Bad Dreams
Adds [Configurable] Nightmares When Sleeping in The Dark.
About this Mod
Bad Dreams
Add nightmares and good dreams to Minecraft. Sleep isn't always safe.
Bad Dreams is a vanilla-friendly and fully configurable mod that makes sleeping more dynamic.
🌙 How It Works
[Configurable] Low light level (≤ 5): 25% chance to trigger a nightmare
[Configurable] Bright light level (≥ 8): Chance to experience a good dream
🛌 Dream Types
Nightmare – Visual hallucinations and eerie effects
Dangerous Nightmare – Hostile mobs spawn nearby
Good Dream – Wake up with a small reward
⚙️ Config Options
Dream chances
Light thresholds
Rewards
✅ Vanilla Friendly
No new blocks or items. Integrates seamlessly into regular gameplay.
💡 Pro tip: Light up your room before bed—or face the consequences.
Available Versions
How to Install Bad Dreams on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Bad Dreams". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bad Dreams server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Bad Dreams compatible with forge and neoforge?
Bad Dreams officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Bad Dreams – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bad Dreams consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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