Better to Play/Better to Play Backport (MVS/MVS Backport)
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The Better to Play mod **(Actually More Vanilla Stuff (MVS))** Mod is a mod for (Neo)Forge (and Fabric) and adds a lot of new stuff in your world. This Modification has a de_de, en_us and es_es Support (Deutsch, English and España) **MVS Blocks/Items (1.17):** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/5038a5eb069b50426768f30cf8bba1a02c4a3c74.png) !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/c7fe5b3f5e965bff3884b664da13ccaddb344b59.png) </details> **Tools Family:** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> **Emerald:** A thing that seen in many mods, but here with new other thinks. **Netherald:** A new ore that stronger as Netherite and is rarer as Netherite. **Dragon:** The Strongest item family of this modification with not so overpowered stuff and difficult to obtain. This item family has also a new model on different items. **Rose Gold:** Stronger then gold but weaker then iron. </details> **Enchantmens:** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> **Breaking:** A Curse enchantment who tools/swords breaks faster. **Dragon,s Breath:** Can be applied with the Ender Dragon Sword and you can shoot dragon,s breath **Dragon Wings:** Can be applied with the Flight Staff and (for example) you can use this for your elytra. **Elytra Wings (1.20.1 only and only until V1.17.3):** Can be applied on a Dragon Chestplate and press "RSHIFT" to use as elytra. **Ender Touch:** The MVS version of Silk Touch to break a bit of ores in The End. **Flipper:** When applied on a Water Orb: you gain dolphins grace **Freeze Aspect:** Can be applied with a sword/axe and mobs with fire resistance (like blazes) takes more damage. **Mining:** When applied on a Enchant Orb: you gain haste **Regneration:** When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Regeneration **Sculk Pacifist:** When applied on the weapon: you can reset the NBT data "anger" of the warden **Speedy:** When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain speed **Spider Eye:** When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Night Vision **Tanky:** When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Resistance **Useless:** A useless enchantment. **XP Boost:** Can be applied with a sword/tool and mobs and ores drops more experience.. </details> **Other Pictures (Advancements etc.):** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/1d30229ce2c3a86dd74a8b618fa5de0553334c0b.png) !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/35e8a11fe71c735623f058a0ee9f1df4ddd0e896_0.webp) </details> **Gamerules and Commands** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> **/setblockhand:** Places the block in your hand below you (like /setblock ~ ~-1 ~ <Block>) (Since 1.17.1) **/mvs <command>:** A 7 in 1 command! (Since 1.16.4) **/gm (in 1.21.X /gamemode) <c;a;s;spec>:** A 4 in 1 command! (Since 1.16.4) **/music <command>:** A 8 in 1 command! (Since 1.16.4) **/modcommands:** The MVS Command List (max 1.16.3) **/day and /night:** The Simple /time set day and /time set night **/command:** Gives the player a command block (max 1.16.3) **/egg:** Gives the player a dragon egg (max 1.16.3) **/barrier:** Gives the player a barrier (max 1.16.3) **/structure:** Gives the player a simple structure kit (max 1.16.3) **/invisframe:** Gives the player a invisible Item Fame (max 1.16.3) **/creative:** /gamemode creative shortcut (max 1.16.3) **/survival:** /gamemode survival shortcut (max 1.16.3) **/adventure:** /gamemode adventure shortcut (max 1.16.3) **/spectator:** /gamemode spectator shortcut (max 1.16.3) **/music_c:s:ne:uw:end:end2:menu:credits:** Minecraft music with 1 command (max 1.16.3) **/the_end:nether:overworld:** Switches the dimension with 1 short command (V1.15+) (max 1.16.3) **/Toggledownfall:** A from 1.12 removed command readded in this mod **/modpotions:** A GUI with recipes for the modded potions **/mvsminigame:** Generates a room with a short minigame (debug feature) (max 1.16.3) **/mvsdebugtoggle, /mvsxpboosttoggle, /mvsgriefingtoggle:** Toggle the gamerules of this modification **(Only avalible until V1.15.3/4! Since V11m25a replaced with config!)** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **(Anti)Blockgriefing:** Disabelds block griefing (like TNT, Pistons and modded thinks) **DebugFeatures:** Enables the debug features of this mod (like /mvsminigame and other) **XpBoostPlus:** Enables more XP drops (with the XP Boost enchantment) for every living entity to support other mods! **(Only available until V1.15.3/4! Now replaced with config!)** </details> **Lastet/Current Versions:** <details> <summary>Spoiler</summary> Forge 1.16.5: V1.5.3 Forge 1.17.1: V1.6.4 Forge 1.18.2: V1.8.3/V1.12.6/V1.15.3 (Legacy) Fabric 1.19.2: V1.10.9 Lite Fabric 1.20.1: V1.11.4/V1.12.1 Fabric 1.21.8: V1.16.1 Forge 1.19.
The Better to Play mod (Actually More Vanilla Stuff (MVS)) Mod is a mod for (Neo)Forge (and Fabric) and adds a lot of new stuff in your world.
This Modification has a de_de, en_us and es_es Support (Deutsch, English and España)
MVS Blocks/Items (1. 17):
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Tools Family:
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Emerald: A thing that seen in many mods, but here with new other thinks.
Netherald: A new ore that stronger as Netherite and is rarer as Netherite.
Dragon: The Strongest item family of this modification with not so overpowered stuff and difficult to obtain. This item family has also a new model on different items.
Rose Gold: Stronger then gold but weaker then iron.
Enchantmens:
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Breaking: A Curse enchantment who tools/swords breaks faster.
Dragon,s Breath: Can be applied with the Ender Dragon Sword and you can shoot dragon,s breath
Dragon Wings: Can be applied with the Flight Staff and (for example) you can use this for your elytra.
Elytra Wings (1. 20. 1 only and only until V1. 17. 3): Can be applied on a Dragon Chestplate and press "RSHIFT" to use as elytra.
Ender Touch: The MVS version of Silk Touch to break a bit of ores in The End.
Flipper: When applied on a Water Orb: you gain dolphins grace
Freeze Aspect: Can be applied with a sword/axe and mobs with fire resistance (like blazes) takes more damage.
Mining: When applied on a Enchant Orb: you gain haste
Regneration: When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Regeneration
Sculk Pacifist: When applied on the weapon: you can reset the NBT data "anger" of the warden
Speedy: When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain speed
Spider Eye: When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Night Vision
Tanky: When applied on the Enchant Orb: you gain Resistance
Useless: A useless enchantment.
XP Boost: Can be applied with a sword/tool and mobs and ores drops more experience..
Other Pictures (Advancements etc.):
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Gamerules and Commands
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/setblockhand: Places the block in your hand below you (like /setblock ~ ~-1 ~
/mvs : A 7 in 1 command! (Since 1. 16. 4)
/gm (in 1. 21. X /gamemode) : A 4 in 1 command! (Since 1. 16. 4)
/music : A 8 in 1 command! (Since 1. 16. 4)
/modcommands: The MVS Command List (max 1. 16. 3)
/day and /night: The Simple /time set day and /time set night
/command: Gives the player a command block (max 1. 16. 3)
/egg: Gives the player a dragon egg (max 1. 16. 3)
/barrier: Gives the player a barrier (max 1. 16. 3)
/structure: Gives the player a simple structure kit (max 1. 16. 3)
/invisframe: Gives the player a invisible Item Fame (max 1. 16. 3)
/creative: /gamemode creative shortcut (max 1. 16. 3)
/survival: /gamemode survival shortcut (max 1. 16. 3)
/adventure: /gamemode adventure shortcut (max 1. 16. 3)
/spectator: /gamemode spectator shortcut (max 1. 16. 3)
/music_c:s:ne:uw:end:end2:menu:credits: Minecraft music with 1 command (max 1. 16. 3)
/the_end:nether:overworld: Switches the dimension with 1 short command (V1. 15+) (max 1. 16. 3)
/Toggledownfall: A from 1. 12 removed command readded in this mod
/modpotions: A GUI with recipes for the modded potions
/mvsminigame: Generates a room with a short minigame (debug feature) (max 1. 16. 3)
/mvsdebugtoggle, /mvsxpboosttoggle, /mvsgriefingtoggle: Toggle the gamerules of this modification (Only avalible until V1. 15. 3/4! Since V11m25a replaced with config!)
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(Anti)Blockgriefing: Disabelds block griefing (like TNT, Pistons and modded thinks)
DebugFeatures: Enables the debug features of this mod (like /mvsminigame and other)
XpBoostPlus: Enables more XP drops (with the XP Boost enchantment) for every living entity to support other mods!
(Only available until V1. 15. 3/4! Now replaced with config!)
Lastet/Current Versions:
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Forge 1. 16. 5: V1. 5. 3
Forge 1. 17. 1: V1. 6. 4
Forge 1. 18. 2: V1. 8. 3/V1. 12. 6/V1. 15. 3 (Legacy)
Fabric 1. 19. 2: V1. 10. 9 Lite
Fabric 1. 20. 1: V1. 11. 4/V1. 12. 1
Fabric 1. 21. 8: V1. 16. 1
Forge 1. 19.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- Pinguinmike
- Version
- V1.17.3
- Downloads
- 1,091
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- adventure
- Created
- 1/26/2026
- Updated
- 7/30/2026
- Game Versions
- 1.21.8
- Tags
- adventure, equipment, worldgen
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Better to Play/Better to Play Backport (MVS/MVS Backport) support?
The author lists 1.21.8. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Better to Play/Better to Play Backport (MVS/MVS Backport)?
Version V1.17.3, published 2026-07-30 with 1,091 downloads recorded at the source.
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