VanillAdjacent

VanillAdjacent

VanillAdjacent is a modpack with the goal of revising and enhancing vanilla play, from overhauls to content additions - it's vanilla, but adjacent!

by notandvm
1.5K Downloads
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fabricMC 1.20.4adventuremultiplayer

Screenshots

1.0 | Panorama
2.0 | Panorama

About this Modpack

Due to recent PC troubles, I have lost most of the develpment files for this modpack (and a few other of my projects) and unfortunately don't have the spare time to ground-up everything to keep updating. Regardless I still enjoyed this fun little project, even if it was mostly just for personal use. Might return to this someday, or take on a less cross-compatability-heavy project (most likely the ladder). Until then, friends!


A Minecraft-styled

A Unique Flavor of Vanilla+


Through the years, Minecraft has gone through many updates - some good, some less - through all of it, however, many feel as if the primary focus of what originally made the game enjoyable has been lost.

Everything must have a very specific use-case.
Everything must be compatible with specific devices, even to the detriment of an update.
Everything must be "safe" and easily pushed out on a schedule.

This modpack aims to change that, by taking on the current state of vanilla Minecraft and recontextualizing it under the umbrella of which I believe the early days of Minecraft fit underneath.
Exploration, Creativity, and above all else, Freedom.

The only mods that will be in this pack will fall exclusively under this philosophy, fitting the style and aesthetic of classic vanilla, tweaked and adjusted where needed. Each update will focus on a main "theme" of which will fit with every playstyle, rather than bloated with smaller somethings to better accommodate every "niche."

This is not to say the aim is a modern beta aesthetic - far from it - but rather what I feel modern Minecraft would look like if kept a consistent angle on how updates should be done. It's still vanilla, but simply .. well, adjacent!


A Minecraft sunrise, overtop a river


Below serves as both a modlist, and themed "changelog" of sorts, explaining the goal of each major update and notable mod inclusions!


A Familiar Adventure | 1.0

A Minecraft-styled

An update focused on vanilla overhaul first and foremost, with only specific content additions.


A Showcase of the Minecraft mod Biomes o' Plenty and Serene Seasons


The world of Minecraft now boasts a plentiful amount of biomes, alongside serene seasons to make the world feel diverse in location and awe-inspiring scale. Underground, caves have been given a truly unique overhaul, merging the best of both pre and post 1.18 cave generation - and more!

To brave this new world, remember to bring your compass, clock, and calendar - and no spelunker is truly ready without their trusty rope! While you're down there, why not invest in a mineshaft? Minecarts are now buffed in speed and have the ability to load chunks, and can be linked together; send your haul to the surface without hassle - and don't forget a sawmill for all those fences!


A player-made mineshaft, showcasing the mod Linkart


An Enchanting Table within a Mystic Grove


Enchantments now no longer require bookshelves, but rather just books! The enchantment system has been entirely overhauled, now requiring a player to learn enchantments from books and then gather the necessary materials for the enchantment. Now before you grab a boat and head to the nearest librarian - structures are now slightly rarer, meaning you have to earn it! Don't forget to disenchant any loot you find into books as well!

Once you do find that village, don't fret! Villager transportation is now much more engaging; gather your emerald-loving friends and bring them back to your home town! Their trades will cycle daily and when depleted, so try to treat them nicely.


A showcase of the mod Villager Transportation


A stable of cows, showcasing the mod More Mob Variants


Mobs have also been given a fresh coat of variating paint! Additionally, their spawning has been tweaked to better flesh out the world; no more vast fields of nothing after killing a few pigs for food!

Speaking of food, the hunger system has also been tweaked, and is now exclusively for regeneration, meaning that you can sprint even while starving! Weapons too have been restored to a familiar feeling state, now returning to pre-1.9 combat - fighting never felt so responsive! Why not show off your gear with the newly posable armor stands and dyeable item frames?


An armory, showcasing the mod Armor Statues


Copper, Proper! | 2.0

A Minecraft-styled

An update focused on vanilla-friendly technology, giving copper proper merit and usage as an optional aspect for multiple areas of gameplay.


A showcase of copper blocks oxidizing underwater, and Additional Addition's patina


As time marches forward, so does Minecraft's copper! But what if you want those oxidated stages faster? Worry not! As of 2.0, all copper-related blocks oxidize at a faster rate within water and rain! Additionally, reverting stages with an axe will net you some patina - a copper-based redstone dust equivilent that also lets you manually add a level of oxidation to copper blocks!

Now, what would all this copper be without some uses? Copper can now be used to create pipes and fittings, allowing greater amount of item travel - and of course we couldn't have that without an item-filtering copper hopper! Automatic storage and organization has never been easier!


A storage room, showcasing the mods Simple Copper Pipes and Copper Hopper


A player-made lighthouse, showcasing some of the new decorative 1.21 blocks


Not much of a pipe-type? No worries! All 1.21 related blocks have been added, without the bloat of trial chambers! Decorate to your heart's content with a new selection of tuff and copper decor; just be sure to use a stonecutter for better returns!

With the addition of 1.21 blocks, 2.0 also reverts the ""fixes"" done in 23w46a, which means one-tick delay copper bulbs and crafters are back on the menu! Give them a try!


A showcase of 1.21's copper bulbs and the crafter, interconnected with decorative pipes and blocks


TBA | 3.0

TO BE ANNOUNCED




Resource Packs & Credits

Resource Packs can be disabled via. config/paxi/resourcepacks


VanillaTweaks by VanillaTweaks

Cubic Sun & Moon by JoeFly

Villager Variety (& FA Addon) by Agente511

Fresh Animations (& Objects) by FreshLX

More Mob Variants x Fresh Animations by nyuppo

C4Music by MopsTMC


Available Versions

2.2.1 | 1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric161 downloads
May 21, 2024
2.2.0 | 1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric119 downloads
April 28, 2024
2.1.4 | 1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric110 downloads
April 23, 2024
2.1.3 | 1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric107 downloads
April 20, 2024
2.1.2 | 1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric98 downloads
April 19, 2024

How to Set Up a VanillAdjacent Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for VanillAdjacent). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "VanillAdjacent" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.4 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

VanillAdjacent 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 VanillAdjacent 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 VanillAdjacent without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.20.4). 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.

VanillAdjacent 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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Details

License
MIT License
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Supported Versions

1.20.4

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