
BadSpectators
This mod is a preventative measure that removes the ability of teleportation and movement from spectators.
About this Mod
Bad Spectators!
Ever get tired of spectators abusing their ability to teleport? Perhaps they fly around and find hidden structures or bases? That is no longer an issue with this Mod! This Mod adds preventative measures to ensure that Spectators cannot abuse these powers within your minecraft server.
Bad Spectators!
Tired of spectators abusing their powers to scout hidden bases, locate secret structures, or relay unfair information? Bad Spectators! adds configurable restrictions to spectator mode to prevent abuse on multiplayer servers while still allowing legitimate moderation and observation.
🔒 What This Mod Does
This mod introduces server-side safeguards that limit what spectators can see and do, preventing them from gaining unfair advantages. Depending on configuration, the mod can:
Block spectator teleportation to players, preventing instant scouting of bases
Restrict free-flight movement, keeping spectators within allowed areas
Hide or obfuscate player-built structures from spectators
Prevent chunk loading caused by spectators, stopping exploration-based scouting
Optionally disable interaction-based exploits such as entity following or camera clipping
All restrictions are enforced server-side, meaning clients cannot bypass them.
⚙️ Fully Configurable
Server owners can fine-tune which spectator abilities are restricted, allowing:
Trusted moderators to spectate freely
Regular players to use spectator mode safely (e.g. after death)
Competitive or survival servers to prevent information leaks
🧠 Why Use Bad Spectators?
Stops base-finding abuse
Prevents unfair PvP advantages
Reduces meta-gaming and ghosting
Keeps spectator mode useful without breaking server integrity
Available Versions
How to Install BadSpectators 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BadSpectators". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BadSpectators 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BadSpectators compatible with forge?
BadSpectators officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BadSpectators – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BadSpectators 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.
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