
Better than Datapacks
Better Than Datapacks is a data-driven system for creating custom content in Better Than Adventure, no coding required.
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About this Mod
Better Than Datapacks is a data-driven system for creating custom content in Better Than Adventure, no coding required.
Everything is defined with .atom (TOML) files, packaged in a .zip, and loads straight into the game.
How it works
- Each block or item is a
data/*.atom - All Atoms live inside a
.zip - Datapack-like structure
my_atoms.zip
├─ data/*.atom
└─ assets/namespace/textures/...
Textures
Textures use the same vanilla-compatible system as BTA texturepacks:
assets/<namespace>/textures/...
Fully compatible with the current version of the game.
Texturepacks can override Atom textures without hacks.
Current state (WIP) (Upcoming update 2.0.0)
✔ Normal blocks
✔ Items
✔ Vanilla-style block models
✔ .zip loading
:construction: Sounds support
:construction: Recipes (like vanilla works but with toml)
:test_tube: External app for creating Atoms
:question: Tiny Atom Store (idea)
:question: Biome Generation | World Generation
(Support for loose .atom files will return in the future)
Perfect for mapmakers, artists, and anyone who wants custom content without coding.
Available Versions
How to Install Better than Datapacks on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set bta-babric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the bta-babric loader and matching Minecraft version (b1.7.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better than Datapacks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
b1.7.3
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better than Datapacks server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong bta-babric 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 (b1.7.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better than Datapacks compatible with bta-babric?
Better than Datapacks officially supports bta-babric for Minecraft b1.7.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better than Datapacks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better than Datapacks 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Better than Datapacks with just one click on your server.
Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required