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Installation

This guide will walk you through installing Origen on your Minecraft server. The process is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
Origen requires Terra to be installed first. Make sure you have Terra 6.4 or higher before proceeding.

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Prerequisites

Before installing Origen, ensure you have:
  • A Minecraft server running version 1.20 or higher (Paper, Fabric, or Forge)
  • Terra 6.4 or higher installed on your server
  • Access to your server’s file system

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Installing Terra

If you haven’t installed Terra yet, you’ll need to do that first:
1

Download Terra

Visit Terra on Modrinth and download the version compatible with your server platform:
  • Paper/Spigot: Download the Bukkit version
  • Fabric: Download the Fabric version
  • Forge: Download the Forge version
2

Install Terra

Copy the Terra plugin/mod file to your server:
  • Paper/Spigot: Place in the plugins folder
  • Fabric/Forge: Place in the mods folder
3

Start Your Server

Start your server once to generate Terra’s configuration directories. Then stop the server before proceeding.

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Installing Origen

Once Terra is installed, you can add the Origen config pack:
1

Download Origen

Visit the Origen GitHub releases page and download the latest origen-v*.*.*.zip file.
Make sure to download the .zip file, not the source code archives.
2

Locate Terra's Pack Directory

Find your Terra packs directory based on your server platform:Paper/Spigot:
plugins/Terra/packs/
Fabric:
config/Terra/packs/
Forge:
config/Terra/packs/
If the packs folder doesn’t exist, create it.
3

Copy Origen Pack

Copy the downloaded origen-v*.*.*.zip file into the Terra packs directory.
Do not extract the ZIP file. Terra will load it automatically as a compressed pack.
4

Verify Installation

Start your server and check the console for Terra loading messages. You should see output indicating that Origen was loaded successfully:
[Terra] Loading pack: ORIGEN v1.0.0
[Terra] Pack ORIGEN loaded successfully

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Creating a World with Origen

After installing Origen, you need to create a new world that uses it:
1

Configure World

Edit your server’s world generation settings to use Origen. The method varies by platform:Paper/Spigot (Bukkit.yml):Add to bukkit.yml:
worlds:
  world:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN
  world_nether:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN
  world_the_end:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN
Fabric/Forge:Use Terra’s world creation commands in-game (requires operator permissions):
/terra world create <world-name> ORIGEN
2

Delete Old World (if needed)

If you’re replacing an existing world, you must delete the old world folders before starting the server:
Backup your world first! This action is irreversible.
Delete these folders:
  • world/
  • world_nether/
  • world_the_end/
3

Start Server

Start your server. Terra will generate new worlds using the Origen pack.

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Verification

To verify Origen is working correctly:
1

Check Biomes

Join your server and use the following command to check the current biome:
/terra biome info
You should see Origen biome names like “FOLIAGE_FORTRESS”, “GLOOMY_GORGE”, etc.
2

Explore the World

Travel around and look for Origen’s distinctive terrain features:
  • Dramatic vertical terrain variations
  • Unique biome formations
  • Creative geological structures
  • Advanced river systems
3

Check Console

Monitor your server console for any errors or warnings related to Terra or Origen.

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Troubleshooting

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Origen Not Loading

If Origen doesn’t appear to be loading:
  1. Check the ZIP file: Ensure you downloaded the complete pack ZIP and not the source code
  2. Verify placement: Confirm the ZIP is in the correct packs directory
  3. Check permissions: Ensure the server has read permissions for the ZIP file
  4. Review logs: Check the server console and Terra logs for error messages

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World Not Generating Correctly

If your world generates but doesn’t look like Origen:
  1. Verify world configuration: Check that your bukkit.yml or world creation command specified ORIGEN
  2. Delete old world: Make sure you deleted the old world folders before generating a new one
  3. Check Terra version: Confirm you’re using Terra 6.4 or higher

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Performance Issues

If you experience performance problems:
  1. Allocate more RAM: Origen’s complex terrain may require more memory
  2. Reduce render distance: Lower your server’s view-distance setting
  3. Pre-generate chunks: Use Terra’s chunk generation commands to pre-generate terrain
For more detailed installation instructions, see the Terra documentation.

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Next Steps

Quick Start Guide

Learn how to create your first world with Origen

Customization

Customize biome sizes and distribution

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