
Hardened Survival NEO
Survival too boring and easy? This is for you.
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About this Modpack
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE USE THE BUILT IN SHADERPACK, I HAVENT DONE ANY TESTING WITH IT OFF AND IT WILL LIKELY LOOK TERRIBLE.
As the name states, survival.. but hard.
Mobs too stupid? Fixed that.
Just sleeping the night away right before anything can spawn? Wait some more.
- Requires Dusk and Cupboard mods, linked in External Mod Sources.
Mobs not carrying anything unique? Gear and rarities inbound.
What's that on the map? Fire Dragon?
Do you feel safe? Fixed that.
But don't think I just buffed mobs. You can easily reach a similar level of power.
Spells, guns, item leveling, rarities, and so much more will give you that power curve you need. Just don't get too cocky.
And don't worry, there's so much more for you to find, so get out there!
External Mod Sources:
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THESE TWO:
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- Cupboard: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/cupboard
- Dusk: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/dusk
The configs come with the pack, so don't worry about changing them.
- Apotheosis: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/apotheosis
- Apothic Attributes: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/apothic-attributes
- Obscure Tooltips: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/obscure-tooltips
- Obscure API: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/obscure-api
- Quark: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/quark
- Quark Oddities: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/quark-oddities
- Placebo: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/placebo
- CIT Resewn: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/cit-resewn
- Forgery: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/forgery
- Loot Journal: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/loot-journal-neoforge
- Lootbeams: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/loot-beams
- Player Animator: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/playeranimator
Note that all forge mods WILL work with the current version of NeoForge.
External Resource Pack Sources:
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- Tissou's Zombie Pack: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/tissous-zombie-pack-optifine-1-7x-1-20
Quark Programmer Art & Basic Nether Ores 32x come preloaded with their mods, and don't have direct links nor can be removed from the files. I would not recommend using them in this pack.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Hardened Survival NEO Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Hardened Survival NEO). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Hardened Survival NEO" and click "Install". The neoforge 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
Hardened Survival NEO 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 Hardened Survival NEO 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 Hardened Survival NEO without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) 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.
Hardened Survival NEO 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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