What Is the Do What You Want Modpack?
Minecraft modpacks often guide you down a strict path, but DWYW flips that idea on its head. The name says it all: Do What You Want. This skyblock experience drops you onto a single tree floating in an endless void, then hands you the tools to build an empire however you see fit. Whether you crave automation, magical replication, or just want to follow a loose questline, the pack bends to your playstyle instead of forcing you into a mold.
Starting From Nothing in a Void World
Your journey begins in classic skyblock fashion. One tree, a patch of dirt, and nothing but empty sky in every direction. The early game relies on Ex Nihilo, a mod that turns mundane actions like sifting dirt into a source of ores, seeds, and other resources. You will hammer cobblestone into gravel, gravel into sand, and sand into dust, then sift each material to uncover the building blocks of civilization. It is a slow, meditative grind that makes every iron ingot feel like a trophy.
ProjectE: The Game-Changer
What sets DWYW apart from other skyblock packs is the inclusion of ProjectE. This mod introduces an energy-matter link, letting you assign an EMC value to almost every item. Once you have a Transmutation Table, you can sacrifice items you have in abundance to create rare materials instantly. Need diamonds but have stacks of cobblestone? Burn the stone for EMC and pull out gems. This mechanic removes the tedious waiting game and puts progression speed entirely in your hands. You decide when to leap from manual sifting to full-blown alchemical duplication.
Technical Mods and Automation Freedom
DWYW does not stop at magic. The pack includes a suite of technical mods that let you automate nearly every process. From simple hoppers and pipes to complex machinery, you can design systems that generate resources while you explore other parts of the pack. Thermal Expansion, Ender IO, and similar mods give you the power to build quarries, auto-sifters, and processing lines. The void world becomes a canvas for your engineering creativity.
One of the most satisfying moments is when you set up a fully automated cobblestone generator feeding into a series of crushers and sifters, all powered by a self-sustaining energy loop. You can step back and watch your storage fill with ores, then use ProjectE to convert the overflow into whatever you need next. The synergy between tech and magic is seamless, and the pack never punishes you for mixing the two.
Quests That Guide Without Restricting
If you enjoy a sense of direction, DWYW offers a questbook. The quests are structured as a gentle nudge rather than a rigid checklist. They introduce you to key mods, suggest efficient setups, and reward you with useful items. But you can ignore them completely and still reach endgame. The questbook is there if you want it, not because you need it. This design respects your time and curiosity, letting you experiment with flight rings, jetpacks, or even creative-tier items at your own pace.
Playing Your Way in a Skyblock Sandbox
The true strength of DWYW is its refusal to dictate a single "correct" path. Some players dive straight into ProjectE, rushing a Transmutation Table to skip early grind. Others build massive tech infrastructures first, treating the pack as an automation puzzle. Many blend both approaches, using EMC to fuel their machines and machines to generate EMC. The void world is small, but the possibilities are vast. You can learn to fly, construct floating islands, breed animals, or simply hoard millions of EMC for the sake of it.
Getting the pack up and running is straightforward, especially if you use a modern launcher that handles modpack installation without manual file wrangling. For instance, the foxygame.net launcher provides a clean interface where you can browse and install DWYW directly from its menu, making the whole process feel effortless and keeping your mods neatly organized. That kind of flexibility means you spend less time troubleshooting and more time deciding what you actually want to do in the sky.
Server Files and Multiplayer Mayhem
DWYW also ships with server files, currently at version 0.2.7. This means you can invite friends to your void world and collaborate or compete in a shared skyblock. The pack scales well for multiplayer, and the freedom philosophy becomes even more interesting when multiple players pursue different goals. One person might focus on farming and food, another on tech, and a third on ProjectE transmutation, creating a bustling economy in the sky. The server files are ready to drop into your hosting setup, and the same launcher that simplifies single-player installation can manage your multiplayer mods too.
Why DWYW Stands Out Among Skyblock Modpacks
Many skyblock packs lock progression behind quest walls or force you to grind specific mods in a set order. DWYW removes those barriers. It trusts you to find your own fun. The combination of Ex Nihilo for resource generation, ProjectE for item replication, and a full tech suite for automation creates a triangle of possibilities. You can pivot between them at any time, and the pack never penalizes you for taking an unconventional route.
- Ex Nihilo – Turn nothing into everything through sifting and hammering.
- ProjectE – Assign EMC values and duplicate items at will.
- Technical mods – Automate resource production and processing.
- Questbook – Optional guidance with rewards, never mandatory.
- Server files – Multiplayer-ready with version 0.2.7.
Embrace the Void and Do What You Want
DWYW is a love letter to player agency. It gives you a tree, a void, and a handful of mods, then steps back. The rest is your story. Whether you become an alchemical tycoon, a redstone engineer, or a casual builder floating among the clouds, the pack supports your vision. The sky is not the limit here; it is your playground. So grab the pack, fire up your launcher, and start doing exactly what you want.