
almond
improve performance while also adding minimal qol and visual enhancements c:
About this Modpack
what is this?
this is a client side vanilla modpack that aims to improve performance while also adding small QOL and visual enhancements to the game!
since this modpack doesnt include content mods, you can play this in any world or server! please feel free to add any other mods you like too as ive only included the bare minimum of what i think is close enough for a vanilla experience.
updates
currently this modpack is incomplete for 1.20.4. i am waiting for a couple visual enhancement mods to be updated, and when they do ill come back to update this modpack :D
java arguments
(recommended) for people with Shenandoah enabled OpenJDK, such as AdoptOpenJDK
-Xms#G -Xmx#G -XX:+UnlockExperimentalVMOptions -XX:+UseShenandoahGC -XX:+AlwaysPreTouch -XX:+DisableExplicitGC
add the amount of ram you want to allocate in the '#' of
-Xms#G -Xmx#G
sources:
- The Useful Lists - Java Arguments Optimization
- DragonEggBedrockBreaking - zgc and friends
- u/mindcloud69's reddit post
- TerraFirmaCraft Plus Wiki
notes
this modpack was only tested in a windows environment, but it should still work for other platforms
- this modpack includes nvidium for high render distances and chunk caching, but only works if you have an nvidia gpu. remove this if you dont have one.
- to increase default render distance, configure in bobby settings in modmenu
- some graphics settings are changed in the options. feel free to look over them and change to your liking
credits
- the performance mods and configurations are mostly from Simply Optimized by HyperSoop
Available Versions
How to Set Up a almond Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for almond). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "almond" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.4 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
almond server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 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 almond server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 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 €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to almond without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.20.4). 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.
almond server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 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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