
Gang & Friends
Lightweight Vanilla+ pack: faster, smoother, funnier.
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About this Modpack

🌿 Gang & Friends
Gang & Friends keeps the heart of Minecraft Vanilla — simple, creative, and free — while adding just enough to make the world feel more alive, immersive, and beautiful.
It’s the perfect modpack for those who love the classic feel of Minecraft but want a smoother, cozier, and more connected experience with friends.
This pack enhances the Vanilla experience with atmosphere and comfort:
- 🏡 Stay true to Vanilla — every mod blends seamlessly with Minecraft’s original charm
- 🌅 Explore improved landscapes, realistic lighting, and detailed biomes
- 🎵 Immerse yourself in nature with ambient sounds and subtle visuals
- ⚙️ Enjoy smoother performance and quality-of-life tweaks
- 💎 Play together or solo — build, trade, and explore at your own pace
Whether you’re starting a peaceful farm, building a town with friends, or going on late-night mining trips, Gang & Friends captures the magic of Vanilla Minecraft — just more alive and inviting.
✨ Join the gang. Keep it Vanilla. Make Minecraft cozy again.
🌐 Server Pack
Looking to host your own Gang & Friends world?
Get the official Server Pack here — fully compatible, optimized for Fabric, and even joinable with a Vanilla client!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Gang & Friends Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Gang & Friends). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Gang & Friends" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.11 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
Gang & Friends 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 Gang & Friends 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 Gang & Friends without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.11). 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.
Gang & Friends 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.
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Supported Versions
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