Better than clouds

Better than clouds

a vanilla friendly modpack with new animations new particles and much more!

by hoponm
1.4K Downloads
0 Followers
fabricMC 1.21.1optimization

Screenshots

camel
phantom
snow golem
glow squid
enderman

About this Modpack

this is a vanilla friendly modpack with new animations new particles a new panorama and fixes some issues in minecraft and adds features that should have been in minecraft like: now u can craft saddles/wardens now spawn valuble loot

and now glow squids actually glow!

this modpack aims to be more quality of life than adding new content

Note: This modpack is OUTDATED, There will be a 2.0 version of this one stay tuned!

Available Versions

1.9release
MC 1.21fabric463 downloads
July 2, 2025
1.9release
MC 1.21.1fabric75 downloads
July 2, 2025
1.8release
MC 1.21fabric53 downloads
June 17, 2025
1.8release
MC 1.21.1fabric29 downloads
June 17, 2025
1.7release
MC 1.21fabric35 downloads
June 9, 2025

How to Set Up a Better than clouds Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Better than clouds). Based on player count: per 8 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Better than clouds" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 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

Better than clouds 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 Better than clouds 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 Better than clouds without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). 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.

Better than clouds 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.

Rent Better than clouds Server

Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.

Recommended RAM:
6 GB(min. 4 GB)
From 8.00 / month
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1-Click Modpack Install
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

License
LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved
Server-side
Required
Client-side
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Supported Versions

1.21.11.21

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