Origins Backgrounds
Origins Backgrounds adds a new layer to the Origins system, giving each player a background character that comes with a small positive effect.
What it does
Each background works as an extra choice on top of the Origins classes. It brings its own small positive effect, kept modest enough that it does not upset the balance, and none of the backgrounds carries a negative effect. Because backgrounds are a separate type, they do not compete with the hundreds of Origins classes. The idea follows the background system found in tabletop role-playing games.
The mod needs Origins for Forge, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Classes for Forge is optional and recommended. The only published build is 1.0.0 for 1.20.1, released under All rights reserved and not open source.
Key features
Background characters
Each player picks a background character that adds a small positive effect to the chosen Origin.
Separate layer
Backgrounds form their own layer in Origins, so they can be combined with any origin class.
No negative effects
Every background gives only a small benefit, with no drawbacks attached.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
Trash Origins is a Forge and NeoForge option for 1.20.1, released under the MIT License and open source. Poisons Origins is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origins Backgrounds | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-21 |
| Trash Origins | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-23 |
| Poisons Origins | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-14 |
Questions
Does Origins Backgrounds need Origins?
In the catalog
Origins Backgrounds is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,478 Adventure mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Adding a new layer to Origins! With this mod, you can add a background to your character. Were they a fisher? A sailor? A cultist? It's all up to you. Each background comes with a small positive effect, small enough it won't upset the balance, even without a negative effect.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/origins-backgrounds
- Owner
- DraconicArcher
- Published
- 2025-03-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15