Borderline Vanilla

Borderline Vanilla

A modpack that adds some RPG element like scalable enemies, rogue-like dungeons, more gear progression and bosses while keeping it vanilla to the core.

by adeptfrog
3.0K Downloads
0 Followers
fabricMC 1.20.4adventurechallengingoptimization

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About this Modpack

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Borderline Vanilla aims to extend the vanilla experience of Minecraft with more content while exploring beautiful and fresh sceneries. This modpack adds some RPG elements like scalable enemies, rogue-like dungeons, more gear progression, and world bosses

Vanilla+ Experience

To ensure the core gameplay of Minecraft remains, RPG elements like stats/level progression, classes and magic which completely alters the vanilla feeling of Minecraft are not included

World Generation

Borderline Vanilla uses BetterX together with Terralith, William Wythers' Expanded Ecosphere, ChoiceTheorem's Overhauled Village, Towns and Towers, Dungeons and Taverns, When Dungeons Arise, Underground Bunkers, BetterNether, Incendium, and BetterEnd. Vanilla structures remain untouched like Bastion, Fortress, Stronghold, Ocean Monument, Ender Dragon and End City. Added two new dimensions called Saturated and The Void. Added some planets from Ad Astra

Credits

Mods obtained from Curseforge that currently isn't available in Modrinth

Spectral Grass CTM fix:

  1. Open Spectral zip file using WinRAR
  2. Navigate to assets/minecraft/optifine/ctm/_grass/
  3. Open o_grass.properties
  4. Change the 'tintBlock' value to 'minecraft:grass_block' then close and save changes

Performance tips:

  1. Disabling the resource pack 'FancyFast Bushy Leaves' will increase the FPS significantly especially near forests and dense trees
    • When used together with Complementary Unbound, turning down Shadow Sample Quality below High will disable any light interaction on leaves
  2. Reduce render distance
  3. Tweak performance settings on Shader Pack Settings if you are using any Shader Packs
  4. Choose an alternative shader or disable it completely as a last resort

Please note that I do not own any of the mods on this modpack

Available Versions

Borderline Vanilla 1.0.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric1.9K downloads
February 25, 2024
Borderline Vanilla 1.0.3release
MC 1.20.4fabric419 downloads
January 24, 2024
Borderline Vanilla 1.0.2release
MC 1.20.4fabric236 downloads
January 12, 2024
Borderline Vanilla 1.0.1release
MC 1.20.4fabric201 downloads
January 11, 2024
Borderline Vanilla 1.0.0release
MC 1.20.4fabric222 downloads
January 4, 2024

How to Set Up a Borderline Vanilla Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Borderline Vanilla). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Borderline Vanilla" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.4 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

Borderline Vanilla 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 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 Borderline 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 Borderline Vanilla 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.

Borderline 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 Borderline Vanilla Server

Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.

Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
From 12.00 / month
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1-Click Modpack Install
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

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Supported Versions

1.20.4

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