Mostly Tech
Some modpacks try to do everything at once and end up feeling like a mess. Mostly Tech takes a smarter route. It leans hard into technology, automation, and engineering, then adds just a pinch of magic to keep things interesting. The pack was originally put together for personal use, but it turned out so well that it was shared with the wider community. If you love building sprawling factories but still want the occasional magical surprise, this is a pack worth your time.
What Makes Mostly Tech Stand Out
The name says it all. This is a technology-first experience. Thermal Expansion, Ender IO, Immersive Engineering, MineFactory Reloaded, and Extra Utilities form the backbone of your industrial empire. You will spend hours routing power, managing fluids, and optimizing ore processing lines. Tinkers' Construct gives you custom tools, while VeinMiner and FastLeafDecay smooth out the grind of early resource gathering.
The "small spice of magic" is not just a tagline. Botania and Ars Magica 2 bring mana, spells, and mystical gadgets into the mix. It is a light touch, but it opens up creative solutions that pure tech packs often lack. Add Roguelike Dungeons, Mo' Creatures, and Highlands world generation, and you get an overworld that feels alive and worth exploring between factory builds.
Supported Versions and Loader
Mostly Tech for Minecraft was built for the 1.7.10 era and runs on the Forge loader. That version remains a favorite among veteran players because of its enormous mod library and rock-solid stability. You will need the matching Forge build for 1.7.10, plus the correct Java version, to get everything running smoothly. Many of the mods inside, from Waila and Inventory Tweaks to Chisel 2 and Storage Drawers, were designed specifically around this version and still feel great today.
Notable Mods in the Pack
- Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, and Thermal Dynamics for core tech and item transport
- Tinkers' Construct with Iguanas Tinker Tweaks and TiC Tooltips for deep tool progression
- Ender IO and Immersive Engineering for advanced machines and multiblock structures
- Botania and Ars Magica 2 for the magic side of the experience
- Storage Drawers, Iron Chests, and JABBA for serious inventory management
- Roguelike Dungeons, Mo' Creatures, and Highlands for exploration and world variety
- NotEnoughItems, Waila, and Inventory Tweaks for quality-of-life convenience
There is also a long tail of smaller additions like Carpenter's Blocks, BiblioCraft, Project Red, Steve's Workshop, and BetterFps. Together they create a pack that feels complete without drowning you in overlapping systems.
How to Install Mostly Tech
Getting started is straightforward if you follow the right steps. First, make sure you have a clean Minecraft 1.7.10 profile ready. Next, install the correct Forge version for that release. After that, grab the pack files and drop them into your mods folder, or import the pack through your preferred launcher. Always allocate enough RAM, since a pack this size with dozens of mods needs breathing room to avoid stuttering.
If you would rather skip the manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher handles the heavy lifting by offering a curated catalog where Mostly Tech installs in a single click, keeping every dependency aligned automatically. That saves a lot of troubleshooting time, especially for players new to 1.7.10 modding.
Once installed, launch the game and check that NotEnoughItems loads correctly. If something fails, verify your Forge version and confirm that all required libraries like Mantle, CodeChickenCore, CoFH Core, and OpenModsLib are present. These core dependencies power many of the bigger mods, so a missing library is the most common cause of crashes.
Tips for New Players
- Start with Tinkers' Construct to build reliable early tools
- Set up a basic Thermal Expansion power grid before scaling up
- Use Storage Drawers and JABBA early to avoid inventory chaos
- Explore Roguelike Dungeons for loot that speeds up your progression
- Dip into Botania once your tech base is stable for extra utility
Final Thoughts
Mostly Tech proves that a focused modpack does not need hundreds of overlapping mods to be fun. It delivers a rich tech progression, a dash of magic, and enough exploration content to keep every session fresh. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a curious newcomer, this pack rewards planning and creativity in equal measure. If you are ready to download Mostly Tech and start building, gather your files, fire up Forge for 1.7.10, and let the machines hum.