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Fresh start with Java Edition and mods

HydraLilly 2/6/21 6:30 pm
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2/8/2021 4:22 pm
Hi all,

I just did the following:

Reloaded Windows 10 x64 on my laptop.
Installed Java 8 Update 281.
Installed Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.5.
and installed forge 1.16.5 from "files.minecraftforge.net".

Then from curseforge I,

Downloaded "any" mod, in this case "MysticalAgriculture-1.12.2-1.75.jar".
Copied that .jar file to %appdata%\.minecraft\mods.
Opened Minecraft Launcher.
Edited the forge installation and chose "release 1.12.2" and clicked "play".

When Minecraft 1.12.2 opens, there IS NO MODS button. Did I do the steps above correct for getting a mod for Minecraft Java? I've tried this a few times in different ways, but never get a mods button. What please are the working steps to use mods on Minecraft Java Edition?

Thanks much,
Tom.
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Papa Enny
02/08/2021 4:22 pm
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Installing forge for 1.16.5 won't make that 1.12.2 mods will work

That's 2 different worlds
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icephantom
02/06/2021 8:28 pm
Level 15 : Journeyman Miner
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If using the vanilla minecraft launcher, when setting up a new profile, click 'installations' / 'new' . In the 'versions' box, click the down-arrow and from the list there should be a 'release 1.12.2-forge xxx-xxx-xxx' - the x's will depend on the forge number you have downloaded and installed, the forge versions are always down at the bottom of the list.

If you do not have a release 1.12.2-forge xxx available, then forge has not been properly installed.

You also appear to be installing MC 1.16.5 and then trying to install forge for 1.12.2 - this combination will not work. The version of forge must match the version of minecraft, and any mods you use must be for the same version.
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HydraLilly
02/06/2021 9:57 pm
Level 1 : New Miner
Wow... just, wow. I swear I've been through this over and over, but I rechecked the steps you outlined, and I was able to get a mod to show up. Thank you very much icephantom.

Tom.
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