
Modern Cavemen
Realistic Modpack with realistic mechanics that makes surviving fun again
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About this Modpack

About
Ever wanted a little challenge to Minecraft without being too difficult or too easy? Without overpowered magic weapons? Without getting diamonds in 1 hour? Without doing the same thing everytime you start a new world? Then this Modpack might be the one for you!
Modern Cavemen offers new survival mechanics to the game and makes minecraft fun and challeging again!
Features
- Body and Environment Watch your thirst and temperature. If you get too cold or too thirsty, you will die fast.
- Better Combat Stop just clicking fast. You need to time your hits to win fights.
- Real Firemaking You can't just place a campfire. You must build it, add wood, and light it yourself.
- Real Tool Making No more punching trees to get tools right away. Find stones and materials to craft your tools step-by-step.
- Stamina You cannot run forever. Watch your energy so you don't get too tired.
- New Animals Discover new animals that act like real living creatures.
- ...and much more to discover!
Performance
- RAM: Give the game at least 6–8 GB. 8 GB is best.
- Shaders: It's possible, but don't. They might look strange with weather mods, like seeing the sun during a rainstorm.
- Specs: This pack needs a good computer. I recommend an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and an AMD RX 6600 (or something similar).
FAQ
- Q: Will you make this for other versions?
- A: Not right now. I might make a Forge 1.20.1 version later, but I need to fix performance first.
- Q: Can I play with friends?
- A: Yes, it should work on Multiplayer
- Q: Can I change the mods?
- A: Yes! Feel free to change settings or add your own mods.
- **Q: My Perfomance is bad when using shaders!
- A: Simply disable/remove the Mod "Simple Clouds"
Guide
How do I get my first wood?
- Dig through gravel to find 2 Flints.
- Right-click a stone block with flint to make Flint Knaps.
- Hold a stone in both hands and right-click to shape it into an Axe Head.
- Use a stick and the Axe Head to craft a Stone Axe.
- Chop down a tree!
How do I stay cool or warm?
- If you are too hot: Go in the water or stay in the shade.
- If you are too cold: Stay near a fire or keep moving.
How do I stay hydrated?
- Raw Water: Right-click water to drink. Warning: Raw water is not clean and makes you thirsty
- Juicy Food: Eat apples or melons to get water quickly.
- Clean Water: Boil water in a glass bottle over a fire to make it safe.
How do I cook food?
- Never eat raw meat! It will make you sick. Always cook it first.
- Build a campfire, add logs, and light it with a Firestick. You can use a Furnace later too.
How do I upgrade my tools?
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Modern Cavemen Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Modern Cavemen). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Modern Cavemen" and click "Install". The neoforge 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
Modern Cavemen server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong neoforge 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 Modern Cavemen 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 Modern Cavemen without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) 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.
Modern Cavemen 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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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required
- Client-side
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Supported Versions
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