
Forgeulously Optimized
Forge port of Fabulously Optimized. Your go-to performance modpack for Forge/Neoforge!
About this Modpack
This modpack was created for those who want to substitute OptiFine without moving to fabric; or for those who have mods that are not ported to other modloaders!
Disclaimer
All credit for the mods chosen goes to respective mod creators, and to the amazing team that worked on the original Fabulously Optimized modpack; and as such, most disclaimers made for Fabulously Optimized also apply to Forgeulously
Optimized.
1.0 versions are for MC 1.20.1, and 1.1 versions are for MC 1.21.1.
Overview
Performance
Compared to Fabulously Optimized, this modpack grants almost identical FPS, as it makes use of various amazing performance mods like Sodium (Neoforge 1.21+) and Embeddium (Forge 1.20).
Comparison below ↓
Forgeulously Optimized 1.0
Fabulously Optimized 5.4.1
results may vary across systems and modpack versions.
Optifine Parity/Additional Features
Almost any resource pack that states it requires Optifine will run with this modpack, along with extra features like controller support!
- Shader support.
- Controller support.
- Connected textures support with Continuity.
- Support for Optifine GUI resource packs (like Recolourful Containers GUI + HUD) via OptiGUI and Animatica.
- Dynamic lights.
- Simple zoom functionality with WI Zoom.
- Bigger and better screenshots with Fabrishot.
- Custom item texture support.
- Various miscellaneous fixes, like Model Gap Fix.
and much, much more.
Questions? Concerns?
Bugs, suggestions, and questions can be DM'd to my Discord account, cc123_. Ports to newer versions are currently being worked on; backports can be requested to the same discord account! Eventually, I will get along to making a github and a discord server.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Forgeulously Optimized Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Forgeulously Optimized). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Forgeulously Optimized" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 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
Forgeulously Optimized 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 6 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 Forgeulously Optimized server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 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 €5.2/month).
Can I add custom mods to Forgeulously Optimized without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). 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.
Forgeulously Optimized server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 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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