
Simply OPTIMAL
Simply Optimized but more optimal and now maintained for many popular and future versions
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About this Modpack
What does this pack do?
ButterSmooth LITE is a modpack that makes your game smooth by QUADRUPLING your FPS allowing for smooth gameplay on even the lowest of hardware. This modpack even performs better than Simply Optimized and most performance packs on Modrinth.
What is the difference between ButterSmooth LITE and ButterSmooth CLIENT?
This is a skimmed down version of ButterSmooth CLIENT without any cosmetics or client features, this makes it take up less RAM and run on worse devices with less RAM e.g phones, chromebooks and tablets (via pojavlauncher)

Where do I report bugs?
If you encounter any incompatibilities or bugs whilst using this modpack please report them to my discord that is linked below. ↓
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Simply OPTIMAL Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Simply OPTIMAL). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Simply OPTIMAL" 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
Simply OPTIMAL 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 Simply OPTIMAL 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 Simply OPTIMAL 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.
Simply OPTIMAL 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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