Forge is the engine that allows mods to run. Visit the official Forge website, download the "Recommended" installer for 1.12.2, and run it. This creates a new profile in your launcher specifically for mods. Add OptiFine for Better Graphics
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The official way to play for free is the , which lets you test the game on Windows, Mac, and Linux before buying. Forge is the engine that allows mods to run