Before using any modifications please be aware that ALL USE OF MODIFICATIONS ON OUR SERVERS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK including the ones we list as examples in this guide. We cannot review every version of every modification, and as such we cannot provide any guarantees of modifications being within our server rules.
Any modifications you do install should always be obtained from the official source for that given modification, be that the creator's website, GitHub, or other profile (e.g. YouTube channel). Unofficial downloads from other sources may not behave as expected, which could include bugs or unadvertised features (which could result in punishments on our servers), or even malicious code (e.g. viruses, spyware, etc.).
The ApexZombies Network does not endorse any of the mods named here, which are provided solely as examples of commonly used modifications on our servers. We are not the developers of any of the named modifications, nor we do not have control over those modifications (unless explicitly noted).
We are not responsible for the behaviour or actions of any modification, which may be updated or changed (even automatically) at any time by their individual developers. ALL USE OF MODIFICATIONS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Minecraft modifications are a large part of the Minecraft experience for many players, with modifications ranging from small performance and visual improvements right through to gameplay-altering ones. As Minecraft modifications provide such a wide range of functionality, not all modifications are permitted to be used on our servers. This guide outlines what types of modifications we do allow on our servers.
Provided below is a list of the categories of modifications we permit on the servers, along with an explanation of what each of these categories does and does not include and permit. If a modification does not fit into one of these categories, it should be assumed that it is disallowed by default.
Client Performance Improvement Modifications
Modifications that simply seek to improve the performance of the Minecraft client without making changes to the game itself, such as those which improve the FPS of the Minecraft client.
Aesthetic Modifications
Modifications that change only the look and feel of the game without modifying gameplay, such as standard shader modifications or even resource packs. However, these must not change the properties of blocks (e.g. make non-transparent blocks transparent) or change the player's perspective (e.g. allowing them to see around or over objects they normally wouldn't be able to).
Cosmetic HUD (Head-Up Display) Modifications
Modifications that alter the look and feel of the in-game head-up display (HUD), without adding extra information which would normally be unavailable to the player. For example, HUDs adding armor and status effects, which are available to the player in their inventory screen, are permitted, while mini-maps, other player health/armor indicators, player distance/range, etc. are not.
Brightness & Gamma Adjustment Modifications
Modifications that alter the brightness and gamma settings of the Minecraft client, allowing you to see in darker areas that would normally be too dark to see in.
Though we do not provide a thorough list of disallowed modifications, a general rule of thumb is that any modification which provides any significant advantage to the players in any of our games - even if not in the specific game you are playing - using them anywhere on our servers will be against our rules.
Additionally, we do also note that anything which automates any player gameplay action is strictly disallowed, be those Minecraft modifications, external software, or hardware. This includes things such as (but not limited to) auto/burst clicking buttons or macros, auto-sprint, and aim assists.
Finally, modifications that alter the way in which your Minecraft client interacts with and communicates with our servers are also strictly disallowed, even if they otherwise fall into an allowed category. Please ensure that any modifications which are used are strictly client-side only, with them not changing or altering the behaviour of the game.
If a modification does not fit clearly into any of the allowed modification categories, it should be assumed to be disallowed.
(Guide for modifications you can use on the servers)
These are modifications that you can use on the network. For the most part, these are cosmetic modifications or modifications which show limited amounts of additional information which should not give you an in-game advantage.
As stated previously, any modifications listed here are still to be used at your own risk. If the features of any modification have changed since we added it to this list or if bugs have accidentally been introduced, those modifications may no longer be permitted. If you believe that to be the case with any of these, please let us know and we'll investigate that.
Armor & Effect Status
Armor Status, Effect Status, etc.
Client modifications which add armor and/or potion effects to the Minecraft GUI (Graphical User Interface), outside of the inventory.
Animations Mods (Cosmetic Only)
Orange's 1.7 Animations
Client modifications that change in-game animations, such as those associated sword/weapon swings, provided these do not change the underlying functionality of the action associated with the animation(s) or add new functionality to the game (e.g. being able to "crawl" in 1 block high spaces).
Client Optimisation Mods
Optifine
Client modifications with the main goal of improving client FPS (Frames Per Second).
Gameplay Recorders
Replay Mod
Client modifications that allow for the recording and playback of gameplay, while also allowing for the changing of perspective during playback (but not in live gameplay).
Shaders
Shaders Mod, Sonic Ether's Unbelievable Shaders, etc.
Client modifications that change the visual appearance of the game to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
Clients / Mod Packs (Including Only Allowed Modifications)
Badlion Client, etc.
Minecraft client mods (sometimes made available as self-contained clients) that contain a variety of modifications grouped together into a single package are permitted, provided the included modifications are permitted on our servers by themselves.
Please note that this does not include cheat / "hack" clients or similar, any use of which is against our rules.
F3+B (Minecraft Debug Tool)
Built-in to Minecraft. Not a modification.
Debug tool in the vanilla Minecraft client which shows entity (player, mob, etc) hitboxes. Activated using the key combination F3 + B.