
Foundation Expert
A tech expert modpack with original recipes, quests and progression!
Screenshots






About this Modpack
Foundation Expert

Foundation Expert is a technology-focused expert modpack built around progression, automation, and complex engineering challenges.
With 150+ carefully selected Fabric mods, the pack introduces heavily modified recipes, custom progression, and a large questline designed to guide players through a deep and rewarding technological journey.
Every stage of the game pushes you to think bigger, automate more, and design efficient factories.
Even though the modpack is still in development, the current version already offers 200+ hours of gameplay before reaching the current endgame.
Core Gameplay
Expert Progression
Recipes have been extensively reworked to create meaningful progression. Advancing through the pack requires building automated systems and mastering complex production chains.
Quest-Guided Experience
A large quest system helps guide players through the different technologies while introducing new mechanics and challenges.
Automation at the Center
From early mechanical setups to advanced technological infrastructure, automation is the key to progress.
Optimized Performance
Built entirely on Fabric, the pack runs smoothly even with a large number of mods, making it accessible on many systems.
Main Mods
Foundation Expert is built around several major technology mods:
- Create – Mechanical engineering and creative automation
- Tech Reborn – Advanced machines and classic tech progression
- Applied Energistics 2 – Digital storage and complex automation networks
- Energized Power – Power generation and electrical systems
- and more!
These mods are deeply integrated through custom recipes and progression, creating a cohesive and unique experience.
Current Development
The modpack is actively being developed. The current version already contains a large amount of content, but more is planned.
Future updates will include:
- Additional quests and progression stages
- Further recipe balancing
- More integration between mods
- Expanded endgame content
Who Is This Pack For?
Foundation Expert is designed for players who enjoy:
- Expert-style modpacks
- Factory building
- Complex automation
- Long-term progression
- Solving engineering challenges
If you enjoy building massive automated systems and optimizing production chains, Foundation Expert will push your engineering skills to the limit. Feel free to give suggestions or report bugs here : https://github.com/Konhaiii/Foundation-Expert
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Foundation Expert Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (10 GB recommended for Foundation Expert). Based on player count: per 4 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Foundation Expert" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Foundation Expert server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 10 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Foundation Expert server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 10 GB for stable performance. per 4 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €12/month).
Can I add custom mods to Foundation Expert without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Foundation Expert server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 10 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
Similar Modpacks
Rent Foundation Expert Server
Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.
Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required
- Client-side
- Required
Supported Versions
Start your Foundation Expert Server now
From €12.00/month with 10 GB RAM for the best performance.
Configure Server →