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+++ title = "How to install my custom modpack" date = 2023-04-17 +++
This is a port of an older guide, for a different pack. But they both use packwiz, so the principle is the exact same. Packwiz allows for a modpack that automatically updates, both client-side and server-side, as soon as new mods are added;
The easiest way to use packwiz packs (at least, in my opinion) is through a MultiMC fork - namely, I recommend Prism Launcher. If you'd prefer to use the vanilla launcher, you're on your own (cause I hate using it. it kinda sucks).
You'll want to go to that link and click the huge pink Download Now button as one of the first steps to installing the modpack. Install it wherever you want, but don't open it just yet. It'll kind-of-sort-of freak out if you don't have a Java installation for it to find.
Prism Launcher takes a different approach to how it manages Java installations - namely, the default Minecraft client will automatically download a compatible version of Java for you. Most of the time. Prism Launcher does not do this, and expects you to understand how to install Java on your own.
This modpack in particular requires a version of Java newer than Java 17. I personally would recommend Adoptium/Temurin, which is one of the largest forks of Java at this point in time. If you have a different version of Java you'd prefer, or you already have a version newer than 17 installed, you can feel free to skip this step. Otherwise, click that blue Latest LTS Release button and install it like you would any other program.
Now that you've gotten Java installed, feel free to open up Prism Launcher. The first-time set-up should be pretty self-explanatory, so just run through that until you get to a screen somewhat like this:
(Ignore the cat, that's not important.)
Now, you'll need to add your user account to Prism. This isn't super hard, and the launcher itself should guide you through most of the process. You'll want to click "Add microsoft" since EVERYONE WAS FORCED TO MIGRATE TO A MICROSOFT ACCOUNT (THANKS MOJANG). Here's some pictures:
Here's the point where I'll post the link to the pack, which you can now download knowing that you are a mere two steps away from playing this amazing modpack. Wow!
Now, you may be wondering what the hell this expertly named zip file is for. I'll tell you: Prism Launcher has this really cool feature that lets you export and import modpacks, at the click of a button. Simply click "Add Instance" in the top left of Prism Launcher, and then navigate to the tab that says Import from zip.
Select the zip file you just downloaded, and then click "Ok". You can rename the instance if you want to, but it should have a name by default.
Great news! You're done. The final step is to simply double click the icon, or click the "Launch" button. Yipee!