20 Seconds to Midnight

20 Seconds to Midnight

A Steampunk-Fantasy modpack about stopping the end of the world

by JPAchilles
1.2K Downloads
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neoforgeforgeMC 1.20.1adventurechallengingmultiplayer

Screenshots

It lurks...
The Horde
Title
Sanctuary
Sky Village
Spawn

About this Modpack

20 Seconds to Midnight banner in a stylized pattern

The sequel, coming to a server near you...

This modpack was originally made for the 20 Seconds to Midnight server, which is no longer up.
I've started work on 20StM's successor, Vertigo 4.1. No specific ETA on when it'll be out, other than "a couple months", but I'll be sure to link it here when it's getting close to being ready.
It's successor can be found on our Discord

About this modpack

20 Seconds to Midnight is a Steampunk-Fantasy modpack about trying to stop t͟h͟e͟ ͟e͟n͟d͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟t͟h͟e͟ ͟w͟o͟r͟l͟d͟. You're dropped into the world of Sanctuary, a living world that you and 15 other people must build up in order to save it.

The Horde

The Horde's Gravemind

An ancient relentless evil is lurking in the deep dark. It doesn't just feed, it hungers. And it's hunting you.

As you fight the Horde, it learns. It will start adapting to your tactics, mobs will fight better, harder, faster, and stronger and will make its' mission to make your life a living hell.

It's smart. You can't run from it, you can't hide. It will find you, and it will make you one with it. And it will not stop until the entire world becomes the Horde. Not unless you stop it first!

Building Features

Picture of a floating village

World Features

The world generation

Installation Details

This pack needs Java 23 from Temurin

Set Minecraft to use Java 23, allocate 8GB of RAM for best results

Available Versions

20 Seconds to Midnight 1.1.3release
MC 1.20.1neoforge634 downloads
December 10, 2023
20 Seconds to Midnight 1.1.2release
MC 1.20.1neoforge138 downloads
December 4, 2023
20 Seconds to Midnight 1.1.1release
MC 1.20.1neoforge93 downloads
December 4, 2023
20 Seconds to Midnight 1.1.0release
MC 1.20.1neoforge179 downloads
November 29, 2023
20 Seconds to Midnight 1.0.2release
MC 1.20.1forge124 downloads
November 23, 2023

How to Set Up a 20 Seconds to Midnight Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for 20 Seconds to Midnight). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "20 Seconds to Midnight" and click "Install". The neoforge loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.

3

Start Server & Play

Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!

Frequently Asked Questions

20 Seconds to Midnight 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 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 20 Seconds to Midnight 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 €12/month).

Can I add custom mods to 20 Seconds to Midnight without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) 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.

20 Seconds to Midnight 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.

Rent 20 Seconds to Midnight Server

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Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
From 12.00 / month
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NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

License
GNU General Public License v3.0 only
Server-side
Required
Client-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.20.1

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