
NerdPack Essentials
Small QoL additions and optimizations at the core of NerdPack. For anyone who doesn’t need massive features, only a couple of additions to make life easier.
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About this Modpack
A compilation of optimizations and QoL mods to make Minecraft just that much better!
Updated for 1.20.1!
Updated back to fabric, better for compatibility and mod use.
This is the minimalistic version of NerdPack, which you can find here.
This modpack adds very few large, game-changing features, but is a great place to start if you are interested in making Minecraft feel a lot more optimized.
This modpack may be updated to the latest version as necessary.
FULLY VANILLA SERVER COMPATIBLE!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a NerdPack Essentials Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for NerdPack Essentials). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "NerdPack Essentials" and click "Install". The quilt 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
NerdPack Essentials server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong quilt loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 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 NerdPack Essentials server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 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 €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to NerdPack Essentials without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (quilt) 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.
NerdPack Essentials server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 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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