Simply (better than) Vanilla.

Simply (better than) Vanilla.

"Simply (better than) Vanilla" is a modpack aimed at adding the BEST way to play Minecraft.

by _Smeek
128 Downloads
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fabricMC 1.21lightweightmultiplayeroptimization

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About this Modpack

Minecraft Just Got A Lot Better.

"Simply (better than) Vanilla" is a modpack that add's onto what vanilla is missing, without adding crazy things.

All mods work on servers (client side).

All MODS AND WHAT THEY DO:

3D Skin Layers: Makes Outer Skin Layer 3D.

Ambient Environment: Adds Subtle Noises.

Better Command Block GUI: Reworks Command Block GUI.

Better Ping Display: Displays Ping In Miliseconds.

Chat Heads: Shows Head Of User Next To Their Chat Message.

Cherised Worlds: Favorite Worlds In World Selection Menu.

Chunky: Pre-Loads Chunks.

Command Books: Run Commands Through Books (Creative Only).

CME: Less Lag Well Loading Chunks.

Continutity: Connected Textures.

Dynamic FPS: Reduces FPS While Minecraft Is Not Open.

Entity Culling: Hides Off Screen Mobs.

Essential Mod: QOL Features.

FPS Reducer. Reduces GPU And CPU Usage While Minecraft Is Minimized.

FabricSkyboxes: Custom Skybox Support.

Fullbright Toggle: Hotkey Toggles Fullbright.

Immediately Fast: Fast Chunk Rendering.

ImmersiveThunder: Realistic Thunder Sound Physics.

Indium: Server Preformance Booster.

Iris Shaders: Shader Support.

Lithium: Fast Rendering.

Midnight Controlls: Controller Support.

MinecraftCapes: Add Custom Made Capes.

Mod Menu: Adds A Confiable Mod Menu.

NRPW: Remove Resource Pack Warnings.

Noisium: Adds Texture Noise To Grass.

Not Enough Animations: Subtle Third Person Animations.

Replay Mod: Record And Edit Replays.

Shulker Box Tooltip: See Inside Shulkers From Inventory.

Reese's Sodium Options: Reworks Sodium Menu.

Smooth Menu: Uncaps Menu FPS Limit.

Sodium: FPS Booster.

Sounds: Adds Hotbar Sounds.

Symbol Chat: Allows For Emoji's and Fonts To Be Used In Chat.

Throughout Keybinds: Change ALL In Game Keybinds.

Vectorientation: Stretch And Squish Falling Blocks.

Wakes: Adds Water Wakes.

World Edit: Ability To Change World With Commands (Creative Only).

Xaero's World Map: World Map Of All Places You've Been.

Zoomify: Zoom Support.

EMF + ETF: Custom Entity Textures + Animation Support.

Available Versions

Simply (better than) Vanilla. 1.21release
MC 1.21fabric128 downloads
August 1, 2024

How to Set Up a Simply (better than) Vanilla. Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Simply (better than) Vanilla.). Based on player count: per 8 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Simply (better than) Vanilla." and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21 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

Simply (better than) Vanilla. 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 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 Simply (better than) Vanilla. 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 Simply (better than) Vanilla. without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21). 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.

Simply (better than) Vanilla. 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.

Rent Simply (better than) Vanilla. Server

Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.

Recommended RAM:
6 GB(min. 4 GB)
From 8.00 / month
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NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

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Client-side
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Supported Versions

1.21

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