
SteamWar Basics
Mods useful to play on the Server SteamWar. All mods in this list are allowed and, for example, help you build more efficiently
About this Modpack
Useful mods for a better experience playing on SteamWar.de
all mods were approved by server staff to be allowed
This pack includes performance mods and Iris for shaders
Axiom for quicker designing of fighting machines and easier building of cannons, shields etc.
WorldEdit for when you need WorldEdit in singleplayer
Chat Notify to get an audible indication you were mentioned in chat. Useful when tabbed out to not miss important messages
Copy That to copy chat messages
Gamma Utensils and Zoomify for fullbright and zoom. The two most commonly used features to play on SteamWar
Stendhal allows you to create better signage and books for settings or infrastructure
No Chat Report to disable the popup about chat reports. Chat reports are disabled server-side
Chat Heads just for looks
Q&A
What is SteamWar and how do I Join
- SteamWar.de is a Redstone TNT Fighting machine focused server. The IP is SteamWar.de
- It is recommended to play on the newest version listed on their website
I cannot see the Axiom UI
You are likely either:
- Not on a build server (
/b) - On a build server running on a different version than you
Available Versions
How to Set Up a SteamWar Basics Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for SteamWar Basics). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "SteamWar Basics" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.6 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
SteamWar Basics 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 SteamWar Basics 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 SteamWar Basics without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.6). 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.
SteamWar Basics 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.
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