
RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression
A hardcore journey through forgotten realms. Evolve your skills, conquer dungeons, and survive the unknown.
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About this Modpack
💀 NEXUS RPG | 2.0

What originally started as a private SMP project is now fully public. Nexus RPG is a Forge 1.20.1 modpack built for players who are tired of the vanilla loop and want a heavily polished, high-stakes RPG experience without sacrificing performance.
Got a VR headset?
If you want to play this in Virtual Reality, we actually maintain a dedicated VR version of the pack. You can grab it here:
Nexus RPG: VR Edition
What's inside the pack?
- Combat Overhaul: Vanilla click-spamming is gone. Weapons now have custom animations, actual weight, and you'll need to rely on dodging and spacing to survive fights.
- Skill Trees & Classes: We've added a massive passive skill tree. You can actually build your character to fit your playstyle—whether you want to be a tank, a scout, or just the server's master chef.
- Massive Dungeons: We've replaced the boring vanilla structures with huge, sprawling dungeons packed with traps and high-tier loot.
- Dimension Updates: The Nether and The End aren't just barren wastelands anymore. Both dimensions have been completely overhauled with new biomes, progression tiers, and real bosses.
- A Living World: Thanks to sound physics, 3D skin layers, and Fresh Animations, the game feels incredibly immersive. We've also added hundreds of new animals and mobs, plus a deep farming/cooking system to craft buffs before your dungeon runs.
Performance & Optimization
We hate lag as much as you do. The pack is heavily optimized right out of the box using Embeddium, FerriteCore, and ModernFix.
- Load times are drastically shorter.
- Chunk rendering is incredibly fast.
- It's highly stable for large multiplayer servers.
- We've included pre-configured shaders that run smoothly even on mid-range PCs.
Permissions & Credits
- Content Creators: Feel free to stream or make videos using this pack! Dropping a link back to this page is always appreciated.
- Modpack Devs: You are totally free to use this modpack as a base, tweak it, and upload your own customized version. Just leave a little credit!
Developed by Froggy Studio
Available Versions
How to Set Up a RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression" 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
RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression 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 RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression 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 RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression 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.
RPG Nexus: Hardcore Progression 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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