
Grounds
Discover multiple layers beneath the earth and ascend to the mystical Aether above. Explore vast biomes, uncover hidden treasures, and encounter unique creatures. Adventure awaits in every direction, offering endless exploration and discovery.
About this Modpack
Embark on an adventure of depth and height — quite literally!
This modpack immerses you in a world that expands not just outward, but vertically. Dig layer by layer into the underground to discover hidden realms filled with rare resources, ancient relics, and perilous enemies — or ascend into the mystical Aether, a celestial dimension of floating islands and magical wonders.
Whether you’re descending into darkness or exploring floating islands in the sky, your journey unfolds in every direction.
This modpack features a rich selection of mods, including:
- Deeper and Darker: Venture into mysterious biomes deep beneath the surface and face unique underground threats.
- The Aether: Explore a heavenly realm full of floating terrain, rare resources, and mystical creatures.
- Create: Construct elaborate machinery and automation systems to bring your world to life.
- Artifacts: Discover and equip powerful items that grant special abilities.
- Curios: Unlock additional equipment slots for greater customization.
- Alex’s Mobs: Encounter an array of new creatures, both realistic and fantastical.
- Ice and Fire: Face off against mythical beasts, dragons, and more.
- Ambient Sounds: Immerse yourself in a dynamic audio environment.
- BetterF3: Upgrade your debug screen with clearer and more detailed information.
- Waystones: Set teleportation points to travel your world with ease.
- Storage Drawers: Organize your items efficiently with expandable storage solutions.
And many more!
With over 100 carefully selected mods, this modpack offers a deep and layered gameplay experience filled with exploration, adventure, and progression — both above and below ground.
Credits
- Illage and Spillage: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/illage-and-spillage
Recommended
- Whimzee's Better Jungle Temple: https://www.planetminecraft.com/data-pack/whimzee-s-better-jungle-temple/
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Grounds Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Grounds). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Grounds" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.19.2 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
Grounds server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge 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 Grounds 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 Grounds without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.19.2). 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.
Grounds 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.
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