Kamen Rider Craft
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
ゴーゴー! レッツゴー! 輝くマシン
ライダー (ジャンプ!) ライダー (キック!)
仮面ライダー 仮面ライダー
ライダー ライダー
I may not be an expert on Japanese, but I’m fairly sure that the above lyrics translate roughly to “I love this Kamen Rider mod for my Minecraft game, but even more so, I love the author who brought this into my life. I should buy him a new pair of shoes as thanks!”
This mod allows you to live out your lifelong dreams of becoming the titular Kamen Rider himself, taking on relevant mobs with the appropriate weapons while wearing the (third synonym) armor you’ve grown to know and love.
Purportedly, bosses are on their way soon, which would just be the cherry atop a decidedly toksatsu cake. Until that time, you can enjoy all of the mystical powers at your disposal, including increased speed and strength, and even invisibility, for good measure.
Incidentally, I wear 14s. Just saying.
No Fire Spread
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
Only who can prevent forest fires? Well, you, apparently —just as long as you use this helpful mod.
After all, fire in Minecraft can be a rather inconvenient bit of business, spreading quicker than the latest meme and setting everything ablaze. Not only can gratuitous flames cause massive server slowdown if kept unchecked, but it has a tendency to, you know, kill you painfully.
That’s no good (unless you’re into that kind of thing), so it might be worth investigating the benefits of this particular mod. Frankly, the whole not dying painfully thing should be enough of a selling point, but you might want to press for more, if you’re the curious sort. Man’s not hot.
Modern Creator
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
Sure, it’s cool and all to live in a house that’s constructed of your typical Minecraft materials like wood, dirt and the coagulated blood of your fallen enemies, but sometimes you need something much more chic. If you’ve got a passion for modern fashion, this is the mod for you.
Not only will your minimalist motif gentrify the neighborhood by at least 36%, but it’s easy to build the latest of modern comforts. Trendy counter? Check. Stylish vase? Check. A table so full of life, it is literally called a living table? Checkmate.
I don’t know if I would feel comfortable placing my crockery on a vivified piece of furniture, but I must confess, it is very modern. And vaguely reminiscent of that scene in Bruno with the Mexican chair people.
Desire Paths
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
Do you Desire Paths? If not, then perhaps you should, because it’s an aesthetically pleasing indicator of the traveling trends of man and beast alike.
Once this mod is in action, grass patches will deteriorate and fade away over time when they are heavily used, creating a natural dirt path just as it would in real life. Should the trail go cold, the grass will slowly return, unimpeded by the rigors of a million pairs of feet.
Will it make you a better tracker? Probably not. At the very least, it looks cool, and it has a pretty snappy name. Truth be told, I read it as Des’ree at first.
Engineered Golems
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
Though it moves like a living thing, anyone can tell it lacks a soul… not to mention mercy.
There is something inherently tragic about golems; the falsity of their very existence makes them an accursed display. They represent the arrogance and cruelty of mankind, and their sole purpose is to obey the demands of their creator until the day they crumble into a pile of dust.
…Did you expect a spiel about the morality of a fictional creature in a Minecraft mods post? I certainly didn’t. In any event, this mod adds steel and treated wood golems, but you probably figured as much. Get in touch if you want to discuss more trivial matters, like the complex internal organ system of the Blemmyes.
Champions
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
These are the champions, my friends. And they’ll keep on fighting ’til the end.
Just as it is in life, some folk out there are simply exemplary in the polygonal world of Minecraft. The Champions will spawn amongst their plebeian brethren, distinguishable by their colored particles, unique health bar, and general contempt for those of lower social status.
They are assigned special ranks according to their superiority, and can have a bevy of different qualities that will make them harder to defeat. Whether their very flesh is made of molten lava or they possess the ability to draw their targets in towards them, you’ll be in for the fight of your life once you run afoul of a Champion.
Hopefully they’ll think you’re cool enough to hang out with. That would be a real boost to your ego!
Resizing Potion
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
There are times when you may feel small, insignificant and trivial. You would absolutely leap at the opportunity to rectify these malaises, and at long last, you finally can. Just don’t jump too recklessly, though, lest you crush your friends and relatives underfoot.
The resizing potion mod acts just as it says on the label, giving you access to a potion that embiggens even the smallest man. You’ll be mightier, more resistant to knockback, and more likely to befriend Godzilla.
Alternatively, there is also a shrinking potion for whenever you feel the opposite (perhaps large, momentous and consequential, if you’re a fan of antonyms). With this, you’ll not only become swifter, but you’ll also gain 250% jumping height capability. You’ll probably look like an angry flea on steroids, but on paper that sounds pretty damned appealing.
In case you’re wondering, no, the above image is in no way relevant to this mod. I just really enjoy seeing Enderman in the library.
Skewers
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
As mankind has progressed as a species, we have gleaned important life facts, such as the value of inner peace and companionship. Most significantly, however, we have discovered that anything is made immeasurably more delicious when you put a stick in it. Except for your nana. Please don’t do that.
It’s a pretty straightforward mod; get some raw ingredients, do your best impression of Sephiroth vs. Aeris, and stick it right on the barbie, mate. Whether you’re after a mouthwatering fish skewer or a healthy veggie skewer, there is a wealth of options at your disposal.
You can even send your cholesterol levels skyrocketing with decadent pork chop and cookie skewers. Such witchcraft is a crime against all that is holy, but jeepers, are they darned tasty or what?!
Nature’s Aura
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
Often, the best mods are the ones that create a whole subgenre of game within the world of Minecraft. Case in point, Nature’s Aura, which allows you to gather a natural resource that can then be used to create wonderful and useful devices. You’re basically a hippie, man. That’s pretty killer.
You’re able to return the aura to the planet from whence it came, and you’ll have to keep tabs on areas that are running low, lest they begin to decay. Use the ritual of the forest to create magical items, set a natural altar to collect aura from the environment, and show the world the righteousness of flower power.
Better Oofing
Best Minecraft Mods of November 2018
We close out this month’s list with a mod that proves that it isn’t about the download count so much as the download quality.
Better Oofing is a mod that needs no description, but that would be lazy journalism on my part and I won’t stoop to such lows (my diatribe on the plight of golems should be proof enough). It spices up your miserable death by giving a tangible voice to your agony.
As the mod listing itself describes, “When you die you hear an oof sound. When you say oof you hear an oof sound.” That’s true poetry right there; something that we can all relate to.
So settle not for a whimper upon your demise. Opt only for the glory and menace of an almighty OOF. Why, it’s the best we’ve heard since Jurassic Park on the Sega Genesis, and that’s a lofty standard, indeed.
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