BetterPaths

I made this mod specifically for myself in order to allow for more options for creating paths and decorating landscapes. I may attempt to fix any bugs later. But I decided that I would post this hoping someone found this useful.

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About this Mod

What Does it Add?

Coarse Dirt Slab
Dirt Path Slab
Dirt Slab
Farmland Slab
Grass Slab
Gravel Slab
Podzol Slab
Rooted Dirt Slab
Sand Slab
When an Entity travels on a Dirt Path Slab or a Dirt Path Block the Speed 1 Effect is applied. (ONLY FOR 1.20.1 THIS HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR ANY FUTURE VERSIONS)

Available Versions

BetterPaths 0.1-1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1fabric

July 20, 2023

How to Install BetterPaths 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 (1.20.4).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.20.4, 1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BetterPaths 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BetterPaths compatible with fabric?

BetterPaths officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BetterPaths – how to optimize performance?

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