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About this Mod
Bales
Changes all blocks into HAY...
Loafy but for blocks.
This mod is a client-side visual only mod.
Mod Requirements
Recommended Mods
FAQ
- Can I use this in a modpack or video?
- Yes, you can use this mod in modpacks or videos. However, please note this mod changes ALL block models into
minecraft:hay_blockand thus may not be suitable for your modpack or video.
- Yes, you can use this mod in modpacks or videos. However, please note this mod changes ALL block models into
- Will this mod be ported to x.x.x?
- I am unlikely to port to specific versions, but as this mod was made for fun, however you can still ask. Other developers are free to port this mod, as long as they adhere to the conditions of the LGPL-3.0-or-later license.
- I've got an idea for a werid mod!
- That's great! I highly suggest trying to make your own mods, the chaos you can cause can be AWESOME. That being said, I'm always up for a challenge, so feel free to reach out with your wacky ideas and I might just attempt it!
- Can I change what block everything looks like?
- Yes! Just like loafy, you can adjust what model everything turns into in the config file.
- Located in
%rundir%/config/mclm_bale.properties.
- Located in
- Yes! Just like loafy, you can adjust what model everything turns into in the config file.
- Some blocks, like chests, and flowing water, aren't replaced. Why?
- These blocks don't use normal block models, thus aren't replaced. There is a config option called
replaceSpriteTextureswhich when enabled, will replace the texture of sprites to the configured block model's particle. (Note: This is disabled by default as not all sprites are renderered properly, such as chests, and isn't compatibile with Sodium.) - I reccommend installing Enhanced Block Entities as this replaces some block entities with baked models, which fixes this problem.
- These blocks don't use normal block models, thus aren't replaced. There is a config option called
Also check out the Cursed Mods Collection.
Credits
- DarkSunShyne created the icon artwork for this mod.
To anyone that does attempt to speedrun this, feel free to share your footage! I'd love to check it out!
Available Versions
How to Install Bales on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Bales". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bales server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 Bales compatible with fabric and quilt?
Bales officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Bales – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bales 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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