
The Infection Begins
Survive a world overrun by parasites; explore abandoned cities overflowing with zombies; and gather resources and try to survive, all in this modpack!
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About this Modpack
Within this modpack, you are spawned in a world infested by parasites! Exploration and resource gathering are essential to surviving. Do you think you have what it takes to survive this infected world? Give it a shot and find out!
Fungal Infection - The mod that allows all this to happen; the core of the pack.
Timeless and Classic Zero [TaCZ] - An amazingly made firearm mod allowing for you to defend yourself in this parasite-infected world.
Journeymap - Allows you to see where the parasites are and find structures.
Mutationcraft [Rematch] - Adds infected mobs to add more challenge to your survival.
Sophisticated Backpacks - THE way to carry any items you need to survive this apocalypse.
Sound Physics Remastered - A wonderful mod that brings some extra immersion to the world.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a The Infection Begins Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for The Infection Begins). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "The Infection Begins" 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
The Infection Begins 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 The Infection Begins 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 The Infection Begins 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.
The Infection Begins 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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