
Pioneers of The Realms
Lightweight RPG modpack created for Pioneers SMP, including the RPG Series and Create.
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About this Modpack
Pioneers of The Realms
This is a modpack created for my server Pioneers of The Realms, or simply Pioneers SMP. The modpack changes with each season of the server, where each season is a new world with a new theme. These worlds are collectively known as The Realms and we, the Pioneers, have the pleasure of exploring them!
Previous modpacks will still be available to download, except season 1 which was never uploaded to Modrinth.

Season 2
This season we have a lightweight RPG modpack.
The main content consists of the RPG Series, which adds a number of RPG classes, such as Wizards, Archers and Rogues, Create (with various addons) which provides elaborate but vanilla-friendly technology, and a collection of world gen mods, such as Regions Unexplored, YUNG's Mods and Dungeons and Taverns, which add plenty of places to explore and challenges to face.
Other notable mods include Illager Invasion to expand on pillagers/illagers and make them more interesting to fight, Sophisticated Backpacks and Storage for quality of life, and Moving Elevators to enhance your base.
Key optimisation mods, such as Sodium and Lithium, are included in every season to provide the best performance for all players.
Pioneers Additions
The pack also includes Pioneers Additions which was created to add various custom features to Pioneers SMP.
Currently this just includes a lives system inspired by The Life Series on YouTube.

Players are given a limited number of lives and are divided into four coloured groups Green, Yellow, Red and Gray, otherwise known as The Fallen.
Your colour is based on how many lives you have remaining.
Certain colours can gain lives back through killing players of a higher colour!
The less lives you have, the more you are incentivised to be hostile, which creates an exciting dynamic between players.
Other features include, giving lives to other players and crafting Life Tokens which are expensive items that allow you to replenish 1 life.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Pioneers of The Realms Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Pioneers of The Realms). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Pioneers of The Realms" 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
Pioneers of The Realms 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 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 Pioneers of The Realms 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 Pioneers of The Realms 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.
Pioneers of The Realms 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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