
Shape of Madness
A survival, realistic, and psychological horror modpack for a Forge 1.20.1 server.
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About this Modpack

A world abandoned by whatever god you choose to believe in. Be prepared to survive or die.
By day, a search for resources and survival, and by night, a struggle between sanity and madness.
Shape of Madness is an RPG and Survival experience mixed with psychological horror, containing some creatures that are definitely not human.
It can be played smoothly in single-player mode, but it also has its own server, so you can play with others, help each other, and maybe even discover the legends of this world… if they are only legends.
This world is unforgiving. Surviving alone is possible, but not expected. Choose your allies wisely — or walk alone and hope something doesn't find you first.
🩸 Highlights
🥵 Relentless Survival — thirst, temperature, exhaustion, and resource scarcity slowly break you down. Every step feels like a battle against the world itself.
⚔️ Weighted Combat & Physical Limits — short stamina, heavy swings, and slow-growing proficiencies turn every fight into a life-or-death decision.
🌙 Sinister Celestial Events — anomalous moons and unpredictable nights twist the world, revealing behaviors no one should witness.
👁️ Truly Hostile Creatures — fast, aggressive, disturbingly intelligent enemies. Some hunt you. Others simply watch. Always.
🩸 Sensory Horror — sudden distortions, blood-blurred vision, distant echoes, whispers far too close. You can’t be sure any of it was real.
🏕️ Deep Exploration — vast caverns, living ruins, and structures that feel wrong… as if the world rejects your presence.
🎒 Character Enhancement — accessories and special items shaping your build, each pushing you deeper into the madness of this place.
🌫️ A Living, Breathing World — expanded biomes, unsettling ambient sounds, and a constant presence that makes you wonder if you’re ever truly alone.
I didn’t even understand what happened. One moment everything was normal…
and the next, I was here.
Wherever “here” is — I still don’t know.
All I know is that I can’t find a way back.
I’ve been trying to stay calm, but something’s wrong with this place.
I keep hearing footsteps that stop the second I listen for them.
I’ve looked over my shoulder so many times my neck hurts,
and every time, I swear I catch a glimpse of something pulling away from the edge of my vision.
I just need to keep moving.
If I stop, I feel like whatever’s following me finally will too.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Shape of Madness Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Shape of Madness). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Shape of Madness" and click "Install". The forge 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
Shape of Madness 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 Shape of Madness 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 Shape of Madness 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.
Shape of Madness 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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