AstroTweaks
by MrKoteo
AstroTweaks is a Forge tweak pack for 1.12.2 that changes early-game routines, world generation and crafting, and adds several sci-fi blocks and utility commands.
What it does
Changes to the base game cover early progression: a special module draws on nature's power, bedrock can only be mined with a pickaxe in the deep layer below Y0, and breaking wood or stone by hand can be turned off in the config. Raw meat can be eaten, and cooking carries a risk of food poisoning. Village generation is extended to snowy forest biomes, and quartz generates in the overworld so it is available early. Crafting and storage are adjusted too: chainmail armor can be crafted, some items stack to 8 per slot, and a few vanilla recipes gain extra fuel options.
The high-tech set includes the Spatial Ark, which allows free teleportation between locations and dimensions, and the Teleportation Suppressor, which blocks spatial teleportation inside a configurable area. Decorative blocks and icons serve different purposes. Commands such as /gm for changing game mode and /rsummon for summoning several entities at once are aimed at developers and regular players alike.
AstroTweaks is intended for content modpacks and for modpacks that want integrations. It is published for Forge only, for 1.12.2, under the MIT License, and is open source. Both client and server need the mod.
Key features
Realistic block breaking
Wood and stone cannot be broken with bare hands, and the rule can be disabled in the config.
Spatial Ark and suppressor
The Spatial Ark gives free teleportation between locations and dimensions, while the Teleportation Suppressor blocks it within a set area.
Commands for play and development
Commands such as /gm, /rsummon and a parameterised command set cover game mode changes and bulk entity summons.
Coins and OreDict tags
Several coin denominations support simple monetary systems, and OreDict tags help modpack creators use the added items and blocks.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Modpack creators and players of 1.12.2 Forge modpacks who want tweaks to progression, crafting and world generation, as well as a few sci-fi teleport blocks.
Questions
Does AstroTweaks need to be installed on the server?
Which Forge version does AstroTweaks support?
Can the block breaking rule be turned off?
In the catalog
AstroTweaks is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
I think this mod will complement almost any modpack and will simply add features to improve quality of life (QoL). Feel free to use it or suggest ideas on what I should add!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/astrotweaks
- Owner
- MrKoteo
- Published
- 2026-09-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
