Mainstay SMP Modpack

# Mainstay SMP Modpack ### Minimal & Full Edition - Client Utility Packs The **Mainstay SMP Modpack** is a client-side modpack family designed to **unlock the full potential of server-side features**, while improving performance, visuals, and quality of life — **without breaking the vanilla feel**. These modpacks are intended as the **recommended client setup for Mainstay SMP**, but they can also be used as a **clean base for your own custom modpack**. --- ## 🧩 Core Philosophy - Client-side only - Vanilla-friendly gameplay - Full compatibility with server-side mods - Performance first, visuals second, utility third - No unnecessary or intrusive mechanics The goal is simple: **see more, know more, play smoother — without changing how Minecraft works.** --- ## ⚡ Performance & Stability Both editions focus on stable, efficient gameplay: - Sodium ecosystem (Sodium, Sodium Extra, Reeses Options) - Lithium, FerriteCore, ImmediatelyFast - Entity Culling, More Culling - Dynamic FPS for background optimization These mods ensure high FPS, reduced stutter, and low memory usage even on large servers. --- ## 🎨 Visual Improvements (Vanilla Style) Visual upgrades are carefully selected to enhance immersion **without altering Minecraft’s original look**: - Better Clouds, Continuity - Entity Texture & Model Features - Skin Layers 3D, Capes, Wavey Capes - Iris (shader support, optional) - Ambient-friendly particle and lighting tweaks --- ## 🗺️ Exploration & Navigation Designed to fully support server-side features: - Xaero’s Minimap & World Map (+ XaeroPlus) - Waypoints and zoom tools - Voxy for extended world rendering (server-friendly) --- ## 🔊 Audio & Social Interaction Immersion and communication are key on SMP servers: - Simple Voice Chat + Voice Messages - Presence Footsteps (Full Edition) - Drip Sounds (Full Edition) - Clear positional and environmental audio --- ## 🧱 Utility & Quality of Life Small changes that make a big difference: - AppleSkin, Jade / WTHIT - Quick Shulker, Peek, Shulker tooltips - Better Stats, Status indicators - Inventory, hotbar, and UI enhancements - Litematica & Syncmatica (for supported servers) Many mods **unlock extra functionality when the server provides matching server-side mods**. --- ## 🔀 Modular by Design - Some mods are **disabled by default** - Alternatives are included where relevant - Users can switch mods depending on: - Server rules - Performance needs - Personal preferences This makes the modpack flexible and future-proof. --- ## 📦 Editions Explained ### 🔹 Minimal Edition - Lightweight and clean - Performance, visuals, and essential QoL only - Ideal for: - Low-end PCs - Players who want a near-vanilla experience - A base for custom modpacks ### 🔸 Full Edition - Everything from Minimal, plus: - Advanced building & technical tools - Extended audio immersion - More visual feedback - Ideal for: - Power users - Builders and technical players - Players who want maximum client-side control --- ## ✅ Server Compatibility - **Recommended for Mainstay SMP** - Client-side only - Safe to join vanilla or modded servers - Many features scale automatically based on server support --- ## 🎯 Recommended Use > **Mainstay SMP Modpack (Minimal or Full Edition)** > is the recommended choice if you want a stable, performant, and future-proof client — > or a solid foundation to build your own modpack. --- Balanced. Clean. Expandable. **Mainstay SMP Modpack** keeps Minecraft vanilla — just better.