
Colonies Modpack
Fun MineColonies modpack to enhance your citybuilding addiction for MC1.21.1
About this Modpack
A fun modpack put together to enchance the MineColonies expirience
Mods are added mainly for QoL and to make things look and play better
There are also performance enhancing mods to make sure your PC wont struggle
Key mods:
- Minecolonies
- Terralith
- Toms Storage
- Xaeros Map and Minimap
- Iris Shaders (with Complementary Shaders)
- VeinMiner
- Travelers Backpack
- Easy Villagers
- Waystones
UI/QoL mods:
- Mouse Tweaks
- Right Click Harvest
- Just Enough Items
- Longer Days
- Copper Gear
- Freecam
- Jade
- Zoom
FTB Ultimine would be a better pick for a Veinminer mod but Modrinth is not allowed to use it
You can download and add it yourself for an even better expirience!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Colonies Modpack Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Colonies Modpack). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Colonies Modpack" and click "Install". The neoforge loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 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
Colonies Modpack server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong neoforge 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 Colonies Modpack 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 Colonies Modpack without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) 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.
Colonies Modpack 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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