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Installing Shadows of Aethro

Welcome! This page will guide you through installing Shadows of Aethro so you can join the server quickly and without headaches.

📦 Option 1 – Basic Install (Direct Downloads)

If you prefer to install everything yourself, follow these steps:

1. Download Forge Grab the official Forge installer we provide: Forge Installer 1.20.1

2. Run the Installer

  • Double‑click the file.
  • Choose Install Client.
  • Let it finish. You’ll now have Forge available in your Minecraft launcher.

3. Download the Mod Pack Shadows of Aethro Mod Pack

4. Install the Mod Pack

  • Locate your Minecraft installation folder.
    • On Windows: press Win+R, type `%appdata%\.minecraft\mods`
    • On Mac: `~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods`
  • Drop all the .jar files from the downloaded mod pack into your `mods` folder.
  • Make sure no duplicates or old mods remain.

5. Launch the Game

  • Open your Minecraft launcher.
  • Select the Forge profile.
  • Press Play.

You’re done! Join the server and have fun.

🌐 Option 2 – Install via CurseForge

If you prefer an easier one‑click approach, use the CurseForge method:

1. Install the CurseForge App Download and install the official CurseForge launcher if you don’t already have it.

2. Get Our Modpack Shadows of Aethro on CurseForge

3. Install the Pack

  • Click the install button on the CurseForge page.
  • Let it download and set up automatically.
  • Once installed, you’ll see Shadows of Aethro listed in your modpacks.

4. Launch the Game

  • In CurseForge, click Play on Shadows of Aethro.
  • The game will open with everything pre‑loaded.

✅ Final Checklist

✔️ Make sure you’re using Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge.

✔️ If you manually install, ensure all mods are in the `mods` folder.

✔️ When in doubt, restart the launcher and check for errors.

Welcome to Shadows of Aethro. See you in‑game!

forge/install.txt · Last modified: by paul