====== 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.

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===== 📦 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:  
[[https://www.aethro.net/files/file/2-forge-installer-1201|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**  
[[https://www.aethro.net/files/file/1-shadows-of-aethro-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.

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===== 🌐 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**  
[[https://l.aethro.net/forge-pack|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.

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===== ✅ 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.


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===== 🔗 Helpful Links =====

  * [[https://www.aethro.net/files/file/2-forge-installer-1201|Forge Installer 1.20.1]]
  * [[https://www.aethro.net/files/file/1-shadows-of-aethro-mod-pack/|Shadows of Aethro Mod Pack]]
  * [[https://l.aethro.net/forge-pack|CurseForge Pack]]
  * [[https://discord.gg/aethro|Join Our Discord]]

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