MilkfishSMP – The Beginnings

⚙️ The Power of Create

Build sprawling factories, intricate contraptions, kinetic networks, and automated systems that turn raw materials into engineered masterpieces. Create gives players the tools to industrialize the world with rotating shafts, steam-powered machines, mechanical arms, and trains that bring logistics to life.

🦠 The Threat of the Sculk Horde

While players construct wonders, an evolving and relentlessly spreading foe lurks beneath the surface. The Sculk Horde grows, adapts, and advances, turning peaceful regions into infected biomes and launching assaults on anything living. It’s a battle against an enemy that never stops expanding.

⚔️ Creation Meets Catastrophe

This modpack thrives on the tension between progress and danger:

Use automation and engineering to stay ahead of a world being consumed.
Build towering defenses, automated traps, and kinetic-powered fortifications.
Innovate faster than the Sculk can spread—or be overrun.

Supporting Features

Seasonal changes, survival systems, and environmental hazards
Rich building & decoration expansions
Voice chat support
Exploration quality-of-life improvements
Optimized for multiplayer with performance enhancements

📥 Installation Guide (Forge 1.20.1)

1. Install Forge 1.20.1

Download from:
https://files.minecraftforge.net/net/minecraftforge/forge/

2. Install the Modpack

Download the modpack .zip from CurseForge.
Open the CurseForge App → Create Custom Profile → Import.
Select the modpack file.
Launch the profile.

3. Recommended Optional Mods (Manual Install)

These greatly improve QOL, visuals, and performance:

Place each .jar file into:
/minecraft/Instances/MilkfishSMP/mods/

4. Recommended Resource Packs

Install these into your Resource Packs folder:

Then in Minecraft:

Go to Options → Resource Packs
Load them in this order:
- Fresh Animations
- Fresh Animations: Extensions
- Enhanced Boss Bars
Restart the game.

❓ FAQ

Does the pack require a strong PC?

No—Embeddium, ModernFix, and FerriteCore optimize performance.

Are shaders supported?

Yes. Oculus is included.
(Some Create machines may reduce shader performance.)

Is the pack beginner-friendly?

Yes—immersive, not punishing.
The Sculk Horde only becomes dangerous if ignored.

Will the Sculk Horde destroy bases?

It can spread aggressively if unmanaged.
Managing outbreaks is part of the SMP narrative.

Do I need a new world?

Yes. Worldgen features require a fresh world.

Singleplayer or multiplayer?

Built for SMP, but works in singleplayer.

MilkfishSMP - The Beginnings