
Create: Expanded Factory
A simple, Fabric 1.20.1 modpack with quality-of-life mods, optimisation mods and Create & similar mods, as well as a selection of low/high-end shaders.
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About this Modpack
Create: Expanded Factory is a Create-centric technology modpack with performance, quality of life and technology mods as well as a choice of shaders for low, mid and high-end devices, intended for sandbox gameplay rather than clear progression for use in Creative mode prototyping/designing, casual survival worlds and small servers with friends.
Features
- Latest versions of Create and addon mods
- World sharing & voice chat with friends
- Zoom, fullbright & freecam
- WorldEdit & Axiom
- Various QoL mods
- Various optimisations
- And more!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Create: Expanded Factory Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Create: Expanded Factory). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Create: Expanded Factory" and click "Install". The fabric 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
Create: Expanded Factory 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 Create: Expanded Factory 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 Create: Expanded Factory without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) 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.
Create: Expanded Factory 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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