
THE DWELLERS
Horror modpack adding multiple dwellers, Herobrine, and numerous horror and immersion mechanics to the game
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About this Modpack
THE DWELLERS
Overview
Enter a world where every shadow whispers and each corner conceals a terror. 'THE DWELLERS' is a horror-themed Minecraft modpack designed to immerse you in a spine-chilling adventure. Encounter dreaded entities like the Cave Dweller, the Man from the Fog, and the notorious Herobrine, all enhanced by the eerie Insanity Shader. This pack isn't just about scares; it's a test of your sanity and courage.
Spine-Chilling Features
🌌 Mysterious Entities
- The NIGHTMARE: Lurks in the darkest depths, waiting to surprise the unwary.
- The Man from the Fog: A shadowy figure whose presence brings an unnerving chill, and lightning :)
- Herobrine (from the Fog): The legendary phantom, appearing when you least expect it.
😱 Insanity Shader
- Distorted Reality: Experience a visually warped world that challenges your perception.
- Dynamic Effects: Shaders change based on time and your actions, intensifying the horror.
🧠 Horror Mechanics
- Sanity: Descent into Madness: Watch your sanity level; the lower it gets, the more terrifying your world becomes.
- Paranoia System: Unpredictable events that make you question what's real and what's not.
🔊 Immersion
- Custom soundpacks: increase realism and immersion
- Ambient sounds: biome, time, weather, nearby block, and altitude based ambient sounds
- Sound Physics: Echos and reverb in caves and other closed spaces
- Proximity chat: Built-in proximity chat for multiplayer
- First person model: See your own body and make your hand movements look more realistic and natural
Installation Guide
- Install the modrinth app if you haven't already
- Either import the mrpack file into modrinth or just install this modpack from within the app's modpack search
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, Linux
- RAM: Minimum 6GB (16GB recommended for the best experience)
- GPU: DirectX 11 or OpenGL 4.5 compatible
- To run the shaders I recommend at least an RTX 3050 and a 13th gen i5, 12th or 11th gen i7, or 10th gen i9
Other Projects
- Check out my other projects at Sfinford Development
Available Versions
How to Set Up a THE DWELLERS Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for THE DWELLERS). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "THE DWELLERS" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
THE DWELLERS server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a THE DWELLERS server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €7.800000000000001/month).
Can I add custom mods to THE DWELLERS without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
THE DWELLERS server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International
- Server-side
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- Client-side
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Supported Versions
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