Nicer Nether

This mod is no longer supported, as most of its features are now available in my 1.12 modification called Subterranean Switcheroo.

The creation story of this project began with a simple situation: while exploring the Nether, my pickaxe broke, and I thought - why not create a tool from netherite? But it turned out this is impossible in vanilla game. This exact moment became the impetus for developing the first versions of the mod.

Main Project Goals

The modification pursues several key objectives:

• Does not add new mobs, drops, structures, or natural blocks
• Provides the ability to create tools from Nether materials
• Allows players stuck in the Nether without a portal to find a way back

Recommended Additions

For maximum comfort, it's recommended to use together with:

• Just Enough Items - for convenient viewing of crafting recipes
• Wither Skeleton Tweaks - significantly simplifies the process of obtaining skulls

Known Limitations

The project was created using MCreator, which imposed certain restrictions:

• Crafting table and furnace are standard, without retexturing
• Textures of items made from lava crystals don't look their best
• Obtaining enough skulls to create a portal can be a challenging task
• Issues with zombie pigmen aggression remain - this is a vanilla game bug

Useful Tips

When playing in a pure Nether world:

• Quickly find soul sand, glowstone, and gravel
• Remember that chests can only be found in fortresses, so carefully manage your inventory
• Even an improved Nether remains a dangerous place - be careful
• Scythes can be enchanted with "Smite" when crafted with additional materials - this is effective against wither skeletons