AncarNetwork is a Minecraft server based in Italy, specifically designed for version 1.16.5 of the game. It serves as the official server for the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) Renewed-Extended Mod, offering an immersive experience set in a detailed reconstruction of Middle-earth. Players can explore a vast map featuring over 100 different biomes, a complex road system, waypoints for navigation, and options for fast travel. The server includes various non-player characters (NPCs) from different factions of Middle-earth, complete with dialogues that change based on players' actions and decisions. Additionally, AncarFA enhances gameplay by introducing more than 20 playable factions, each with a customizable hierarchy and permissions, alongside numerous playable races and lore-specific roles like Sauron, Saruman, and Gandalf. Players can engage in wars and battles for territorial control in a meticulously integrated Province Map.
The server enriches the Minecraft experience with hundreds of new blocks and items, including unique features like vertical slabs, custom wood stairs and branches, and multi-block gates. Players can also discover new animals, trees, flowers, and custom-crafted fallen leaves, contributing to the vibrant environment. The aesthetics of the game are enhanced with a modified night skybox, improved rain effects, and the spectacular northern lights of Forodwaith. Among the gameplay enhancements are a revamped melee combat system featuring 12 different damage types, an item leveling and tiering system, gems, and a drinks-brewing feature. Furthermore, players will find a claim system to safeguard their homes, alongside dungeons, questlines, and legendary Middle-earth artifacts to discover. To join the server, players must have specific requirements, including Forge 1.16.5, the latest LOTR Renewed Mod, the Extended Mod, and CustomNPC versions for compatibility.