Modpack Within The Storm by thehyperz6

Optifine does NOT work in this pack (hence why it is not included) and is highly suggested against using as it can cause render issues with certain mods and other unpredictable bugs.

Within The Storm early access versions AND release versions prior to version 1.3 can be found in the Within The Storm discord page under #modpack-download: https://discord.gg/nCu82Swk

Curseforge Launcher: This pack is currently not available via the Twitch launcher but can be downloaded using the Curseforge launcher.

https://download.curseforge.com/ (by the time it becomes available to download on the Curseforge launcher)

Forge: It is recommended to use at least Forge version 40.2.0 for Minecraft version 1.18.2. Any later versions of Forge that release after this should be fine to use as well. This pack currently comes with Forge version 40.1.78.

Servers: Server owners feel free incorporate this pack into your server as you please. Please note any parameters regarding world generation types and world name etc must be changed via the server.properties file.

Essentials mod is included within this modpack which can be used to set up multiplayer worlds with your friends but be warned:

Essentials mod contains optional microtransactions and no monetary or profit gain is acquired by me because I am not in affiliation with the essentials mod. So please purchase if desired cautiously if you want to at your own risk.

This initially started off with me discovering an amazing new mod for 1.18.2 called the Wither Storm mod and had a couple playthroughs with it in normal survival with just the mod and realized the amazing gameplay potential and excitement it had so I thought: "Why not just make a super cool adventure RPG boss themed modpack that also happens to be extremely Difficult. So this modpack brings you exactly just that! If you loved playing with The Wither Storm mod you'll for sure enjoy this modpack :).

Within The Storm is a modpack with one goal in mind and that is to survive and eventually progress towards defeating the main boss of the game that will be tormenting you throughout your journey and that being the Wither Storm (inspired by Minecraft Story mode). EXCEPT with a twist. Along your journey you'll face many threats and strong foes looking to want to cut your journey short along with The Wither Storm. This modpack has mods that include many new mobs, structures, biomes, new generation types, weapons, armour, and gear and other bosses as well as custom side quests and main quest lines that all culminate together into this one modpack. Along with the many adventures and foes you will come across in your journey. There is only one true main goal and that is to Defeat the storm.

Main point I'm trying to make is if you enjoyed The Wither Storm mod, you will love this mod pack but it does NOT mean it will be easy. You are going to die a lot and so you must be prepared for that and persevere through all odds. You must be constantly on the move as to not risk The Storm catching up to you. This is a very brutal modpack in terms of pure difficulty so if you expected it would be only a slight challenge to 100% this modpack you are in for a rude awakening. This modpack has a progressional difficulty system which means the game gets harder as you progress. You don't get to one shot mobs all day long as soon as you get a sharpness 5 netherite sword. ;).

Public Server info:

As of now there is no public server currently available for this modpack but please feel free to make your own!

We do however have a discord server which you can access through this link here:

https://discord.gg/Qk7RMbKYDw

Quick Start Guide: (You may be a little lost if you don't read this!)

* It is recommended that you first set up your backpack open, Journeymap, and ore excavator and Combat Roll keybinds first as they will be the essential ones you use most when starting off.

* You will spawn within your world next to an abandoned house. This house is essential for the completion of this modpack as it is where you are to summon The Wither Storm to begin your journey. (Co-ordinates for abandoned house will also be provided in inventory).

* You will notice that you are unable to break any trees around as that is because you will only unlock your first wooden axe and backpack once you have summoned The Wither Storm. Of course there may be some ways around this to get an axe without summoning The Wither Storm first but that is NOT how the modpack is meant to be played, as it is ruining the essential challenge of the modpack. Side quests will also be disabled until The Wither Storm has been summoned. If it wasn't clear enough already, summoning The Wither Storm should be the first thing that you do. How to do this will be provided in the Quest Book which you spawn with and all necessary items to do so are provided within the abandoned house you spawn next to.

* Once you have summoned The Wither Storm, you will need to run fast and as far away from the Storm as possible and as a word of warning (and my own personal experience) the Storm is *very* fast in the beginning so being able to escape early on is your essential first step. It is recommended you escape where there is a large ocean or a body of water to travel through using a boat as they are quite fast at escaping the Storm early game. The Storm knows where you are in the world at all times so you must be aware of this and plan accordingly.

* Make sure to keep track of the Quest book as it is your one key tool to progressing through the several quests in this modpack to eventually defeat The Storm. Goodluck!

Automatic Install (Curseforge launcher):

Curseforge Launcher: This pack is currently not available via the Twitch launcher but can be downloaded using the Curseforge launcher.

https://download.curseforge.com/ (by the time it becomes available to download on the Curseforge launcher). This is currently the easiest way to install Within The Storm. Simply link your MC account to the Curseforge launcher, install Within The Storm under modpacks then click play!

Manual Install:

* Forge: Download and install forge version 40.1.68 for Minecraft 1.18.2 or any later forge version. Download earlier 1.18.2 forge versions have the potential to cause errors so only download at your own risk and make sure you have the latest version of java installed.

* File installation: When downloading the client mod files from the Curseforge website, make sure there is nothing already in your mods or config folder, then simply copy the folders over from this modpack into your own Minecraft directory.

* Memory Allocation: The default allocated RAM in MC is 1GB. It is recommended that you allocate atleast 3-4GB to your minecraft launcher when playing this modpack to ensure you do not get any memory related lag spikes or errors. To do this go to Launch Options, enabling JVM Arguments, and changing "-Xmx1G" to "-Xmx4G".

Remember Optifine is NOT recommended to be used with this mod, we have other performance enhancement mods within the modpack.

Key Features:

* Torches can be held in hand to light up the way

* Several combat mechanics such as parrying, stunning, blocking and rolling.

* Parkour mechanics, be able to jump up and scale 2-3 block high walls and wall jump.

* Custom progressional quests and side quests

* Several new armor types, weapons, and gear

* Several new biomes and terrain generation

* Several new mobs and bosses in other dimensions

* Brand new enchantments and potions

* Brand new underground cave structures

* Revamped Nether

* Revamped End

* Can carry around chests with you

* Fast smelting

* Randomized ruins, dungeons and structures all generating throughout the world

* Immersive sound experience

* Tents

* Includes Create mod for you tech lovers!

* Be on the move - The Storm approaches fast and knows where you are at all times which means at some occasions, the only place you have left to hide is underground so be sure to start on a base that involves you being out of reach from the Storm so you have a chance to breath, catch up, and plan your next few moves.

* Collect gold - Be sure to collect enough gold in your journey as it will be needed if you want to craft Golden apple stew which cures the Wither sickness should you happen to contract it. The wither sickness is lethal and *will* eventually kill you if infected so make sure you have Golden apple stew on the ready.

* Collect Artifacts - Collection of certain artifacts are part of one of the custom side quests which grant you a certain amount of Golden Apple stew upon completion. Be on the search for these as they can literally be your life savers if you are ever in the need of a Golden Apple stew

* Travelling through the nether - Although the nether is far more dangerous in this modpack it may be your safe haven from the Storm atleast for a while till you get back out. The Storm cannot track you while you are in the nether so use it for transport getting to places farther away in the Overworld. Remember one block in the Nether is 8 blocks in the Overworld. Use this to your advantage!

* Utilize parrying and combat rolling - As you progress through this modpack you'll have noticed the mobs start becoming progressively harder and harder. You will need to learn to utilize certain combat mechanics rather than the strength of your tools in some fight scenarios so make sure you practice rolling as well as parrying with your shield as they can be very effective.

* Tents - Be sure to invest some time into creating a tent in between your travels! Tents provide a nice way to create a portable base that you can keep within your inventory and deploy at any time. These tents come in varying sizes and designs and provide a good place to store your items in chests and also place a bed so you can sleep through the night. You are going to be on the run a lot in this modpack so having a tent is essential in case your backpack every runs out.

* Backpacks - Upon summoning the Wither Storm you are granted an initial default backpack to aid you on your travels. Over time it is highly suggested you invest some of your materials to upgrading your backpack to then next tier being able to hold more items. The tiers range from (regular, iron, gold, diamond, netherite). Each higher tier backpack having more slots to hold items than the last. Also take some time to craft the backpack upgrades which give you neat perks while wearing a backpack so be sure to do some research on those using JEI. Hovering over a backpack upgrade will tell you what it does.

* Weaponry - It is highly suggested you don't create the usual vanilla swords and weapons and instead create weapons from the Simply Swords mod as they are usually stronger than the vanilla weapons and each weapon comes with their own varying attack speed so choosing to create these types of weapons will make you prepared for every situation you come across depending on the type of mob you are fighting.

Report any issues/bugs in the #bug-reports channel on our Discord page!

I am constantly making sure that any lingering issues or bugs that remain in the modpack become solved and will try my best to answer to bugs that are reported on discord and get them patched right away. Remember this modpack is intended for it to be difficult so certain gameplay features that are implemented the way they are like that for the style of the modpack so please note this. However, legit bugs that are found will be fixed as soon as possible.

You can suggest any changes or future mods you want to see added that you think may fit with the overall theme on our discord page once again! Please make sure when suggesting certain mods you want to see get added that you make sure it fits with the theme of the modpack and isn't a mod that has the potential to break certain mechanics of the modpack. Remember this modpack is intended to be very challenging so certain mods such as teleportation type mods (ones I try to avoid) I will be more reluctant to add as they decrease from the overall challenging nature of this modpack. I am always open to suggestions so please feel free to join our discord if you feel like you want a mod to get added you find good. This modpack is nowhere near from finished and so I am always looking to see what mods I can add to improve the gameplay experience for everyone!

HUGE CREDIT AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MAN WHO CREATED THE WITHER STORM MOD: nonamecrackers2 Please be sure to check his page and his mods out!

And of course a huge thanks to all the other wonderful mod creators who have created these amazing mods as well as future mods to come and huge thanks to you guys for playing this pack! :)