
eTards Essentials
A collection of Vanilla mods to improve performance, support VR, and massively improve performance. There are no visual change mods included in this pack, unlike other Vanilla-style packs.
About this Modpack
A simple collection of mods to make vanilla better
About
This is a pack for the eTards group but is open for anyone to use, it is a simple collection of "must have" mods plus some fun optional mods like voice chat and VR.
Why create another pack? Why not use Fabulously Optimized or (insert other vanilla pack here)?
Simply put, those don't include voice chat and VR support but also do things that change the visual style of the game. This pack doesn't touch the game's appearance, other than the menu buttons themselves.
VR Compatible!
The whole purpose of this pack was the be a one-and-done solution for VRChat players to be able to play Minecraft in VR with ease. If you like VR games and have an easier time playing VR games over desktop games then this pack is for you.
Voicechat
This pack includes the Simple Voice Chat mod for servers that have the corresponding mod/plugin. It is both useful and very funny to use.
Improved Performance
Sodium and Lithium are included in the pack to improve game FPS significantly, especially in VR. Players who were once unable to play Minecraft in VR due to performance issues report that they're now able to play and can now do things like crank their render distance, use texture packs, or even use shaders. If you've wanted to try Minecraft in VR but have been worried about performance issues, give this pack a shot, it's done wonders for other players.
Resourcepack Compatibility (OptiFine)
This pack includes everything needed for connected textures, custom models, shaders, and zoom. It works like OptiFine but both performs better and has support for VR.
Vanilla-Server Compatible
Just like other "Vanilla but better" modpacks this pack is compatible with all your favorite vanilla servers. We're unsure as to how well VR works in vanilla servers but we've heard good things from other users, your mileage may vary however.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a eTards Essentials Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for eTards Essentials). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "eTards Essentials" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.10 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
eTards Essentials 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 6 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 eTards Essentials server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 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 €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to eTards Essentials without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.10). 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.
eTards Essentials server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 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 eTards Essentials Server
Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.
Supported Versions
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