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Optimal Survival

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🚀 Optimal Survival Modpack – The Ultimate Minecraft Experience

Optimal Survival Banner Credit : Mariana Salimena

Optimal Survival is a modpack built for players who want the best of Minecraft: better performance, a modern interface, immersive visuals, and an enhanced survival experience — all while staying true to vanilla.

Enjoy smooth gameplay, realistic sounds, dynamic animations, and tons of quality-of-life improvements. Whether you're an explorer, builder, or redstone enthusiast, this pack balances lightness and depth for every playstyle.

🌟 Key Features

  • 🚀 Optimized Performance – Carefully selected mods to boost FPS and reduce lag.
  • 🎨 Enhanced Visuals & UI – Better particles, smooth animations, customizable HUD.
  • 🎵 Immersive Audio – Realistic environmental sounds that bring the world to life.
  • ⚙️ Smart QoL Tweaks – Pickup notifications, simplified inventory, F3 overhaul, and more.
  • 🔧 Open & Community-Driven – Actively maintained with regular updates and feedback.

📥 Installation

  1. 🚀 Open your favorite launcher (e.g. Prism).
  2. 🔍 Create a new instance and find Optimal Survival on the Modrinth page.
  3. ⬇️ Download and install the pack.
  4. 🎮 Launch Minecraft and start your optimized adventure!
  5. 💡 Need help? Check the Modrinth Documentation.

🤝 Need help or have suggestions?

DM me on Discord: cacahouetes69

🔥 Dive into Optimal Survival – a fresh way to (re)discover Minecraft!

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[6.5.0] Optimal Survival 6.5.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.5.0 – Minecraft 26.2

### 🚀 Update Highlights

  • Updated from **Minecraft 26.1.2** to **Minecraft 26.2**
  • All mods updated to their **latest available versions**


### 🆕 New Mod Added

  • My Totem Doll** – Adds a customizable totem companion for a more personalized experience.


### ⚠️ Temporarily Disabled

  • ImmersiveThunder** *(currently incompatible with Minecraft 26.2)*


### 🌿 Summary

Version 6.5.0 brings support for **Minecraft 26.2**, updates the entire modpack to the latest versions, and introduces **My Totem Doll** while temporarily disabling a mod awaiting compatibility updates.
[6.4.0] Optimal Survival 6.4.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.4.0 – Minecraft 26.1.2

### 🚀 Update Highlights

  • All mods have been updated to their **latest available versions**.
  • Improved stability, compatibility, and overall gameplay experience.


### ❌ Removed Mods

  • Polytone**
  • Text Formatting Everywhere**


### 🔄 Mod Replacements

  • Replanter Plus** → **Right Click Harvest**
  • Hide Armour** → **Show Me Your Skin!**
  • Quick Elytra Reborn** → **Elytra/Chestplate Swapper (Fabric)**


### 🆕 New Mods Added

  • Simple Datapacks**
  • Skin Shuffle**
  • Euphoria Patches**
  • Chunky**
  • Item Stat Tracker**
  • Ixeris**
  • Sounds**
  • Sound Physics Remastered**
  • Controlling**
  • Sound Controller**
  • Pickup Animations**
  • Smooth GUI**


### 🌿 Summary

Version 6.4.0 focuses on refreshing the mod lineup with new quality-of-life features, enhanced audio immersion, improved controls, and additional customization options while keeping everything up to date with Minecraft 26.1.2.
[6.3.1] Optimal Survival 6.3.1 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.3.1 – Minecraft 1.21.11

### 🔄 General Updates

  • All mods updated to their **latest stable versions** for improved performance and compatibility.


### 🆕 New Mod Added

  • Voxy** – Advanced distant terrain rendering for enhanced long-distance visuals and smoother exploration.


A small polish update bringing better stability and improved world rendering.

[6.3.0] Optimal Survival 6.3.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival – Update for Minecraft 1.21.11

### 🚀 Update Highlights

  • Updated to **Minecraft 1.21.11**


### ⚠️ Incompatible Mods

  • Better End Sky**


### 🔁 Readded (Now Compatible)

  • Bedrock Miner**
  • BetterCapes**
  • Subtle Effects**
  • Hide Armour**


### ❌ Removed Mods

  • AsyncParticles** *(archived)*
  • oωo** *(no longer needed)*
  • Carpet Extra** *(no update)*
  • Isometric Renders** *(no update)*
  • Better Beds** *(no update)*
  • CIT Resewn** *(no update & no longer needed)*


### 🔄 Mod Replacement

  • Enhanced Block Entities** → **Better Block Entities** *(original mod no longer updated)*


A maintenance-focused update to keep the modpack clean, compatible, and future-proof on 1.21.11.
[6.2.0] Optimal Survival 6.2.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.2.0 – Minecraft 1.21.10

### 🚀 Major Update

  • Fully updated for **Minecraft 1.21.10**
  • Improved stability, performance, and visual experience


### ⚠️ Incompatible Mods (Temporarily Disabled)

  • Carpet Extra**
  • Roughly Enough Items (REI)**
  • Continuity**
  • FastQuit**
  • Polytone**
  • VTDownloader**
  • Bedrock Miner**
  • Enhanced Block Entities**
  • Isometric Renders**
  • Better Beds**
  • CIT Resewn**


### 🔁 Readded (Now Compatible)

  • ModernFix**
  • Chest Tracker**


### 🔄 Mod Replacements

  • Clean F3** → **BetterF3**
  • BetterCapes** → **Capes** *(temporary replacement – compatibility issue)*
  • Subtle Effects** → **Particular ✨ Reforged** *(temporary replacement – compatibility issue)*
  • Elytra Chestplate Swapper** → **Quick Elytra Reborn** *(permanent replacement – more features)*
  • Hide Armour** → **Invisible Player Armor** *(temporary replacement – compatibility issue)*
  • Nuit** & **Nuit Interop** → **Optiboxes** *(mods not yet updated)*
  • Better Ping Display** → **Better Tab** *(permanent replacement – added functionality)*


### 🆕 New Mods Added

  • AmbientSounds** – Dynamic environmental audio for immersion.
  • BadOptimizations** – Performance tweaks and rendering improvements.
  • Chat Animation [Smooth Chat]** – Smooth chat message animations.
  • Sounds** – Enhanced audio variety and effects.
  • Better End Sky** – Improved sky visuals in the End dimension.
  • Better F1 Reborn** – Cleaner HUD-free screenshots.
  • AsyncParticles** – Asynchronous particle rendering for better performance.
  • ScalableLux** – Dynamic lighting optimizations.
  • NoisiumForked** – Improved noise generation performance.


### 🌿 Summary

A big compatibility update bringing **Minecraft 1.21.10** support, **new visual and sound improvements**, and smarter **mod replacements** for smoother gameplay and better performance.
[6.1.1] Optimal Survival 6.1.1 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.1.1 – Minecraft 1.21.8

### 🔄 General Updates

  • All mods updated to their **latest versions** for improved stability and compatibility.


### 🆕 New Mods Added

  • Centered Crosshair** – Keeps your crosshair perfectly centered.
  • Cut Through** – swing through transparent blocks like tall grass.
  • Leave My Bars Alone** – Preserves food and experience bars visible when riding on a horse.
  • LibJF** – Library mod.
  • Resourcify** – Easier resource pack management.
  • Respackopts** – Customize resource packs in-game.
  • VTDownloader** – Vanilla Tweaks downloader.


### 🔁 Readded

  • Polytone** – Now compatible again with 1.21.8.


### ❌ Removed

  • Fog Overrides** *(now redundant, feature covered by Sodium Extra)*


### ⚠️ Temporarily Disabled (Not yet updated for 1.21.8)

  • Enhanced Block Entities**
  • Isometric Renders**
  • ModernFix**
  • Nuit**
  • Nuit Interop**
  • Chest Tracker**
  • Better Beds**
  • World Play Time**
  • Better Ping Display**
  • CIT Resewn**


A polished update bringing new tools, cleaner visuals, and better pack customization while we wait on a few mods to catch up. 🌿✨
[6.1.0] Optimal Survival 6.1.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.1.0 – Minecraft 1.21.8

### 🚀 Update Highlights

  • Updated for Minecraft 1.21.8**
  • Reworked modlist** for better stability and performance


### ⚠️ Temporarily Disabled (Not yet updated for 1.21.8)

  • Enhanced Block Entities**
  • Isometric Renders**
  • ModernFix**
  • Nuit**
  • Nuit Interop**
  • Chest Tracker**
  • Fog Overrides**
  • Polytone**
  • Better Beds**
  • World Play Time**
  • Better Ping Display**


A streamlined update to keep Optimal Survival ready for 1.21.8. 🌿⚡

[6.0.0] Optimal Survival 6.0.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 6.0.0 – Minecraft 1.21.4

### 🚀 Big Update!

A major overhaul to improve performance, compatibility, and overall experience.

  • Reworked modlist**
  • Removed unnecessary mods** for a cleaner, more focused gameplay


### 🧱 New Core Mods

  • Straw Statues** – Adds immersive dummy-like scarecrows for decoration and gameplay use
  • Subtle Effects** – Adds subtle effects to minecraft


### 🔁 Mod Replacements

  • FabricSkyBoxes** → Replaced with **Nuit**
  • FabricSkyBoxes Interop** → Replaced with **Nuit Interop**


### ⚠️ Temporarily Removed (Incompatible with 1.21.4)

  • CIT Resewn**


Welcome to a lighter, smoother Optimal Survival. Time to thrive in 6.0.0! 🌿🛠️

[5.0.1] Optimal Survival 5.0.1 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 5.0.1 – Minecraft 1.21.4

### 🔄 Mod Updates

  • All mods updated to their **latest stable versions** for improved compatibility and performance.


### 🔁 Mod Replacements

  • Inventory Control Tweaks** & **Mouse Tweaks** → Replaced with **Item Scroller** for enhanced inventory management.


### 🆕 New Mods Added

  • Roughly Enough Items (REI)** – Browse and search crafting recipes with ease.
  • Fog Overrides** – Customize and control in-game fog for a clearer view.


### ⚠️ Temporarily Removed (Incompatible with 1.21.4)

  • Animatica**
  • FabricSkyBoxes**
  • FabricSkyBoxes Interop**
  • ToolTip Fix**
  • CIT Resewn**
  • Infinite Music**
  • Flow**
  • Show Me Your Skin!**


A minor update focused on polish, stability, and better tools. Enjoy a smoother Optimal Survival experience! 🌿🔧

[5.0.0] Optimal Survival 5.0.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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## Optimal Survival 5.0.0 – Minecraft 1.21.4

### 🚀 Major Update
A brand new experience for Minecraft 1.21.4!
  • Redesigned **interface**
  • Fresh **mod lineup**
  • Smoother, more immersive **gameplay**


### 🆕 New Mods Added
  • Distant Horizons** – Unlock massive render distances
  • Essential** – Multiplayer tools & social features
  • Text Formatting Everywhere** – Consistent text styling
  • Axiom** – Enhanced building experience
  • CraftPresence** – Rich Discord integration


### 🔁 Mod Replacements
  • FPS Reducer** → Replaced with **Dynamic FPS** for better idle performance
  • Eating Animation Mod** → Now using **Eating Animations Resource Packs**


### ⚠️ Temporarily Removed (Incompatible with 1.21.4)
  • Animatica**
  • FabricSkyBoxes**
  • FabricSkyBoxes Interop**
  • ToolTip Fix**
  • CIT Resewn**
  • Infinite Music**
  • Flow**
  • Show Me Your Skin!**


Get ready for a smoother, sleeker, and more dynamic survival journey. Welcome to 5.0.0! 🌍✨
## Optimal Survival 4.0.2 - 1.20.4 Changelogs
#### 🆕 New Mod Added
  • Better End Sky**

#### 🔄 Mod Updates
  • Chat Heads**

Enjoy the latest updates and happy crafting! 🛠️🎮
## Optimal Survival 4.0.2 Changelogs
### **Version 4.0.2 - Minecraft 1.21.1**

#### 🔄 Mod Updates
  • Bookshelf**
  • Chat Heads**
  • Chest Tracker**
  • CreativeCore**
  • Hey Wiki**
  • Inventory Profiles Next**
  • Jade**
  • libIPN**
  • Mineblock's Repeated Utilities (M.R.U.)**
  • Scribble**
  • Sounds**

Enjoy the latest updates and happy crafting! 🛠️🎮
## Optimal Survival 4.0.1 - 1.20.4 Changelog

### 🛠️ Fixes and Improvements
  • Added Indium** to fix an infinite loading issue when using texture packs with OptiFine features. *(Only for Minecraft 1.20.4)*

Enjoy the update and happy gaming! 🎮
## Optimal Survival 4.0.0 - 1.21.1 Changelog

### 🔄 Mod Updates
  • Updated all mods to their latest stable versions.

### 🆕 New Mods Added
  • Pick Up Notifier, Scribble, Puzzles Lib, Music Notification, Skin Shuffle, Toggle Item Frames, Particular ✨, Tiny Item Animations, Not Enough Animations, Cherished Worlds, Visuality, World Play Time, oωo (owo-lib), Sushi Bar, Vanilla Notebook, Fancy Health Bar, Better Beds, GUI Followers, Collective, AmbientSounds, Better F1 Reborn, Smooth Scrolling, Sounds, ImmersiveThunder, Hey Wiki

### 🔁 Mod Replacements
  • AdvancementInfo** → Replaced with **Better Advancement**
  • Better F3** → Replaced with **Clean F3**
  • Nvidium** → Replaced with **Distant Horizons**

### ❌ Mods Removed
  • Motion Blur
  • Sushi Bar *(no longer needed)*
  • Indium *(no longer needed)*
  • ToolStats
  • Cull Less Leaves

### ⚙️ Technical Changes
  • Fabric Version:** Updated to **0.16.10**
  • Default Modpack Settings:** Adjusted for better gameplay experience

Enjoy the update! 🚀
## Optimal Survival 4.0.0 - 1.20.4 Changelog

### 🔄 Mod Updates
  • Updated all mods to their latest stable versions.

### 🆕 New Mods Added
  • Pick Up Notifier, Scribble, Puzzles Lib, Music Notification, Skin Shuffle, Toggle Item Frames, Particular ✨, Tiny Item Animations, Not Enough Animations, Cherished Worlds, Visuality, World Play Time, oωo (owo-lib), Sushi Bar, Vanilla Notebook, Fancy Health Bar, Better Beds, GUI Followers, Collective, AmbientSounds, Better F1 Reborn, Smooth Scrolling, Sounds, ImmersiveThunder, Hey Wiki

### 🔁 Mod Replacements
  • AdvancementInfo** → Replaced with **Better Advancement**
  • Better F3** → Replaced with **Clean F3**

### ❌ Mods Removed
  • Motion Blur
  • Sushi Bar *(no longer needed)*
  • Indium *(no longer needed)*
  • Cull Less Leaves

### ⚙️ Technical Changes
  • Fabric Version:** Updated to **0.16.10**
  • Default Modpack Settings:** Adjusted for better gameplay experience

Enjoy the update! 🚀
[3.0.0] Optimal Survival 3.0.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 3.0 Changelog

#### Main Updates:

  • Total Overhaul:**
  • 🚀 **Completely Revamped Modpack:** I have revisited the modpack from the ground up, resulting in **2x better FPS** and a more streamlined experience. The focus has shifted from heavy visual mods to performance and quality of life enhancements.
  • 🎯 **Core Focus:** The modpack now emphasizes **Quality of Life (QoL)** and **Technology**, with key mods like **CalcMod** and **Carpet** taking center stage.

  • New Mod List:**
  • 📜 A fresh mod list has been curated to align with the new direction of the modpack. Check out the latest additions and removals below.

#### Detailed Changes:

  • Removed Mods:**
  • ❌ **Essentiel**
  • ❌ **Visuality**
  • ❌ **Enchantment Descriptions**
  • ❌ **Resourcify**
  • ❌ **Sound Physics Remastered**
  • ❌ **Cosmetica**
  • ❌ **...and more**: Several other mods that were primarily visual or did not contribute significantly to the new focus have been removed to streamline performance.

  • Added Mods:**
  • ➕ **E4MC**: Allows you to easily host your Minecraft world and share it with friends.
  • ➕ **Screenshot to Clipboard**: Simplifies the process of capturing and sharing screenshots.
  • ➕ **Entity Sound Features**: Adds a more immersive audio experience for entities.
  • ➕ **No Resource Pack Warnings**: Removes those annoying resource pack warnings for a cleaner experience.
  • ➕ **Blur+**: Adds a subtle blur effect to GUIs for a more immersive experience.
  • ➕ **Motion Blur**: Enhances visual smoothness during movement.

  • Customization Options:**
  • 🎛️ **Blur Customization**:
  • Disable **Motion Blur** with the command /motionblur 0.
  • Adjust **GUI Blur** settings in the Blur+ configuration through the mod menu.


  • Note:** This update represents a significant shift in the focus of Optimal Survival, aiming to deliver a performance-driven experience with essential technology and QoL mods at the forefront. Enjoy smoother, faster gameplay and a streamlined mod selection!



This version of Optimal Survival reflects my commitment to providing you with the best possible Minecraft experience—optimized for performance, enriched with technology, and stripped of unnecessary distractions. Dive into the updated modpack and enjoy the enhanced gameplay! 🌟🎮
[3.0.0] Optimal Survival 3.0.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 3.0 Changelog

#### Main Updates:

  • Total Overhaul:**
  • 🚀 **Completely Revamped Modpack:** I have revisited the modpack from the ground up, resulting in **2x better FPS** and a more streamlined experience. The focus has shifted from heavy visual mods to performance and quality of life enhancements.
  • 🎯 **Core Focus:** The modpack now emphasizes **Quality of Life (QoL)** and **Technology**, with key mods like **CalcMod** and **Carpet** taking center stage.

  • New Mod List:**
  • 📜 A fresh mod list has been curated to align with the new direction of the modpack. Check out the latest additions and removals below.

#### Detailed Changes:

  • Removed Mods:**
  • ❌ **Essentiel**
  • ❌ **Visuality**
  • ❌ **Enchantment Descriptions**
  • ❌ **Resourcify**
  • ❌ **Sound Physics Remastered**
  • ❌ **Cosmetica**
  • ❌ **...and more**: Several other mods that were primarily visual or did not contribute significantly to the new focus have been removed to streamline performance.

  • Added Mods:**
  • ➕ **E4MC**: Allows you to easily host your Minecraft world and share it with friends.
  • ➕ **Screenshot to Clipboard**: Simplifies the process of capturing and sharing screenshots.
  • ➕ **Entity Sound Features**: Adds a more immersive audio experience for entities.
  • ➕ **No Resource Pack Warnings**: Removes those annoying resource pack warnings for a cleaner experience.
  • ➕ **Blur+**: Adds a subtle blur effect to GUIs for a more immersive experience.
  • ➕ **Motion Blur**: Enhances visual smoothness during movement.

  • Customization Options:**
  • 🎛️ **Blur Customization**:
  • Disable **Motion Blur** with the command /motionblur 0.
  • Adjust **GUI Blur** settings in the Blur+ configuration through the mod menu.


  • Note:** This update represents a significant shift in the focus of Optimal Survival, aiming to deliver a performance-driven experience with essential technology and QoL mods at the forefront. Enjoy smoother, faster gameplay and a streamlined mod selection!



This version of Optimal Survival reflects my commitment to providing you with the best possible Minecraft experience—optimized for performance, enriched with technology, and stripped of unnecessary distractions. Dive into the updated modpack and enjoy the enhanced gameplay! 🌟🎮
[2.1.4] Optimal Survival 2.1.4 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.4 Changelog


#### Quilt Version:

  • Quilt Loader Update:**
  • 🛠️ **Quilt Loader:** Updated from 0.26.0 to 0.26.3 for improved stability and compatibility.

  • Updated Mods:**
  • 🔄 **Better Statistics Screen**
  • 🔄 **Bookshelf**
  • 🔄 **Chat Heads**
  • 🔄 **Chest Tracker**
  • 🔄 **CICADA**
  • 🔄 **Concurrent Chunk Management Engine**
  • 🔄 **Cubes Without Borders**
  • 🔄 **EnchantmentDescriptions**
  • 🔄 **Entity Model Features**
  • 🔄 **Entity Texture Features**
  • 🔄 **Essential**
  • 🔄 **Fabric Language Kotlin**
  • 🔄 **ImmediatelyFast**
  • 🔄 **Inventory HUD+**
  • 🔄 **Iris**
  • 🔄 **Roughly Enough Items**
  • 🔄 **Simple Voice Chat**
  • 🔄 **Sound Physics Remastered**
  • 🔄 **TCD Commons API**
  • 🔄 **WaveyCapes**
  • 🔄 **Xaero's Minimap**

  • Added Mod:**
  • ➕ **TCD Commons API**: This mod has been added to ensure compatibility and provide additional functionalities for other mods.

  • Replaced Mod:**
  • 🔄 **Dynamic FPS** has been replaced with **FPS Reducer** to optimize in-game performance by reducing the load when the game is inactive.

  • Information:**
  • Minecraft Version:** 1.20.4
  • Quilt Version:** 0.26.3



Enjoy the latest enhancements to Optimal Survival, designed to provide a smoother and more immersive Minecraft experience! 🚀🌟
[2.1.4] Optimal Survival 2.1.4 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.4 Changelog


#### Fabric Version:

  • Fabric Loader Update:**
  • 🛠️ **Fabric Loader:** Updated from 0.15.11 to 0.16.2 for improved stability and compatibility.

  • Updated Mods:**
  • 🔄 **Better Statistics Screen**
  • 🔄 **Bookshelf**
  • 🔄 **Chat Heads**
  • 🔄 **Chest Tracker**
  • 🔄 **CICADA**
  • 🔄 **Concurrent Chunk Management Engine**
  • 🔄 **Cubes Without Borders**
  • 🔄 **EnchantmentDescriptions**
  • 🔄 **Entity Model Features**
  • 🔄 **Entity Texture Features**
  • 🔄 **Essential**
  • 🔄 **Fabric Language Kotlin**
  • 🔄 **ImmediatelyFast**
  • 🔄 **Inventory HUD+**
  • 🔄 **Iris**
  • 🔄 **Roughly Enough Items**
  • 🔄 **Simple Voice Chat**
  • 🔄 **Sound Physics Remastered**
  • 🔄 **WaveyCapes**
  • 🔄 **TCD Commons API**
  • 🔄 **Xaero's Minimap**

  • Added Mod:**
  • ➕ **TCD Commons API**: This mod has been included to enhance compatibility and improve the overall functionality of the modpack.

  • Replaced Mod:**
  • 🔄 **Dynamic FPS** has been replaced with **FPS Reducer** to better manage system resources when the game is running in the background.

  • Information:**
  • Minecraft Version:** 1.20.4
  • Fabric Version:** 0.16.2



Enjoy the latest enhancements to Optimal Survival, designed to provide a smoother and more immersive Minecraft experience! 🚀🌟
[2.1.3] Optimal Survival 2.1.3 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.3 Changelog

#### Quilt Version:

  • Mods Less Than Fabric:**
  • ❌ **LibJF**
  • ❌ **Respackopts**

  • Mod Replacement:**
  • 🔄 **Borderless Mining** has been replaced by **Cubes Without Borders** due to a crashing issue when opening the config screen with Mod Menu.

  • Information:**
  • Minecraft Version:** 1.20.4
  • Quilt Version:** 0.26.0

  • Note:**
  • The Quilt project is an open-source, community-driven modding toolchain designed primarily for Minecraft. By focusing on speed, ease of use, and modularity, Quilt aims to provide a sleek and modern modding toolchain with an open ecosystem.



Upgrade to the latest version of Optimal Survival for an enhanced and seamless gameplay experience, regardless of whether you prefer Fabric or Quilt! 🚀🌟
[2.1.3] Optimal Survival 2.1.3 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.3 Changelog

#### Fabric Version:

  • Updated Mods:**
  • 🔄 **3d Skin Layers**
  • 🔄 **Animatica**
  • 🔄 **Cicada**
  • 🔄 **Entity Culling**
  • 🔄 **Essential**
  • 🔄 **Immediately Fast**
  • 🔄 **Inventory HUD+**
  • 🔄 **Mod Menu**
  • 🔄 **Not Enough Animations**
  • 🔄 **Simple Voice Chat**
  • 🔄 **Zoomify**

  • Mod Replacement:**
  • 🔄 **Borderless Mining** has been replaced by **Cubes Without Borders** due to a crashing issue when opening the config screen with Mod Menu.

  • Information:**
  • Minecraft Version:** 1.20.4
  • Fabric Version:** 0.15.11

  • Note:**
  • The config file for "Your Options Shall Be Respected" has been slightly updated for better performance and user experience.


Upgrade to the latest version of Optimal Survival for an enhanced and seamless gameplay experience, regardless of whether you prefer Fabric or Quilt! 🚀🌟
[2.1.2] Optimal Survival 2.1.2 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.2 Changelog

#### Mods Updated:

  • 🔄 **Chat Heads**
  • 🔄 **Entity Texture Features**
  • 🔄 **Essential**
  • 🔄 **Enhanced Block Entities**
  • 🔄 **Indium**
  • 🔄 **Iris**
  • 🔄 **Litematica**
  • 🔄 **MaLiLib**
  • 🔄 **Resourcify**
  • 🔄 **Show Me Your Skin!**
  • 🔄 **Xaero's Minimap**
  • 🔄 **Xaero's World Map**
  • 🔄 **YetAnotherConfigLib**

#### Fabric Update:

  • 🔄 **Fabric Loader** updated from version 0.15.10 to 0.15.11

Enjoy the latest updates and improvements! 🚀🌟
[2.1.1] Optimal Survival 2.1.1 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1.1 Changelog

#### Mods Updated:

  • 🔄 **YetAnotherConfigLib**
  • 🔄 **3d-Skin-Layers**
  • 🔄 **Chat Heads**
  • 🔄 **Chest Tracker**
  • 🔄 **Continuity**
  • 🔄 **EnchantmentDescriptions**
  • 🔄 **EntityCulling**
  • 🔄 **essential-container**
  • 🔄 **Fabric API**
  • 🔄 **Fabric Language Kotlin**
  • 🔄 **ImmediatelyFast**
  • 🔄 **Language Reload**
  • 🔄 **Polytone**
  • 🔄 **Resourcify**
  • 🔄 **Shulker Box Tooltip**
  • 🔄 **Simple Voice Chat**
  • 🔄 **Sound Physics Remastered**
  • 🔄 **WaveyCapes**
  • 🔄 **Zoomify**

#### Mod Removed and Replacement:

  • ⚠️ **Removed**: The mod **Paginated Advancements & Custom Frames** has been removed due to a bug that caused the game to crash when opening advancements.
  • 🆕 **Added**: **AdvancementInfo** has been added as a replacement. This mod provides more detailed information about your advancement progress.
[2.1.0] Optimal Survival 2.1.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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### Optimal Survival 2.1 Changelog:

### Minecraft Update:

  • ⛏️ **Minecraft Version 1.20.4 Update**: I have updated Optimal Survival to support Minecraft version 1.20.4.

### Mod Updates:

  • 🔄 **Mod Updates**: I have updated all mods to ensure compatibility with Minecraft version 1.20.4, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience.

### Temporary Removal:

  • ⚠️ **Temporary Removal**: I have temporarily removed the mod "Show me what you got" from the modpack as it is not compatible with Minecraft version 1.20.4. I am actively working on resolving compatibility issues and will reintroduce the mod in a future update.

### Future Updates:

  • 🔮 **Future Updates**: Please note that Optimal Survival is not planned to be updated for Minecraft version 1.20.6 at this time. Instead, I am focusing on preparing for the upcoming Minecraft version 1.21, which will be arriving soon.

Stay tuned for further updates and improvements to Optimal Survival! 🚀🌟
[2.0.4] Optimal Survival 2.0.4 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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# Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog

## Version 2.0.4 - 🌟 Evolving Minecraft Adventure!

### Fabric Loader Update:

  • 🛠️ **Fabric Loader 0.15.3 to 0.15.7**: Enjoy improved performance and compatibility with the latest version of Fabric Loader.

### Mod Updates:

  • 🎨 **3D-Skin-Layers**: Dive deeper into customization with enhancements in 3D skin layers.
  • 🏗️ **Architectury**: Experience smoother gameplay and mod interactions with updates to Architectury.
  • 📊 **Better Statistics Screen**: Dive into your Minecraft statistics with ease, thanks to updates in the Better Statistics Screen mod.
  • 🤖 **Bobby**: Explore new functionalities and features in the Bobby mod.
  • 💬 **Chat Heads**: Communicate more effectively with enhancements in the Chat Heads mod.
  • 📦 **Chest Tracker**: Keep track of your chests and items more efficiently with updates to the Chest Tracker mod.
  • 🌐 **Concurrent Chunk Management Engine**: Experience improved performance and chunk loading with updates to the Concurrent Chunk Management Engine.
  • 🚀 **Dynamic FPS**: Enjoy smoother frame rates and gameplay with Dynamic FPS updates.
  • ✨ **EnchantmentDescriptions**: Dive into enchantments with better descriptions and explanations.
  • 🎮 **Entity Model Features**: Explore enhanced entity models and features.
  • 🖼️ **Entity Texture Features**: Enjoy improved textures and visuals for in-game entities.
  • 📦 **Essential Container**: Access essential containers more efficiently with updates in the Essential Container mod.
  • ⚙️ **Fabric API**: Ensure better compatibility and mod support with updates to Fabric API.
  • 💻 **Fabric Language Kotlin**: Utilize Kotlin for Fabric mod development with updated language support.
  • ⚙️ **Forge Config API Port**: Enjoy smoother transition and mod compatibility with the Forge Config API Port.
  • 🚀 **ImmediatelyFast**: Experience faster loading times and performance improvements with the ImmediatelyFast mod.
  • 🌌 **Indium**: Discover new features and functionalities with updates to the Indium mod.
  • 📦 **Inventory Control Tweaks**: Enjoy better inventory management and control tweaks.
  • 📊 **MiniHUD**: Keep track of important HUD elements more efficiently with MiniHUD updates.
  • 💬 **MoreChatHistory**: Access more chat history for better communication and interaction.
  • 🔄 **NotEnoughAnimations**: Experience smoother animations and gameplay with updates to NotEnoughAnimations.
  • 📦 **Resourcify**: Enhance your resource management capabilities with updates to Resourcify.
  • 🔄 **Simple Voice Chat**: Enjoy better voice communication with updates to Simple Voice Chat.
  • 🔍 **Sorted Enchantments**: Explore enchantments more effectively with sorted enchantment lists.
  • 🌊 **WaveyCapes**: Enhance your gaming experience with updates to the WaveyCapes mod.
  • 🗺️ **Xaero's Minimap**: Navigate your world more efficiently with updates to Xaero's Minimap.
  • 🗺️ **Xaero's World Map**: Explore your Minecraft world in more detail with updates to Xaero's World Map.

### Important Notice for Future Updates:

  • ⚠️ **Future Update for Minecraft 1.20.4**: Please note that an update for Minecraft 1.20.4 is not yet planned.

### Backup Recommendation (For Affected Users):

  • ⚠️ **Backup .minecraft/option.txt**: Users experiencing issues with the option.txt file being replaced are advised to back up their option.txt file located in the .minecraft directory. This issue seems to be specific to certain setups and is being investigated for a solution. Please ensure you have a backup to prevent any loss of settings. Mod configurations will not be affected by this issue.

Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements in Optimal Survival 2.0.4! 🌟🎮🚀
[2.0.3] Optimal Survival 2.0.3 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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# Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog

## Version 2.0.3 - 🌟 Expanding Horizons!

### New Additions:

  • 🛠️ **Roughly Enough Items (REI)**: Explore new crafting possibilities and information with the addition of the [Roughly Enough Items (REI)](https://modrinth.com/mod/rei) mod.

### Updates:

  • 💬 **Chat Heads Update**: Enhance your communication experience with improvements and new features in the Chat Heads mod.

  • 📦 **Chest Tracker Enhancements**: The Chest Tracker mod receives updates, ensuring smoother functionality and improved tracking capabilities.

  • ⚙️ **Fabric API Update**: The modpack now supports the latest version of Fabric API (Application Programming Interface) for enhanced mod compatibility and performance.

  • 🔄 **NotEnoughAnimations Update**: Stay up-to-date with the latest animations and features in the NotEnoughAnimations mod.

### Community Interaction:



Embark on a fresh adventure with Optimal Survival 2.0.3, where new additions and updates await in the vast world of Minecraft! 🌟🎮🚀
[2.0.2] Optimal Survival 2.0.2 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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# Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog

## Version 2.0.2 - 🚀 Enhancing the Minecraft Experience!

### Updates:

  • 🔄 **3D Skin Layers**: Dive into a more immersive experience with enhanced skin layers, adding depth to your Minecraft characters.

  • 📊 **Better Statistics Screen**: Enjoy improved in-game statistics with a more user-friendly and detailed statistics screen.

  • 🌐 **Clumps Update**: The Clumps mod has been updated to ensure smoother and more efficient item and XP orb clustering.

  • 🚀 **Dynamic FPS Enhancement**: Experience enhanced performance with improvements to the Dynamic FPS mod.

  • 🌈 **Entity Model Features**: Discover new features and improvements to entity models, enriching the visual aspect of the game.

  • 🎨 **Entity Texture Features**: Enjoy enhanced entity textures, adding more visual appeal to your Minecraft world.

  • ⚙️ **Essential Mod Update**: The Essential mod has been updated to ensure its compatibility and functionality with the latest version.

  • 🔥 **Krypton Update**: Stay on the cutting edge with the latest features and improvements in the Krypton mod.

  • 🚫 **Remove Reloading Screen**: Bid farewell to the reloading screen as it gets removed for a smoother gaming experience.

### Fabric Update:

  • ⚙️ **Fabric API**: The modpack now supports Fabric API version 0.15.3, ensuring better mod compatibility and performance.

### Community Involvement:



Embark on this updated journey with Optimal Survival 2.0.2, and let the adventures unfold in Minecraft! 🌟🎮🚀
[2.0.1] Optimal Survival 2.0.1 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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# Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog

## Version 2.0.1 - 🚀 Navigating New Frontiers!

### Exciting Additions:

  • 🌐 **Worldedit Unleashed**: Harness the power of creativity with the introduction of Worldedit to the modpack.

### Mod Enhancements:

  • 🔄 **Clumps Update**: Ensure seamless performance with the latest improvements to the Clumps mod.

### Important Information:

  • ⚙️ **Config Update**: Configuration files have been refreshed in this release. Updating will overwrite existing configurations, similar to version 2.0.0. Remember to back up your config file if you wish to retain your current settings.

  • 📂 **New Config Location (Future Versions)**: Starting from future versions, configuration files will be stored in the 'yosbr' folder to prevent overwriting existing configurations.

Your engagement is vital! Join the ongoing conversation on the [General Discussion](https://github.com/Cacahouetes/Optimal-Survival/discussions/1) and report any issues on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Cacahouetes/Optimal-Survival/issues).

Thank you for being an integral part of the Optimal Survival community. Immerse yourself in the updated modpack, and I'm eager to hear tales of your extraordinary gaming adventures! 🌟🎮
[2.0.0] Optimal Survival 2.0.0 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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# Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog

## Version 2.0.0 - 🌟 Unleashing New Horizons!

### Major Features and Changes:

  • 🔄 **Complete Overhaul**: Optimal Survival has undergone a massive transformation, providing a significantly improved gaming experience.


  • 🚀 **Total Revamp**: The modpack has been completely overhauled, focusing on elevating the overall quality of life for players.

  • ⚙️ **Fabric Integration**: Optimal Survival has transitioned seamlessly to [Fabric](https://fabricmc.net/) for enhanced mod management and improved compatibility.

  • 🌈 **New Default Configuration**: Thanks to the [Your Options Shall Be Respected (YOSBR)](https://modrinth.com/mod/yosbr) mod, players can enjoy a revamped default setup, promising a more enjoyable and optimized experience.

### Get Involved:



Thank you for being an integral part of the Optimal Survival community. Dive into the updated modpack, and I eagerly await tales of your extraordinary gaming experiences! 🌟🎮

[1.0.8] Optimal Survival 1.0.8 by Cacahouetes on Oct 18, 2026
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  • Optimal Survival Modpack Changelog - Version 1.0.8**

  • Updated Mods:**
  • AmbientSounds
  • Better Statistics Screen
  • BetterF3
  • Chat Heads
  • CreativeCore
  • Language Reload
  • libIPN
  • ModernFix

  • Removed Mod (Due to Texture Bug):**
  • Enhanced Block Entities

  • New Mod Added:**
  • Distance Horizons (Mod Link: [Distance Horizons Mod](https://modrinth.com/mod/distanthorizons))
  • Note: The "Distance Horizons" mod has been added for an enhanced gaming experience. However, if it causes performance issues, it can be disabled by the player.

  • Note:** In this version (1.0.8) of the Optimal Survival modpack, the listed mods have been updated to their latest available versions. Additionally, the mod "Enhanced Block Entities" has been removed from the pack due to a texture bug.

If you wish to have an update to Minecraft 1.20.2, I can accommodate that request. However, please note that due to ongoing development, some mods may not be available for the 1.20.2 version, resulting in the absence of certain mods if the update is performed.
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