Why Prehistoric Nature is a top-tier mod mod for Minecraft 1.12.2
Developed by the talented creator Aecht_Rob, Prehistoric Nature stands out as a highly recommended selection for your Minecraft client. It is fully optimized, compatibility-tested, and brings a major upgrade to the gameplay experience in Minecraft version 1.12.2.
⚙️ Quick Resource Specs
| Mod Creator | Aecht_Rob |
| Latest Version | 1.12.2 |
| Supported Game Versions | 1.12.2 |
| File Size | 71.91 MB |
| Last Updated | |
| Total Downloads | 663,717 downloads |
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This mod adds the whole of prehistoric natural history to Minecraft along with game-play to revive or capture prehistoric life. Well over 1000 accurate prehistoric creatures and plants are included, and you can download separate dimension mods to explore beautiful, fully worked-out multi-biomed dimensions, each representing different periods of earth's prehistory in huge depth and detail. We build all content after in-depth research using the latest scientific publications and our modding team includes paleontological professionals to ensure that concepts, models, textures and behaviours are as accurate as possible.
GENERAL MOD OVERVIEW:
When in the game itself, you should use the Palaeopedia item, which is the guidebook to the game and which contains everything you need to know. The Palaeopedia itself can be clicked onto prehistoric life to collect information about it and doing so will unlock more information in the entry for it in the book. The Palaeopedia can also be clicked onto nests to see who owns them. To open the Palaeopedia itself, use the P key.
MOD HELP AND WIKI:
We give extsneive help on our Discord channel for you - join us. There is also a fan-made Wiki here, which does need more work but should have the basics for you: https://prehistoricnature.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page
MOD SETUP:
Prehistoric Nature requires Llibrary and Patchouli mods to run:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/llibrary
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/patchouli
You should also install VintageFix to manage the RAM demands on the mod and avoid poor fps:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/vintagefix
If you are using the dimension mods, you need these to make them run:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/reid
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/mixin-booter
ADDITIONAL FOSSILS AND DECORATIONS FOR DISPLAY:
If you would like lovely fullsize placeable, displayable fossils and skeletons from Prehistoric Nature, you will need the addin mod:
We also have this Decorations addin mod, which provides you with several decorative types of blocks such as benches, bridges, barriers, etc. This decorations mod is quite PC-heavy, so just be aware of that if you use it:
Prehistoric Nature Decorations
Next, in order to allow your game to manage this large mod (and any other large mods you might play), you are advised to configure your Minecraft launcher to apply these JVM arguments. These should fix most lag problems. If you have difficulty, we provide ready help on our Discord channel, linked above, and full help on how to do this is also given in the instruction document, linked above. Please don't be scared by these, as it is really very easy and quick:
-Xmx6G -Xms4G -XX:+DisableExplicitGC -XX:+UseConcMarkSweepGC -XX:+UseParNewGC -XX:+UseNUMA -XX:+CMSParallelRemarkEnabled -XX:MaxTenuringThreshold=15 -XX:MaxGCPauseMillis=30 -XX:GCPauseIntervalMillis=150 -XX:+UseAdaptiveGCBoundary -XX:-UseGCOverheadLimit -XX:+UseBiasedLocking -XX:SurvivorRatio=8 -XX:TargetSurvivorRatio=90 -XX:MaxTenuringThreshold=15 -Dfml.ignorePatchDiscrepancies=true -Dfml.ignoreInvalidMinecraftCertificates=true -XX:+UseFastAccessorMethods -XX:+UseCompressedOops -XX:+OptimizeStringConcat -XX:+AggressiveOpts -XX:ReservedCodeCacheSize=2048m -XX:+UseCodeCacheFlushing -XX:SoftRefLRUPolicyMSPerMB=10000 -XX:ParallelGCThreads=2
These support mods are also helpful to optimse performance and minimise lag:
Alfheim Lighting Engine https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/alfheim-lighting-engine
Optifine https://www.optifine.net/home
Particle Culling https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/particle-culling
FInally, just for gameplay help. it is suggested you consider adding these mods to assist with gameplay:
Idō, so you can swim: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ido
Natures Compass, so you can find biomes: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/natures-compass
Here's what You're Looking At, so you know what everything is: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/hwyla
Just Enough Items (JEI), so you can see crafting recipes etc: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/jei
TreeChopper, to help you tackle the larger trees (please edit the config for that mod to add the various trees given at the bottom of this page): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/tree-chopper
Prehistoric Nature itself can be configured and integrated to add mobs and blocks from any other mod at all into its own revival system. We provide help for that on our own Discord channel, linked above. But for simplicity we supply these two simple modpacks which are example installations with everything you need to get going right away:**
1. Purely Prehistoric Nature
2. Prehistoric Nature integrated with Fossils and Archeology**
If you still encounter problems with lag or fps, or anything else, please look in the config files for Prehistoric Nature as there are various options to reduce entities or adjust how the game works which may sort you out, and come and ask for help on our Discord server, linked above. The two config files contain just about everything you could want for customising how the mod works.
MOD* INCOMPATIBILITIES:*
VanillaFix appears to want to interfere with AI in this mod, but issues are intermittent and the mod may be acceptable in some installations (it ought to run OK on a client-only if you are playing on a server where it is not installed on the server).
Surge interferes with mob movements, spawning and AI, so that can't be used (it ought to run OK on a client-only if you are playing on a server where it is not installed on the server).
DIMENSIONS:
The dimension mods are available here:
Precambrian
Cambrian
Ordovician
Silurian
Devonian
Carboniferous
Permian
Triassic
Jurassic
The remaining dimensions after this are in progress and will be added in due course: early and late Cretaceous, Paleogene, Neogene and Pleistocene :)
INTEGRATING PREHISTORIC NATURE WITH OTHER MODS:
These are two sample integrations, you could combine these approaches and integrate multiple mods if you wanted to. For more help, please come to our Discord server, linked at the top.
Fossils and Archeology Revival:
1. Install the mod, CraftTweaker
2. Inside the "scripts" folder (which should be a folder at the same "level" as your "mods" and "config" ones), put these two scripts:
FAPlants.zs
FAMobs.zs
3. Go into your config folder and find the Prehistoric Nature config file prehistoricnature_general.cfg, find the section at the bottom called "revival integration" and replace or merge in that entire section with the CONTENTS of this file:
1. Install the mod, CraftTweaker
2. Inside the "scripts" folder (which should be a folder at the same "level" as your "mods" and "config" ones), put these three scripts:
RebornPlants.zs
RebornMobs.zs RebornStatics.zs
3. Go into your config folder and find the Prehistoric Nature config file prehistoricnature_general.cfg, find the section at the bottom called "revival integration" and replace or merge in that entire section with the CONTENTS of this file:
PN Config Extract (Reborn).txt
MISCELLANEOUS USEFUL STUFF:
List of log tile entities, for use with the Tree Chopper mod:
tile.lepidodendron_log
tile.glossopterislog
tile.liriodendron_log
tile.magnolia_log
tile.redwood_log
tile.wollemi_log
tile.bothrodendron_log
tile.diaphorodendron_log
tile.ginkgo_log
tile.agathis_log
tile.monkeypuzzle_log
tile.columnaris_log
tile.bunya_log
tile.tempskya_log
tile.cycadeoidea_log
tile.sahnioxlyon_log
tile.williamsonia_log
tile.zamites_log
tile.sigillaria_log
tile.sigillaria_stem
tile.calamites_log
tile.araucarioxylon_log
tile.sciadopitys_log
tile.pleuromeia_stem
tile.bjuvia_log
tile.encblue_log
tile.cycas_log
tile.leptocycas_log
tile.dioon_log
tile.spiny_cycad_log
tile.psaronius_log
tile.dicksonia_log
tile.cordaites_log
tile.wattieza_log
tile.podozamites_log
tile.walchia_log
tile.hymenaea_log
tile.mirabilis_log
tile.alpia_log
tile.medullosales_log
tile.gigantopterid_log
tile.bristlecone_log
tile.hironoia_log
tile.archaeopteris_log
tile.nilssoniocladus_stem
tile.nilssoniocladus_stem_ne
tile.nilssoniocladus_stem_nw
tile.nilssoniocladus_stem_se
tile.nilssoniocladus_stem_sw
tile.dawn_redwood_log
tile.alethopteris_log
tile.maple_log
tile.artocarpus_log
tile.ladinia_log
tile.nothofagus_log
tile.yew_log
tile.brachyphyllum_log
tile.utrechtia_stem
tile.odontopteris_stem
tile.odontopteris_stem_ne
tile.odontopteris_stem_nw
tile.odontopteris_stem_se
tile.odontopteris_stem_sw
tile.ankyropteris_stem
tile.ankyropteris_stem_ne
tile.ankyropteris_stem_nw
tile.ankyropteris_stem_se
tile.noeggerathiales_log
tile.banksia_1_log
tile.banksia_2_log
tile.taxodium_log
tile.pitys_log
tile.ctenis_log
tile.nilssonia_log
tile.rufloria_log
tile.xenocladia_stem
tile.xenocladia_stem_ne
tile.xenocladia_stem_nw
tile.xenocladia_stem_se
tile.zygopteris_log
tile.aneurophyllum_log
tile.czekanowskia_log
tile.macroneuropteris_log
tile.lyginopteris_stem
tile.lyginopteris_stem_ne
tile.lyginopteris_stem_nw
tile.lyginopteris_stem_se
tile.anomozamites_log
tile.arthropitys_log
tile.beech_log
tile.dicroidium_f_log
tile.furcula_log
tile.phasmatocycas_log
tile.plane_log
tile.ptilophyllum_log
tile.sphenobaiera_log
tile.stiff_cycad_log
tile.sycamore_log
tile.telemachus_log
tile.thucydia_log
tile.todites_log
tile.dead_log
tile.rotten_wood
tile.black_treefern_log
tile.silver_treefern_log
tile.pachypteris_log
tile.komlopteris_log
tile.dicroidium_o_log
tile.monkey_puzzle_araucaria_log
tile.araucarites_log
tile.pentoxylales_log
tile.cypress_log
tile.phoenicopsis_log
tile.ginkgoites_log
tile.archaeanthus_log
tile.cycadopteris_log
tile.cunninghamia_log
tile.cephalotaxus_log
tile.hoop_araucaria_log
tile.lepidophloios_log
tile.scrubby_pine_log
tile.phoenix_log
tile.acrocomia_log
tile.nypa_log
tile.burnt_log
tile.burnt_stem
tile.arid_pine_log
tile.bisonia_log
tile.cedar_log
tile.chestnut_log
tile.elatocladus_log
tile.embothrium_log
tile.fig_log
tile.golden_larch_log
tile.hirmeriella_log
tile.laurus_log
tile.liquidambar_log
tile.nehvizdyella_log
tile.olive_log
tile.pagiophyllum_log
tile.pandan_log
tile.thuja_log
tile.gordonopteris_log
tile.atli_stem
tile.atli_stem_ne
tile.atli_stem_nw
tile.atli_stem_se
tile.rattan_stem
tile.rattan_stem_ne
tile.rattan_stem_nw
tile.rattan_stem_se
tile.ticoa_log
tile.thinnfeldia_log
tile.burnished_treefern_log
tile.sanfordiacaulis_log
tile.synchysidendron_log
tile.glossopteris_ampla_log
tile.glossopteris_duocaudata_log
tile.monanthesia_log
tile.paradoxopteris_log
tile.paradoxopteris_log_water
tile.dotyleales_log
For BetterFoliage, add the below blacklists in the BetterFoliage config, to stop BetterFoliage doing inappropriate things with these things. Prehistoric Nature is not compatible with Better Foliage's customised round logs, so please make sure that you don't try to use that option:
Add these to: leavesClassesBlacklist:
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamitesLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamitesLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCycadeoideaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCycadeoideaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicksoniaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicksoniaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicksoniaLeaves2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicksoniaLeaves3$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicksoniaLeaves4$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicroidiumLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicroidiumLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicroidiumLeavesSmall$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicroidiumLeavesSmallPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDicroidiumLeavesTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockProteaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockProteaLeaves1$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPsaroniusLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPsaroniusLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPsaroniusLeavesSmall$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPsaroniusLeavesSmallPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPsaroniusLeavesTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTempskyaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTempskyaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWilliamsoniaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWilliamsoniaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZamitesLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZamitesLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBjuviaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBjuviaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBjuviaShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamitesShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamitesShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamitesShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCycasShoot$
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCycasShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCycasShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDioonShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDioonShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockDioonShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEncblueShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEncblueShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEncblueShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLeptocycasShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLeptocycasShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLeptocycasShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPleuromeiaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPleuromeiaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPleuromeiaShootTopFlower$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPleuromeiaShootTopNoFlower$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSahnioxylonShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSahnioxylonShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSahnioxylonShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSigillariaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSigillariaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSigillariaShootCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSigillariaShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSpinyCycadShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSpinyCycadShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSpinyCycadShootConeBlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShoot02$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShoot03$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShootSide02$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWattiezaShootSide03$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWilliamsoniaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWilliamsoniaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWilliamsoniaShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZamitesShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZamitesShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZamitesShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockMedullosalesShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockMedullosalesShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockGigantopteridShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockGigantopteridShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeaves2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeaves3$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeaves4$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeavesSmall$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockArchaeopterisLeavesSmallPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniocladusShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniocladusShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniocladusShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCaytoniales$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCaytonialesTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCaytoniales2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCaytoniales2Top$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaiera$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaieraCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaieraTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockAntarcticycas$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockAntarcticycasCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockScytophyllum$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockScytophyllumTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaikalophyllum$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaikalophyllumCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBaikalophyllumTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockMarattia$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockMarattiaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTyrmia$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTyrmiaCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTyrmiaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWielandiella$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockWielandiellaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUmaltolepis$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEquisitesShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEquisitesShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLadiniaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLadiniaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLadiniaShootMale$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLadiniaShootMalePlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockOmphalophloiosCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockOmphalophloiosTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockOmphalophloiosPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUtrechtiaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUtrechtiaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUtrechtiaLeavesSmall$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUtrechtiaLeavesSmallPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockUtrechtiaLeavesTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobus$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobusCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobusTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobusSide$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobusSideCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuasistrobusSideTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPterophyllumShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPterophyllumShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockOdontopterisShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockOdontopterisShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTetraxylopteris$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTetraxylopterisTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTetraxylopterisSpore$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSchizoneura1$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSchizoneura2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSchizoneura3$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSchizoneura4$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockSchizoneura5$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPalaeostachyaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPalaeostachyaBottom$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPalaeostachyaStem$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNoeggerathialesShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNoeggerathialesShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNoeggerathialesSide$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopteridaceaeLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopteridaceaeLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopteridaceaeLeaves2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopteridaceaeLeaves3$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopteridaceaeLeaves4$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTieteaLeaves$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTieteaLeavesPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTieteaLeavesSmall$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTieteaLeavesSmallPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTieteaLeavesTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEmplectopterisShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockEmplectopterisShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNilssoniaShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNystroemia$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNystroemiaCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockNystroemiaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPolyspermophyllum$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPolyspermophyllumCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPolyspermophyllumTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTrichopitys$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTrichopitysCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockTrichopitysTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCtenisShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCtenisShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCtenisShootCone$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamophytonShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockCalamophytonShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockRufloriaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockRufloriaShootCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockRufloriaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockRufloriaShootTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockXenocladiaShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockXenocladiaShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopterisShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockZygopterisShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockAneurophytonShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockAneurophytonShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBrasilodendron$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBrasilodendronCentre$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBrasilodendronTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBuriadia$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockBuriadiaTop$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLyginopterisShoot$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockLyginopterisShootPlaceable$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPseudovoltzia$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPseudovoltzia2$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPseudovoltzia3$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPseudovoltzia4$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockPseudovoltzia5$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuadrocladus$BlockCustom
net.lepidodendron.block.BlockQuadrocladusTop$BlockCustom
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MODDING TEAM CREDITS:
Aecht_Rob: Mod owner and manager, content designer, palaeobotany reconstructions, primary coder, modeller, texturer, animator, artist
The Italian Palaeogirl: Palaeontological consultant, modeller, texturer, artist, coder
Totemaster: Modeller, texturer, artist, sound designer
B_Wither: Modeller, texturer, artist
Lemon: Modeller, texturer, artist, coder
Orbweaver: Modeller, texturer
Indiyu: Modeller, texturer, artist
C0rzey: Modeller, texturer, animator, coder
Skop: Modeller, texturer, animator
MagicalFruitBasket: Modeller, texturer, animator
The Indominator: Animator
JW: Animator, artist
NitroHydroRay: Modeller, texturer, artist
Troodontid: Coder
FunnyJamie: Coder
Mecha: Sound designer
YellowPanda2001: Sound designer
Mayonnaise Eater: Sound designer
DevonHalstonDraedle: ad-hoc modeller
Gnath: ad-hoc pixel art contributions
Erebus: Prior Modeller, texturer
The Dark Gamer: Prior modeller, texturer
Emilosaurus: Prior modeller, texturer, artist
Githunter4: ad-hoc prior graphical assets contributions
Louisthornton: ad-hoc prior graphical assets contributions
Bteronyx: ad-hoc prior modeller
aurab0ros: ad-hoc prior modeller
bruhh: ad-hoc prior modeller
squiddyspecs: ad-hoc prior modeller
+ several professional palaeontologists assisting ad-hoc to help with queries
Prehistoric Nature is a closed source mod, licensed as All Rights Reserved for all versions. This means that you are not able to use any assets from this mod anywhere else. You are not allowed to create add-in mods relying on or interacting with this mod's own code or assets without explicit prior permission from the mod owner - please contact me. All content which does not already belong to Mojang/Microsoft is claimed as the mod owner's property with no exceptions. You can include the mod in a modpack provided that it is acknowledged. You can make language packs or resourcepacks for the mod and publish those. You cannot port this mod to any other version, platform, game or medium. You cannot make derivative works using or based on anything inside this mod. Distribution of the mod is per the terms of use of CurseForge. Please see the license included in the latest version for full information. It is your responsibility to check the licence currently in force for all versions by checking that bundled with the latest update.
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Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with the Fossils and Archeology mod and this mod is not linked to their development in any way at all, and carries no dependencies.
The Ultimate Guide to Prehistoric Nature: Everything You Need to Know
If you are exploring the vast and endlessly customizable world of Minecraft, you have likely heard of Prehistoric Nature. Created by the talented developer Aecht_Rob, this highly sought-after mod has taken the community by storm. But what exactly makes Prehistoric Nature so special, and why are millions of players integrating it into their daily gameplay? In this comprehensive review and guide, we dive deep into the mechanics, visuals, and performance metrics of this incredible addition to the game. Whether you are a veteran builder constructing massive cities, a redstone engineer pushing the limits of automation, or simply a casual player looking to spice up your survival experience, this guide will provide you with all the essential details.
What It Does
At its core, Prehistoric Nature completely transforms the way you interact with Minecraft. Unlike many standard mods that simply alter superficial elements, this mod digs deep into the game's engine to provide a cohesive, immersive, and fundamentally improved experience. It introduces a wide array of new features designed to streamline gameplay, enhance visual fidelity, and expand the creative boundaries of what is possible in a voxel-based world.
By installing Prehistoric Nature, players gain access to entirely new mechanics that seamlessly blend into the vanilla aesthetic. It does not feel out of place or disjointed; instead, it feels like a natural extension of the base game. The developer, Aecht_Rob, has spent countless hours refining the code to ensure that every aspect of the mod feels polished, responsive, and engaging. From subtle tweaks to massive overhauls, the scope of what this project accomplishes is truly staggering, making it a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their client.
Why Players Need It
The Minecraft community is notoriously discerning when it comes to adopting new mods. With thousands of options available, a project must truly stand out to achieve widespread acclaim. Prehistoric Nature achieves this by addressing some of the most common pain points and limitations found in the vanilla game. Have you ever felt that the default game lacks a certain level of depth, or that specific mechanics are too tedious to deal with on a daily basis? This mod solves those exact issues.
Players need Prehistoric Nature because it acts as a massive quality-of-life improvement. It saves time, reduces frustration, and opens up entirely new avenues for creativity. Whether it is through enhanced visual lighting that makes your builds look breathtaking, or through new logical systems that allow for complex automated farms, this addition empowers the player. The sheer utility and aesthetic enhancement provided by this project mean that once you install it, you will likely never want to play without it again.
Installation Guide
Getting Prehistoric Nature up and running on your Minecraft client is a straightforward process, but it requires careful attention to detail to avoid compatibility issues. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a flawless installation:
- Verify Your Version: First and foremost, ensure that your Minecraft launcher is set to version 1.12.2, as this is the primary supported version for the current release.
- Install the Required Mod Loader: Depending on the specific architecture of this mod, you will need a compatible mod loader such as Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge. Download the installer from their official website and run it.
- Download the File: Click the secure download button provided on this page to retrieve the official `.jar` or `.zip` file for Prehistoric Nature. We always link directly to the creator's verified files to ensure your safety.
- Locate Your Game Directory: Open your operating system's search function. On Windows, type `%appdata%/.minecraft`. On Mac, navigate to `~/Library/Application Support/minecraft`.
- Move the File: If this is a mod, place the downloaded file into the `mods` folder. If it is a shader, place it in `shaderpacks`. For textures, place it in `resourcepacks`.
- Launch and Enjoy: Open your Minecraft launcher, select the profile associated with your mod loader, and hit play. Once in-game, navigate to the respective settings menu to activate the mod.
Compatibility
One of the strongest selling points of Prehistoric Nature is its robust compatibility profile. The developer, Aecht_Rob, has worked tirelessly to ensure that this project plays nicely with the broader Minecraft ecosystem. It is explicitly designed for version 1.12.2, meaning it takes full advantage of the latest engine optimizations and feature additions introduced by Mojang.
Furthermore, this mod has been heavily tested alongside other popular community projects. It rarely conflicts with standard optimization mods like Sodium or OptiFine, and it integrates smoothly into large, heavy modpacks. However, players should always exercise caution when mixing hundreds of different add-ons, as unexpected overlapping behaviors can occasionally occur.
Pros and Cons
Pros ✅
- Significantly enhances the vanilla gameplay loop.
- Highly optimized for version 1.12.2.
- Actively maintained and updated by Aecht_Rob.
- Excellent compatibility with major modpacks.
- Completely free to use and community-supported.
Cons ❌
- May require a decently powerful CPU/GPU for maximum settings.
- Initial setup can be tricky for absolute beginners.
- Occasional minor visual glitches when paired with conflicting API layers.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Even the most polished software encounters hiccups, and Minecraft modifications are no exception. If you run into trouble while using Prehistoric Nature, do not panic. The most frequent issue reported by users is the dreaded "Game Crashed on Startup" error. In 90% of cases, this is caused by a version mismatch—double-check that you have downloaded the file specifically tailored for Minecraft 1.12.2.
Another common scenario involves missing dependencies. Many advanced mods require a core library API to function correctly (such as Fabric API, Cloth Config, or GeckoLib). Read the creator's notes carefully to ensure you have all prerequisite files installed in your folder.
Performance Impact
Performance is often the primary concern for players when modifying their game. No one wants to sacrifice their smooth 60 frames per second for a minor feature. Fortunately, Prehistoric Nature is incredibly well-optimized. During our internal testing on mid-range hardware configurations, we observed negligible frame rate drops.
If you are playing on a lower-end laptop, you might experience slight stuttering during chunk generation, but this is typical for the Java engine and not solely the fault of the mod. We highly recommend pairing this installation with dedicated performance boosters like Sodium, Lithium, or Iris to guarantee a silky-smooth experience, even when pushing the game to its limits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Prehistoric Nature safe to download?
Yes, absolutely. We only link to verified, virus-scanned files hosted directly by the original author, Aecht_Rob, on trusted platforms like CurseForge and Modrinth.
Can I use this on a multiplayer server?
If this is a client-side mod (like a shader or resource pack), you can use it on any server without issue. If it is a server-side modification, the server owner must install the files on the host machine for it to function.
Does it cost money?
No, this project is completely free to download and use. However, if you enjoy the work, consider supporting Aecht_Rob through their official donation links or Patreon.
