
Aether Beta
Aether Beta is a simple modpack aimed to users of Beta 1.7.3 who want to spice things up a little with the Aether mod, fulfilling the fantasy of filling that Glowstone portal with water.
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About this Modpack
Aether Beta is a simple modpack aimed to users of Beta 1.7.3 who want to spice things up a little with the Aether mod, fulfilling the fantasy of filling that Glowstone portal with water.
What makes this modpack unique from just downloading the mod and installing it yourself is that everything required to run the mod is included in this pack. This streamlines the process of decompiling the Aether mod, adding it and the modloader to Beta 1.7.3, and ensuring that nothing messed up along the way, into simply clicking a button to download the pack.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Aether Beta Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Aether Beta). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Aether Beta" and click "Install". The modloader loader and Minecraft b1.7.3 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
Aether Beta server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong modloader 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 Aether Beta 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 Aether Beta without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (modloader) and same Minecraft version (b1.7.3). 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.
Aether Beta 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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