Introduction

Behind the Scenes

Why the Mod Started

SWEM started because of a stubborn, green, beautiful horse named Lucy. When family troubles meant I couldn't afford to be with her anymore, all of my love had to go somewhere. I started pouring it into work and games with horses. After crying to my roommate a few too many times about needing to reset the backups because 'Lucy' was blown up by a creeper for the 10th time, I decided to make a mod to make destriers out of Minecraft horses. I wanted to upgrade their model, animations, and enchant their armor. I did some research to see if other people have made a horse mod or if others would even want the mod I wanted to make. Turns out that there were thousands of people begging for a full-fledged, updated horse mod. After the initial additions - I started adding little things to the list like saddles, saddle/bridle racks, feeders, separators, stall doors, plans for expansions, a dimension, and a clean community on top of all that, etc. Soon the mod turned into a crusade. Here we are now, 2.5 years later with a release date and name to live up to. Star Worm Equestrian Mod.

For horses. For equestrians. For Lucy. image-1640926596125.png

                                                                                                                                              ~ AlaharranHonor (Hannah)


Our Pillars for Design

We have pillars for our goals as well as some themes for keeping the mod within one version.

Pillars are known in design as the three MAIN ideals for an addition to the project. If something doesn't have all three pillars supporting it, it won't get added in. 

SWEM Phase 1 (V1)
// With love for the equine
// For all ages and all disciplines
// Necessary and core function for future

Other mantras we have for develop are used throughout, from devving to building to texture art.
// Everything must be made with love. If you're not doing it with love, come back later when you can or let someone else do it.
// Always care for details. You never know when something might break and the users see something they shouldn't.
// Everything must make sense, even details the player might not see or even think of. We must train ourselves to think critically. Every brain comes prepacked with information. Not making sense = uncanny valley = brain unhappy = unhappy player. The player doesn't even notice it, but their brains do, especially when you show them something better. Be better.

Our Belief on "Magic" in the Mod

We use "magic" as the sense of wonder to the mod, fill in the little gaps of logic, and to open up an entire world of development for us to make. Our magic does have rules, however.

Cloth - Like bandages and wraps, the magic of healing. 
Iron - Magic protection. Resilient and protecting our warriors from evil magicks.
Gold - Gold holds water magic. Given that its weak and malleable, its not very good for defense but just a little goes a long way!
Diamond - Fire Magic! Or more so, protection from it.
Amethyst - The power of flight. How does it feel to float? What is it like to fly?
Netherite - No magic power yet.
Emerald - No magic power yet.
Copper - No magic power yet.

Trivia

How To Help

Volunteering

September 2023: SWEM is no longer seeking volunteers and is only maintaining the project. Check Discord for updates.

It takes talented people to keep everything working smoothly, and while every one of our volunteers are exceptional, we can always use more people to help lighten the load. More volunteers means getting content to you faster image-1640926596125.png 

To volunteer, fill out the volunteer application form here which will be reviewed by the Admin Team. If you have questions regarding the application or experience issues in submitting via the link above, please contact an Admin via Discord.

Social Media

Following and sharing helps spread the word about SWE/M. The more people we can reach, the more people in our community and the more community to help us in return!

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Pssst. You can click those...

BisectHosting Discount

Promo codes can be applied on checkout prior to payment. Enter FORLUCY and validate the code to receive the discount.

Creating your own server? BisectHosting kindly offers SWEM support via the partner program which helps us run our Beta and VIP servers. We have an affiliate link and promo code to pass savings on to our users - you can get 25% discount on your first month of hosting. This helps the project with a little bonus for each person that uses our code: FORLUCY

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Donations

September 2023: Donations post-shutdown will go towards maintaining and bug fix dev days. No perks can be offered.

As much as we want the mod to run off of nothing but our passion and love alone ... It can't. We have to be able to pay for server hosting, art, marketing, and our ultimate goal, to be able to work on the mod full-time as a team. To do all of that and then more, we need help from our community through donations. Every bit helps and gets us closer and closer to our goal. For long term support we have a Ko-Fi linked below.

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If you would like to help support the Owner directly, AlaharranHonor, directly for things like rent, soda, and stress food - please donate via PayPal to paypal.me/hannturpinswem. 

Reporting Bugs

Our GitHub is currently closed to the public. If you find an issue, please report it to our bugs channel on Discord.

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How To Get Help

Discord

A lot of the things you would need help with can be found in this Wiki but if you need to ask specific questions, we are most active on Discord, link below.

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Website

The website is no longer being maintained and is outdated. Use the wiki for the most up to date information.

The website holds a lot of general information that would be helpful for answering questions or linking to wear you'd like to go!
https://www.swequestrian.com/

Github

Our GitHub is currently closed to the public. If you find an issue, please report it to our bugs channel on Discord.

Found a bug? You can submit an issue on Github. You help us find a bug, we help you by fixing the bug!

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Any questions or issues posted to our socials (YT etc) or Curseforge comments will not be seen and will receive no support.

Volunteers

SWEM is made possible by a large group of volunteers spanning the frame of several years. If you believe your name should be on this list, please contact an Admin on Discord and let us know something is amiss. image-1641175000554.png

Version 1.16.5 Volunteers

Owner and Production Lead

AlaharranHonor - AKA, Hannah

Programming
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Legenden


Mentions
Silverwolf Mothfet Dronade
TheJYT

SysAdmin
Primary Secondary Tertiary
GrizzyBurr
Legenden

Mentions
RileyCasper

Animation
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Eric Brooke Raven

Mentions
lilCatSilly

Texture Artists
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Cytris Eric Mothfet

Mentions
Shelly Golden Calileo
Coats
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Arishant Stardust MachoMustang

Mentions
Hauket Cytris Everyuki
Eric

Model Artists
Primary Secondary Tertiary
AlaharranHonor


Mentions



Marketing
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Peachy Jenny Redzeal

Mentions
Rrrose Anonyma
Administration
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Delphi
RileyCasper

Mentions



Common Work
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Delphi Brooke Lace

Mentions
Evie Everyuki
Data Processing
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Delphi
RileyCasper

Mentions



Research and Development
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Delphi Lace Boatyboatman

Mentions
Vera

Additional Mentions
Rhea Whitewolf Ffensie
Blue Moon Eliot Caroline
CholitoBuritto

Super Beta Spotlight
Crystal0314 Keroa Trsom
Zaliexx TheSilentHawke Wolfzy_King

Toastybeans

 Wild_Horses HaileeByrd

TwerkyCupcake
Barn Cat Spotlight
Emsnotfound 404_Unknown(Seven) SweetIRL
PancakeDuhBird Lizardden Noah (2by2)

Additional thank you to those who we couldn't put in Super-Beta spotlight or Barn-Cat spotlight because they were so dedicated to the project that they became staff.

Donation List

$500+ Donators
NightShadeLily Ryaroar IBPixelmaur

$300+ Donators
XxMistSniperxX AbbyRhea MixedOpinions
AlmoudMilky


$200+ Donators
Moo Moo OnyxButNot WorldofEmber
Abigail Pinehaven barrelracing Novalux
SarahLuigi


"Ritzy and a Half" Donators
BlueMaggot IRISLightning23 KarmenKimmei

User Contributions

Translations

All of our translations are done by our community members! So they need some credit for helping us out.

Language Credit
Danish (100%) legenden, SilverHornz, IceAura, RoedSmiley, Gloomwolf145, Kryds
Dutch (100%) MeLikeToast, error 404, Lisa7780, TABEE, RynxHatake
Swedish (100%) Rationality, emsnotfound, LordEstil
French (100%) Ortoxie, El kien, bitjes, Shado
Polish (100%)

Penny, Kokomi, LeafHere, waikikamoocaw, czumulu, Aksiosa, Hanaxq, sc4ry_dreams, Etile
German (100%) Johanna, Jenny, Malli, Lea, Katrin, Emilie, Josefine
Romanian (100%) Julie, Ale
Portuguese (BR) (100%) Kris, Sopa, Txavierzin, Ksalo, Catto
Portuguese (PT) (100%) Sofikit, Ashiko
Italian (85%) Miry, Myra, Yureky, vividlyindigo, bobbywolf
Finnish (100%) Paahtis, Moonlintu, Nincrex, Chinsuzilla, Sagarr, RoseV
Russian (100%) Sarutoshi, SelenaTyan, Shans, Anna
Spanish (100%) Blixx, bitjes, TetsuTetsu, LxvelyMxcha, XiuSiaa, Naexi, Mario, Alice
Japanese (100%) Shadowweaver105, vividlyindigo
Slovak (61%) Minecrap, Amália, Bella
Czech (100%)

eli.slav, Fishnana
Hungarian (66%) Hikory_chan, Imci, Duckling
Norwegian (44%) Bella Fishcobbler, Carmen, Klaudyna
Irish (48%)

x.Rebecc.x
Estonian (80%) Anna <3
Chinese (39%)

unblockabl
Lithuania (62%) Vilté, Phlyxia
Turkish (58%) bella, DogofWar, bananaa
Korean (50%) Daejung
African (50%) LynnAbrWyrda
Serbian (46%) slayjiafei

Is this list missing your native language? Fear no more, you can make it happen! All translations are welcome, even if the language is on the list, it's always good to have an extra pair of eyes validating everything. The translations can be found here.




Installing Mods

Introduction

Installing mods can be complicated for new and experienced users alike, so we have provided as much guidance as possible. As such, there is a lot of information here that might feel overwhelming. Use the page navigation bar to jump to sections or launcher guides - this is on the right of PC browsers, or under the info tab if viewing on mobile.

About Mods

We cannot guarantee support for mod setup or non-SWEM issues in our Discord. Please seek solutions to common issues using ample resources available online. 

SWEM Requirements

Select the dropdown for your chosen version to see requirements and download links!

Jar files are usually safe when sourced from trusted sites like CurseForge or Modrinth. You should never download jar (or any) files from untrusted or unknown sources - doing so can introduce malware to your PC or devices!

SWEM for Minecraft 1.20.1
LATEST RELEASE
Requirement Version Required
Minecraft Version 1.20.1
Forge 47.2.0 or higher
Java Java 17
RAM (Memory) 2.5-4GB+ minimum allocated to Minecraft. 5-6GB is recommended if your PC has at least 8GB+. 
Mod Requirements
SWEM 1.20.1-1.4.0
Geckolib 1-4.2.3 or higher
Player Animator 1.0.2-rc1+1.20 

Animations should be fixed for 1.20 SWEM when using shaders thanks for fixes included in Geckolib 4 (1.19+)

SWEM for Minecraft 1.18.2
LATEST RELEASE
Requirement Version Required
Minecraft Version 1.18.2
Forge 40.2.0 or higher
Java Java 17
RAM (Memory) 2.5-4GB+ minimum allocated to Minecraft. 5-6GB is recommended if your PC has at least 8GB+. 
Mod Requirements
SWEM

1.18.2-1.4.6

1.4.6 has some noted issues with Horse Data files + Food Pathing. Read more via links.
Geckolib 1.18-3.0.57 or higher
Player Animator 0.4.0+1.18 or higher

If using shaders, this version will likely have some animation render issues unless you disable entity shadows. Credits go to DC user Hichi for the shader setting suggestion/solution. This will NOT resolve the jump animation desync sometimes seen on MP servers. That is an entirely different issue.

SHADER 'STABLE' VERSION

There is no 'shader stable' version (a version that does not require disabling shader entity shadows) for 1.18 at present. 

SWEM for Minecraft 1.16.5
LATEST RELEASE
Requirement Version Required
Minecraft Version 1.16.5
Forge 36.2.34 or higher
Java Java 8
RAM (Memory) 2.5-4GB+ This may increase with larger mods / modpacks or shaders!
Mod Requirements
SWEM 5.3.21
Geckolib 3.0.99 or higher
Player Animator 0.3.5+1.16.5 ONLY to avoid known issues. 

If using shaders, this version will likely have some animation render issues unless you disable entity shadows. Credits go to DC user Hichi for the shader setting suggestion/solution. See below for alternate recommendations.

SHADER 'STABLE' VERSION

To use SWEM and shaders without disabling Entity Shadows you will need to downgrade versions. Some users have been able to use Complementary or BSL shaders on low-medium settings with newer versions of SWEM without experiencing any issues, though this has not been a reliable solution for many. The recommended 'shader safe' (little to no animation desync) version are listed here. 

Requirement Version Required
Minecraft Version 1.16.5
Forge 36.2.34 or higher
Java Java 8
RAM (Memory) 2.5-4GB+ This may increase with larger mods / modpacks or shaders! 
Mod Requirements
SWEM 5.3.0
Geckolib 3.0.97 
Player Animator 0.3.5+1.16.5 ONLY to avoid known issues. 

This will NOT resolve the animation desync (jumps) sometimes seen on MP servers. That is an entirely different issue.

Requirements Explained

Java Requirement

What is Java?

Java is the coding language for Minecraft Java Edition. Your vanilla Minecraft game comes with a version of Java 8 installed, but sometimes modded launchers like Curseforge and MultiMC cannot automatically locate it so you may need to download this yourself. In recent years, newer versions of MC Java need updated Java versions - you can check which version is required and download below! 

Minecraft Version Java Version Downloads (Select your PC system)
1.16.5 (or older) Java 8 Download Java 8 for Windows Download Java 8 for MAC
1.18.2+ Java 17 Download Java 17 for Windows Download Java 17 for MAC
Note: You do not need to remove Java 8 to use Java 17 for 1.18+. You will still need Java 8 to play older versions!

How to install

  1. Download the file, run it and follow the normal installation procedure for your system.
  2. Install it somewhere you can easily locate it again if required!
  3. Note the chosen location incase you have to manually select the file in your modded launcher.

You will likely need to go into your modlauncher to locate and specify the version you want to use.

Troubleshooting
Certain browsers might download the wrong version (x32bit) of Java - which will not work properly. Unfortunately, it is not always obvious if this is the case, or help to resolve it if it is not clear. Here are a few suggestions:

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The responding text should specify 64-Bit and the correct version (ie 17 or 8 depending on what you have installed). If it states 32-Bit, you should uninstall Java and try again!

Extracting Files

Overview
Some files may come in .ZIP or .RAR format - this is usually to compress the file size so it is easier to send many files at once. Understanding what to do with these files may not seem straightforward, but we are here to give some tips on what to do and when!

MODPACKS
If you are playing a server that provides a zipped modpack, or a friend sends you a zip of their mods, they will need to be unzipped directly into the mods folder to work. 

WORLD FILES
World files that come zipped will need to be unzipped and placed in the save folder as an unzipped folder.

SHADERS & TEXTUREPACKS
Shaders and TXPs come in zip format and these should NOT be unzipped. Just put them in their respective folders and leave them be unless you're confident in editing files (for TXPs more specifically, you should not ever need to unzip your shaders).

File Type Instructions on Extracting (IF required)
.ZIP

Windows: Right click file > 'Extract All' OR right click file > 'Extract Here' if you have WinRar installed.

Mac: Double click a compressed ZIP file. 
.RAR

Windows: Install WinRar > Right click file > Extract here

Mac: 
.JAR

Do NOT extract mod JAR files or they will no longer work. Place directly in your mods folder as they are.

WinRar is a free trialware program for Windows that allows you to extract many file types. There are plenty of tutorials online on how to download use this or similar programs. Only use SAFE AND REPUTABLE download sites.

Option 1: MultiMC

We highly recommend using the MultiMC app - which is a popular choice amongst the staff team!

Download & Information

Installing

Creating A New Instance

 On the MultiMC App, select Add Instance on the top menu bar, which will open a new interface to select your preferences.

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1. Give your instance a Name (such as SWEM V1)
2. Choose your preferred setup:
[★] Vanilla: Select a Minecraft version to create a vanilla instance. You can add a forge installation in afterwards to play with mods.
Import from zip: Import a copy of a user's or preset instance in ZIP format which easily installs with all the settings and mods.
Modrinth | ATLauncher | FTB | Technic: Browse popular preset modpacks for and install them automatically with ease.

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If you import from ZIP or a preset modpack, you should be ready to play once it is setup. Vanilla installations need a few extra steps!

Install Forge

To use mods, your new installation will require a forge installation (Forge Modding API).

1. Right click your instance icon > Edit Instance OR click the icon and select Edit Instance on the right side of the app.
2. Under Version select Install Forge on the right side of the menu.
3. Select the version of Forge to be installed. The starred version indicates the recommended stable release.

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Using an incorrect version of Forge will cause loading errors - check which one your version SWEM needs (top of page)!

Install Mods

To install new mods, or manage existing mods:

1. Right click your instance icon > View Mods OR click the icon and select View Mods on the right side of the app.
2. You can do multiple things from the view mods menu:
Add: Browse and add new mods to your instance. Mods must be .jar files
Remove: Permanently remove a mod from your instance. Removing a mod deletes it from the mod folder.
Enable: Enable a previously disabled (see below) mod. When enabled, a mod will be active when MC is launched. 
Disable: Disable an installed mod. When disabled, mods will not load when MC is launched. 
You can also check or uncheck the checkbox to enable/disable. Unchecked mods will not load (disabled).

Disabling mods that your world actively uses (ie SWDM) can alter builds, structures, remove items and entities or even corrupt the world on load if there is no newer version enabled.

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Other Guides
Click the dropdown to see more information on our other guides for MultiMC!

MultiMC: Allocating RAM

Minecraft uses RAM (memory) to load and run the game and its assets. To a point, more RAM means you can load faster and process quicker - though that is also dependent on other elements of your PC. A few notes:

1. On the MultiMC App, select Settings on the top menu bar, which will open a new interface.
2. Under the Java tab you can see current memory (RAM) allocation.
3. Set your required amount for minimum and maximum values. PermGen should be left at what it is by default.
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Your PC has a set amount of RAM built-in (installed) and requires several GB of that to run background apps, etc!

MultiMC: Java Versions

MultiMC allows users to setup Java per Instance - which is great for players who play on multiple MC versions which need different Java. 

Default Java
When installing MultiMC the user will have been prompted to select their Java version. This becomes the default of all new instances created. To set or check the default Java version:

  1. Select Settings on the top menu bar. 
  2. A pop up menu will open, select Java on the left-hand list of options.
  3. Clicking Auto-detect will search for Java installed on the PC that can be used, displaying it's version etc.
  4. Select the desired version and press okay to save it.
  5. If your version does not show up, you will need to manually locate it in your files. Once you have found the Java folder, select the version you want, open the bin folder and select javaw or javaw.exe ONLY. These should be an application file type.

Installation-specific Java
Setting an installation specific Java is useful for playing those newer (or older) releases that need a different Java version to your default - for example, wanting to play 1.18 (Java 17) though you usually play 1.16 (Java 8). 

  1. Right click your instance icon > Edit Instance
  2. Under Settings check the tickbox next to Java to override default
  3. Follow the same steps (2-5) as above to locate your desired Java version. 
MultiMC: Accessing the .Minecraft Folder

Accessing the .Minecraft folder can be useful for finding your mods, shaders, resource packs and save and config folders.

  1. Right click your instance icon > Edit Instance OR click the icon and select Edit Instance on the right side of the app.
    2. Under Version select Open .Minecraft on the right side of the menu.

Folders Explained
Config: Some mods offer tweakable values that can be adjusted, enabled or disabled via txt files. 
Crash reports: Logs of crashes, useful when requesting support for a crashing issue.
Logs: Similar to the above, logs provide a record of your client console logs. Latest.log is particularly useful for tech support.
Mods: Stores all mods for your instance - you can add and remove mods from here too if necessary.
Resourcepacks: The folder for your texture pack files.
Saves: The location where all your world files are stored. You can copy world folders from here to backup or move them.
Screenshots: Find all your in-game photos.
Shaderpacks: The folder for your shader files if you have Optifine (or similar) installed.

You might also have other files depending on your installed mods, and several that were not listed due to being defunct.

MultiMC: Features Explained

You can manage your instance under Edit Instance to use:
Resource Packs: Add or remove texture packs (ZIP file)
Shader Packs: Add or remove shaders (ZIP file)
Notes: Make notes on anything you want for planning or future reference!
Worlds: View your worlds - add, rename, copy, remove, use MCEdit (if installed), reset icon and copy seed.
Servers: View, add or remove saved servers.
Screenshots: View screenshots.
Settings: Edit your (instance specific) RAM allocation and java version.
Other Logs: Find your latest crash logs.

You can access other features by right clicking an instance to use:
Change Icon: Select from preset Minecraft themed icons, or upload your own icon.
Rename: Edit the (in-app) instance name.
Group: Assign an instance to custom groups (ie by version, themes)
Minecraft Folder: View the Minecraft folder, which contains mods, saves, logs, config folders etc.
Config Folder: Open the config folder to view configs of any installed mods.
Export: Export your entire instance (settings, mods, saves, servers) to share with others or transfer to another PC.
Delete: Delete the instance. Deleting the instance will remove all mods, saves and settings.

Option 2: CurseForge App

CurseForge is a popular mod launcher and, if MultiMC is not for you, we would recommend using a launcher like CF. CurseForge is not the same thing as Forge installation (below), and the app is not the same thing as the website.

Download & Information

Installation

Creating A New Instance

 On the CurseForge App, select Create Custom Profile on the top bar to open a preferences menu.

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1. Give your instance (profile) a Name (such as SWEM V1)
2. Choose your preferred settings:
Minecraft Version: The version of Minecraft your profile will use.
Game Type: [★] Forge | Fabric | Vanilla. 
Modloader Version: Forge version
3. Create once you have input your preferences.
4. CurseForge will take up to a few minutes to create an instance and install updates.

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Using an incorrect version of Forge will cause loading errors - check which one your version SWEM needs (top of page)!

Worlds are saved to the instance they were created with, meaning you cannot play on worlds in one instance if the world was created while using another instance without moving the save file manually.

Install Mods

To install new mods, or manage existing mods:

1. Click on the Instance (Profile) image to view and edit - pressing 'Play' will launch the instance instead!
2. You can add mods two ways:
Search CurseForge: Select Add More Content to browse for mods on CurseForge via the app.
Add via Mod Folder: Select ... next to Play and choose Open Folder. Drag or paste any mods into the mod folder.

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Other Guides
Click the dropdown to see more information on our other guides for CurseForge!

CurseForge: Allocating RAM

Minecraft uses RAM (memory) to load and run the game and its assets. To a point, more RAM means you can load faster and process quicker - though that is also dependent on other elements of your PC. A few notes:

  1. Open the CurseForge app and click the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom left corner.
  2. Select Minecraft under the "Game Specific" section
  3. Scroll down to Java Settings and edit the value as required.

CurseForge uses megabytes (MiB) over gigabytes (GB) - 1024MB is equal to 1GB.

CurseForge: Access the .Minecraft Folder

Accessing the .Minecraft folder can be useful for finding your mods, shaders, resource packs and save and config folders.

  1. Open the profile of the installation you want to access files for.
  2. Click the ... next to Play and select 'Open Folder'
  3. Your .Minecraft folder will be opened, from here you can select whichever sub-folder you want.

Folders Explained
Config: Some mods offer tweakable values that can be adjusted, enabled or disabled via txt files. 
Crash reports: Logs of crashes, useful when requesting support for a crashing issue.
Logs: Similar to the above, logs provide a record of your client console logs. Latest.log is particularly useful for tech support.
Mods: Stores all mods for your instance - you can add and remove mods from here too if necessary.
Resourcepacks: The folder for your texture pack files.
Saves: The location where all your world files are stored. You can copy world folders from here to backup or move them.
Screenshots: Find all your in-game photos.
Shaderpacks: The folder for your shader files if you have Optifine (or similar) installed.

You might also have other files depending on your installed mods, and several that were not listed due to being defunct.

CurseForge: Features Explained

Profile Options: Click the ... next to Play to open Profile Options and change name, forge version and RAM etc.
Export Profile: Export your entire instance (settings, mods, saves, servers) to share with others or transfer to another PC.
Delete Profile: Delete the instance. Deleting the instance will remove all mods, saves and settings.
Update: Clicking the downward arrow to the right of an installed mod will update it to the newest release.
Delete: Clicking the trash can icon to the right of an installed mod will delete the mod.
Active: Toggling the Active button next to Installed Mods will enable or disable loading a mod on launch.

Disabling mods that your world actively uses (ie SWDM) can alter builds, structures, remove items and entities or even corrupt the world on load if there is no newer version enabled.

Option 3: Minecraft Launcher + Forge

We do not encourage the use of a Forge Installation to first-time modders, while simple it also:

Download & Information

Installing

Installing Forge

1. Navigate to the Minecraft Forge downloads and download either the latest or recommended installer.

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2. Open the downloaded file, and select Install Client.
3. If the file path at the bottom is not pointing to your minecraft, click the three ... and point it to your minecraft installation. Default installation paths
4. Click install
5. Relaunch your Minecraft Launcher and if you click installations it should now contain a forge installation.
6. Click the green Play button, to setup the instance.

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Install Mods

To install mods for the minecraft launcher, you need to open the .minecraft folder.
An easy way to do that is clicking the folder icon on hovering one of the installations:

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When the file explorer has been opened, go back one folder so you are standing in the minecraft folder.
1. Open the folder named mods if that folder is not present, you can create it.
2. Open the folder mods and make sure it's empty of any files.
3. Drag all your downloaded mod files into this folder. (If you downloaded a zipped modpack, you need to unzip it and drag ONLY .jar files in here.

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Forge Installation: Allocating RAM

Minecraft uses RAM (memory) to load and run the game and its assets. To a point, more RAM means you can load faster and process quicker - though that is also dependent on other elements of your PC. A few notes:

  1. On the Minecraft Launcher, select Installations on the top menu bar.
  2. Click the proper forge installation. (1.16.5 and 36.2.34 or above)
  3. Click the More Options at the bottom right.
  4. In the field JVM Arguments you should see -Xmx2G (2 being the amount of GB allocated)
  5. Change that number to the required amount.

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Updating Your World

With the release of 1.18.2, some users may be interested in porting forward their existing SWEM worlds. Please carefully read the information here if you are unfamiliar with porting forward modded instances!

Important Notes

SWEM Horses (and many other modded entities) will not be carried over to the new 1.18 version. Read more on Discord.

Optifine H6 or H7 crashes 1.18 unless using outdated Forge. Optifine H9 pre2 or above is recommended for Forge 40.2.0!

How to Update

It is recommended that you start a NEW instance / profile and copy your world file over. It may be possible to update instances / profiles with some launchers, but this is not advisable as you cannot reverse any corruption or issues that might occur - and will not be able to go back to play your old world if you later want to do so. 

  1. Download and install Java 17 if you do not already have it.
  2. Follow the instructions above for your chosen launcher type to setup a new instance / profile / forge installation.
    1. MultiMC / Curseforge: Select the recommended forge version. 
    2. MultiMC / Curseforge: Allocate sufficient RAM - this may not be carried over between instances. 
    3. MultiMC: Check you are using the right Java version, or setup your required version if necessary.
    4. Curseforge: You do not necessarily need to do anything with Java, provided you have it installed.
  3. Download or install ALL essential mods from your original world in 1.18.2 versions.
  4. Open the .Minecraft folder of your original world, go to saves and copy the folder with your world(s) name.
  5. Paste it into the saves folder for your new 1.18 instance / profile / forge installation.

Troubleshooting

Okay... so something has gone wrong and you are stuck, or things are not doing what they ought to do. It is frustrating and it happens often, so here is a brief overview of the most common issues and how to solve them.

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Most issue that occurs on Minecraft has been noted, asked and resolved many hundreds of times over. Often the answer is a quick google search away, or has a handful of very informative videos available on how to fix it. When you run into trouble, we ask that you first try to seek your own answer rather than defaulting to SWEM's help channels on Discord, doing so for easily resolved issues means there are fewer resources and less time to help those with more complex problems or take away from those who have consciously tried to find their own solutions. Our support for general MC modding is entirely voluntary!

Types of Issues

Game Crashing

Your game crashing can be one of the hardest things to solve for those who are not technically minded. However, here's a few tips:

For crashing help, you must upload your logs or as much error info as possible, otherwise there is nothing to go on.

Loading Errors

If Minecraft will not load, or spends a long time or even gets stuck loading, it can be due to MANY factors:

If seeking help, you must upload your logs or as much error info as possible, otherwise there is nothing to go on.

Lag

If your game is lagging, these are the most common causes:

What most of this boils down to is the RAM you have available or allocated. To a point, more RAM means you can load faster and process quicker - though that is also dependent on other elements of your PC. Allocating RAM should be a bigger consideration than just 'giving it more' though, and here's why:

 Tips for Potato PCs that cannot allocate extra RAM: