NOVA Exploration (Server Pack)
A server modpack for our Nova Exploration modpack that is fun and is made by 2 best friends. Give it a shot and give us feedback in our discord.
NOVA Exploration (Server Pack) (Fabric and Forge) v1.4 in active development
me and a friend have been working on this project that has been worked on for about 3 months
NOVA Exploration
If you love getting lost in massive worlds, stumbling into strange ruins, and chasing the next horizon, NOVA Exploration is built for you. The project focuses on meaningful exploration, intentional structure placement, dangerous dungeons, and stable performance across long play sessions.
There are two editions of the pack, each designed for a different style of player.
🌍 Core Vision
Exploration should feel alive. Travel should be rewarded. Structures should feel intentional. Performance should stay smooth even when the world gets big.
Both editions follow this philosophy, but they approach it differently.
🟢 Fabric Edition Overview
The Fabric edition is designed to be lighter, faster, and more accessible.
It focuses on exploration, structures, Create based infrastructure, and performance efficiency. World generation is smooth, memory usage is lower, and the pack is ideal for long exploration sessions, servers, and players who want stability without sacrificing content.
This edition is recommended for players who want: Lower RAM usage Faster load times Smoother chunk generation Long play sessions without performance drops
🔴 Forge Edition Overview
The Forge edition represents the heavier side of NOVA Exploration.
It includes deeper mod interactions, more complex systems, expanded mechanics, and a much denser feature set. This version is designed for players who want maximum content depth and do not mind higher system requirements.
The Forge edition focuses on: Expanded systems and mechanics Heavier combat and progression layers More complex mod interactions Large scale exploration and automation
Because of this, the Forge edition requires more memory and is still undergoing tuning and balance work.
🏗️ World & Structures
Both editions use a structure forward approach that prioritizes discovery without overwhelming the world.
Villages, ruins, towers, strongholds, and landmarks are spaced intentionally. Recent updates focused on fixing over generation, improving pacing, and ensuring exploration feels rewarding rather than cluttered.
🗝️ Dungeons & Adventure
Handcrafted ruins, layered dungeons, and high risk encounters reward preparation.
Players can choose how to engage with danger, whether by fighting directly, preparing carefully, or avoiding encounters entirely. Boss arenas and high value loot give exploration clear goals.
🌋 Nether & End
The Nether and End are no longer one time visits.
Both dimensions are expanded with improved biomes, structures, and progression flow. They are designed to feel like full chapters of the journey rather than side content.
⚙️ Create & Infrastructure
Exploration and engineering are designed to work together.
Players can build railways, lifts, bridges, and transport networks. Long distance travel becomes part of progression rather than a chore, supporting large bases and regional development.
⚡ Performance Philosophy
Performance is a priority in both editions, but the approach differs.
The Fabric edition prioritizes efficiency and lower system requirements. The Forge edition prioritizes depth and scale, accepting higher resource usage.
Players can choose the experience that best fits their system and playstyle.
🎮 Playstyles Supported
Explorers who want to travel endlessly and uncover the unknown Adventurers who enjoy dungeons, bosses, and progression Engineers who love Create powered infrastructure Builders who restore ruins or establish towns Relaxed survival players who enjoy atmosphere and pacing
📋 Tech Info
Fabric Edition Minecraft version 1.20.1 Loader Fabric Recommended RAM 4 to 6 GB with 5 GB ideal Focus exploration, structures, performance, Create
Forge Edition Minecraft version 1.20.1 Loader Forge Recommended RAM 8 to 12 GB depending on settings Focus deeper systems, heavier content, advanced progression
⚠️ Beta Notes
Both editions are still in active development. Balance changes, performance tuning, and polish are ongoing as the project moves toward version 1.4.
MCA teleportation is temporarily disabled while fixes are in progress.
🤝 Want to Help Build the Pack
Testers, builders, and contributors are welcome.
Join the Discord and open a ticket. https://discord.gg/TnCY9dURBm
— TAV President, NovaHostingLLC
