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Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you create your first Origen world and start exploring its 50+ unique biomes. If you haven’t installed Origen yet, check out the Installation guide first.

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Creating Your First World

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Ensure Origen is Installed

Verify that Origen is installed and loaded by checking your server console for:
[Terra] Loading pack: ORIGEN v1.0.0
[Terra] Pack ORIGEN loaded successfully
If you don’t see this message, return to the Installation guide.
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Configure Your Server

Choose your server platform and configure it to use Origen:For Paper/Spigot Servers:
  1. Stop your server
  2. Edit bukkit.yml in your server root directory
  3. Add or modify the worlds section:
bukkit.yml
worlds:
  world:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN
  world_nether:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN  
  world_the_end:
    generator: Terra:ORIGEN
For Fabric/Forge Servers:Use Terra’s in-game commands (requires operator permissions):
/terra world create origen_world ORIGEN
This creates a new world called origen_world using the Origen pack.
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Backup and Delete Old World (if replacing)

Only do this if you want to replace your existing world. Make a backup first!
If you’re replacing an existing world:
  1. Stop your server
  2. Backup your current world folders
  3. Delete the old world directories:
    • world/
    • world_nether/
    • world_the_end/
4

Start Your Server

Start your Minecraft server. Terra will begin generating terrain using the Origen pack.
The first startup may take slightly longer as Terra initializes the Origen configuration.

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Verifying Installation

Once your server is running, verify that Origen is working correctly:
1

Join Your Server

Connect to your server using your Minecraft client (version 1.20 or higher).
2

Check Current Biome

Use Terra’s biome info command to see what biome you’re in:
/terra biome info
You should see an Origen biome name such as:
  • FOLIAGE_FORTRESS
  • GLOOMY_GORGE
  • SNOWY_SPIRES
  • LUSH_LOOPS
  • And many more!
3

Observe the Terrain

Look around and you should notice:
  • Dramatic elevation changes: Origen features more vertical terrain than vanilla
  • Unique formations: Giant pillars, arches, plateaus, and canyons
  • Creative biomes: Visually distinct environments unlike vanilla Minecraft
  • Advanced rivers: Broader, deeper rivers that flow naturally through terrain

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Exploring Origen

Now that your world is set up, here’s how to experience Origen’s features:

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Finding Notable Biomes

Origen includes several categories of biomes. Here are some must-see locations:

Dramatic Mountains

Vertical Vistas: Towering green mountains that reach into the cloudsMountain Mirrors: Terraced mountains with ice-covered wallsGloomy Gorge: Dark eroded cliffs with lush vegetation

Unique Formations

Mesa Monuments: Terracotta pillars reaching 100 blocks highLush Loops: Massive stone arches in jungle environmentsFoliage Fortress: Giant plateaus supported by stone pillars

Underground Wonders

Inferno Isles: Lava lakes with platform islands on chainsVine Vault: Lush vegetation covering ceiling and floorTerracotta Tombs: Underground terracotta caverns

Coastal Features

Marine Monoliths: Towering cliffs supported by white pillarsStonegate Seas: Giant stone arches above and below waterArctic Arches: Frozen ocean with massive ice arches

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Using Terra Commands

Terra provides useful commands for exploring Origen: 
# Get information about your current biome
/terra biome info

# Teleport to a specific biome
/terra biome locate <biome_name>

# View all available Origen biomes
/terra packs

# Get information about the Origen pack
/terra pack info ORIGEN
These commands require operator permissions on the server.

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Exploration Tips

  1. Bring supplies: Origen’s dramatic terrain can make travel challenging
  2. Use elytra: The vertical terrain is perfect for elytra flight
  3. Explore rivers: Origen’s rivers are designed for boat navigation
  4. Look up and down: Many features extend far above and below ground
  5. Take screenshots: Origen creates stunning vistas perfect for captures

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Understanding Origen’s World

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Biome Distribution

Origen uses sophisticated biome distribution:
  • Cellular noise ensures uniform biome sizes
  • Continental system separates land and ocean cleanly
  • Coastal categories: None, narrow, or wide coastlines
  • River variants: Special rivers that flow through mountains

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Terrain Features

Key terrain characteristics you’ll encounter:
  • 3D noise generation: Complex, natural-looking terrain shapes
  • Terraced mountains: Stepped elevations with flat areas
  • Advanced erosion: Realistic-looking weathered stone
  • Vertical structures: Pillars, arches, and overhangs
  • Cave rivers: Rivers that flow through mountain caves

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Special Biomes

Some biomes have unique spawning rules:
  • Sandy Splits: Canyon biome that carves through any land biome
  • Icy Incisions: Frozen trench that cuts through cold biomes
  • Oasis: Micro-biome that spawns within desert biomes

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Customizing Your Experience

Origen offers customization options in the meta.yml file:

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Adjusting Biome Size

Edit Terra/packs/origen/meta.yml to modify biome scales:
meta.yml
biome-distribution:
  scales:
    biome: 1.0      # Default biome size (increase for larger biomes)
    river: 0.8      # River frequency (increase for more rivers)
    temperature: 1.2 # Temperature zone size
Restart your server after making changes. You’ll need to generate new chunks to see the effects.

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Choosing Distribution Presets

Origen includes multiple distribution presets in pack.yml:
  • Default: Balanced land/ocean with all biome types
  • Rearth: Custom distribution by the pack creator (currently active)
  • Single: For testing individual biomes
To switch presets, edit pack.yml and uncomment your preferred option.

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Next Steps

Biome Guide

Explore all 50+ biomes in detail

Customization

Learn advanced customization options

Configuration Reference

Deep dive into configuration details

Terra Documentation

Learn more about Terra’s features

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Getting Help

If you encounter issues or have questions: Happy exploring!

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