First Step

Name: First Step
Price: 8 EUR
Author: Kael

New to modding or Modrinth? Start here with simply the optimizations, no need to tinker with messy configs.

by Kael

780 Downloads

0 Followers

fabricMC 1.19.4lightweightmultiplayeroptimization

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About this Modpack

It's Pure Minecraft

There's really not much to say about this modpack. It's just pure optimizations to improve vanilla's performance, pre-configured to near perfection. There's no gimmicks, no configs that need to be tinkered with, no mod menu, no invasive mods, and no noticeable quality of life features. (Testing done on a Base Model 2017 MacBook Pro 13”; Entire spec sheet here)

If you like the vanilla experience of Minecraft, but just want extra frames, chances are, you'll like this modpack.

Mods Used

Sodium - CaffeineMC
- Sodium Extra - FlashyReese
- Reese's Sodium Options - FlashyReese
- Unofficial Sodium Biome Blending Fix - Juuz
- Better Sodium Video Settings Button - Pieman
- Indium - comp500
Lithium - CaffeineMC
TieFix - j-tai
Concurrent Chunk Management Engine (Fabric) - ishland
Mouse Tweaks - YaLTeR
Starlight (Fabric) - spottedleaf
Dynamic FPS - juliand665
FerriteCore - malte0811
!!This mod is why the modpack is now clientside & server!! Ksyxis - VidTu
More Culling - fxmorin
EntityCulling - tr7zw
Exordium - tr7zw
MainMenuChanger - Stereo528
Borderless Mining - comp500
Debugify - isxander
Zoomify - isxander
Model Gap Fix - MehVahdJukaar
Noxesium - Aeltumn
Fabric API - modmuss50 & sfPlayer1

Honorable Mentions

The config files for mods here are bundled in the modpack, so all you need to do is manually install the mods you might want from this list. Hope you like it!

Mod Menu - Prospector & Contributors
Continuity - peppercode1
Chunks fade in - kerudion (Unfortunately the only way to disable the icon in the options menu is by installing Mod Menu)

Mods Great by Default

BedrockWaters - 2Retr0
Ambient Environment - Jaredlll08 (Only on CF; biome blend enabled required)
AmbientSounds - CreativeMD
Presence Footsteps - Sollace
Visuality - PinkGoosik
No Chat Reports - Aizistral

Available Versions

FS-1.19.4arelease

MC 1.19.4fabric379 downloads

April 24, 2023

FS-1.19.0brelease

MC 1.19fabric212 downloads

June 10, 2022

How to Set Up a First Step Server

Order Server

Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for First Step). Based on player count: per 8 players.

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "First Step" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.19.4 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

First Step 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 First Step 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 First Step without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.19.4). 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.

First Step 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.