
Pug Origins
An origins fantasy and engineering modpack that expands the Overworld, Nether, End with exploration, dungeons, structures, and Create mod automation.
About this Modpack
✅ Project Description
🔮 Overview
This modpack takes a Vanilla+ approach to Minecraft, enhancing the core game while keeping it intuitive and immersive. It focuses on expanding all four dimensions—Overworld, Nether, End, and Aether—and introduces Create mod engineering, fantasy mobs, and exploration-focused gameplay.
Whether you want to build working contraptions with gears and shafts, raid massive underground dungeons, or explore mystical new biomes, this modpack provides an exciting survival experience without overwhelming complexity.
⚙️ Features
🛠 Engineering with Create
Full Create suite: Create, Create Addition, Create Contraptions, Create Structures.
Build kinetic machines, automated farms, elevators, and steampunk tech.
🌍 Biomes & Structures
World generation enhanced with Terralith, Nullscape, Better Nether, and Deep Aether.
Massive dungeons, ruins, temples, and structures added by When Dungeons Arise, Yung’s Better series, and more.
🧭 Exploration & Immersion
New content in every dimension: Aether, Lost Aether Content, Ocean’s Delight, End’s Delight, Tide, and Incendium.
Expanded NPC and mob variety with Friends and Foes, Citadel, and Happy Ghast.
New foods and farming systems via Farmer’s Delight and related addons.
🚀 Performance & QoL
Smoother performance with FerriteCore, Embeddium, EntityCulling, and Clumps.
Exploration tools like Xaero’s Minimap and World Map.
Useful UI improvements including JEI, Appleskin, and shader support via Oculus.
🌐 Multiplayer & Compatibility
Client + Server Required – All players need the modpack installed locally.
Uses Forge 1.20.1.
Designed for private multiplayer use but fully supports single-player.
Focused on fair, survival-based gameplay with no unfair client-side advantages.
📦 Who Should Play This?
This modpack is perfect for players who:
Want a balanced survival experience with new biomes, dungeons, and structures
Enjoy Create mod machines and light RPG/fantasy elements
Prefer performance-optimized Vanilla+ packs that are easy to get into and stable for servers
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Pug Origins Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Pug Origins). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Pug Origins" and click "Install". The forge 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
Pug Origins server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 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 Pug Origins server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 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 Pug Origins without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) 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.
Pug Origins server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 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.
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