MC But Better

MC But Better

Semi-Vanilla ∙ Enjoy the game how it's meant to be played. 100+ Mods, New Structures, Dungeons and much more!

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About this Modpack

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Enjoy the game how it's meant to be played with New World Generations, Storage Solutions and many more mods!

Disclaimer:

Make sure you backup your World, Configs, Server BEFORE You update to a newer version of this Modpack

⭐ — Overhauled World Generation (Biomes o' Plenty, Regions Unexplored & Formations)
⭐ — Overhauled Strongholds, Monuments & Nether Fortresses
⭐ — New Dungeons to Explore (Rougelike Dungeons & Dungeon Crawl)
⭐ — QoL Improvements with Waystones & XP Tomes
⭐ — New Storage Solutions (Iron Chests, Refined Storage)

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For Server Hosting - [IMPORTANT]

To make sure you have no issues when hosting this modpack on your server, you'll need to remove some of these mods to make your server run properly. (I'll be working on a Server Version once I get configs tweaked)

Mods to Remove:
❌ — Oculus
❌ — YUNG's Menu Tweaks

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Mods Included (117)
Shaders Included (3)

Available Versions

⭐ MC But Better v1.2 | [FORGE] 1.20.1release
MC 1.20.1forge5.4K downloads
July 23, 2024
⭐ MC But Better v1.1 | [FORGE] 1.20.1release
MC 1.20.1forge378 downloads
July 12, 2024
⭐ MC But Better v1.0 | [FORGE] 1.20.1release
MC 1.20.1forge326 downloads
June 25, 2024

How to Set Up a MC But Better Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for MC But Better). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "MC But Better" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.

3

Start Server & Play

Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!

Frequently Asked Questions

MC But Better 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 MC But Better 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 MC But Better without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) 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.

MC But Better 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 MC But Better Server

Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.

Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
From 12.00 / month
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1-Click Modpack Install
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

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Supported Versions

1.20.1

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