Step back in time. Survive. Adapt. Walk among the dinosaurs.
Welcome to Walking Among The Dinosaur (WATD) – a prehistoric survival modpack that thrusts you into a world untouched by civilization. This isn't just another dinosaur modpack—this is a hardcore survival experience set in a land where you are the anomaly.
Gone are the comforts of villages, enchanted gear, and instant survival tools. Instead, you’ll face:
✅ A Living Prehistoric World: A fully immersive ecosystem where dinosaurs roam freely.
✅ Harsh Survival Mechanics: Hunger, thirst, body temperature, stamina, and injuries all play a role in your survival.
✅ Realistic Progression: No punching trees—start from primitive flint tools and work your way up like an early human.
✅ Dynamic Dinosaur AI: Some creatures are peaceful, while others will hunt you down relentlessly.
✅ No Vanilla Mobs: There are no villages, villagers, or passive animals—only prehistoric creatures and the dangers of nature.
✅ Unique Mechanics: Overhauled combat, movement, and crafting—with custom stamina, exhaustion, temperature, and advanced first-aid mechanics.
Whether you choose to survive as a lone wanderer, tame and raise prehistoric creatures, or carve your own legend into the fossil record, one thing is certain: you are not at the top of the food chain.
🌿 How long can you survive in this land before becoming history?
You can install the modpack manually or through CurseForge / Modrinth Launcher.
1️⃣ Install Forge 1.18.2: Download and install Forge 1.18.2 from the official site. Run Minecraft at least once with Forge before proceeding.
2️⃣ Download the Modpack: Get the latest Walking Among The Dinosaur modpack ZIP from CurseForge or Modrinth.
3️⃣ Add Mods & Configs:
- If you have a
.mrpackfile → Import it via Prism Launcher or MultiMC. - If you have a standard ZIP → Extract it and place the contents into your
.minecraftfolder.
4️⃣ Launch the Game: Select the Forge 1.18.2 profile, start Minecraft, and prepare for survival.
1️⃣ Install CurseForge or Modrinth Launcher.
2️⃣ Search for "Walking Among The Dinosaur".
3️⃣ Click "Install". The launcher will download all necessary files automatically.
4️⃣ Launch & Play! 🦖
📌 System Requirements:
- Minecraft Version: 1.18.2 (Forge)
- Java Version: Java 17 (Required for 1.18.2)
- RAM Allocation: 8-10GB recommended for smooth performance
When you first spawn, you’ll notice something very different:
- There are no villages, no cows, no pigs, no zombies—only untamed prehistoric nature.
- Punching trees? Forget it. Your bare hands are useless—you must start with flint tools.
- Water is undrinkable unless purified. You’ll need bottles or a filtration method to stay hydrated.
- Nightfall is deadly. Without fire or shelter, the cold will sap your strength, and predators will hunt in the darkness.
✅ Find Gravel → Get Flint → Knapp Flint on Stone → Craft a Flint Knife.
✅ Gather Plant Fiber → Craft Plant String → Craft a Flint Hatchet.
✅ Cut Trees → Make a Crafting Table → Start your primitive survival journey.
📌 Early Game Tips:
🔥 Fire is essential. A campfire provides warmth, light, and water purification.
🥶 Cold can kill you. Craft fur armor before venturing into snowy biomes.
🏃 Stamina matters. Sprinting drains stamina—rest frequently or risk exhaustion.
🥩 Hunt carefully. Not every creature is friendly—some will fight back.
Each biome has unique prehistoric creatures that behave dynamically:
🌊 Oceans & Rivers: Coelacanth, Nautilus, Sturgeon, Mosasaurus (deep water).
🌳 Jungles: Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor, Gallimimus, Therizinosaurus.
🏜️ Deserts: Spinosaurus, Pteranodon, Quetzalcoatlus.
🏔️ Snowy Biomes: Mammoth, Smilodon, Megaloceros.
🦴 Caves & Underground: Arthropleura, Meganeura, Diplocaulus.
Forget vanilla swords—this modpack overhauls combat with Spartan Weaponry & Stamina Mechanics.
🔹 The more you use a weapon, the stronger you become with it!
✅ Axes & Blunt Weapons (Strength Buffs): More power with heavy weapons.
✅ Daggers & Javelins (Speed Buffs): Faster attack speed & mobility.
✅ Spears & Polearms (Haste Buffs): Increased reach & faster recovery.
🎯 Each weapon type has unique strengths—choose your fighting style wisely.
- Injury System: Damage affects individual body parts (head, arms, legs).
- Broken limbs cause debuffs—head injuries blur vision, leg injuries slow movement.
- Bandages & splints required for healing—natural regeneration is disabled.
- Cold biomes = Hypothermia (requires fur armor or heat sources).
- Hot biomes = Heatstroke (requires water & shade).
- Dynamic Weather Effects: Rain lowers body temperature, deserts increase thirst.
- Sprinting, attacking, and climbing consume stamina.
- Carrying heavy gear reduces stamina regen—travel light!
- Exhaustion can cause collapse—manage your energy wisely.
Not all creatures are passive—some are pure killing machines.
- Savanna & Plains Biomes
- Creeper Fear Ability: All mobs flee in terror when it attacks.
- One of the deadliest creatures in the game.
- Desert & Badlands Biomes
- Massive aerial predator—flies above and swoops down on prey.
- Deep Ocean Biomes
- Fastest underwater predator—can kill players in seconds.
✅ Armor Scaling System: Armor degrades dynamically—high-damage attacks weaken it.
✅ Sound-Based AI: Predators react to doors opening, blocks breaking, and footsteps.
✅ Fire Fear Mechanic: Some creatures flee from fire & torches.
✅ No Villages or Modern Structures: You’re alone in a truly prehistoric world.
💾 Download Walking Among The Dinosaur now!
⚔️ Survive, adapt, and reclaim your place in history.
🐲 Do you have what it takes to thrive in a world ruled by giants? 🦖🔥