Minecraft Mods8201671


 * Most mods in Minecraft add content to the game to alter gameplay, change the creative feel or give the player more options in how they interact with the Minecraft world. Some may be bigger expansions, such as the Aether mod, which adds a significant amount of new content to the game, such as new blocks, mobs, abilities of the player(s), and/or items to create and use. Other mods add more settings and options to optimizing speed, graphics, or gameplay of the game. Others, such as the PortalCraft/Portal Gun map/mod collaboration, attempt to bring another game's features and experiences into Minecraft. Server mods or plugins mainly give server admins more options and ease of use, and most mods for single-player have a server version that allows or optimizes the mod in multiplayer.

Ideally, the creator of a mod updates the mod whenever the game updates - bringing more content, bug fixes, or optimizations. Otherwise, the mod may not work with a newer version. Many in the community appreciate the additional experience and ease of use that come with mods, while others play the original game, with only the original content. While Minecraft mods  are generally safe to install, one should exercise caution with mods to prevent crashes, deletion of game or save data, system instability, or potential malware infections from a bad link or the mod itself. A good way to protect your game from such problems is to back up various files such as the .minecraft folder if you choose to use mods. There are many mods or plugins available to complement the original game or give server admins more options and control over their servers.