
Steam N' Scrolls
The Ultimate Tech-Fantasy Experience!
About this Modpack
🔮 Steam N’ Scrolls — Spellcraft and Gearwork, in One Living World
Steam N’ Scrolls blends fantasy exploration, spellcasting and steampunk tech into one immersive experience.
Built for long-term survival or multiplayer co-op, it brings together stunning terrain, magical progression, kinetic machines, and a reactive world, all tuned for performance and vibe.

🌍 EXPLORE A WORLD THAT FEELS HANDCRAFTED
Every corner of the world feels alive, thanks to a combination of expansive worldgen and detailed structures.
From the caves and mountains of Tectonic and the numerous biomes of Regions Unexplored to the ancient towers and strongholds scattered by Dungeons Arise, exploration is both rewarding and visually rich. Villages, ruins, and taverns feel like part of a story, not just decoration.
✨ CAST SPELLS THAT EVOLVE WITH YOU
Magic in Steam N’ Scrolls is more than flashy effects, it's a real system with depth.
With Ars Nouveau, you can build custom spells and automate with arcane machines. Iron’s Spells & Spellbooks adds fast-paced combat casting with a mana system that matters.
Whether you play a scholar, summoner or battle mage, the tools are here to support your style.
⚙️ BUILD WITH MECHANICAL ELEGANCE
Tech is powered by motion, not menus.
Create and its addons let you build everything from harvesters to cannons, using gears, belts and steam.
It’s complex if you want it to be, but also intuitive and satisfying, especially when combined with farming and cooking systems like Farmer’s Delight.
🏗️ EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH BUILDING
With blocks from Chipped and Fantasy Furniture, you can create detailed interiors, thematic towns, or cozy magical homes. With Axiom, you can shape the landscape the way you want it to be and make building not only functionnal, but part of the fantasy.
There’s plenty of room for roleplay, aesthetic bases, or large settlements that feel lived-in.
🐉 A WORLD FILLED WITH LIFE
From the smallest birds to legendary dragons, the world of Steam N’ Scrolls is teeming with creatures that make every biome feel alive.
Naturalist and Alex’s Mobs bring rich ecosystems to forests, coasts and caves, from curious otters to giant bears and vibrant songbirds.
And lurking deeper in the wild, Ice and Fire adds mythic beasts like cyclops, sea serpents, and dragons guarding ancient hoards.
Combined with enhanced sound design and visual ambience, the game feels like a world that reacts, breathes, and challenges you to survive in it.
📝 Personnal Note
This pack was originally created for yet another two weeks phase with my friends. I felt like it could be cool to share it so other people could enjoy it! I'll try my best to make it more and more enjoyable as we go. And yes, it also has some goofy mods.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Steam N' Scrolls Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (10 GB recommended for Steam N' Scrolls). Based on player count: per 4 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Steam N' Scrolls" 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
Steam N' Scrolls 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 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 Steam N' Scrolls 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 Steam N' Scrolls 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.
Steam N' Scrolls 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.
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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required
- Client-side
- Required
Supported Versions
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