
KernelCraft
A beta-themed modpack that emulates beta and early release modding, with equivalents for a few notable mods from these eras.
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About this Modpack
KernelCraft is a modpack that aims to emulate beta and early release modding, with equivalents for mods such as IndustrialCraft 2, Thaumcraft, Metallurgy, and Witchery, while still providing a nice, polished beta-like experience for those who wish to build and make memories.
Notable mods include:
- e4mc (Play with friends without a server!)
- Nostalgic Tweaks
- Hybrid Beta
- Beta Nether
- Mixtape (Full control over your music, plus unused music tracks!)
- Tech Reborn (Equivalent for IndustrialCraft 2) + addons
- Spectrum (Equivalent for Thaumcraft) + addons
- Mythic Metals (Equivalent for Metallurgy)
- Enchanted: Witchcraft (Equivalent for Witchery)
- Naturalist (Equivalent for Mo' Creatures)
- Eureka! (Equivalent for the Zeppelin Mod)
- Immersive Aircraft
- Clay Soldiers
- Balkon's WeaponMod: Legacy
- Keebsz's Battletowers
- Origins Minus
- Mtwi's Stone Expansion
- Arts & Crafts
- Ears mod (Extra skin features!)
- Effortless Structure (Build with ease like never before!)
- Music Maker (Write your own sheet music!)
- Joy of Painting (Make your own paintings!)
- Exposure (Take photographs and share them with people!)
- Chalk (Helps you navigate in the caves!)
- Scholar (Colored books, and two-page editors for them!)
And a slew of other small tweaks, performance-enhancing mods, redstone expansions, banner tweaks, building blocks, and more!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a KernelCraft Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (10 GB recommended for KernelCraft). Based on player count: per 4 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "KernelCraft" and click "Install". The fabric 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
KernelCraft 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 10 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 KernelCraft server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 10 GB for stable performance. per 4 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 KernelCraft without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) 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.
KernelCraft server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 10 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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