Building Mods
Mod name
Loader
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Description
Schematica
Forge
Curseforge
Allows you to load schematics and display a client-side template.
WorldEdit
Forge
Curseforge
Multiple tools that help modify the world as a whole, for use on creative worlds.
WorldEditCUI
Liteloader
Curseforge
Client-side UI that allows you to visualize WorldEdit selections.
Bookkeeping
Mod name
Loader
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Description
Ghostwriter
Forge
Github
Allows loading and saving Minecraft books, great for librarians on the server.
Botting
Remember to follow the botting rules of your server.
Mod name
Loader
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Description
MacroMod
Liteloader
Litemod server
Write scripts using a complex in-game tool. (Note: no longer updated).
Chatting
Civ-specific
Mod name
Loader
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Description
CivRadar
Forge
Github
Adds radar, login and logout messages.
Cosmetic
Mod name
Loader
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Description
Ears
Forge
Modrinth
Show ears, tails, wings, etc. that are stored on players' skins
HUD/PvP Mods
Remember to follow the legal PvP techniques on your server.
Mod name
Loader
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Description
5zig Reborn
Forge
Github
Adds various useful HUD additions and cosmetic features, from and FPS counter to rich discord presence
BetterPvP
Forge
ChocolateMC
Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP
InventoryHUD+
Forge
CurseForge
Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP
MiniHUD
Forge/Liteloader
CurseForge
Shows in-game block data, most notably light level data (requires MaLiLib )
Mapping
Remember to turn off cavemode if you install a map mod. Most Civ servers do not allow cavemode to be used.
Voxelmap : Hit M or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options , then de-select cavemode.
JourneyMap : Hit J or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options , under Minimap Preset 1 there should be an option for Show Caves , de-select that option. Note: using the [ or ] keys can change between map modes in Journeymap, be cautious of switching to cavemode.
Xaero's Minimap : Hit Y or your specified settings keybind, and go to Block Map Settings , in this menu there is the cave mode option, click it a few times until it says Cave Mode: Off.
Optimization/Performance
Mod name
Loader
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Description
EntityCulling
Forge
Modrinth
Optimizes entity rendering by not loading any mobs not visible -- useful in large cities.
FPS Reducer
Forge
Modrinth
Reduces rendering load when Minecraft is not focused -- low impact in game, medium impact while in another window
Optifine
Forge
Optifine
Provides an FPS booster, HD texture and shader support.
Visual Enhancement/Replay
Mod name
Loader
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Description
Gammabright
Liteloader
Curseforge
Turn brightness up to increase gamma.
ReplayMod
Forge
ReplayMod
Records game sessions and replay afterwards at any perspective.
Chunky
Standalone
Github
A rendering application that creates realistic images of Minecraft worlds
Miscellaneous
Mod name
Loader
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Description
In-Game Account Switcher
Forge
Modrinth
Allows you to switch accounts in the game, without having to restart Minecraft. (Please note, alts are no longer allowed on any Civ server.)
Just Enough Items
Forge
Modrinth
Shows items and recipes in a sidebar in inventory. (Does not show factory recipes.)