Absent by Design

Adds models and code for the blocks; adds zero textures. The mod pulls textures from the relevant source block. It can be overriden with reosurcepacks as normal. Compatible with all resource packs.

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About this Mod

Adds models and code for the blocks; adds zero textures. The mod pulls textures from the relevant source block. It can be overriden with reosurcepacks as normal.

Compatible with all resource packs.

Available Versions

1.21.1-1.9.2release

MC 1.21.1neoforge

May 3, 2026

Absent by Design 1.9.1release

MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge

May 2, 2026

Absent by Design 1.9.0release

MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge

August 24, 2024

Absent by Design 1.19.4-1.7.1release

MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge

August 24, 2024

Absent by Design 1.8.0release

MC 1.20.1forge

July 2, 2023

How to Install Absent by Design on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Absent by Design". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19 (+6 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Absent by Design server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Absent by Design compatible with forge and neoforge?

Absent by Design officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Absent by Design – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Absent by Design consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.