
To Build a Fire
A mod that makes Minecraft cold
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About this Modpack
*** READ THIS ***
THIS MOD IS MEANT TO BE PLAYED ON A SINGLE BIOME WORLD SET TO SNOWY PLAINS WITH ALL MOD CONFIGS SET TO DEFAULT
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE VANILLA REFRESH SETTINGS (day counter, mob health display, biome announcer, ect.) TYPE /function vanilla_refresh:_settings IN CHAT AFTER JOINING A WORLD WITH CHEATS ON
Features:
This modpack adds features very very loosly inspired by To Build a Fire by Jack London.
You'll start off with a basic set of supplies to keep you from freezing to death immediatly.
You'll have enough resources to craft a campfire, which'll be your best friend (second to your complimentary wolf of course.)
In this modpack campfires give regen, along with a quick and easy way to cook food, and purify water. So it's best to use them to warm up.
Most structures won't spawn but stronghold will so you could technically beat the game.
Make sure to have fun!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a To Build a Fire Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for To Build a Fire). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "To Build a Fire" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.1 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
To Build a Fire 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 To Build a Fire 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 To Build a Fire without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.1). 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.
To Build a Fire 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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