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[Blog] Installing MC-modpack without CurseForge
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| # How to install Minecraft modpacks without CurseForge | ||
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| A lot of Minecraft modpacks use CurseForge to manage and simplify installing modpacks. | ||
| However, this usually means you need to install their launcher, which sometimes adds unnecessary overhead, or is unsupported on your platform (e.g. Arch Linux). | ||
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| Follow these simple steps to install a CurseForge modpack using the vanilla launcher. | ||
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| 1. Download the vanilla launcher if you don't have it already. | ||
| * [Minecraft.net/download](https://minecraft.net/download). | ||
| * Depending on your platform, consider scrolling down for the Legacy Launcher or Distro-specific installations. | ||
| 2. Navigate to the modpack on the CurseForge website (I will use [SkyFactory 4](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/skyfactory-4) as an example, specifically version `4.2.4`). | ||
| 3. Identify the correct version of Minecraft from the modpack-information (e.g. `1.12.2`). | ||
| 4. Install the corresponding version of Vanilla. | ||
| * `Minecraft: Java Edition > Installations > New installation > Version`. | ||
| 5. Download and install [Minecraft Forge](https://files.minecraftforge.net/) for the correct Vanilla version (e.g. `1.12.2 - 14.23.5.2859`). | ||
| * Download the installer and run it. | ||
| 6. Download the modpack client-files | ||
| * On the CurseForge website open the _Files_-tab and select the version you want. | ||
| * Press _Download_ to receive the client-files (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4.zip`. | ||
| 7. Download the modpack server-files. | ||
| * From the client-files site (step 6.) open the tab _Additional Files_ and press on the server-files. | ||
| * Press _Download_ to receive the server-files (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4 Server Files`). | ||
| 8. Create a new installation in Minecraft Launcher for the modpack | ||
| * `Minecraft: Java Edition > Installation > New installation` | ||
| * Set _Name_ to the name of the modpack (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4`). | ||
| * For _Version_ you must select the installed Forge-version of Minecraft (e.g. `release 1.12.2-forge-14.23.6.2859`). | ||
| * For _Game Directory_ it is recommended to create a new directory to separate Vanilla and modpack-files. | ||
| * Press _Browse_ and create a new directory beside the default minecraft-folder. | ||
| * e.g. `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows. | ||
| * Usually you can leave _Resolution_ to default (auto). | ||
| * For a smoother experience, you should usually increase the memory Minecraft can use. | ||
| * Press on _More Options_ to show the Java options. | ||
| * In _JVM Arguments_ increase maximum memory (`-Xmx`). | ||
| * How much memory you should use depends on the modpack and your system. | ||
| * Default is `-Xmx2G`, which provides Minecraft with 2 GB of RAM. | ||
| * Change it to e.g. `-Xmx8G` to use 8 GB. | ||
| * Leave the rest of the _JVM Arguments_ as is. | ||
| * Press _Save_. | ||
| 9. Navigate to the minecraft-installation directory. | ||
| * From the _Installation_-tab in the Minecraft Launcher (`Minecraft: Java Edition > Installations`). | ||
| * Hover over the installation created in step 8 and press on the folder-icon next to _Play_. | ||
| * e.g. `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows. | ||
| 10. Copy the _mods_ folder from the server files | ||
| * Unzip the server-files downloaded earlier | ||
| * Copy the contents of the _mods_ folder to the _mods_ folder in the installation directory. | ||
| * e.g. into `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4\mods` on Windows. | ||
| * __NB:__ Only the _mods_ folder from the server files. | ||
| 11. Copy the contents of the _overrides_ folder from the client files. | ||
| * Unzip the client files downloaded earlier. | ||
| * Copy the contents of the _overrides_ folder into the installation directory. | ||
| * e.g. into `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows. | ||
| * __NB:__ Not into a subdirectory called _overrides_, but directly into the installation directory. | ||
| * Overwrite any conflicting files. | ||
| 12. Launch the profile from the Minecraft Launcher. | ||
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| # Resources | ||
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| This article is based on [this answer](https://www.reddit.com/r/CurseForge/comments/w31zbp/comment/ih2gfk2/) by _Master_Timkles_ on reddit. |