2.jar
spiders-2.0-1.16.4-1.0.4.jar
structure-gel-api-1.16.4-1.7.2.jar
TenshiLib-1.16.3-1.3.0.jar
the-conjurer-1.16.4-1.0.13.jar
theoneprobe-1.16-3.0.6.jar
Toast-Control-1.16.3-4.3.0.jar
towers_of_the_wild-1.16.4-2.0.1.jar
travelers_index-1.16.4-1.0.2.jar
Variant16x-1.16.4-v0.17.4.1_beta.jar
Waystones_1.16.3-7.3.1.jar
WorldPreGenerator-1.16.4-1.0.0.jar
XaerosWorldMap_1.11.4_Forge_1.16.4.jar
Xaeros_Minimap_20.29.1_Forge_1.16.4.jar
xptome-1.16.2-v1.1.6.jar

Future plans and misc

Ram: We recommend you allocated 3-4GB minimum

Optifine: Works but is not supported. Optifine is known to screw up other mods. I have however been using it for the past week or so and have experienced no issues.

Future Plans:

More structures & dungeons are planned once more mods support 1.16.
Mods that add more block variety.
Game balance will be continuous.
Tutorial books using Patchouli.
Quests.

We recommend using the datapack Expanded Advancement and Recipe Pack. This datapack adds tons of new advancements to claim as you play.

FAQ:

Q: Can I stream or make video content on the modpack?

A: Yes, why would anyone say no? I love watching community made content so be sure to send it to me!

Q: I found a bug or an issue.

A: Please leave a comment and clearly explain the bug or issue. Some issues may be out of my control but I will do my best to make sure the right channels are aware of it.

Q: I have a cool idea for the pack!

A: I would love to hear any ideas that you guys have. The best ideas are usually community thought of.

Q: Where are the server files?

A: There aren't currently any server files released. Server files will be released once Forge 1.16 becomes more stable.

Q: How much ram is need for the modpack?

A: We recommend at least 3GB of ram. If you have extra ram to spare, 4GB should be plenty of ram for this pack.

Q: Is there an official server for this modpack?

A: Currently there is no server for this modpack. One can easily be created if there's an interest for it.

Community made content:

If you make a cool video or have a sweet base you want to show me, I'd love to see it! I may even end up putting it here! I want to use this section to show off what the community creates with this modpack.