Joining the Java World

please note that as this world is self hosted and therefore not 24/7. check the Events page on upcoming slots.help is here  

step 1: install the modrinth app

to install the modrinth app, head to https://modrinth.com/app and click "Download Modrinth App". the app size is approximately 32MB.

step 2: follow onscreen instructions in the modrinth app

sign into your microsoft account on the panel on the right. this is neccessary to verify that you own a valid copy of minecraft: java edition. signing into a modrinth account is optional.

step 3: download the required modpack

to play on my world, you must have a modpack downloaded. head here and download the latest version v2.2.0. (image below does not get updated)

step 4: install the modpack

double-click the modpack file and the modrinth app should automatically open. a warning will pop up, click "install anyway". there is no need to worry, this modpack does not contain viruses.

step 5: launch the game

click on the "library" icon(four lines) on the left side menu, then click "modpack for friends". after that, click "▶️play" to launch the game! 

the familiar java edition loading screen should appear in 10s to 2 minutes depending on your computer's hardware capabilities. 

you will then be greeted with the accessibility screen. simply click "continue" at the bottom

click "multiplayer"

check the box then click "proceed"

click "direct connection"

enter the address i provide you with via DM, then click "join server" to play! a dm with the address will only be sent to you if you have successfully signed up.

if you didnt manage to sign up for a session, don't worry. the palyer limit is enforced due to hardware limitations of the host computer. check here for future sessions! signup link will be provided on the whatsapp community and under the event at most 24 hours before the event starts.