
Gearborn
Gearborn is a Minecraft modpack built around the powerful and visually immersive mod Create Mod.
About this Modpack
Gearborn
Gearborn is a Create-based Minecraft modpack centered around mechanical creativity, immersive automation, and aesthetic engineering.
This modpack enhances the core experience of the Create mod while staying lightweight, polished, and performance-friendly. Designed for players who love to build intricate contraptions, elegant factories, and kinetic structures — all without bloated content or unnecessary complexity.
🌟 What Makes Gearborn Special
- ⚙️ Create at its Core: Focused around the power of rotational energy and kinetic machines.
- 🧱 Survival-First: Balanced progression and intuitive mechanics suited for long-term playthroughs.
- 🎮 Smooth Experience: Carefully curated to run well on a wide range of systems.
- 🎨 Aesthetic Automation: Build beautiful and functional designs using immersive tools and visuals.
- 🤝 Multiplayer Friendly: Play solo or cooperatively with friends.
🔍 Overview
Gearborn is ideal for builders, engineers, and tinkerers who want to dive deep into the Create ecosystem with supporting quality-of-life and performance mods. No magic. No tech bloat. Just gears, shafts, and imagination.
Build. Automate. Thrive.
You were born for the gears — Gearborn.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Gearborn Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Gearborn). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Gearborn" and click "Install". The neoforge loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 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
Gearborn server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong neoforge 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 Gearborn 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 Gearborn without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). 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.
Gearborn 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.
Rent Gearborn Server
Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.
Supported Versions
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From €12.00/month with 8 GB RAM for the best performance.
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