Getting Started

This will be a short guide on getting started downloading Minecraft, Forge, and the Modpack.

Minecraft 1.16.5

 * 1) Download and Install Minecraft Java Edition (1.16.5) from Mojang's Website for your appropriate platform.

Installing The Paradise Lost Modpack

 * 1) Download and install "CurseForge - Overwolf Launcher" from Curseforge's Website.
 * 2) Curse Forge 1.jpg
 * 3) Once you have installed and launched Curseforge - Overwolf you'll see this window
 * 4) Curse Forge 2.png
 * 5) Yours will look different depending on what games you have installed
 * 6) Select Minecraft and at the top you'll see a search bar with the world "Search for Modpacks" in it. Click the bar and type in "Paradise Lost"
 * 7) ModpackInstall.jpg
 * 8) Select the orange “Install” button next to the Paradise Lost Modpack
 * 9) Return to the default Minecraft Modpacks screen and you should see the Paradise Lost Modpack in your list
 * 10) ModpackInstalled.jpg
 * 11) Click the orange "Play" button and it will automatically launch the appropriate version of Minecraft and Forge with all of the appropriate mods.
 * 12) ModpackPlay.jpg

* Important* The Modpack has intentionally out of date mods in it do to compatibility issues.

Allocating Additional Ram In Forge
By default Forge's ram allocation is not high enough to support this modpack so you will need to navigate to the settings for the Forge install in the Minecraft launcher and change this.


 * 1) Launch CurseForge and open the settings menu.
 * 2) CurseSettings.jpg
 * 3) Select "Minecraft" under "Game Specific" settings and set the "Java Settings - Allocated Memory" slider to something equal to or above 5120MB. I strongly recommend at least 8192MB. The mod pack requires a minimum of 5120MB to run at all. If you intend to increase your draw distance or use any improved graphics options you will need more ram.
 * 4) CurseSettingsRam.jpg

Connecting to the Server

 * 1) First you must get Whitelisted to join the server. Start by joining the Discord and following the directions to request Whitelisting
 * 2) After you've been Whitelisted launch the Minecraft launcher through Curse by hitting the play button on the "Paradise Lost" modpack
 * 3) Click "Multiplayer"
 * 4) Click "Add Server"
 * 5) Enter a name in the "Server Name" field. (This can be whatever you like)
 * 6) Enter "paradiselost.apexmc.co" in as the "Server Address".
 * 7) Click "Done"
 * 8) The Server should appear in the server list, click the play button in it's display icon.
 * 9) A prompt will come up to download server resources. This is a slightly improved resolution texture pack for Minecraft vanilla. Let the game install it.
 * 10) You're done! Congrats! Have Fun!