
DaveTryLive Community Modpack
A lightweight community modpack for Forge 1.20.1 with focus on performance, comfort and multiplayer features like claims, minimap, backpacks and item saving.
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About this Modpack
📦 DaveTryLive Community Modpack
Forge 1.20.1 | Performance, Comfort & Expansions
A well-balanced modpack for vanilla-like survival with practical additions.
The focus is on performance, quality-of-life features, and easy expandability – without bloated tech mods.
✅ Highlights
- 🛡️ Automatic player claims (Open Parties and Claims)
- ⚰️ Item protection on death (GraveStone Mod)
- 🗺️ Minimap & World map (Xaero’s Mods)
- 🎒 Expandable backpacks (Sophisticated Backpacks)
- 💡 Performance tweaks: Embeddium, Sodium (Forge), Dynamic Lights, Oculus
- 🔧 QoL & UI: JEI, Controlling, Zoom, ClientSort, Searchables
📚 Included Mods
| Mod | Link |
|---|---|
| Architectury API | API compatibility |
| Better Mods Button | Clear mod list UI |
| Chisel Reborn | Decorative building blocks |
| ClientSort | Inventory sorting |
| Cloth Config API | Configuration backend |
| Concentration | Mod compatibility |
| Continuity | Seamless lighting transitions |
| Controlling | Keybind search |
| Cryonic Config | Configuration system |
| Curios API | Expandable equipment slots |
| Decocraft | Decorative objects and furniture |
| Embeddium | Sodium optimization for Forge |
| Farmer's Delight | Farming & cooking system |
| Fabric API (Forge-Port) | Compatibility layer |
| Fullbright Multiplayer | Permanent night vision |
| GraveStone Mod | Item protection on death |
| JEI - Just Enough Items | Recipe viewing |
| Lootr | Individually generated loot |
| Oculus | Shader support |
| Open Parties and Claims | Land claim management |
| Searchables | Chest search functionality |
| Simple Voice Chat | In-game voice chat |
| Connector | Network compatibility |
| Sodium Dynamic Lights (Forge) | Dynamic handheld light sources |
| Sodium Options API | GUI for performance settings |
| Sophisticated Backpacks | Expandable backpacks |
| Sophisticated Core | Required for Backpacks |
| Storage Drawers | Compact item storage |
| WI-Zoom | Scroll-to-zoom |
| Xaero’s Minimap | Compact minimap |
| Xaero’s World Map | Full-screen world map with waypoints |
📘 License Notes
- All included mods are used unmodified.
- Usage complies fully with each respective license.
- All mods are permitted for modpack use according to Modrinth or the developer's documentation.
🫶 Huge thanks to all mod creators!
Please support them on Modrinth with a star ⭐ or a follow.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a DaveTryLive Community Modpack Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for DaveTryLive Community Modpack). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "DaveTryLive Community Modpack" 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
DaveTryLive Community Modpack 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 DaveTryLive Community 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 DaveTryLive Community Modpack 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.
DaveTryLive Community 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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