
Famine
Immersive new content, improvements to Vanilla, and optimization to performance
About this Modpack
Designed to preserve the essence of Vanilla with a wealth of new content and enhancements that build upon the features you already know and love. This modpack keeps the game's core mechanics intact, ensuring that the simplicity and charm of Vanilla remain at the forefront, but layers in a ton of improvements and expansions to enrich the gameplay experience.
New biomes, mobs, tools, and structures that integrate seamlessly with Minecraft's native world generation, which itself has been overhauled. Each addition is crafted to feel like a natural extension of the game, ensuring that whether you're exploring, mining, crafting, or building, the game feels familiar yet refreshingly different.
In terms of improvements, this modpack brings a host of optimizations to make your experience smoother, including performance enhancements that reduce lag and improve overall stability. You'll also find quality-of-life upgrades that streamline inventory management, crafting processes, and building mechanics. The modpack introduces more intuitive UI elements and helpful gameplay tweaks that make everyday tasks more enjoyable without overwhelming you with complexity.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Famine Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (10 GB recommended for Famine). Based on player count: per 4 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Famine" 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
Famine 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 10 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 Famine server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 10 GB for stable performance. per 4 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 Famine 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.
Famine server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 10 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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