Better Ships
This mod modify the Nodule controls from Cosmic Horizons mod to give you full movement and also implements Joystick support to the ship.
About this Mod
This mod is an add-on for Cosmic Horizons, you need to install Cosmic Horizons to get it working
This mod aims to improve the controls from the spaceship from the mod Cosmic Horizons to let you move in any axis and also adds joystick and gamepad support for those controls
Available Versions
How to Install Better Ships 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 "Better Ships". 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
Better Ships 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 Better Ships compatible with forge?
Better Ships 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 Better Ships – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Ships 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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