Oceanic Expanse
A 1.12.2 mod that backports many ocean-based features from 1.13+ and adds more new custom content!
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About this Mod
Requires Mixinbooter.
Description
Oceanic Expanse is a Forge mod that backports many ocean-based features from 1.13+ and adds even more new custom content! Each Feature is made to fit and expand upon vanilla Minecraft design and is built to be highly configurable.
- Backports and alters many 1.13+ features such as Drowned, Shipwrecks, Conduits, Tridents, all the fish, and much more.
- Adds ocean regions such as Frozen Oceans with Icebergs, and Warm Oceans with Coral Reefs.
- Expands upon beaches, adding Palm Trees with falling Coconuts, Crabs that dig up treasures, Shelly Sand for beachcombing, and more!
- Adds content below Frozen Oceans with the ocean crop Dulse, Tube Sponges, and lots of Sea stars!
For more information on every single feature, check out the expansive Wiki, kept up to date
FAQ
FAQ
Q: Why did you make this for 1.12? Isn't that a lot of unnecessary work?A: I started development on this mod in 2018, and it was the first Minecraft mod I ever developed to completion. Rather than abandon the work done so far, I decided to just finish the 1.12 mod, as it is better to release the mod rather than attempt to keep with the latest version.
Q: Why are some of the content backports, and others fully original?
A: When this mod began development, there weren't many mods backporting content from 1.13 well; so the original purpose of this mod was backporting. Working on it though, I expanded upon parts of 1.13 I felt were lacking such as the Trident, and soon enough began adding more unique content based on what I'd like out of an ocean mod.
Q: Will you port this mod past 1.12 / When will it be on [newer version]?
A: If I port this mod to a later version, many features will need to be changed/altered. As such, expect it to be a sequel, like Oceanic Expanse 2: Electric Jellyfish!!1!
Also, please don't beg for a port. This is not my job, nor is it my duty. I will port it if I want to, when I want to.
Q: Will you add X feature?
I have multiple documents used for planning, expect them to be made public in the future. As for adding features, I am very picky on what I want to add. So many things you might want (like sharks) will likely never be added.
If you have any ideas you would like to request, check out the Github’s Discussions, and create a new discussion under Ideas!
Recommended mods
Make sure to check the Mod Compatibilities page for necessary information!
Aqua Acrobatics backports the 1.13+ Movement including swimming, crawling, crouching under slabs, along with various water tweaks such as backporting the textures, changes to underwater fog, and adding Bubble Columns! Along with being highly customizable, Oceanic Expanse includes built-in compatibility for this mod.
Fluidlogged API adds fluidlogging, similar to 1.13+ waterlogging, but supporting any fluids, including those added by mods! Oceanic Expanse is automatically compatible with Fluidlogged API, as long as you do not use it in a pre-existing world! Thanks to the creator jbredwards for the help, their aid was invaluable!
Credits
Kelp block and item, Seagrass block and item, and Conduit Wind textures are created by Jasper Boerstra, lead artist for Minecraft.
Various sound effects are created by Mojang Studios. Check this list of sounds to see the sources for each and every one.
Thank you greatly to SaltOvOFish for providing Simplified Chinese translations for the mod!
Thank you to ArloTheEpic, John__Carver (Discord Carver#2883), and PMR for providing some play testing for the mod and feedback.
Every other texture and model is created by me, Sir Squidly, including new textures and models for backported content.
Available Versions
How to Install Oceanic Expanse on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Oceanic Expanse". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Oceanic Expanse server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Oceanic Expanse compatible with forge?
Oceanic Expanse officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Oceanic Expanse – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Oceanic Expanse consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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