✨ Connected 2.0: The Grand Overhaul ✨ (Forge 1.20.1)

🛑 IMPORTANT: NEW WORLD REQUIRED! 🛑

This update is a complete rebuild on Forge 1.20.1. It is NOT compatible with any previous versions or saves.

Core Philosophy for 2.0:

• Performance: Heavily optimized for smooth single-player and server experiences.
• Multiplayer Focus: Built and tested for stability on servers.
• Focused Scope: A large pack, but curated around specific gameplay pillars (Automation, Exploration, Survival).

Key Changes & Highlights:

⚙️ Platform & Focus

• Back on Forge 1.20.1: Moved from NeoForge/Sinytra for better stability.
• Create is Central: Deep integration with Create and many popular addons:
  • Big Cannons, Encased, Enchantment Industry, Central Kitchen, Ranged & more!
• Performance Mods Galore: Includes Embeddium, ModernFix, FerriteCore, Krypton, Starlight (via Embeddium Extras if applicable), etc.

🌍 World & Exploration

• Stunning Overworld: Enhanced terrain via Geophilic, Tectonic.
• Rich Structures: Explore Towns & Towers, Dungeons & Taverns, Medieval Buildings, and revamped vanilla structures (YUNG's Suite).
• Revamped Dimensions: Better Nether (Amplified Nether, YUNG's Fortresses) & End (End Remastered, YUNG's Islands).
• New Life: Added Naturalist, Friends&Foes, More Mob Variants. Villages now have Guard Villagers.

🛠️ Survival & Tech

• Modular Tools: Craft unique gear with Tetra (+ Addons).
• Environmental Challenge: Survive Cold Sweat (Temperature) & Serene Seasons.
• Expanded Food: Cook with Farmer's Delight & the [Let's Do] mods (Bakery, Vinery, Camping).
• Useful Gear: Carts (AstikorCarts), ships (Small Ships), dedicated Elytra Slot.

✨ Quality of Life & Immersion

• UI Improvements: EMI (Recipes), Jade (Tooltips), AppleSkin.
• Visuals: Oculus (Shaders), Dynamic Lights, Falling Leaves, Continuity.
• Audio: Sound Physics Remastered, Extra Sounds, Ambient Environment.
• Convenience: Mouse Tweaks, Controlling, Clumps, Corpse, Functional Storage.

⚙️ Quick Config Tips:

• Adjust Temperature Difficulty (Cold Sweat):

  /temp modify @p set heat_dampening <0.0-1.0> true
  /temp modify @p set cold_dampening <0.0-1.0> true
  # (1.0 = Off, lower values = easier)
  

• Toggle Elytra Firework Boost:

  /function no_elytra_boosting:settings
  

Enjoy the refined experience of Connected 2.0!

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