ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems
Diving into a heavily modded Minecraft world often means juggling dozens of unfamiliar mechanics, crafting recipes, and multiblock structures. The built-in guide books that many mods provide are lifesavers, but hunting them down or crafting them from scratch can be tedious. That is where ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems steps in, a lightweight add-on that seamlessly integrates with the ToMeSetup start item system to place those crucial manuals right into your hands from the very first spawn.
What Is ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems?
This mod is a companion to ToMeSetup, a framework that lets players and pack makers define a set of items given at world creation or respawn. ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems expands that system by automatically including the official guide books and information tablets from a curated list of well-known mods. Instead of disabling the mods themselves to get their books, you can keep all features active and still receive the documentation instantly. The add-on acts as a bridge, preventing the original mods from handing out their own books while letting ToMeSetup deliver them in a clean, organized way.
If you have ever started a new world with Actually Additions, Botania, or Tinkers’ Construct and wished the manual was already in your hotbar, this mod solves that problem. It respects the ToMeSetup configuration, so you can still control which items appear and when, all while keeping your modpack tidy.
How It Works
Upon joining a world for the first time or respawning, ToMeSetup checks its list of start items. ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems hooks into that process and adds the relevant books from supported mods. The add-on also suppresses the default book-giving behavior of those mods, preventing duplicate items. If you later decide you do not want a particular manual, you can disable that mod’s entry in the morestartitemst.cfg configuration file. Disabling an entry not only removes the book from the start item pool but also allows the original mod to give its book normally again, giving you full flexibility.
Supported Guide Books
The add-on covers a wide range of popular mods, primarily from the 1.12.2 era, which remains a powerhouse for modded gameplay. The included items are:
- Actually Additions Manual
- Lexica Botania (Botania)
- Materials and You - Armory Addendum (Constructs Armory)
- Draconic Evolution Information Tablet
- Extra Utilities 2 Manual
- Forester's Manual (Forestry)
- Pre-Launch Checklist (Galacticraft)
- Hammer Core Manual
- Industrial Foregoing's Manual
- RFTools Manual, RFTools Control Manual, RFTools Dimension Manual, and RFTools Shape Manual
- Materials and You (Tinkers’ Construct)
- The One Probe Read Me
- Digital Guide (Valkyrielib)
This list ensures that whether you are building a factory with Industrial Foregoing, exploring dimensions with RFTools, or tinkering with tools, the knowledge you need is immediately accessible.
Configuration and Customization
One of the strongest features of ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems is its per-mod toggle system. The morestartitemst.cfg file, generated after the first run, contains a simple true/false entry for each supported mod. Setting an entry to false will stop that mod’s book from being added to the start items and will re-enable the mod’s own book distribution. This is perfect for modpack creators who want to offer a tailored experience—maybe you want players to earn the Draconic Evolution tablet but still get the Botania Lexica right away. The configuration is straightforward and requires no scripting knowledge.
Additionally, because the add-on relies on ToMeSetup, you can combine it with other start item tweaks. For example, you might give players a basic set of tools alongside the books, all managed through ToMeSetup’s main config. The add-on simply extends the library without interfering with your custom choices.
How to Install ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems for Minecraft
Getting this add-on into your game is a quick process, but it does require the parent mod ToMeSetup to be installed first. Here is a step-by-step guide for manual installation, followed by a convenient alternative using a dedicated launcher.
Manual Installation
To download ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems, locate the mod file on CurseForge or the official GitHub repository. Make sure you pick the version that matches your Minecraft release—this add-on is built for Minecraft 1.12.2 and runs on the Forge mod loader. Place the downloaded .jar file into your mods folder alongside ToMeSetup. Launch the game, and the configuration file will be generated automatically. If you are updating an existing instance, simply replace the old jar with the new one; your config settings will remain intact.
For modpack authors, the add-on is explicitly permitted in free public modpacks, so you can bundle it without extra permissions. Just include both ToMeSetup and this add-on in your pack distribution, and players will enjoy the streamlined start.
One-Click Setup with the foxygame.net Launcher
If manual file management feels like a chore, the foxygame.net launcher offers a refreshingly simple way to add ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems to your game. Its built-in add-on catalog lets you search for the mod by name, and with a single click the launcher handles the download, places it in the correct mods folder, and even checks that ToMeSetup is present as a dependency. The launcher’s auto-update feature also keeps the add-on current, so you never have to worry about missing a critical compatibility patch. This approach is especially handy when juggling dozens of mods, as the catalog clearly shows which versions work together.
Compatibility and Versions
ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems for Minecraft is tightly focused on version 1.12.2 and the Forge mod loader, which aligns with the majority of the supported mods. While some of the listed mods have newer iterations, this add-on remains a staple for the classic 1.12.2 modded ecosystem. It does not introduce any world-breaking changes; it simply manipulates item distribution at spawn. The mod is lightweight and has no known conflicts with other start item tweakers, as long as they do not attempt to override the same books in a contradictory way.
Because the add-on only touches the initial item handout, it is safe to add or remove mid-playthrough. Removing it will stop the book suppression, meaning the original mods will start giving their manuals again on the next respawn or world join. This makes it a low-risk addition for any existing modpack.
Why You Should Use It
Modded Minecraft thrives on discovery, but flipping through wikis or memorizing recipes can break immersion. By placing the official guides directly into your inventory, ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems encourages in-game learning. You can read the Lexica Botania while standing next to a mana pool, or consult the RFTools Dimension Manual before your first teleportation. It respects the original mod authors’ documentation efforts and makes them more accessible without trivializing progression—you still need to gather resources and build the machines, but you will always know how.
For server administrators and modpack creators, this add-on reduces the support burden. New players no longer ask “How do I get the manual?” because it is already there. Combined with the easy configuration, you can curate exactly which books appear, keeping the experience balanced. The add-on is a small touch that significantly improves the early-game flow.
Whether you are assembling a personal mod collection or designing a public pack, ToMeSetup-MoreStartItems is a must-have quality-of-life enhancement. It bridges the gap between complex mods and player understanding, all through a simple, configurable start item injection. Download it today and give your Minecraft journey the informed start it deserves.