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Tinkers' Advanced poster

If you're bored of the same old Tinkers' alloys, this mod finally lets you use high-end tech materials like Refined Obsidian or Antimatter for your tools. It adds over 30 materials into the mix, and there's even some weird weaponry that uses fluids to deal damage. It’s still being worked on for 1.20.1 Forge, so just a heads-up that you'll need the Tinkers' beta for it to actually function. It basically turns your tool forge into a late-game powerhouse that actually scales with your tech mods.

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23 december 2025, at 19:06
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RS Insert Export Upgrade poster

If you're using Refined Storage, you know the pain of trying to cram enough speed and stack upgrades into a single Exporter or Importer. This mod is a total space-saver because it combines both functions into one single "Insert/Export Upgrade". Instead of wasting two sides of a machine, you just slap this into a disk drive or interface, and it handles the back-and-forth movement automatically. It’s a huge win for keeping your cable management clean, especially on 1.20.1 or 1.21.1. It works with both Forge and NeoForge, so it’ll fit into most modern tech packs without a hitch. It’s just one of those "utility" mods that makes your life 10x easier once your storage room starts getting complicated.

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23 december 2025, at 19:02
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OptiLeaves poster

Vanilla leaves are a nightmare for your FPS because the game tries to render every single hidden face inside the tree. OptiLeaves fixes this by hiding those invisible faces, which can boost your frames by up to 25% in thick jungles without making the trees look like garbage. It’s a huge help for weaker GPUs, and you can even tweak the "depth check" to balance how much it culls. It supports Forge and Fabric from 1.18.2 up to 1.21.x. If your game stutters every time you look at a forest, this is the fix you need.

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23 december 2025, at 17:25
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Create: Mechanical Botany poster

This mod is a dream come true if you're tired of sprawling, messy farms taking up half your base just to grow a few flowers or crops. It adds a compact, industrial way to handle plants by introducing the Mechanical Insolator, which basically acts like a high-tech greenhouse powered by rotation. You just pipe in some water, toss in a seed, and let the gears do the work to produce crops without ever needing a single block of farmland. There is also a Mechanical Composter that automates turning your organic junk into compost, with the output speed depending on how well the items compost in vanilla. It’s fully compatible with other big mods like Create: Garnished and Supplementaries, making it an essential pick for anyone building a serious factory on 1.20.1 Forge or 1.21.1 NeoForge. It keeps your automation clean, fast, and 100% mechanical.

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23 december 2025, at 17:23
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Mob Drops Recipes [Overworld] poster

This mod is a total lifesaver if you're over hunting hostile mobs just to get a few specific items. It lets you craft Overworld mob drops directly, which is great for anyone avoiding combat or just tired of the RNG grind. It covers a wide range of materials, from basic resources to more complex redstone components. You can run it on Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge, and it's available for versions like 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1. Just make sure you grab MonoLib as a dependency before you start crafting. It’s a straightforward way to keep your inventory full without needing a massive mob farm.

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23 december 2025, at 17:20
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Amethyst Additions poster

Vanilla amethysts are basically just decoration, but this mod finally gives them a job! It’s all about expanding that "shiny purple vibe" with stuff that actually fits the vanilla game. I’m talking about Amethyst Lamps that don't just look cool but actually stop mobs from spawning nearby, and the ability to dye your enchantments different colors using Smithing Templates–finally, a way to make your gear look unique. There's even an Amethyst Shield you can customize and repair with crystals. It’s a solid pick for 1.20.1 Fabric users who want more depth without breaking the Minecraft feel. If you’ve got chests full of crystals doing nothing, this is your fix.

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23 december 2025, at 17:19
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JasonConfig (jsconfig) poster

Let’s be honest: if you're just playing the game, you don't even need to look at this–it’s a library mod. It basically swaps out Forge's standard config system for one powered by JSON, which is way more stable and doesn't freak out over things like empty lists. I’ve seen Forge configs break for the dumbest reasons, but this one handles complex stuff like Minecraft classes without a hitch. It’s a backend workhorse for versions like 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. If a mod you're using requires it, just toss it in your folder and forget it’s there.

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23 december 2025, at 17:17
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Armor Stand Arms (RPG Theme) poster

Let's be honest, vanilla armor stands without arms look like weird wooden sticks. This mod fixes that without making it complicated. All you do is stand near one and use a quick command–boom, it has arms and can actually hold your swords or tools. I used it to set up a "royal guard" vibe in my base entrance, and it looks 10x better than just leaning a chestplate against a wall. It’s super lightweight, works on 1.20.1 and 1.21.x (Forge, NeoForge, and Fabric), and since it’s server-side, your friends don't even need to download it to see your epic displays. If you care about your base aesthetics at all, just get it.

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23 december 2025, at 17:14
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Clayworks poster

If you’re tired of the same old terracotta blocks, Clayworks is your new best friend. It breathes life into clay by adding bricks, slabs, stairs, and vertical variants for every color under the sun. I used the new "Kiln" block to mass-produce custom tiles for a Mediterranean villa, and the texture depth is night and day compared to vanilla. It even adds "Wet Clay" mechanics and more natural generation in riverbeds. It’s a simple, elegant building mod that makes every base look 10x more professional without breaking the Minecraft aesthetic.

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23 december 2025, at 17:00
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Blueprint poster

Okay, look–Blueprint isn't "fun" to play with because it doesn't do anything you can see. It’s just the technical glue for the Team Abnormals mods (like Autumnity or Neapolitan). But honestly, without it, those mods would probably crash your game or feel clunky. I think of it like the backend of a website–if it’s doing its job well, you won't even know it’s there. If you’re building a pack that’s supposed to feel like "Official Minecraft 2.0," you’re going to end up downloading this eventually.

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23 december 2025, at 16:47
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