At Orc's World, modifications (mods) are an important aspect of the Minecraft experience, allowing players to improve their performance, visuals, and gameplay. However, to ensure that all players have a fair and enjoyable experience, we have established a clear and strict modification policy. This guide will help you understand which mods are allowed and which ones are prohibited.
WARNING: Before using any modification, please be aware that all mods are used at your own risk. While we list several approved mods below, we cannot review every version of every mod, so we cannot guarantee that all mods comply with our server rules. If you're unsure about a specific mod, we highly recommend checking with us. Always make sure to download mods from trusted sources such as the creator's official website, GitHub, or reputable platforms like YouTube. Unofficial or third-party downloads may introduce bugs, unwanted features, or even harmful content such as viruses or malware.
What Mods Are Allowed?
Here’s a breakdown of modifications that are permitted on Orc’s World, ensuring a fair and balanced experience for everyone:
1. Client Performance Improvement Mods
Mods that focus solely on improving the performance of the Minecraft client without altering gameplay are allowed. These mods can improve FPS, optimize resource usage, or enhance how the game runs without changing the mechanics of gameplay.
Examples:
- OptiFine
- Sodium
- Lithium
- Starlight
- Krypton
- Iris
- FerriteCore
Why They're Allowed:
These modifications help players with lower-end hardware to enjoy smoother performance without affecting gameplay.
2. Brightness & Gamma Adjustment Mods
Mods that allow you to adjust the brightness or gamma settings in the game to make it easier to see in dark areas are allowed. These mods are purely visual adjustments.
Examples:
- Fullbright
- Time Changer
Why They're Allowed:
These changes only affect visuals and do not provide a competitive advantage.
3. Cosmetic HUD Mods
Mods that customize or add elements to the HUD (Heads-Up Display), but without providing extra information that would otherwise be inaccessible to the player, are allowed. These mods improve usability but don’t alter the core mechanics of the game.
Examples:
- Potion/Effect Status
- Armor Status
- Coordinates Display
- Direction HUD
- FPS Display
- CPS Display
- Custom Crosshair
- Item Counter
- Block Overlay
- UHC Overlays
Why They're Allowed:
These mods provide information that’s already available in the game but in a more accessible format, offering players a smoother experience without affecting gameplay fairness.
4. Shader Mods and Resource Packs
Mods that change the look of the game, such as shaders and texture/resource packs, are allowed as long as they do not alter the core properties of blocks or provide unfair advantages.
Examples:
- Shaders Mod
- Replay Mod
- Lunar Client
- Outlined Ore Resource Packs
Why They're Allowed:
These modifications enhance the aesthetic quality of the game without affecting the gameplay mechanics or providing a competitive advantage.
What Mods Are Disallowed?
While many mods are allowed, there are certain types that are strictly prohibited as they can provide an unfair advantage or break the integrity of the game.
1. Automation Mods
Mods that automate player actions are prohibited. This includes anything that automatically performs actions such as clicking, mining, or moving.
Examples:
- Auto-clickers
- Auto-miners
- Pathfinding (e.g., Baritone)
- Aim Assist
Why They're Disallowed:
Automating gameplay removes the need for player skill and effort, giving an unfair advantage and ruining the integrity of the game.
2. Mods That Alter Client-Server Communication
Mods that interfere with the way the Minecraft client communicates with the server, or that give players unfair information about the server, are prohibited.
Examples:
- Any mod that modifies server communication or gives the player unfair information about server-side events
Why They're Disallowed:
These modifications can break the balance of the game and offer unfair advantages, making the experience unfair for other players.
3. Cheat Clients or "Hack" Clients
Mods designed specifically to cheat or exploit the game, such as those that enable flight, speed, or other unfair advantages, are strictly prohibited.
Examples:
- Fly hacks
- Aimbots
- Reach/Hitboxes
- Speed/Timer
- Spider/Step
Why They're Disallowed:
These modifications are designed to manipulate and exploit the game for unfair advantages, and are explicitly against the rules of Orc's World.
4. Camera Perspective Mods Beyond F5
Mods that exceed the camera functionality of the default Minecraft client, such as those that allow free-look or change the player’s perspective, are prohibited.
Examples:
- Freelook
Why They're Disallowed:
These modifications go beyond the intended camera functionality in Minecraft and provide an unfair advantage in terms of visibility and gameplay.
5. Modifications That Provide Extra Information on Players
Any modification that gives players extra information about enemy players, such as their health, location, or items, is prohibited.
Examples:
- Minimap (With and without entities)
- Health Indicators
- Item Indicators
- Loot Beams
Why They're Disallowed:
These modifications provide information that would not normally be available to the player, giving an unfair advantage during gameplay.
6. Inventory HUD and Similar Mods
Mods that replicate the functionality of the default Minecraft Inventory HUD or similar mods that give information that is not normally visible during gameplay are prohibited.
Why They're Disallowed:
These mods can provide information that is not part of the default game mechanics, giving a significant gameplay advantage.
7. Hacked Clients or Utility Mods
The use of any hacked client or utility mod/client is prohibited. These modifications are designed to give players an unfair advantage or exploit game mechanics.
8. Mods That Alter Block Opacity or Core Game Mechanics
Certain resource packs or mods that modify the opacity of blocks or alter core properties in a way that gives an advantage are not allowed.
Examples:
- X-Ray Mods
- Cave Finder
- No Fog
- Transparent Lava
- Clear Lava
Why They're Disallowed:
These modifications provide players with the ability to see hidden blocks, entities, or exploit visual mechanics to gain an advantage, which undermines fair gameplay.
The modifications policy at Orc's World is in place to maintain a fair, balanced, and enjoyable experience for all players. Any mod that provides an unfair advantage, automates actions, or alters the way the client communicates with the server is strictly prohibited. Please ensure any mods you use comply with these guidelines. If you're unsure about any mod, feel free to reach out for clarification. By following these rules, we can all enjoy Minecraft in a positive and competitive environment.