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General Information

System Requirements​

Minimum Requirements​

  • Minecraft Version: 1.20.1 (Forge)
  • RAM: 6GB allocated
  • Java Version: Java 17 or higher
  • RAM: 8GB allocated
  • CPU: Modern quad-core processor
  • Storage: 5GB available space

Installation​

  1. Download and install the CurseForge App
  2. Search for "SubTerra Tech" in the modpacks section
  3. Click "Install" and wait for the download to complete
  4. Launch the modpack from the CurseForge App
  5. Allocate at least 6GB of RAM in the settings

Included Mods​

This modpack features 120+ mods including:

Core Technology Mods​

  • Mekanism: Advanced ore processing and machinery
  • Create: Mechanical systems and automation
  • Thermal Expansion: Machines, energy, and item transport
  • Industrial Foregoing: Automated resource generation

Mining & Exploration​

  • Create: Slice & Dice: Enhanced mining tools
  • Scannable: Underground scanning technology
  • Torchmaster: Advanced lighting solutions
  • Mining Gadgets: Efficient mining tools

Cave Enhancement​

  • YUNG's Better Caves: Massive cave generation
  • Deeper and Darker: Deep dark expansion
  • Supplementaries: Underground building blocks
  • Chipped: Decorative block variants

Utility Mods​

  • JEI (Just Enough Items): Recipe viewing
  • FTB Quests: Depth-based quest system
  • Xaero's Minimap: Cave mapping
  • WTHIT: Block information

Depth Mechanics​

SubTerra Tech introduces unique depth-based progression:

Surface Layer (Y: 64 and above)​

  • Basic resources and starting technology
  • Standard overworld ores
  • Quest beginning point
  • Surface base establishment

Shallow Underground (Y: 32 to 64)​

  • Enhanced ore generation
  • First tier of advanced machinery unlocks
  • Cave systems begin
  • Light mining automation available

Deep Underground (Y: 0 to 32)​

  • Rare ore deposits
  • Second tier technology access
  • Larger cave networks
  • Advanced automation possible

Deepslate Layer (Y: -16 to 0)​

  • Valuable resources
  • Third tier machinery unlocks
  • Complex cave formations
  • Requires advanced gear

Deep Dark (Y: -64 to -16)​

  • Rarest resources
  • End-game technology
  • Ancient City integration
  • Highest-tier automation
  • Requires top-tier equipment

Multiplayer​

This modpack is multiplayer-friendly! Server requirements:

  • Minimum 8GB RAM allocated
  • Use server files from CurseForge
  • Regular backups recommended
  • Consider pre-generating chunks for better performance

Modpack Philosophy​

SubTerra Tech focuses on:

  • Vertical Progression: Technology unlocks as you go deeper
  • Industrial Automation: Complex automated systems
  • Underground Building: Creating impressive subterranean bases
  • Resource Management: Efficient mining and processing
  • Exploration: Discovering the depths and their secrets