
Ad Astra: Infected
A highly performant Modpack that combines Space and tech into a challenging survival based zombie apocalypse!
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About this Modpack
What is this?
Ad Astra: Infected is a space survival based modpack that is lightweight and focused on performance so that everyone can play! Currently we feature Create, Mekanism, Ad Astra, and TaCZ to help aid in the modern space survival adventure.
This modpack is best played with others however it is compatible with singleplayer too!
Recommended System Requirements
With Distant Horizons and Shaders off
- 4 CPU Threads
- 5GB of Ram
With Distant Horizons and Shaders on
- 8 CPU Threads
- 8GB of Ram
Current Modpack Progression
There is a lot to do and this modpack is very incomplete but if you would like to see the progress of it; it will be available for download.
I am a 1 man army right now so If you would like to help contribute to the modpack please stop by the discord! Development will be slow so bare with me.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Ad Astra: Infected Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Ad Astra: Infected). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Ad Astra: Infected" 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
Ad Astra: Infected 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 Ad Astra: Infected 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 Ad Astra: Infected 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.
Ad Astra: Infected 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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