Basically Free String

Basically adds back string dupers

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About this Mod

Basically Free String:

Why is this mod so great?

It fixes the "string duper" fix which makes shears break the string

How does this work?

It adds an item to "disarm" the placeable string and then you can just press a lever, and then boom

Why should i want this mod?

Normally forge fixes string dupers, so this mod just basically "fixes it"

Available Versions

1.0release

MC 1.20.1forge

December 29, 2024

How to Install Basically Free String 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 (1.20.1).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Basically Free String 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Basically Free String compatible with forge?

Basically Free String officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Basically Free String – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Basically Free String 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.