📦 Ultimate Awakening 1.16.5 - Beta v1.2

Ultimate Awakening 1.16.5 - Beta v1.2 is a major beta content update focused on expanding technology, automation, storage, energy systems, mining progression, building options, and overall modpack progression.

This update adds several large and important mods inspired by big 1.16.5 Forge modpacks, bringing new machines, power generation, item transportation, advanced storage, ores, tools, and automation systems while keeping Chaos Awakens as the main adventure focus of the modpack.

⚙️ Main Focus of This Update

• Added major technology and automation mods
• Added new storage and item management systems
• Added new ores and progression materials
• Added new tool and gear progression systems
• Added more item, fluid, and energy transportation options
• Added more utility and quality-of-life features
• Expanded the modpack from adventure/exploration into adventure + technology progression
• Continued compatibility with Minecraft 1.16.5 Forge

✅ Added Mods

Technology & Automation

• Mekanism
• Mekanism Generators
• Create
• Create Crafts & Additions
• Flywheel Legacy
• Powah!
• Pipez
• XNet
• RFTools Base

Storage & Item Management

• Refined Storage
• Easy Villagers

Ores, Progression & Resources

• Allthemodium
• ATO - All the Ores

Tools, Gear & Equipment Progression

• Tinkers Construct
• Mantle

Libraries & Dependencies

• McJtyLib
• Lollipop

❌ Removed Mods

No mods were removed in this update.

All mods from Beta v1.1 were kept, while Beta v1.2 adds new technology, automation, storage, ores, tools, and progression systems.

🔧 Changed / Reworked

• Expanded the modpack from mainly adventure and exploration into a stronger adventure + technology progression experience.
• Added Mekanism as one of the main technology systems for machines, processing, energy, and advanced progression.
• Added Create for mechanical automation, engineering, and creative factory builds.
• Added Refined Storage for digital storage and easier item organization.
• Added Powah! as a cleaner and more accessible energy generation path.
• Added Allthemodium and ATO - All the Ores to expand mining progression and late-game resource goals.
• Added Tinkers Construct to improve tool customization and equipment progression.
• Added Pipez and XNet to improve item, fluid, and energy transportation options.
• Added Create Crafts & Additions to improve compatibility between Create and energy-based progression.
• Added Easy Villagers to make villager handling easier and less frustrating in multiplayer.

🧪 Beta Notes

This version is still part of the beta stage of Ultimate Awakening.

Some balance changes may still happen in future updates, especially around:

• Mekanism progression
• Allthemodium progression
• Tinkers Construct tools
• Create automation
• Refined Storage availability
• Energy generation balance
• Server performance with automation setups

Players are encouraged to report crashes, bugs, missing recipes, broken progression, or performance issues.

⚠️ Important Installation Notes

Forge Version

Recommended and tested Forge version:

• Forge 36.2.42

Using a different Forge version may cause crashes, missing dependencies, or unexpected mod behavior.

Required GeckoLib Version

GeckoLib must remain on version:

• GeckoLib 3.0.97

Using a different GeckoLib version may cause compatibility issues with some mods.

OptiFine Notice

OptiFine is no longer required externally.

The modpack now uses an Embeddium + Oculus based setup for performance and shader support.

Do not install OptiFine together with Embeddium/Oculus, as this may cause crashes or rendering issues.

🌍 Main Modpack Identity

Ultimate Awakening is still centered around:

• Chaos Awakens

Chaos Awakens remains the main adventure and exploration focus of the modpack, while this update expands the experience with technology, automation, storage, and late-game progression.

🧩 Known Notes

• This update adds several large content mods, so existing worlds should be backed up before updating.
• New ores and world generation features may require exploring new chunks.
• Server owners should make a full backup before updating from Beta v1.1 to Beta v1.2.
• Some client-side mods should not be installed on dedicated servers.
• Automation-heavy setups may require server performance adjustments.
• Existing worlds may not generate new ores in already explored chunks.

📌 Version Info

• Modpack Version: Ultimate Awakening 1.16.5 - Beta v1.2
• Minecraft Version: 1.16.5
• Mod Loader: Forge
• Recommended Forge Version: 36.2.42
• Main Adventure Mod: Chaos Awakens
• Main Technology Mods: Mekanism, Create, Powah!
• Main Storage Mod: Refined Storage
• Main Tool Progression Mod: Tinkers Construct
• Main Ore Progression Mods: Allthemodium, ATO - All the Ores
• Shader Support: Oculus
• Performance Base: Embeddium
• External OptiFine Installation: Not required
• Required GeckoLib Version: 3.0.97
• Release Type: Beta Content Update