Better Vanilla
Better Vanilla makes vanilla Minecraft, better.
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About this Modpack
Better vanilla is a Feed the Beast style modpack, it adds so many more features such as:
- More ores
- New structures
- More biomes
- Performance mods
- QOL mods
- Automation
- Better caves
- Shaders
- UI mods
- and so much more!
Better Vanilla makes minecraft fun again, or at least more fun. It makes your vanilla experince better, with 170 mods included from all sorts of catagories! If you have a low end PC, this modpack is for you, it's like FTB, but with better performance! There are way too many features to explain in this discription, so why not try it out?
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Available Versions
How to Set Up a Better Vanilla Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Better Vanilla). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Better Vanilla" 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
Better Vanilla 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 Better Vanilla 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 Better Vanilla 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.
Better Vanilla 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 Better Vanilla Server
Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.
Supported Versions
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From €12.00/month with 8 GB RAM for the best performance.
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