better cartography

Better Cartography: A mod for Neoforge and a Java datapack that changes how you make maps, lets you "recycle" paper, and more QoL features.

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About this Mod

Better Cartography

Better Cartography is a Java Datapack, a NeoForge mod, and a Bedrock addon that adds and edits some recipes.

FEATURES!!

Craft nametags (OH MY GOD) with paper and string
Duplicate empty maps and paper with water bucket + map/paper
Easily craft empty maps with a ink sac and paper

Available Versions

v1 (Datapack)release

MC 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8datapack

August 22, 2025

v1 (NeoForge)release

MC 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8neoforge

August 22, 2025

How to Install better cartography on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

datapackneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+2 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

better cartography server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is better cartography compatible with datapack and neoforge?

better cartography officially supports datapack, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with better cartography – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if better cartography 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.