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                    LOTR SURVIVAL - REQUIRED MOD INSTALLATION
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This modpack requires The Lord of the Rings Mod which must be downloaded
separately due to licensing restrictions.

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STEP 1: Download the LOTR Mod (REQUIRED)
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Download "The Lord of the Rings Mod: Legacy" v36.15 from CurseForge:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/the-lord-of-the-rings-mod-legacy/download/4091561

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STEP 2: Download Recommended Add-ons (OPTIONAL but recommended)
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These mods enhance the LOTR experience but require the LOTR mod:

Bane Tooltips (shows bane effectiveness on weapons):
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/bane-tooltips

NEI LOTR (LOTR recipe support for Not Enough Items):
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/nei-lotr

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STEP 3: Install the Mods
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1. Locate your Minecraft instance folder
   - In Prism Launcher: Right-click instance > Folder > .minecraft
   - In MultiMC: Right-click instance > Minecraft Folder

2. Open the "mods" folder

3. Copy/paste all downloaded .jar files into the mods folder

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STEP 4: Launch and Play!
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The modpack is pre-configured for the LOTR Mod. All config files are included.

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                              OPTIONAL: Performance Mods
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FastCraft (improved performance):
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fastcraft

TcpNoDelayMod (reduced network latency):
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/tcpnodelay

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