Better Village
A hardcore overhaul mod that changes classic mechanics and adds new ores, biomes, and dungeons.
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About this Mod
This mod changes classic Minecraft mechanics and adds new ores, biomes, and dungeons to make the game much harder. Gathering bark and sticks from trees is just the start of a more realistic and challenging survival experience.
The mod is currently in BETA, so some features are still being tested and developed.
Available Versions
How to Install Better Village 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 "Better Village". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Village 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 Better Village compatible with forge?
Better Village officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Village – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Village 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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